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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 »
Keeping track of PV progress
New technology is coming through all the time in the field of solar tracking, so we were fascinated to hear from Mario Eckl, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of ideematec, a company that has over 50 approved patents, about their latest ideas and innovations to help the sector flourish. PES: A warm welcome to PES… Read more »
What is a solar microgrid and how does it work?
Solar microgrids are a hot topic in the world of solar energy, and for good reason. As the world’s appetite for renewable energy grows in response to more advanced technology, difficulties accessing fossil fuels, and mounting concerns about climate change, solar is booming. Most solar systems, both residential and commercial, are linked to the main… Read more »
Coping with big data in PV manufacturing
The continuous expansion of PV production lines in Asia is generating an ever-increasing volume of data, which in turn requires processing. This presents manufacturers with significant challenges in evaluating and optimizing the efficiency of their lines. Here, halm elektronik gmbh looks at how real-time control and monitoring software can result in enhanced decision-making. The massive… Read more »
On the path to energy self-sufficiency
Rising energy prices show just how important it is to become self-sufficient. To achieve this, the separate energy sectors of electricity, heating, cooling and mobility need to be considered from a holistic point of view. Our goal is to achieve 24 hours of sun. Specifically, this means generating, storing, distributing and consuming energy from solar… Read more »
Embracing technology to meet growing demand
With more and more customers requiring quotes for the installation of PV systems, how can advancements in digital software help increase efficiency throughout the process, from lead qualification, through consulting and planning to sales? PES explores some of the latest options available from Eturnity. As fossil fuel prices rise and geopolitical tensions remain, the… Read more »
Upgrade your expectations
Any type of weather can have a detrimental effect on the efficiency of PV systems, not least dew and frost. So how can the resistance of monitoring systems to these conditions be improved while ensuring accuracy, speed and data reliability? Dmytro Podolskyy reveals the latest solution from EKO Instruments. Why worry about dew and frost?… Read more »
Measuring the sun
With solar measurement forming an important part of the data landscape, and particularly so as power plants increase in size and output, PES was keen to learn from Roman Affolter, Technical Head of Meteorological Services, CSP Services about the latest bankable solar resource assessments for high-quality regional irradiance mapping. PES: It’s lovely to welcome you… Read more »
Innovation and business growth in a clean energy economy
Solar Power International (SPI) and Energy Storage International (ESI) are back in action as part of RE+ 2022: Renewing What’s Possible. From 19 to 22 September, the largest clean energy event in North America is heading to Anaheim, California, USA for a reunion three years in the making. We take a look at what’s in… Read more »
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Bardex Corp. Strengthens Presence in EMEA Offshore Wind Market with Strategic Hire for Director odf Business Development
With the addition of Ian Finch to its Sales team, Bardex re-establishes a European base committed to growing and supporting clients and projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Goleta, Calif., January 15, 2025 – Bardex, a global leader in products and engineering services designed for heavy lifting, transfer, and restraint for offshore energy,… Read more »
Nordex Group delivers more than 30% of the expansion of onshore wind energy in Germany in 2024
Hamburg, 16 January 2025. In 2024, the Nordex Group supplied 32% of newly-connected onshore wind power in Germany.According to the German Onshore Wind Energy Agency (Fachagentur Windenergie an Land), Nordex is the leading manufacturer in the market master data register, with 196 installed and commissioned turbines (based on the commissioning of onshore wind turbines reported… Read more »
Market leading WindSonic 2-axis wind sensors now easier to integrate into more systems
Lymington, 16 January 2025 – Gill Instruments, announced today an update to its market-leading WindSonic 2-axis wind sensors, WindSonic and WindSonic 75 both now have Modbus output alongside existing output options. Renowned for their accuracy and reliability, the WindSonic 2-axis anemometers are used extensively in applications that require integration into larger management and control systems across industries such as… Read more »
SCHMID Group Honored with “Best New Partner Award” from Founder PCB
Guangdong, January 14th, 2025 – The SCHMID Group is proud to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious “Best New Partner Award” from Founder PCB. This esteemed recognition highlights the success of a strong partnership and the shared pursuit of excellence that defines our collaboration. Receiving this award not only underscores the exceptional… Read more »
Empowering Sustainability: Sineng Electric Powers India’s Largest Floating Solar Plant with Advanced Technology
Khandwa, India, January 15, 2025, 2024 – Sineng Electric, a global leader in solar and energy storage solutions, has played a pivotal role in the successful commissioning of the 90MW Omkareshwar floating solar plant in Madhya Pradesh. The plant has been in commercial operation for over five months. According to Government of India Press Information… Read more »
Powering the future with spin-out success
By Ciaran Farrell, Director of Consulting and Innovation Lead at Natural Power; and Iain Dinwoodie, Director of Innovations at Kudo Energy Commercialising spin-out technology is crucial for several reasons, particularly in industries like renewable energy, where innovation can have a wide-reaching, real-world impact. We often hear about spin-outs emerging from universities or research institutions, where… Read more »
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XOCEAN Secures €115 Million Investment to Accelerate Growth of Its Ocean Data Services Platform
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