Category: Solar

New crimp-free MC4 PV DC connector

Allschwil/Switzerland, March 18, 2024 − With the MC4-Evo ready Stäubli launches a new crimp-free cable coupler within its Original MC4 product portfolio. The MC4-Evo ready is an easy-to-use and quickly-to-assemble PV connector for solar installations up to 1500 V DC. The market leader and pioneer for PV DC connectors enhances its cable coupler portfolio and introduces the… Read more »

REC Wins Best Solar Panels and Best After-Sales Support in 2024 for the 2nd Year in a Row

Melbourne, Australia, March 15, 2024 – REC Group, an international pioneering solar energy company, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded “Best Solar Panels” and “Best After-Sales Support” in 2024 for the second consecutive year. These prestigious awards come from SolarQuotes, with insights gathered from installers across Australia. Since its foundation in 2009, SolarQuotes has published almost… Read more »

Nextracker and Orrcon Steel to Deliver Sovereign Capability in Australia

Brisbane, QUEENSLAND – 14 March 2024 – Nextracker (Nasdaq: NXT), a global market leader of solar tracker and software solutions and Orrcon Steel, a leading Australian manufacturer of tube and pipe, and distributor of steel products and wholly owned business of BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL), announced an agreement today to manufacture and deliver Australian made critical components for Nextracker’s smart solar… Read more »

CWP Global and IDEEMATEC sign agreement to explore integration of new solar tracker technology for AMAN, Mauritania’s leading large-scale green hydrogen project

• The new collaboration will assess the feasibility to incorporate IDEEMATEC’s advanced solar tracker technology into one of the world’s largest renewable energy projects, located in Mauritania, north-west Africa. • CWP Global’s 30 GW AMAN project is set to make Mauritania a green energy leader through large-scale renewable energy production and green hydrogen and derivatives… Read more »

Delta to Demonstrate its Smart Energy Solutions at Solar Solutions International 2024

Delta, a global leader in power management and provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, announced its participation at the Solar Solutions International 2024 Exhibition to present its integrated energy solutions, encompassing advanced photovoltaic (PV) inverters, state-of-the-art energy storage systems, and cuttingedge electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. These include the M225HV PV Inverter, the versatile SKIDbased… Read more »

Fronius achieves top rankings for the fifth time

Fronius achieved top rankings for the fifth time in a row at this year’s Energy Storage Inspection by Berlin University of Applied Sciences (HTW). The Fronius Primo GEN24 6.0 Plus with the BYD Battery-Box Premium HVS 7.7 and the Fronius Symo GEN24 10.0 Plus with the BYD Battery-Box Premium HVS 10.2 impressed the judges thanks… Read more »

DNV PROVIDES LENDERS’ TECHNICAL ADVISORY SERVICES TO MYTILINEOS ENERGY & METALS FOR THE MUNNA CREEK SOLAR FARM IN QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

Melbourne, Australia, 14 March 2024 – DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider has provided technical due diligence services to MYTILINEOS, an energy and industrial company. MYTILINEOS’ Munna Creek solar project achieved financial close in December and is located in Queensland. Upon completion, the Munna Creek solar farm will have an installed capacity of 150… Read more »

Meyer Burger publishes Annual Report 2023 after a strategic shift in a year of market distortions; largest customer DESRI intends to participate alongside Sentis in the upcoming capital increase

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR Thun, March 14, 2024 Meyer Burger Technology AG strengthens its position as a leading manufacturer of premium solar modules and cells in a challenging environment. Severe price undercutting in the European solar market has prevented Meyer Burger from achieving the targeted customer sales volumes. Consequently, and as… Read more »

Solis Expands Large Scale Hybrid Inverter Offering up to 50kW and Prepares to Showcase Entire Energy Storage Portfolio at Solar Solutions, Netherlands

United Kingdom – XX March , 2024 – Solis, a renowned global leader in inverter manufacturing, is thrilled to announce its participation in the Solar Solutions exhibition in Amsterdam, from 19 – 21 March. This event marks the first time Solis will exhibit its entire 6th generation three-phase energy storage portfolio side-by-side, providing visitors with… Read more »

Energy Transition Conference set to attract a global audience

Industry, policy and academic experts from the leading global energy cities of the UK, Norway, Canada and Australia will gather in Aberdeen in May to discuss the energy transition. Organised by the University of Aberdeen Business School, the free to attend half day event at King’s College Conference Centre on May 21 will focus on… Read more »

SolarEdge to Invest in German Software Start-Up Aiming to Decarbonize the Multi-Dwelling Sector

MILPITAS, Calif. and MUNICH, Germany – March 7th, 2024 – SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, today announced that it has signed an agreement to invest in and partner with AMPEERS ENERGY (“AMPEERS”), a German based software start-up that designs and operates solutions for decarbonizing entire portfolios of… Read more »

India’s Net Zero aspirations drive comprehensive solutions for the clean energy ecosystem at the largest ever edition of The smarter E India / Intersolar India 2024

