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Solar’s dark side
As costs fall, the importance of solar power to senior executives is rising. Is there a downside to the continued ascent of our industry? The shifting sands of the global economy might suggest so… The economics of solar power are improving. It is a far more cost-competitive power source today than it was in the… Read more »
India’s time to shine
One significant news story that has almost gone unnoticed relates to India’s likely emergence as a global leader in solar power. A new World Bank report positions the country as the potential global leader in solar power and as one of the lowest cost destinations. PES investigates… The World Bank report ‘Paving the way for… Read more »
100% autonomy – heat, electricity and mobility
About the companyE3/DC is one of the top three energy storage system suppliers in Germany (EuPD 2013) and has brought 850 systems in private households since 2012. The products offered are inverters, energy management and remote control software. Integrated in various types of integrated storage systems, the units are used for solar, Cogeneration, grid services… Read more »
Editor’s note
It’s not often that I begin an Editor’s Note by urging readers to ignore what I’m about to write, but I’m tempted to in this issue of PES. The fact is, our lead feature is a game-changer and if you read nothing else in this issue, then that’s where you should be heading. Right now…. Read more »
Setting a new agenda in thermal imaging
A PV-focussed company that is attracting significant awareness outside the industry – thanks to its innovative solutions and recently announced Innovation Partnership with the Infiniti Red Bull Racing Formula One team – FLIR is a shining light in the sector. We spoke to Ruud Heijsman. PES: Welcome back to PES. Would you like to begin… Read more »
Full concentration on solar cells
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE are working on a new generation of multi-junction solar cells in an industrial project with the French firm Soitec. These have the potential in the future to attain efficiency levels of over 47 per cent under concentrated sunlight. PES takes a look… A bright summer’s… Read more »
Functions and capabilities of PV inverters to be part of a Smart Grid
PES presents an illuminating despatch from Fronius International GmbH that explores the challenges presented by Smart Grids and how these challenges can be met with integrated inverters. As the number of decentralised energy generators grows, also the need for an intelligent power grid rises. In the Smart Grid of the future, the parties of the… Read more »
With Developing World’s Policy Support, Global Renewable Energy Generation Capacity Jumps to Record Level
REN 21’s Renewables 2014 Global Status Report launched Now 95 emerging economies nurture renewable energy growth through supportive policies, up six-fold from just 15 countries in 2005; Renewable electricity capacity achieves new record level, jumps 8.3% in 2013, accounts for more than 56% of net additions to global power capacity; renewables meet almost one-fifth of… Read more »
Martifer Solar Brings 11 MW of Utility-Scale PV to the South of France
• Martifer Solar has completed an 11 MW utility-scale PV plant in Ginasservis, France for Eco Delta, the project’s developer and operator • The project was built within only 10 weeks, which attests to the reliability and swift construction times of one of France’s leading EPC contractors • The PV plant will produce sufficient clean… Read more »
Phoenix Solar to build another 1.2 MWp solar rooftop project in Singapore
• International logistics company Katoen Natie counts on green energy Sulzemoos, Germany, 2 June 2014 / Phoenix Solar Pte Ltd, the Singapore based subsidiary of Phoenix Solar AG (ISIN DE000A0BVU93), an international photovoltaic system integrator that is listed on the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, has been commissioned to plan, deliver and build… Read more »
More from across PES
New Chief Commercial Officer role signals international growth for Aurora Energy Services
Aurora Energy Services Ltd (Aurora) has appointed contracts and procurement specialist Katie Jordan to its management team as Chief Commercial Officer. Highly experienced in subcontract and client contract management, Katie joins the ambitious Inverness-headquartered Aurora from global energy company TechnipFMC. Since its launch in 2022 Aurora has quickly become established as one of the UK’s fastest growing… Read more »
Integration of Origo Solutions into the HIMA Group celebrates its 1st anniversary
One year ago, HIMA Group acquired the Norwegian technology company Origo Solutions. After twelve months of intensive collaboration, Origo Solutions and HIMA are drawing an extremely positive balance. The integration has already achieved considerable success: sales and employment figures are growing significantly, thanks to Origo’s strong positioning as a solutions provider in the broader energy… Read more »
OMSI TO LEAD SUBMARINE CABLE INSTALLATIONS FOR CRITICAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCURE IN BELIZE
Specialist cable installation and marine engineering business appointed as EPC contractor for key energy infrastructure project connecting islands to mainland clean power supplies Bristol, 3rd February 2025 – Offshore Marine Subsea International (OMSI), a UK-based leader in subsea services and a subsidiary of Offshore Marine Management Holdings (OMMH) Group, has announced it has been selected to… Read more »
WIND Group announces new COO
WIND Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Renier van den Bichelaer as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 1 February 2025. Renier will also join the WIND Group management board. Last year, COO Robbert van Diepen expressed his intention to wind down his role. To ensure a smooth transition, he will gradually… Read more »
Jan De Nul to install inter-array cables for wind farms Nordlicht 1 and 2 in German North Sea
Vattenfall awarded contracts for offshore wind farms Nordlicht 1 and 2. Jan De Nul won the contract for inter-array cables, subsea cables that transmit electricity between offshore wind turbines. Both wind farms combined, Jan De Nul will install 196 kilometres of cables to connect 112 wind turbines. Once fully operational, the Nordlicht 1 and… Read more »
LIFTKET UK expands stage portfolio with MOVEKET and welcomes Rick Williamson to the sales team
( Wurzen ,January 31, 2025) LIFTKET UK is proud to announce the expansion of its product portfolio with the addition of MOVEKET, enhancing our ability to serve the stage industry. With CHAINMASTER already an established part of our offering, the inclusion of MOVEKET enables us to address both key areas of the Stage sector — Rigging and Automation… Read more »
North Star celebrates full delivery of Dogger Bank SOV fleet, with naming of Grampian Tweed at Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility
Wind Propulsion a Keystone Technology for Shipping as New Report Reveals $400bn USD Premature Scrapping Crisis
We4Ce’s 2.5-3MW rotor blade design passes validation test at Suzlon in India
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