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On the path to energy self-sufficiency
Rising energy prices show just how important it is to become self-sufficient. To achieve this, the separate energy sectors of electricity, heating, cooling and mobility need to be considered from a holistic point of view. Our goal is to achieve 24 hours of sun. Specifically, this means generating, storing, distributing and consuming energy from solar… Read more »
Embracing technology to meet growing demand
With more and more customers requiring quotes for the installation of PV systems, how can advancements in digital software help increase efficiency throughout the process, from lead qualification, through consulting and planning to sales? PES explores some of the latest options available from Eturnity. As fossil fuel prices rise and geopolitical tensions remain, the… Read more »
Upgrade your expectations
Any type of weather can have a detrimental effect on the efficiency of PV systems, not least dew and frost. So how can the resistance of monitoring systems to these conditions be improved while ensuring accuracy, speed and data reliability? Dmytro Podolskyy reveals the latest solution from EKO Instruments. Why worry about dew and frost?… Read more »
Measuring the sun
With solar measurement forming an important part of the data landscape, and particularly so as power plants increase in size and output, PES was keen to learn from Roman Affolter, Technical Head of Meteorological Services, CSP Services about the latest bankable solar resource assessments for high-quality regional irradiance mapping. PES: It’s lovely to welcome you… Read more »
Innovation and business growth in a clean energy economy
Solar Power International (SPI) and Energy Storage International (ESI) are back in action as part of RE+ 2022: Renewing What’s Possible. From 19 to 22 September, the largest clean energy event in North America is heading to Anaheim, California, USA for a reunion three years in the making. We take a look at what’s in… Read more »
Breaking the bond between cement and solar glass
Four years ago, Portuguese company ChemiTek innovated with the creation of removal agents for specific contaminants and coatings for soiling mitigating and efficiency enhancement for the solar industry. The Cement Removal Agent (CRA) effectively removes cured cement dust from solar glass without damaging the solar panel or the environment. Here is what happened when the… Read more »
Multi modular thinking
As it continues its global reach in what is a rapidly growing PV market, PES took the opportunity to get an update from Maxime Boiron, Global Marketing Director at APsystems, to hear what he thinks the future holds for inverter technology, in Europe and beyond. PES: A warm welcome back to PES, Maxime. Perhaps we… Read more »
On a roll with laser scribing
With climate change a concern for many around the world, huge efforts have been made over the years to find and establish sources of energy other than burning coal and oil. Solar cells are one such alternative. While silicon-based solar cells have been around for a long time, new concepts focus on making flexible, light-weight… Read more »
WindESCo signs 4th Swarm Contract, highlighting major industry need to optimize wind plant performance
Boston, MA USA, 25 August 2022 – WindESCo, the leading wind plant optimization company, announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement for its Swarm™ solution with UPC Renewables for the 75 MW Sidrap project in Indonesia. WindESCo Swarm™ is estimated to increase annual revenue between $7,000 and $9,000 per MW for the wind plant. … Read more »
Impressive life cycle analysis for the Fronius Tauro
(Wels, 23/08/2022) The results of the life cycle analysis for the Fronius Tauro could not be clearer: the environmental benefits exceed the environmental costs by a factor of up to 52, while in no more than ten months, the Tauro will produce more energy than was consumed to manufacture it. These are just two of… Read more »
More from across PES
SolarDuck and RWE successfully install offshore floating solar pilot Merganser off Dutch coast
Merganser, a 0.5 MWp offshore floating solar pilot, has been successfully installed at the North Sea Farmers offshore test site in the Dutch North Sea Next steps include technical and environmental monitoring to further investigate the technology With the support of RWE, the Dutch-Norwegian company SolarDuck, has installed its offshore floating solar (OFPV) project,… Read more »
Chemitek Solar adds to its range of solar cleaning solutions with the new Metal Oxides Removal Agent
Chemitek Solar, a pioneering leader in sustainable cleaning and soiling mitigation solutions for the solar industry, proudly announces the launch of its new Metal Oxides Removal Agent, an innovative product designed to efficiently and safely remove metal oxides (e.g. rust) from photovoltaic modules and tiles. The Metal Oxides Removal Agent features a specialized biodegradable formula… Read more »
Ginlong (Solis) Celebrates New National Standard PCS Certification at SNEC 2024
Ningbo, China – 1 July, 2024 – Ginlong (Solis) Technologies, the world’s third-largest PV inverter manufacturer, proudly announced at the SNEC exhibition earlier this month that its 30kW inverter supported an offshore photovoltaic empirical project. This news follows the establishment of the Offshore Photovoltaic Verification Base, a joint venture between the National Solar Photovoltaic Quality… Read more »
First offshore pilot project for large-scale oyster reef restoration in Belgian North Sea
· BELREEFS is the first offshore project for large-scale oyster reef restoration in the Belgian North Sea. · Innovative techniques will facilitate the introduction of a self-sustaining oyster reef. · The project relies on a unique collaboration between government, industry and science. Before 1850, flat oyster reefs were a dominant structural and ecological component of… Read more »
TE Connectivity’s ALR 11000 digital photocell with dimming capability helps significantly reduce electricity costs for street lighting
Zhaga D4i-certified ALR digital photocells from TE help lower power consumption and reduce CO2 emissions BERWYN, Pennsylvania – July 3, 2024 – TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectors and sensors, launches the Zhaga-D4i certified ALR 11000 digital dimming photocell. TE’s latest photocell controls the on/off switching of a streetlight, and also has the ability… Read more »
DNV’S LUCY CRAIG APPOINTED AS BOARD MEMBER FOR WINDEUROPE
Zaragoza, Spain, 02 July 2024 : DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, is proud to announce that Lucy Craig, Senior Vice President and Director of Growth, Innovation and Digitalization, Energy Systems, has been elected as a board member for WindEurope, the voice of the wind industry in Europe. With over 500 members from… Read more »
Sineng Electric Supplies 1,016MW of Inverters to the Al Kahfah PV Project in Saudi Arabia
Enviromena secures £30m funding from Close Brothers Energy for construction of 70MW solar farm in Essex
DNV CONDUCTS POWER CURVE VERIFICATION AT BAY OF ST. BRIEUC OFFSHORE WIND FARM USING ADVANCED NACELLE LIDAR TECHNOLOGY
Ciel & Terre EMEA has begun the European largest floating solar project’s installation
Solar and wind are increasingly competitive in wholesale power markets, offer a hedge against the uncertain cost of other generation sources
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