Freiburg / Pforzheim / Munich / Mumbai – February 29th, 2024 13,000+ high-quality trade visitors flock to the exhibition attracted by 200+ exhibiting brands displaying renewable energy solutions comprising solar, energy storage, green hydrogen, and electric mobility industry. Technical conferences delved deeper into the aspects of upgradation and efficiency in Green Hydrogen, Solar, Energy Storage… Read more »

GE Vernova Launches New Portfolio of Grid Automation Solutions to Enhance Grid Resilience

Paris, France, February 28th, 2024 – GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business (NYSE:GE), today announced the launch of GridBeats, a comprehensive portfolio of software-defined automation solutions aimed at streamlining grid digitalization and enhancing grid resilience. Amid growing climate concerns, grid operators worldwide are responding to regulatory, consumer, and societal demands to achieve net-zero emissions and deepen… Read more »

Sunova Solar invests in cell factory in China

On its path to a fully integrated solar producer, Sunova Solar has reached its next target by investing in a 9GW cell production capacity. The factory located in Yibin City in the Sichuan Province of China focuses on TOPCon cell production of 182mm, 199mm and 210 mm cells.

REC Group launches its 5th Alpha HJT solar panel innovation in five years: REC Alpha Pure 2

Pismo Beach, CA, February 29, 2024 – REC Group, an international pioneering solar energy company, is proudly presenting its fifth solar panel innovation based on its renowned Alpha heterojunction cell technology (HJT), the REC Alpha Pure 2. With up to 430 Wp in a compact format, the REC Alpha Pure 2 offers US homeowners and… Read more »

What will AI computing look like?

Wherever Generative AI is deployed it will change the IT ecosystem within the data centre. From processing to memory, networking to storage, and systems architecture to systems management, no layer of the IT stack will remain unaffected.  For those on the engineering side of data centre operations tasked with providing the power and cooling to… Read more »

SolarDuck, Green Arrow Capital and New Developments s.r.l. sign collaboration agreement for a grid-scale offshore hybrid wind-solar project in Italy

SolarDuck, leader in OFPV technology, Green Arrow Capital, leading Italian Independent Asset Manager in the alternative investment world, and New Developments s.r.l., one of Italy’s most experienced developers, have agreed to collaborate on the development of a landmark 120MWp OFPV farm integrated with 420MW Floating Offshore Wind (FOW).

GOLDBECK SOLAR Investment as part of the Joint venture PACE Canada LP sells 61 MWp Joffre solar park to Concord Green Energy

Hirschberg a.d. Bergstraße, 29.02.2024 – GOLDBECK SOLAR Investment, the investment company of the internationally leading GOLDBECK SOLAR Group specializing in the turnkey construction of industrial, commercial, and large-scale photovoltaic plants, has with its partner Pathfinder Clean Energy (PACE) successfully sold the Joffre solar park in Alberta Canada with a total capacity of 61 MWp to… Read more »

DAS Solar N-type module has excellent performance in PVEL PQP testing

Recently, the DAS Solar N-type bifacial double glass module demonstrated exceptional product performance through a series of rigorous tests in PV Evolution Labs (PVEL)’s Product Quality Program (PQP). As a globally recognized, independent third-party testing laboratory, PVEL conducts comprehensive evaluations of PV module designs through its PQP testing, assessing environmental sensitivities and degradation mechanisms. The… Read more »

Sunova Solar still listed as Tier 1 module manufacturer by BNEF

In its 1st quarter 2024 report, Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) still lists Sunova Solar as a Tier 1 module manufacturer. While 43% of module manufacturers were removed from the list, Sunova Solar fulfilled the new criteria of providing minimum 6 projects with 5 MW or larger size. Wuxi 19.02.2024 – Sunova Solar is proud… Read more »

Sineng Electric Secures Prestigious BloombergNEF Tier 1 Ranking for PV Inverter Manufactures

Sineng Electric, a global leading manufacturer of PV and energy storage inverters, has achieved a significant milestone by securing a spot in the esteemed BloombergNEF Tier 1 PV inverter manufacturers list for two consecutive quarters. This recognition underscores Sineng’s commitment to technological advancement, business stability, and outstanding market competitiveness within the renewable energy industry. BNEF’s… Read more »

Genera 2024: Sineng Electric Empowers Global Energy Transition

Madrid, Spain, February 6, 2024 — Sineng Electric, a leading global provider of photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage system solutions, unveiled its cutting-edge PV inverters and energy storage systems designed for diverse applications, garnering significant attention from attendees. Pioneering the Green Revolution with Utility-scale PV Solutions Sineng Electric showcased its utility-scale PV solutions as the… Read more »

From Concept to Small Batch: Technology Development Center Brings PV Modules to Market Readiness

Today there exists a wide range of solar cells, connection technologies, encapsulation materials and processes from which solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturers can choose. At the same time, manufacturers are faced with the challenge of bringing the most highly efficient, durable and recyclable PV modules onto the market. Also customized modules for integrated applications are… Read more »

Introducing Elementa 2: Trina Storage unveils advanced energy storage system powered by Trina’s in-house battery cells

