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MARTIFER SOLAR LAUNCHES ENERGY PORTAL FOR O&M SERVICE
• The Energy Portal enables Martifer Solar’s O&M customers real-time access to all their PV plants • It is a new platform developed to integrate PV assets’ monitoring systems without additional investment for the customers Martifer Solar, a subsidiary of Martifer SGPS, has launched the Energy Portal, a new O&M platform developed to integrate all… Read more »
The big debate
‘Do you believe the European Commission should impose trade duties on Chinese module manufacturers?’ Now there’s a question. We put together this cross panel interview two weeks before we went to press – just before the recent trade duties announcement – and the answers we received were pleasingly polarised. Find out what our interviewees thought… Read more »
State aid, community energy, the European Commission and UK Government policy
imon and Sarah are part of a working group co-ordinated by Carbon Leapfrog which is assisting community energy project, MOZES, to challenge the UK Government’s policy on state aid and community energy projects. Here, they outline the impact of the policy and compare to elsewhere within continental Europe where the legislation has been more liberally… Read more »
Harvesting the sun for production
Self-consumption of solar energy is on the rise as Feed-in Tariffs decline and electricity prices go up. This is an interesting option, not only for house-owners, but also for companies and communities as the case of the AmeyCespa waste treatment plant shows. Power Purchase Agreements are one way to use the energy of the sun… Read more »
Towards low cost, efficient and stable Organic Photovoltaic Modules
The Organic PhotoVoltaics (OPV) shared research program addresses efficiency, lifetime and production costs for (near) future OPV applications. The balance of these three parameters depends on the envisaged application, but in the end, OPV should be able to compete somehow with Si PV in the future. We take a look at the notable collaborative work… Read more »
We can make the weather
Introducing the high-level photovoltaic simulator PVS from Spitzenberger & Spies. The amount of generated energy of a solar panel field (and therefore the profitable efficiency) mainly depends on varying weather conditions such as cloudiness and adverse weather situations. To achieve the maximum energy rate at heavily varying irradiation, modern intelligent solar inverters are used. The… Read more »
Driving growth by working together
Why Europe’s PV industry should encourage Chinese collaboration Since 2011, Europe’s photovoltaic industry has been in the midst of a crisis. Companies across the solar value chain are struggling, forcing layoffs and lowering growth projections over the coming years. By promoting tariffs and policies that aim to encourage the development of Europe’s PV industry by eliminating… Read more »
Solar software offers a dependable solution
A privately-held Swiss corporation that is a pioneer in the field of software solutions for the renewable energy sector, Vela Solaris AG is one of the leaders in the global market, combining software innovation with expertise in renewable energy – with a particular focus on solar. We caught up with the company’s visionary Managing Director,… Read more »
After sundown: recycling solutions for PV modules
The sun may provide us with unlimited free energy, yet the solar modules that capture its rays and turn them into power have a shorter lifespan than their source. At some point they reach their end of life and have to be disposed of as electrical waste in line with applicable legislation. This produces a… Read more »
Advanced coating equipment from Germany
The German family-owned company VON ARDENNE develops and manufactures advanced vacuum coating equipment for the photovoltaic and solar thermal industry, the architectural glass coating market, and the web coating market. We take a closer look at the company, which is constantly identifying and analysing market trends throughout these industries in order to strengthen and broaden… Read more »
More from across PES
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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