PES brings you the latest exciting news from EKO. With the constant increase of PV projects globally and new standards in place, there is an increasing requirement for a compliant and cost-effective solution to monitor plant performance. Last year was another successful year for the Photovoltaic (PV) market, with approximately 96 GW of PV installed… Read more »
Solar panel manufacturers strive to minimize cost and maximise efficiency of their modules. Their success is confirmed by the substantial decrease in $/Wp factor for the modules. In 2006, crystalline silicon based module prices were approximately 5.2$/Wp. By 2017, this had dropped to 0.42$/Wp, over an order of magnitude decrease in ten years. There has… Read more »
Chip Palombini, Director of Energy Storage at Dynapower Company, LLC, Vermont US, was full of enthusiasm when PES caught up with him. Customers value their complete energy storage solutions, which they deploy world wide to commercial and utility-scale companies. PES: Welcome to PES Solar/PV magazine, it’s great to talk with you. would you like to… Read more »
Ron Corio is the founder of Array Technologies, pioneers of solar tracking technology. Array Technologies built its first tracker for bifacial modules in 2009 and has been studying bifacial modules coupled with utility scale trackers at a test-site for the last year, and recently launched a new partnership with a national laboratory in New Mexico…. Read more »
Monica Manara, CCO Photovoltaics, for Coveme gave PES a frank interview on the ups and downs in the PV market. This company has been in photovoltaics since the beginning and is still finding new, innovative and technological advances to share with their customers. They have invested in two R&D sites to further these developments. PES:… Read more »
Infrastructure is not a short-term investment. Once installed, these critical systems have to remain useful for at least 20 years. Public utilities looking to invest in solar power and other renewable energy systems face pressure to ensure that these systems are cost-effective and meet the energy demand. As the cost of solar power has come… Read more »
PES had a very thought-provoking discussion with Matt Perry, who is a Technical Product Manager and co-founding member of the Renewable Energy Group, as well as the Chair of the Sustainability Committee, at Campbell Scientific, Inc. He also serves on the Logan City Renewable Energy and Conservation Advisory Board. Outside of work, Matt spends time… Read more »
Backsheets are the important components of a solar PV panel. It is essential that they are of high quality to avoid degradation, unnecessary maintenance, and replacements, which all add to the costs and in turn decrease the user’s profit margin. PES gets the latest from Bischof + Klein on their new generation backsheets using their… Read more »
The fundamental standards for manufacturing semiconductors and solar cells are as concise as they are clear – they demand absolute protection of people and the environment against chemicals, while simultaneously protecting ultrapure chemicals from contamination. Lately of course, the requirement for highly efficient processes has been added. It is surprising that still little is known… Read more »
Leonardo Botti, Global Head of Product Management ABB, reviews the impact of Blockchain and how digitalization can support the technology’s adoption. In 2009 a new disrupter finance model was launched- BitCoin. It heralded a new era in how currency and transactions were made and transferred globally. The emergence and rising popularity of this new cryptocurrency… Read more »
PES caught up with the joint managing directors of Isovoltaic Solinex, DI Thomas Rossegger and Mag. Matthias Meinl. They lead a very experienced team in backsheet technology and have customers all over the globe. Their latest offering is polypropylene-based and out performs similar products on the market. R&D and innovation remains a constant quest. PES:… Read more »
PES caught up with the joint managing directors of Isovoltaic Solinex, DI Thomas Rossegger and Mag. Matthias Meinl. They lead a very experienced team in backsheet technology and have customers all over the globe. Their latest offering is polypropylene-based and out performs similar products on the market. R&D and innovation remains a constant quest. PES:… Read more »
Pooled EV batteries to deliver control reserve to the electricity grid Virtual Power Plant (VPP) operator Next Kraftwerke and Jedlix, an electric vehicle (EV) aggregator and smart charging platform provider, have launched an international pilot project to deliver secondary control reserve (aFRR) through the batteries of electric cars. Tendered by Transmission System Operator (TSO) TenneT,… Read more »
10 September 2018 – Sharp today announces the expansion of its Solar Energy Solutions business to the African continent. The solar sector in Africa is an important part in Sharp’s strategic worldwide diversification plan, where access to energy is challenging for so many people. Sharp introduces its industry leading range of 12 photovoltaic (PV) modules… Read more »
Measurement expert opens new operations center in Birmingham, UK, as it ships 1000th Triton Wind Profiler unit to PRC Wind. September 10, 2018 – Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, has expanded its field support team and opened a new operations center in Birmingham, UK, to better support service needs and requests… Read more »
• Siemens to design, supply and build onshore substation and offshore transformer modules (OTM®) • Triton Knoll is the 10th UK offshore wind farm Siemens has connected to the mainland • After completion Triton Knoll would be able to provide sufficient clean and sustainable power for the equivalent of 800,000 British homes Siemens Energy Management… Read more »
TORM, an international product tanker owner and operator based in Denmark, will retrofit 36 Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 Ex systems within its existing fleet and fit PureBallast 3 Ex systems on 11 newbuilds. Alfa Laval will provide large-flow ballast water treatment systems for 36 vessels between 2019 and 2024. TORM is a product tanker company… Read more »
Pairs Industry Leading Service with Market Leading Remote Sensing Value Hinesburg, VT, USA, September 10, 2018. NRG Systems, a subsidiary of ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE), today announced that it has acquired a portfolio of advanced technology developed by Pentalum, an Israeli company that specialized in remote sensing solutions for wind measurement. Founded in 2009,… Read more »
