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Peak shaving
Our energy infrastructure is a very fragile and sophisticated system. There needs to be sufficient energy to meet demand at all times. We as users must not be affected by this, because who wants to think about whether to take a shower or put a pizza in the oven? To enable planners to respond to… Read more »
A greener future for EV charging
Electric vehicles play a key role in society’s drive towards net zero. But the cost of charging them is likely to be a barrier to their popularity. PES was delighted to hear from Alfred Karlstetter, General Manager at SolarEdge Europe about the possibility of EV charging using solar technology. Could our cars be powered by… Read more »
Vegetation management now occurs anytime, day or night
Renu Robotics, based in San Antonio, Texas, has developed innovative autonomous technology for the solar and energy industries, including an all-electric vehicle that can mow during the day or night, cutting vegetation management costs and carbon emissions. PES spoke to CEO Tim Matus to find out more. PES: Tim, it’s good to talk to you… Read more »
Maximising rooftop output
As the drive to mitigate climate change continues, PES was keen to catch up with Cemil Seber, Vice President, Global Marketing, Product Management & Corporate Strategy at REC Group, to hear of their plans for maximising solar panel performance in order to close the emissions gap. PES: Welcome to PES Cemil, it’s great to touch… Read more »
A circular model for the PV value chain: from concept to field experience
Increasing the sustainability of the PV market as it grows is crucial. PES takes a look at some of the research and development taking place to help make this a reality. PHOTORAMA is an EU funded project focusing on improving the recycling of PV panels and recovery of raw materials. Could this circularity model be… Read more »
The emergence of a circular PV economy
The End-of-life (EOL) management of PV Panels has been discussed for over a decade, with many reports, strategies, policies, and industries created to minimise their waste impact. As the cohesiveness of the European and USA PV value chain evolves, so too does access to new thinking and ways of designing, manufacturing, and operating to move… Read more »
Aesthetics and efficiency combined
Renewable energy is on the rise globally, with solar and wind becoming the cheapest way of generating energy in more and more countries, according to IEA. It is also important for many countries as a key strategy for CO2 reduction and energy independence. However, an important question remains: where to install all the renewable energy… Read more »
Reducing risk through testing
The worldwide installed base of photovoltaic capacity currently is around 890 GW, generating 994 TWh solar energy in total. A growth of more than 200% is expected before the end of 2026, translating to an installed PV capacity of around 1,900 GW. But how can manufacturers ensure that PV modules perform to expectations, even after… Read more »
Real energy independence is possible
The rising cost of energy has been making headlines throughout Europe and beyond in recent months. But is heating the forgotten element in the drive towards net zero and can solar help drive down costs and take us a step closer to a greener way of living? PES was keen to get the thoughts of… Read more »
The sun plays architect
Austrian-based company my-PV has been successfully developing smart technology for the intelligent use of solar energy for over a decade. Now the company has moved into its new headquarters in Sierning, the design of which was unmistakably inspired by the sun. The PIKO CI commercial inverter from KOSTAL forms part of this pioneering project, demonstrating… Read more »
