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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 »
Argon recycling offers per wafer cost reduction opportunity
Dr Rob Grant FRSC founded GR2L with the objective of commercialising chemical looping combustion technology into the gas purification market. Here, he gives us an insight into the untapped potential of argon recycling. In the production of silicon wafers to be fabricated into solar cells and micro-electronic devices high purity argon (better than 99.999%) is… Read more »
Taking solar asset management seriously
The solar market has been growing at breakneck speed and the predictions for the future are getting growing bolder by the day. However, today it is not just the project developers, hardware manufacturers, EPCs and banks and who are keeping busy supporting the solar industry’s growth… As the global installed base for solar is expected… Read more »
Putting investment to the test
Solar energy is key to the UK’s energy future but solar farms also need to pass a “high quality” test demanded by investors, banks and funds. What are the key legal questions investors and funders need to consider when investing in UK solar? The rate of deployment of ground-mounted solar in the UK has been… Read more »
UK leads the way
The UK is currently Europe’s largest solar market, with capacity at the end of March standing at just over 5.7GW. This has all been achieved against the backdrop of a changing and challenging regulatory environment. Alessandro Ceschiat of SunEdison Europe discusses how the industry can build on this remarkable achievement. During one day in June,… Read more »
A platform for innovation
This year’s European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC 2015) will be taking place in mid-September at the Congress Center (CCH) in Hamburg, Germany. PV experts will meet to discuss new concepts, trends and developments in science and industry, as photovoltaic solar energy becomes a major electricity source on the world stage. We… Read more »
If Its Happening In Solar
…it’s happening at Solar Power International. SPI, ranked as the largest solar trade show in North America, will be held during September 2015 in California, USA. Offering 100+ educational offerings – including learning opportunities right on the show floor – to the hundreds of exhibitors in the expo hall, and showcasing new products and technology,… Read more »
The decentralized energy revolution in Germany
Germany has embarked on a journey to fundamentally transform its energy supply system: the energy turnaround, or “Energiewende” as it is known. But the country that kick-started the PV movement around a decade ago has since been superseded by even more ambitious nations. So can Germany become a game-changer once more? Between 1990 and 2014,… 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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