Corporate Focus

A short history of the PV connector

With over 15 years' experience in the field, Multi-Contact is a leading provider of dependable connector systems for photovoltaic installations. The company's pre-assembled connectors, cables, and junction boxes allow for quick and easy connection on-site, while the cable couplers are fully touch-protected and designed for high voltage and high current-carrying capacity. It's safe to say that there are few companies out there more qualified to give us the lowdown on the evolution of the technology...

While the first connectors for photovoltaic (PV) installations were primarily designed for functionality, today they meet a variety of application-specific requirements. By now, there are complete connection solutions, including junction boxes, connectors and cable

Fossil fuels are still the energy of choice when price alone is the benchmark, but that environment is changing quickly, especially now that grid parity is within reach. However, this will require increased solar module efficiency, improved automated processes, and reduced waste. SICK leads this trend by continuously developing relevant solutions.

Founded in 1946 near Munich, Germany, SICK is now a worldwide presence with numerous subsidiaries and affiliated companies, agencies and sales offices, and is one of the leading producers of sensors and sensor solutions.

As a technology and market leader, SICK's sensors and application solutions for industrial use create the perfect basis for reliable and efficient control of processes, for protect

One of the largest fully-integrated solar module producers in the world, Sovello ensures that all the elements of the production process correspond to the highest quality standards and constantly aim for improved sustainability and energy efficiency. Indeed, it is Sovello's aim to become the world's ‘most sustainable solar company'. PES takes a look behind the scenes of the company's quality process.

First of all: the result of the quality process
Due to the integrated production in Thalheim - from growing crystals to the finished module - Sovello knows precisely what material is used in the production process, where and why it is used, and has all the tools for measuring the end result. Quality checks throughou

Stéphane Dufrenne is no stranger to innovation. With 13 years of experience in the semiconductor industry - nine of those while based in Asia - Stéphane has dedicated his career to developing cutting-edge technologies and world-class global manufacturing operations. As the CTO of Upsolar, Stéphane brings to the solar PV industry a fresh perspective based on his time with semiconductor leaders such as Philips and NXP Semiconductors. Here, he shares with PES his vision of Upsolar's unique approach, which enables the company to provide the best PV module solution on the market.

Upsolar's competitive edge
The first thing many people ask about Upsolar is "What sets your company apart from the ot

A globally-operating company with manufacturing plants in the Netherlands and the US (and representative offices in England, China and Poland), Holmatro's hydraulic products are used across the entire globe. We take a look at the company's operations, and discover how it fits into the European wind sector.

Since 1967, Holmatro has manufactured and supplied high-pressure hydraulic equipment for specialised industries around the world.

The company designs, develops, manufactures and supplies rescue equipment, industrial equipment and marine equipment globally, and has a product portfolio that is innovative, high quality and above all, effective under the most diverse conditions.

Today, there are three business units in the

Page 1 of 10