In a new project win, Ramboll will develop the electrical infrastructure for the planned energy island in the Danish North Sea. The contract has a value of DKK 225 million over 10 years. The energy island in the North Sea will be key to powering Europe with renewable energy. By 2033, the island will… Read more »
Category: Solar
Solis’s innovative product lineup generates excitement and captivates visitors at Europe’s premier solar conference
26 June 2023, Munich, Germany: Ginlong (Solis) Technologies, one of the global leaders in inverter production, successfully showcased its cutting-edge storage and inverter solutions at Intersolar Europe, the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry, held on 13th-14th June. Solis presented a wide array of products at Intersolar Europe, catering to residential, commercial, industrial (C&I),… Read more »
Europe in strong position to exceed goal of 30 GW annual PV manufacturing by 2025, according to the Alliance
New data from European Solar PV Industry Alliance members forecasts that the industry is on track to build over 30 GW of annual manufacturing capacity across the PV value chain, with more than 20 new PV pipeline projects. However, ambitions will only be realised with assertive action and policy support. 20th June, 2023: The European… Read more »
Sharp Energy Solutions Europe announces new 25-Year Product Guarantee for Black PV Module Line-up
Sharp Energy Solutions Europe introduces 25-year product guarantee for its residential black module line-up, ensuring long-term reliability and performance. Hamburg, 20. June 2023 – Sharp Energy Solutions Europe is pleased to announce the introduction of extended product guarantees for its residential black module line-up. Starting from June 1st, 2023, customers purchasing the black versions of… Read more »
Scottish Greenhouse Gas Statistics
The Scottish Government today announced the latest Scottish Greenhouse Gas Statistics which highlighted that the interim target for 2021 has not been met. Morag Watson, Director of Policy at Scottish Renewables, said: “Today’s announcement is another wake up call for The Scottish Government. “We are in a climate emergency but the pace of decision making… Read more »
Climate change threat underestimated by people in fossil fuel reliant countries
A global safety charity has highlighted a worrying link between reliance on fossil fuels and climate change perceptions. According to Lloyd’s Register Foundation, people in countries with a high dependence on fossil fuel production for internal energy needs or exports are less likely to view climate change as a threat. It follows the latest analysis… Read more »
Zenobē partners with National Express for first sustainable shuttle service to Glastonbury Festival
Electric vehicle (EV) fleet and battery storage specialist Zenobē has partnered with National Express to deliver the first sustainable shuttle bus service to Glastonbury, putting the wheels in motion for the decarbonisation of mass passenger transport to and from large-scale events. Zenobē will provide National Express, the UK’s leading public transport operator, with eight electric… Read more »
Smart energy tech specialists receive government funding to boost consumer confidence in heat pumps and speed up pursuit of Net Zero
A consortium of businesses led by smart energy tech pioneers Chameleon Technology has secured Government funding to develop innovative heat pump optimisation technology designed to encourage consumer adoption of the cleaner and greener heating upgrade. Chameleon Technology, alongside partners Evergreen Energy, University of Salford – Energy House, EnAppSys and TalkTalk Telecoms, has been awarded £763k… Read more »
PVH revolutionizes solar tracking with DBOX5
PVH has launched at Intersolar the new generation of solar controllers that will make photovoltaic installations more efficient than ever. Madrid, June 15th 2023. – PVH, a world leader in solar structures and trackers, has presented the DBOX5 at Intersolar, the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry. This new generation of solar controllers will… Read more »
Successful completion of the EU-funded project “HighLite”
Low-cost modules with excellent environmental properties and high performance for a competitive EU photovoltaic production industry Chemnitz, Germany, June 13, 2023— In order to strengthen the competitiveness of the European photovoltaic industry and create appeals for investments, the EU funding project “HighLite” was launched in 2020. The project, which involved 18 European partners from research… Read more »
WAVELABS introduces award winning solar cell metrology systems for research and production lines
The Leipzig-based technology company for LED Metrology Systems, WAVELABS, is releasing a new generation of high-precision, future-proof solar cell flashers. SINUS-360 PRO and SINUS-360 ADVANCED address the specific requirements for modern production lines and research facilities, respectively, to give customers a head-start in the throughput-driven photovoltaics industry and new cell technology developments. The next-generation solar… Read more »
Introducing TheBattery® MobileX: Alfen Unveils Next Generation Solution for Temporary Clean Power Supply at eeS Europe
Almere, The Netherlands, [14] June 2023 – Alfen, a specialist in innovative energy solutions across Europe, today launches its fourth-generation mobile battery energy storage system, TheBattery® MobileX. It offers up to 70% more energy (up to 720 kWh) and improved safety features in the same 10 foot container to meet the increasing demand for temporary… Read more »
Intersolar: Innovations from K2 Systems