· On 7 September 2018 Photon Energy N. V. fully placed its 7.75 % corporate bond 2017/22 with a total volume of EUR 30 million. · The net issue proceeds will flow into the construction of major utility-scale projects in Australia and Hungary for the company’s own portfolio. · Investors can still purchase the bond… Read more »
Electrification of energy demand doubles: 45% in 2050 – 50% of all new cars in Europe are expected to be electrical vehicles in 2027. 80% of global electricity production will come from renewables. Major grid infrastructure growth: Total installed power line length and capacity will triple by 2050 to deliver a surge in electricity demand… Read more »
Our daily objectives are to meet the challenges of façade aesthetics and energy production, as well as to meet the highest requirements for architects, building owners and solar panel manufacturers. Thanks to this commitment from the first days, we are proud to announce 4 good news. WINNER OF 2018 PRIX SUD (START-UP DURABLE) After winning… Read more »
Pioneering wind farm will “turbocharge” the growth of low cost sector, says CEO The First Minister of Scotland today (Friday, September 7) said she took pride in the North-east’s cutting-edge European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) saying it helps maintain Scotland’s reputation for low carbon innovation. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was speaking at the inauguration… Read more »
Grid connection begins on Hanwha Q CELLS’ 45 MW solar PV portfolio in Poland − First megawatt of PV portfolio commissioned in the Polish town of Smętowo Graniczne − Remaining 44 MW, comprised of small clusters of single-MW solar plants, to be grid-connected across Poland by early 2019 − Acquisition of 30 MW of PV… Read more »
Following deliveries of crew transfer boats and other ProZero workboats to Norway, Tuco Marine has now concluded another delivery of a 15m high-pressure cleaning boat to Norwegian AKVA Marine Services. The 15-meter workboat is the second 15m High Pressure cleaning boat, AKVA Marine takes over from Tuco. And the delivery sea trails where handled by… Read more »
SOx compliance and the approaching global sulphur cap are among the marine industry’s most pressing concerns. Alfa Laval is not only working to meet today’s scrubber demand, but also securing long-term peace of mind for those who invest in Alfa Laval PureSOx systems. “Alfa Laval’s focus is securing the compliance of our customers, both today… Read more »
The European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre in Aberdeen Bay opens today. The project, developed by Scottish Renewables member Vattenfall, boasts the world’s most powerful turbines – one rotation of which will generate enough energy to power a home for 24 hours. Attending the inauguration event in Aberdeen, Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said:“This project is… Read more »
The strategic collaboration provides highly efficient energy storage solutions for residential and commercial applications – simply smart connected September 6th, 2018, Germany – BYD Co. Ltd., the world’s largest manufacturer of rechargeable batteries, announces the extension of the collaboration with German inverter specialist KOSTAL as the companies form a strategic partnership. Both companies share the… Read more »
London, UK, 06/09/2018 Nylacast, an award winning manufacturer of engineered products will be showcasing a range of efficiency boosting polymeric technologies at Wind Energy Hamburg this September. Recent years have seen rapid evolution in the renewable energy sector, including wind, wave and tidal. Applying over five decades of engineering know-how, industry knowledge and the custom… Read more »
The project is located in Tamaulipas The wind farm consist of 24 wind turbines 6 September 2018. GES is constructing a 96MW wind farm in Tamaulipas state (Mexico). The project includes civil works and high and medium voltage grid. The 24 wind turbines of the project are the fourth phase of Tres Mesas Wind Farm… Read more »
A new Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 Ex deckhouse solution has been validated for product tankers with Framo ballast pumps. The solution allows Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 Ex to be installed on deck – without any changes to the ballast pumping system on board. Modern product tankers use submersible ballast pumps to eliminate the ballast pump… Read more »
The world’s largest operational offshore wind farm, Walney Extension, will be officially opened at a ceremony in Cumbria today (Thursday 6th September). The 659-megawatt (MW) project, owned by Ørsted (50%) and partners PKA (25%) and PFA (25%), leapfrogs London Array to become the world’s largest operational wind farm. Walney Extension’s 87 turbines are capable of… Read more »
Ingeteam has secured the supply and installation contract for Europe’s largest PV project. The Mula PV plant, located in the south-east of the municipality of Mula in the region of Murcia, will have an installed power capacity of 500 MWp, which will make it the largest PV plant in Spain and in Europe as a… Read more »
Solar and Storage Leader will Showcase Future-Proof Solutions for all Applications ROCKLIN, Calif., September 5, 2018—With a range of new products and solutions across all market segments including residential, commercial, utility, storage and O&M, SMA America will have plenty to display at Solar Power International in Anaheim, Calif., which will take place September 24-27, 2018…. Read more »
Berlin, September 5, 2018 – Apricum, a transaction advisory and strategy consulting firm specialized in renewable energy and cleantech, announces the appointment of Prof. Eicke R. Weber to the senior advisor team. Prof. Weber is one of the world’s leading solar experts with an extensive career spanning decades in research, academia and business in Europe,… Read more »
Home batteries and grid-connected electric vehicles will form Virtual Power Plants with peer to peer trading using blockchain technology Solo Energy today announced the appointment of ex-Tesla VP of EMEA, Ben Hill, as its Commercial and Technical Advisor. Ben will assist Solo Energy in achieving its vision of a 100% renewable energy future by making… Read more »
lobal subsea equipment specialist, Ashtead Technology, has underlined its commitment to continued growth with the appointment of Stephen Steele as corporate development director. Mr Steele brings more than 20 years of oil and gas experience to the business and will play a pivotal role in strengthening the company’s market position as it aims to drive… Read more »