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Addressing the energy trilemma
Europe’s energy trilemma – achieving energy security, sustainability, and economic prosperity – is a hot topic right now, and is receiving attention from everyone from politicians to policymakers. But what exactly is it? Allow the IEA’s Executive Director Maria van der Hoeven, to explain all. We all know that coal dominated global energy production for… Read more »
Take to the skies!
Always an exciting and interesting contributor to PES magazine, FLIR is behind a scheme to monitor photovoltaic systems’ thermography from the air using drones. We find out more… The company Paul Kitawa (www.kitawa.de) is located in Calau, Germany and specialises in film productions. In addition to advertising, training, corporate image and product films, it provides… Read more »
PV’s recovery continues apace
The crisis of the photovoltaic industry is drawing to a close. While it is true demand for solar modules is dropping slightly in Europe, demand in many other regions is rising rapidly – even the producers of thin-layer modules which had been almost “written off” are investing in new factories again. Obviously, this is good… Read more »
Taking module technology to the next level
An accomplished and adept organisation that is known for remaining one step ahead of the competition, GT Advanced Technologies is a leading light when it comes to innovation – and crucially, delivering a profitable outcome. We grabbed a few minutes with the company’s Jeff Nestel-Patt, Senior Director of Marketing. PES: The company is well known… Read more »
Specialists in quality
Any company that can survive the ups and downs of over 20 years in business must be doing something very right, and for IMT Solar – Ingenieurb¸ro Mencke & Tegtmeyer GmbH – getting things right is all part of the service. After all, quality counts, argues the company’s Dirk Tegtmeyer… PES: Welcome to the magazine…. Read more »
Smarter solar radiation monitoring
Words: Ruud Ringoir, Product Manager at Kipp & Zonen Instruments for monitoring solar radiation have been used in meteorology and climatology for almost a hundred years, but today they are also a common sight in solar energy. The data required differs for PV (Photovoltaic), CPV (Concentrated PV) and CSP (Concentrated Solar Power) applications, but they… Read more »
Let’s Talk About Targets
Today’s solar industry is built on carbon targets, but with several key countries set to miss their 2020 obligations, we ask: is our industry in jeopardy? Policy uncertainty and grid integration risks are driving a slowdown in global renewable energy deployment, especially in OECD economies, according to a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report. Clean… Read more »
Breaking the 19.5% barrier for multi-crystalline solar cells
Dutch specialist PV equipment manufacturer Levitech has developed a system that allowed mono-crystalline wafers to break the 20% efficiency barrier, resulting in considerable cost-of-ownership savings for high-volume solar cell manufacturers. Now they are able to demonstrate that this technology can extend to multi-crystalline wafers, taking them through the 19.5% barrier. Over the last several years,… Read more »
Integrated recycling concepts for photovoltaic waste
Are we moving towards more efficient, more effective methods of recycling PV waste? The experts at Loser Chemie GmbH certainly believe so… “If something isn’t done, everything will transform into a mouse grey mud”. That’s the way Boulding formulated his point of view concerning the fact that human waste leads to entropy bigger than the… Read more »
PV module output: the case for on-site optimisation
Words: Erik Lohse, Michael Fufl The quality of solar modules is not always as expected. However, a cost-efficient way to prove the quality on-site is by using mobile test centres – under the condition that measurements are performed and test results are implemented by well-trained and knowledgeable solar experts. Testing modules on-site can establish a… Read more »
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Dall Group appoints Torben Høberg as Managing Director of Dall Energy
Following the acquisition of Weiss Energie France (Weiss) and Biomasse Services ét Maintenance (BSM) from Groupe Roullier, the Dall Group has now been formed. The new group consists of Weiss, BSM as well as Dall Energy. Dall Energy founder, Jens Dall Bentzen, is the new Group CEO, while former Torben Høberg, has been appointed lead… Read more »
ABB and Samsung Electronics Enhance User Experience in Energy Management
ABB’s InSite energy management system seamlessly integrates into Samsung’s SmartThings and SmartThings Pro platforms, enabling smarter energy decisions and increased property value Control of smart appliances expands load management capabilities for greater energy efficiency in residential and light commercial buildings Streamlined user experience through SmartThings and SmartThings Pro makes energy management accessible and convenient for users As part of… Read more »
AXIAL and DCE Solar Join Forces in the U.S. Photovoltaic Market
A strategic agreement aimed at strengthening AXIAL’s presence in the U.S. solar market AXIAL announces a collaboration agreement with DCE Solar, a leading company in energy solutions in the United States. This alliance aims to contribute to the penetration of the company’s main products in one of the world’s most important photovoltaic markets, starting with… Read more »
Econowind passes 100th VentoFoil unit sold
Zeewolde, Netherlands – February 4, 2025 – Econowind has surpassed 100 VentoFoil units sold, marking a major milestone in the shipping industry’s shift towards Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion. The increasing adoption of the VentoFoil system reflects shipowners’ drive to cut fuel consumption, reduce CO₂ emissions, and comply with tightening global regulations. Since the first two units… Read more »
WinGD on-engine NOx abatement solution to make commercial debut
The only on-engine NOx reduction solution for marine two-stroke engines, designed by Swiss marine power company WinGD, will be deployed for the first time on commercial engines after securing type approval. The integrated Selective Catalytic Reduction (iSCR) solution was tested at Mitsui E&S DU (MESDU) Co’s factory in Aioi, Japan, where three WinGD 5X52-S2.0 engines… Read more »
ENGINEERING FIRM COMMITS TO BOLSTERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF TALENT
Grantham-based engineering firm, BGB, has committed to supporting the next generation of engineering talent, thanks to a partnership with West Grantham Academy. Its partnership with the Academy will offer six students the chance to build skills in a range of areas, from manual turning and milling, to slip ring assembly – techniques that enable firms like BGB… Read more »
Iberdrola and Amazon further expand their global renewable energy partnership and harness the AWS cloud to scale Iberdrola’s business
Castillo Engineering Selected by Montante Solar for 13 MW of Landfill Solar Projects in New York
New Chief Commercial Officer role signals international growth for Aurora Energy Services
Integration of Origo Solutions into the HIMA Group celebrates its 1st anniversary
OMSI TO LEAD SUBMARINE CABLE INSTALLATIONS FOR CRITICAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCURE IN BELIZE
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