K2 Systems is once again combining strengths with K2 Buddy for monitoring snow loads, six new functions in the K2 Base planning software, a digital training campus and four new products. True to the motto “Connecting Strength”, the company combines innovative mounting systems, digital technology and people with know-how and energy to advance sustainable solutions… Read more »
Parliament Solar, an EnCap and Mercuria Portfolio Company, Selects Ideematec to Supply its Tracking System for Parliament’s 640MW Texas Solar Project
Phoenix, Arizona June 13, 2023 – Ideematec Inc., a leading provider of utility-scale solar tracking systems, today announced its agreement with Parliament Solar, LLC (“Parliament Solar”), the initial asset for Parliament Energy Holdings LLC (“Parliament Energy”), to deliver 640 megawatts (MW) of Ideematec’s Horizon L:TEC® 1P solar tracking system in Texas. Parliament Solar is a… Read more »
Solis Powers Up with New Storage and Inverter Solutions for Residential, C&I and Utility Projects
Solis showcases its growing range of innovative inverter solutions at Intersolar Europe, 13th-14th June 13 June, 2023, Munich, Germany: Ginlong (Solis) Technologies, one of the most experienced and largest inverter producers in the world, is presenting and showcasing its latest inverter solutions for residential, commercial and industrial (C&I) and utility-scale solar applications at the Intersolar… Read more »
WAVELABS launches first all-in-one solar module metrology system for production lines
The Leipzig-based technology company for LED Metrology Systems, WAVELABS Solar Metrology Systems GmbH, has developed two new generations of solar module flashers for production and research, respectively. SINUS-3000 PRO is the first commercially available all-in-one solar module flasher for production lines while SINUS-3000 ADVANCED is specifically designed for the demanding research of modules based on… Read more »
RECOM Technologies announces the new Black Tiger PV Module Series with World’s 1st Module Efficiency at 23,6% under <2m2
LANNION, France, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — RECOM Technologies unveils the groundbreaking Black Tiger PV Module Series with power outputs ranging from 430Wp & up to 610Wp. This cutting-edge innovation based on N-Type cell technology sets news standard in the industry for extraordinary efficiency of 23.6%. The RECOM Black Tiger module features a multitude of… Read more »
Female leadership takes center stage as ASTORIOS forges ahead in the premium solar panel market.
In an increasingly competitive renewable energy sector, ASTORIOS, a solar panel manufacturer, has set its sights on becoming a leader in the premium quality solar panel market. With a focus on delivering exceptional customer service and expanding into new markets, the company has distinguished itself from its competitors under the leadership of female CEO Lela… Read more »
ABB’s market-leading outdoor vacuum circuit breaker electrifying the grid with more resiliency against extreme weather
Natural disasters caused by extreme weather, including flooding, heat and drought continue to affect energy security and impact millions of people and businesses each year, costing billions. In response to these challenges and to meet customer demand for power safety and reliability, ABB has designed a next generation extreme weather resistant housing cabinet for its… Read more »
TSUN and Astronergy Forge Strategic Partnership at SNEC, Spearheading an Innovative Residential PV Energy Solution
On May 24th, during the first day of the Shanghai SNEC Exhibition, TSUN, a competitive PV micro-inverter and energy storage supplier, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Astronergy, the most competitive PV modules supplier worldwide. Leveraging the strengths of both companies, this solution aims to provide safe and environmentally-friendly energy for residential scenarios globally. Both… Read more »
Competence centre PV recycling in Münster ‐ Opening of Germany’s first Reiling PV recycling site
Münster, 6 June 2023 ‐ With the opening of Germany’s first Reiling PV recycling site, we are preparing for the recycling of the expected future masses of discarded (EOL) PV modules. The focus of the new PV recycling competence centre in Münster is: collection, testing for reuse and recycling of silicon‐based PV modules. The multi‐million… Read more »
raicoon’s unique solar performance guarantee accelerating the energy transition, backed by Munich Re Group
raicoon’s autonomous operations center (AOC), a revolutionary AI-powered SaaS platform, fully automates solar PV operations, detects all measurable faults and eliminates false alarms. The industry-first guarantee promise is backed by Munich Re. Vienna, Austria – June 5, 2023 – Climate-tech pioneer raicoon, in a historic partnership with global insurance powerhouse Munich Re Group (“Munich Re”),… Read more »
Increased performance of solar modules with GENERIS PET: SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES Introduces New Coating Machine for Edge Passivation
Kahl am Main, 05 June 2023 – With the GENERIS PET vacuum coating system, SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES offers a new process machine for the passivation of the cut edges of solar cells. It was developed to improve the efficiency in the processing of half-cell, multi-cell, and shingle cells. Edge passivation aims to improve efficiency by minimizing… Read more »
Manufacturer HiTHIUM debuts new 4 MWh battery container at CLEANPOWER
