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Greening up the solar industry
As mitigating climate change has never been more important, PES was keen to catch up with Cary Hayes, President REC Americas at REC Group, to hear what makes a solar panel a real green choice. PES: Welcome to PES, Cary. It’s great to touch base with you. Perhaps it would be timely to begin with… Read more »
Exploring the potential for PV recycling
The PHOTORAMA project was set up and funded to help support the adoption of sufficient recycling channels for Photovoltaic (PV) products. PES was fortunate enough to speak to some of the key stakeholders in the initiative, to learn more about the possibilities and what the future hopefully holds for PV recycling. PES: Welcome to PES… Read more »
Energy storage and electro mobility
Today, more than ever, environmentally friendly technology solutions are needed to prevent further global warming. Our world has surpassed the threshold of 400 ppm carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the average temperature in nearly hundred years has increased by almost 1°C. The ongoing transition from fossil energies to renewables requires short-term storage media with… Read more »
Developing a sustainable PV framework: an opportunity for impact
April 2022 saw an important landmark event: 1 TW of globally installed solar capacity. Solar power entered the terawatt age. It is staggering to consider that solar power is set to double to over 2 TW within the next three years. Alongside this rapidly growing market is an increasing narrative regarding environmental costs and social… Read more »
Whatever the weather
Weather patterns can be notoriously difficult to predict, yet doing so is an essential part of getting the most out of solar systems. Carsten M. Steenberg, Vice President of Product Management at RainWise, briefs us on the benefits of having a dedicated weather station for a forecast that can be relied on. PES: Thanks for… Read more »
Thriving on rock-solid stability and radical change
Later this year, Morningstar Corporation is launching two product milestones: GenStar, a high-end DC charging system, along with a complete line of SureSine DC/AC inverters. Since the company’s inception in 1993, Morningstar has been regarded throughout the off-grid solar industry as a leader in solar charging technology. For the brand to introduce an all-new charging… Read more »
Living life in full colour
Solar panels are becoming increasingly part of our everyday world, so ensuring they blend seamlessly into their surroundings is key. A good time then for us to discuss this issue and some possible solutions for color solar modules, with Sebastian Barth, Business Development Manager Electronic Materials, at Merck. PES: Hello Sebastian and welcome back to… Read more »
Everybody has the power, but where is the heat?
There is lots of talk about power shortages and how we can produce even more power through solar or wind. It is true, nothing works without power. However, the current crisis in eastern Europe shows that we cannot only focus on power shortages. There is another source of energy, that might actually be a way… Read more »
All power to the battery
Energy storage, where electricity is stored in batteries and replaces the generation of electricity, will substitute other modes of power, according to international battery company, Leoch. It is a booming technology in the UK and is set to get even bigger over the coming years. Fred Hapiak, President of Leoch International Holding, spends much of… Read more »
Innovative milestones in the history of inverter technology
Founded in 2006, KOSTAL Solar Electric has grown to become one of the leading suppliers of innovative string inverters for the private and small business sector. Keen to learn some secrets of its success so far, PES spent time in the company of Thomas Garber, Senior Product Manager at KOSTAL. PES: It’s lovely to speak… Read more »
