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Powering the new era of solar autarky
Solar and battery systems are changing the energy landscape, but many hybrid inverters lack the power and intelligence to deliver true grid independence. Studer Innotec has responded with the ‘next3’, an all-in-one solution for the new era of solar self-sufficiency. With carbon emissions and energy costs on the rise, electricity users of all kinds are… Read more »
Improving performance and long-term profitability of PV power plants
The real degree of success for any PV power plant depends on interconnected systems and services that secure and optimize lifetime performance. PV systems are built to last for more than 25 years. Looking for quality components and services that secure long-term profitability will pay off. Today, photovoltaic installations are extremely cost-driven. In a tough… Read more »
Achieving energy independence during challenging times
It’s no secret that supply chain issues have affected the sector since the pandemic first began, intensified further by the war in Ukraine. Timely then, for PES to speak once again with Ignacio Juan Revilla Fernandez, Head of Tracker Operations at Soltec, about how the company is overcoming current challenges. PES: A warm welcome back… Read more »
Moving in to top gear with EVs
Fuel prices are rising exponentially across the world and demand for cleaner, cheaper electric vehicles is growing. We thought it was a good time to catch up with Soltaro CEO Tynan Coles, to get his take on the market, the opportunities it presents for the solar industry and what uptake has been like so far…. Read more »
Technology keeps pace with change
Solar power is a crucial element of the energy transition. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) solar is on track to set a record for new global deployments from 2022. It is on its way to becoming the leading renewable energy due to its rapid development in recent years and the continuing reduction in… Read more »
Guiding the growth of local energy production with in-roof solar
Smart and scalable local energy production solutions are highly sought during the current renovation sweeping the EU, with solar power serving as a powerful method. Leading provider of building-integrated PV (BIPV) solutions in the Nordic region, Solarstone, offers cutting-edge and affordable in-roof systems where solar panels simultaneously cover the roof and generate electricity. When Solarstone… Read more »
How smart solar energy can fuel the next revolution in Ag-Tech
The agriculture industry is at the cusp of a major shift. Climate change impacts, rising energy costs, shifting government subsidies, increasing demand for food, and international conflicts are reshaping global market dynamics more than ever before. As farmers, governments, and other stakeholders plan for these disruptions, new agribusiness models can, and should, include agrisolar as… Read more »
Monitoring systems: compare and contrast
The PV market offers numerous monitoring system solutions. From the all-rounder with data logger and software from a single source, to the pure software solution, everything is available to the plant operator. The greatest differences can be found in the flexibility of the functions. But with many hidden details, it is worth taking a close… Read more »
Game-changing robotics solving vegetation problems
PES caught up with Renu Robotics’ CEO Tim Matus to gauge the up-to-the-minute thinking on autonomy in the solar industry. Is it taking off and what direction could the latest technology be headed next? PES: Thanks for taking time to speak to us again Tim. When we spoke earlier in the year, you explained much… Read more »
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 »