Tuesday, February 20, 2024: Trina Storage, the leading global energy storage solution provider, has announced the global launch of Elementa 2 – an advanced, flexible and high efficiency Energy Storage System (ESS). The new design incorporates advanced features including an upgraded pack design, precise thermal management enabled by smart liquid cooling technology, and a robust… Read more »

Solaredge Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 And Full Year 2023 Financial Results

MILPITAS, Calif.Feb. 20, 2024— SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 and full year ended December 31, 2023. Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights Revenues of $316.0 million Revenues from solar segment of $282.4 million  GAAP gross margin of… Read more »

Soltec Supplies 164 MW of its SF7 Tracker to Blue Ridge Power in the United States

February 14th, 2024. Miami – Soltec, a company dedicated to the manufacturing and supply of solar trackers for large-scale plants, will supply 164 MW of its SF7 tracker for a project by Blue Ridge Power. The photovoltaic plant will be located in the state of Virginia, United States. The project will be equipped with Soltec’s… Read more »

SolarEdge Announces First U.S. Installation of Newly UL1741 Certified Optimized Ground-Mount 330kW Inverter in California

February 19, 2024 – SolarEdge Technologies, a global leader in smart energy technology, today announced that its new high-power DC-optimized SolarEdge 330kW Inverter system for ground mount solar has received UL1741-SB certification and is now deployed with its first customer in the U.S. The first commissioned DC-optimized SolarEdge 330kW Inverter system in the U.S. is… Read more »

Qcells Partners with SOLARCYCLE on Recycling Solar Panels to Accelerate Domestic Supply Chain

SAN FRANCISCO, MESA, Ariz. [Feb. 12, 2024] — Qcells, a leading provider in complete clean energy solutions in U.S. residential and commercial markets, has today announced it will partner with SOLARCYCLE, a technology-based solar recycling company, to recycle the company’s decommissioned, owned and installed solar panels in the United States. The announcement marks the first-of-its-kind… Read more »

Calumet Electronics and Schmid Group Collaborate to Establish First-Ever US Advanced Substrate Facility.

Freudenstadt, Germany, February 13, 2024. Calumet Electronics (Calumet), a leading American  printed circuit board manufacturer is pioneering the domestic production of advanced  packaging substrates. The current development and onshoring of this technology are the direct  result of a strategic partnership with Schmid Group (Schmid), a top global solutions provider for  the high-tech electronic, photovoltaics, glass,… Read more »

Natural Power appoints new Technical Director – Solar

Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has appointed William Delabre as Technical Director – Solar.  He joins from RINA where he was heading the UK Renewables and Storage team and was responsible for technical advisory due diligence and owner’s engineering of large-scale solar, wind and storage portfolios.  William, who has an MEng… Read more »

Solis secures 255kW VN4130 certification

London, UK – [February 8th 2024] – Leading inverter manufacturer, Solis, is proud to announce the successful VDE4130 certification of its groundbreaking Solis-(215-255)K-EHV-5G-PLUS and Solis-(250-255)K-EHV-5G inverters. Following upgrades to meet higher voltage at point of common coupling (PCC) and grid code requirements, Solis enlisted the support of TÜV Rheinland to conduct rigorous testing on the… Read more »

DNV creates European cyber security services powerhouse through merger with Nixu and Applied Risk

Oslo, Norway – 12 February 2024: DNV, the global assurance and risk management provider, has created one of Europe’s fastest growing cyber security services businesses by merging DNV’s existing cyber security business with two recently acquired companies – Nixu and Applied Risk The merger brings together more than 500 cyber security experts to safeguard demanding… Read more »

INTEC Introduces a New Project in Italy, with a Total Capacity of 12.45 MWp for KELAG

INTEC Energy Solutions (INTEC), a leading solar Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) systems provider, continues its steady growth with strategic collaborations. INTEC has embarked on an EPC service endeavor for a noteworthy project in Jalmicco area (Friuli Venezia Giulia region), Italy, boasting a substantial 12.45 MWp capacity for KELAG, Austria’s leading energy service provider. The… Read more »

Trina Solar Vertex S+ 505W n-type dual-glass modules enter mass production

Trina Solar, a leader in smart photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage solutions, has announced that the first Vertex S+ 505W (NEG18R.28) rolled off the production line at its factory in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, on 25th January, marking the beginning of mass production. It is part of the Vertex S+ series specifically designed for commercial and… Read more »

The story in a nutshell…

SynergyXR, already a leader in immersive technology with its user-centric platform, embraces the advent of Apple Vision Pro as an opportunity to further enhance its capabilities. This ushers SynergyXR’s Fully Immersive Technology into a new era, leveraging the advanced features of Apple Vision Pro to bring even more accessibility and impact to the realm of… Read more »

Nextracker Accelerates in Distributed Generation (DG) Solar with Two New Strategic Value-Added Reseller Partners and Over 600 DG Projects Delivered

FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 – Nextracker (Nasdaq: NXT) announced it has surpassed 600 projects delivered in its distributed generation (DG) portfolio. Driven by customers realizing significant energy gains using its NX Horizon™ solar tracker systems, Nextracker’s DG projects are deployed worldwide in commercial and industrial applications, including data centers, farming, retail, education, and manufacturing… Read more »