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Optimising energy performance with Big Data
A large number of geographically spread complex renewable projects, with demanding levels of performance, are a challenge to manage. Without a unique, flexible, high-performance and hardware agnostic energy management platform, it becomes almost impossible and is not likely to get any easier in the near future. In many parts of the world, governments will not… Read more »
PERC is hot. So think smart
It will not have escaped your attention that PERC is indeed setting the agenda right now. But to stay one step head, it’s worth ‘thinking smart, and choosing Spatial ALD’ argues SoLayTec’s Roger Görtzen in a typically passionate and well-considered piece. In recent years, the p-type standard Al-BSF cells have improved significantly, especially with new… Read more »
Up to code
Significant changes to the NEC 2014 will require system owners and developers to make new considerations in their PV design and deployment. PES speaks to Natalie Holtgrefe, Head of Marketing at Solectria about how their products are providing the solution for the new specification. PES: Welcome to the magazine. Would you like to introduce the… Read more »
Maintaining standards
As one might imagine, the connection of inverters to a public grid system is subject to numerous compliance procedures and regulations. But how and why are these systems tested? Here, Peter Mock of Spitzenberger & Spies gives us the reasons and processes behind this crucial aspect of solar grid implementation. The “OK” for the connection… Read more »
Saving the power of the sun
A supplier and manufacturer of lithium battery storage systems, TESVOLT GmbH offers a flexible solution that stores the most of solar power. We took a closer look at the pioneering company and its innovative solutions… Reliable lithium battery systems (EES)Able to meet the needs of all users, from family homes to turnkey megawatt power plants,… Read more »
Will The Uks Solar Hopes End Too Soon
Jessica Laporte explores the impact of scaling back incentives in a country that has led from the front in recent years. Since 2010, Conservative discourse on renewable energy has firmly criticised the green add-on to utility bills as an unnecessary burden to the taxpayer. Tory ministers have highlighted the unanticipated success of the Feed-In Tariff… Read more »
Shedding Light On Solars Uncertainties
We’re delighted to welcome back Vaisala to the magazine, a company that – primarily through its 3TIER Services offering – sets the global agenda for on-site measurements and solar resource modelling. We spoke to the one of the company’s most-respected experts, Gwendalyn Bender. PES: Welcome to PES. For the benefit of our new readers, perhaps… Read more »
Fire Risks On The Roof And In The Cellar And How To Avoid Them
The PV industry is perhaps more safety conscious than ever before, with an increasing focus on standards, quality of work and H&S. But what of the risks presented by fire? We take a look at the advances being made by Weiss Umwelttechnik GmbH. In the course of the energy transition, a fifth of the total… Read more »
Racing ahead in the solar market
As perhaps one of the world’s best known and biggest solar brands, Yingli Solar has set an agenda built on quality and changing the perception of the industry. We spoke to Angie Koh, Managing Director Yingli Green Energy Singapore Company Pte. Limited. PES: Welcome to PES. Would you care to introduce yourself to our readers… Read more »
CWind expands fleet and names latest vessel
CWind, a leading provider of integrated services to the wind industry, has today named the latest workboat to join its fleet of crew transfer vessels. CWind Spirit, a 22m catamaran destined to support offshore wind projects in the UK and continental Europe, was named by Gemma Ross at a ceremony in Ipswich earlier today. Gemma,… Read more »
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Exide Technologies unveils new Solition Powerbooster Mobile: Delivering flexible and sustainable energy “On-The-Go”
Solition Powerbooster Mobile offers flexible and zero-emissions energy buffering and supply – wherever, whenever Built with versatility in mind – ideal for various off-grid use cases such as events, construction sites, or outdoor EV charging Available with storage capacities of 200 and 400 kWh Gennevilliers, France (3/2/2025) – Exide Technologies, a global leader in… Read more »
Sharp withdraws from solar business in Europe
Hamburg, February 6, 2025 – Due to challenging conditions in the European solar market, Sharp has made the decision to close its European solar business (Sharp Energy Solutions Europe – SESE) after 30 years of operation. The solar division is part of Sharp Electronics GmbH in Hamburg, Germany. The final day of SESE’s operations will be… Read more »
British tech to support Parkwind’s wind energy drive
Parkwind, a subsidiary of Japanese energy giant JERA Nex, has partnered with a team of UK tech experts as it continues to help the world transition to a net-zero future. The company has signed a deal with British clean-tech scale-up Kinewell Energy to procure its pioneering cable layout optimisation software. The Kinewell Layout Optimisation of… Read more »
Polar Racking Reaffirms Commitment to Achieving 10GW Annual Production for Global Solar Projects
Company Prioritizes US Domestic Content and Job Creation as Part of Strategic Expansion Plans February 6, 2025 – [Toronto, ON – Polar Racking, a leader in innovative solar mounting solutions, with a total production capacity of 5 gigawatts (GW) across its global portfolio, reaffirms its commitment to expanding to 10GW of annual production. This engagement… Read more »
“I will deliver Labour’s rooftop revolution” energy boss announces
Utilita’s Founder Bill Bullen announces his ambitions to equip 500 households each month with solar Utilita founder Bill Bullen has made it his mission to spearhead the UK’s Rooftop Revolution as he launches a new advertising campaign encouraging take-up Utilita has a proven installation track record in implementing low-carbon tech – 92% of its households are… Read more »
Deutsche WindGuard Consulting rejuvenates its management board
Benjamin Ahrens joins company founder Axel Albers with immediate effect Varel, 2025-02-06: Benjamin Ahrens has joined the management board of Deutsche WindGuard Consulting GmbH effective 2025-01-29. He now heads the company based in Varel, Germany, together with long-standing Managing Director Axel Albers. In addition to his Master’s degree in Engineering Physics with a focus on… Read more »
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