Lithium-ion battery solution provider HiTHIUM introduced a new 4 MWh liquid-cooled battery energy storage (BESS) product with its latest 300Ah cells technology at CLEANPOWER in New Orleans. The product features slower degradation and an extended lifespan, over 10% longer than a typical 280 Ah-based system. With 8 GWh delivered in total, and 5 GWh in… Read more »
Chemitek Solar & Green Energy Park: Latest Scientific Paper Demonstrates Real-World 3% Cumulative Energy Production Gain with Innovative Anti-Soiling Coatings
Benguerir, Morocco – The Green Energy Park, in collaboration with ChemiTek Solar, a Portuguese industrial manufacturer specializing in anti-soiling solutions for PV modules, has successfully concluded the outdoor testing and characterization of ChemiTek’s cutting-edge anti-soiling coatings. The results have been published by Heliyon, the all-science, open access journal. The objective of the research paper titled… Read more »
Featuring Hi-MO 7 Module, LONGi Shows Up at the SNEC with Full Scenario Product Portfolio
On May 24, the annual SNEC officially kicked off in Shanghai. As the “record-holder” of the highest efficiency in the solar industry, LONGi globally releases Hi-MO 7, a new product based on HPDC technology. The product maintains the standard M10 module size, with a mass production power of 580 W and a conversion efficiency of… Read more »
New peak performance service levels for electrical systems
With efficiency, safety and sustainability in mind, ABB has upgraded its Electrification service agreement to feature advanced services configured by the needs of industry segments and paired with digital solutions – to drive productivity savings, improve safety and compliance. The new Power Care agreement is tailored for individual service requirements to fit the needs and… Read more »
JinkoSolar Recognized as Top Performer in PVEL’s PV Module Reliability Scorecard for the Ninth Consecutive Year
SHANGRAO, China, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (the “Company,” or “JinkoSolar”) (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that it has been recognized as a Top Performer in the 2023 PV Module Reliability Scorecard published by PV Evolution Labs (PVEL) for the ninth consecutive Year. PVEL’s 9th edition of its… Read more »
IBC SOLAR at Intersolar 2023 – Quality you can touch and test
Bad Staffelstein, 23 May 2023 – IBC SOLAR, a leading full-service provider of SOLAR energy solutions, will be exhibiting from 14 to 16 June 2023 at Intersolar Europe, with exhibits in the three market segments Residential, Commercial & Industrial and Solar Parks. This year’s highlights include innovations in the area of in-house mounting systems, including… Read more »
K2 Management bolsters Taiwanese operations with new locally incorporated office
Taipei, May 23, 2023 — K2 Management (K2M), a leading renewable energy consultancy, has announced the opening of an additional office in Taiwan, strengthening its commitment to the region’s rapidly growing renewables market. Having held a regional office in Taiwan for over 10 years, this additional investment and further expansion into the Taiwanese wind energy… Read more »
Masdar Signs Agreement to Develop over 2 GW of Clean Energy in Uzbekistan
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; May 19, 2023: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies, signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy (MoE) and the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade (MIIT) to develop over 2 gigawatts of solar and wind projects… Read more »
LONGi to Showcase PV Module Product and Reliability at CLEANPOWER 2023
As the world’s largest solar module manufacturer and the Spark Tank Stage Sponsor, LONGi is exhibiting at CLEANPOWER 2023 May 22-25 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention center in New Orleans at Booth 4415. Its excellence and thought leadership in all things product and reliability will be center stage. LONGi will speak on several presentations/panels… Read more »
Masdar on track to become one of world’s largest renewable energy companies with huge increase in clean energy capacity
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; May 18, 2023: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies, has announced that it has nearly doubled its clean energy capacity and CO2 displacement in the space of two years, and is on track to fulfill its ambition of becoming one… Read more »
Qcells invests $100 million in pilot line for perovskite tandem cells and modules in Korea
[Seoul, South Korea, May 17, 2023] Qcells, a global leader in complete clean energy solutions, announced today that it will invest $100 million to accelerate the commercialization of perovskite-based tandem cells – a next-generation solar cell technology designed to boost solar panel efficiency. Qcells’ parent company, Hanwha Solutions, said it will build a pilot tandem-cell… Read more »
Meyer Burger and Ingka Investments sign offtake agreement for four years
Meyer Burger Technology AG and Ingka Investments, the investment arm of the largest IKEA retailer Ingka Group, have signed an offtake agreement for a period of four years. The agreement is one of the two, which were announced on March 23, 2023, regarding the increase of the annual capacity of the module production in Goodyear… Read more »
A work of arc – ABB’s new product combination extends avail-able arc protection options with digital UFES solution
The solution sees ABB combine its proven Ultra-fast Earthing Switch (UFES) and Relion 615, 620 relay series, as well as the new all-in-one, digital REX 640 control and protection relay for the first time. The outcome is a low investment and simple upgrade for businesses currently focusing on arc fault detection, but at the same… Read more »