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Innotech Solar secures Krannich Solar as a sales partner for European modules
The Scandinavian module manufacturer Innotech Solar has secured the leading specialist wholesaler and system provider Krannich Solar as a partner. The company added ITS solar modules to its portfolio in May 2013. Krannich Solar believes that the particular advantages of ITS modules for PV installers and plant operators lie in the high quality of the… Read more »
ReneSola shows off innovative solutions at Intersolar
Chinese solar giant ReneSola is set to attend Intersolar (Booth A1.560) in Munich from June 19 to 21. ReneSola will take the opportunity to show off the PV modules from its European and global production facilities. The company will also feature its Micro Replus microinverter, which helps installers cut costs and will reopen opportunities in… Read more »
ZEISS to acquire Xradia to complement its microscopy business
Expanding from light and electron microscopy into X-ray microscopy solutions OBERKOCHEN/Germany, PLEASANTON/California/USA , 13.06.2013. ZEISS, the international leader in the fields of optics and optoelectronics today announced the planned acquisition of the US-based Xradia, Inc. Xradia is an medium-size company providing innovative 3D X-ray microscopes for industrial and academic research applications. The closing of the… Read more »
Vestas wins 42 MW order in Croatia
14 V90-3.0 MW turbines for the Obrovac Zelengrad wind power plant Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 42 MW. The 14 V90-3.0 MW turbines will be installed in the province of Obrovac, Croatia. The first turbine delivery is planned for the first quarter of 2014 and the wind power plant is expected… Read more »
Renusol sets new record in PV mounting test
Renusol assembles modules in record time Cologne, June 13, 2013 – The Cologne-based mounting systems manufacturer Renusol is the new record holder for mounting solar modules onto roofs. Armed with its MetaSole mounting system, Renusol took part in the mounting test set by the trade magazine “pv magazine” and finished with a mounting time of… Read more »
Setting new standards in product quality and reliability
We’re delighted to welcome back Hirschmann Renewable Energy to the magazine. The company presents a thought-provoking essay on the reported decline of quality in the solar industry and offers its own solutions… Most of us respond when asked, believe that energy is obviously one of the most important fundamentals of our being on this planet…. Read more »
Diversifying in a changing market
Consistently rated among the 50 fastest growing technology companies in Germany, LayTec in-line GmbH is a global market leader of in-situ metrology and has made its services available to the PV industry since 2008. We’re delighted to welcome the organisation back to the magazine and to grab five minutes to put our questions to company… Read more »
Europes Big Gamble
The latest tit-for-tat EU-China trade disputes could signal worse to come, and both sides have a lot to lose if things get out of hand and harm the much-needed economic growth they seek. PES asks: with so much to lose, what’s to gain? In May this year, China and the EU have locked horns over… Read more »
Lessons from Africa
This illuminating personal insight is care of Andrew Jones, Managing Director, EMEA, of S&C Electric Company. Can the UK – not to mention other industrialised European nations – learn from Kenya when it comes to smart grids? Very much so, argues Andrew… Adoption of smart grid technology in emerging markets is rising, and fast. It… Read more »
Module cost structure update: path to profitability
With severe oversupply and recently crashing polysilicon prices, module prices have dropped precipitously – as low as $0.70/W from top-tier Chinese players. However, the cost of goods sold (COGS) for modules has largely not reached this level, resulting in massive net losses for a majority of module manufacturers. With pressure from competitors, customers, and policy-makers… Read more »
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Burges Salmon advises Aura Power on second solar project financing in six months
The firm’s Banking and Finance team has advised on the £33.1 million project financing to fund the construction of Burtree Lane Solar Farm, bringing benefits to the environment, biodiversity and local communities Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has advised renewable energy developer Aura Power on its £33.1 million project financing to fund the construction… Read more »
Sonnedix acquires two renewable energy projects in Portugal
Takes total Portuguese capacity to 471 MW since market entry in 2022 Lisbon, Portugal – Sonnedix, a leading renewable energy producer with over 3 GW of global operating capacity, has acquired two ready-to-build (RTB) renewable energy projects in Northern Portugal. A notice to proceed has been issued for both new projects, enabling Sonnedix and… Read more »
Saneg completes first stage construction of solar power plant in Andijan region
Tashkent, Uzbekistan – 24 January, 2025 – Saneg, the largest private oil and gas company in Uzbekistan, has completed the first stage construction of the Khodjaobod photovoltaic power plant (PVP) in the Andijan region. Located in the eastern part of the Fergana Valley in far eastern Uzbekistan, the project forms part of a company strategy to develop… Read more »
IG Renewables celebrates first planning success of 3GW pipeline – 28MWp Nickerlands Solar Farm in Essex delivered in partnership with Anglo Renewables Ltd.
London, 25 February 2025 – IG Renewables, a London-based renewable energy company, are pleased to announce that planning permission has been granted for Nickerlands Solar Farm near Ongar, Essex. This project was originated and developed by experienced local developer Anglo Renewables. Led by serial entrepreneur Rodolfo Bigolin and Matt Black, who also sits as Chairman… Read more »
GOLDBECK SOLAR Showcases Comprehensive Service Portfolio at Solar Solutions 2025
Hirschberg a.d. Bergstraße, 25.02.2025 – Actively advancing renewable energy means more than just developing technologies and solutions. Deepening industry knowledge, keeping up with current trends, and fostering exchange with experts all play a crucial role in driving the solar sector forward. A key platform for this is Solar Solutions International, taking place from March 11 to… Read more »
Mintra Acquires Moxie Media to Strengthen Global Training Solutions for Maritime and Energy Sectors
[24 February 2025] – Mintra, a leading provider of digital learning and workforce management solutions for the maritime and energy industries, has announced the acquisition of Moxie Media, a U.S.-based specialist in training content and media production for safety-critical sectors. This strategic move significantly enhances Mintra’s presence in the North American market while expanding Moxie… Read more »
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