Press Releases
Moventas new up-tower repair service to significantly lower wind farm costs
Top up-tower service for both Moventas and competitor models Moventas, one of the world’s leading wind gear manufacturers, is expanding its up-tower service globally after a successful track record in North America. Up-tower repair significantly lowers wind farm O&M costs, hence making wind power even more competitive than before. Developed by Moventas’ US-based engineers and… Read more »
10.5 MW: Conergy builds the Saarland’s largest solar park on historic estate
Hot on the heels of the opening of its 8 megawatt solar park in Grimmen in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Conergy announces a new project in the Saarland region. The 10.5 megawatt power plant that the system supplier is building on the historic Linslerhof estate, owned by the von Boch investor family, will be the Saarland’s biggest… Read more »
BIPV: Sovello Presents All-Purpose Module
Sovello is presenting the prototype of its solar module “Pure Power SV- M” for the market segment building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) at the Intersolar, the world’s largest exhibition for the solar industry in Munich from 13th to 15th June 2012 (booth A1.160). Functionality and design in addition to energy production “With the M-module Sovello combines the… Read more »
Sovello Customers Benefit from Extra Feed-in Bonus in Italy
All Sovello Solar Modules from Thalheim Meet Italy’s EU Bonus Criteria Thalheim. All X and T series Sovello modules officially meet the bonus criteria of Conto Energia IV, the Italian equivalent to the German Renewable Energy Act (EEG). This result was determined by the accredited test institute TÜV Rhineland. Owners of a PV system fitted… Read more »
Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum strengthens local presence in Singapore and India
Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum opens new production and service facilities in Singapore and India. Being close to customers is an important factor to meet the increasing demands of the local markets, also with standardized and fully customized vacuum solutions. Therefore, Leybold Vacuum complements the already existing sales and service network in Asia. The new premises of… Read more »
Intersolar Europe 2012 Packs A Punch With Topics Grid Integration And Electricity Storage
The world’s largest exhibition for the solar industry Intersolar Europe which took place in Munich, closed on Friday, June 15. Approximately 66,000 visitors and 1,909 exhibitors from 160 and 49 countries respectively were represented at the exhibition from June 13-15, making this year’s Intersolar Europe even more international than last year’s event. Against a background… Read more »
Schott Solar And Velux Introduce New Concept For Ultimate Sunroof Enjoyment
Roof-integrated photovoltaic systems represent a particularly effective way of generating electricity due to the fact that they replace the normal roofing materials. SCHOTT Solar announced today that its SCHOTT ADVANCE InDaX solar roof has gotten even better because VELUX has developed a window designed to fit into these types of roofs just perfectly. Both SCHOTT… Read more »
Pasan Wins Industry Renowned Intersolar Award 2012 For Its New Cell Tester Spotlight 1sec
Pasan SA, a member of the Meyer Burger Technology Group, has won the industry-renowned Intersolar AWARD 2012 in the category “PV Production Technologies” for its SpotLIGHT 1 sec cell tester. A leader in photovoltaic (PV) module measurement, Pasan has been recognized for its pioneering expertise in cell testing by an independent panel of judges at… Read more »
SINGULUS Reports Successful Fair Participation at the Intersolar Europe 2012
• Market launch of the new Clustertool system for the development of CIS/CIGS solar cells – first system will already be delivered in 2012• Novel rear passivation layer results in a significant increase in efficiency of silicon solar cells up to 20.1% Kahl am Main, June 18, 2012 – The SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG (SINGULUS) continues… Read more »
New PV potting agent Sikasil ® AS-787 SL
The Photovoltaic Industry strives for solutions which combine higher productivity with lower manufacturing costs. This new, fast curing two‐component Silicone based potting agent, enables shorter cycle times and a high automation index for junction box potting for crystalline and thin film photovoltaic technologies. The Sikasil® AS‐787 SL features, despite the excellent flowing behaviour, a very short non‐flow time to shorten and secure the storing time before handling and packaging. Due to the two component technology the fast and uniform curing is independent from humidity and can even be accelerated by slight heating. Next to this, the proven weather ability and excellent adhesion to many junction box and backsheet materials as well as to … Read more »