Siemens and juwi enter strategic partnership for microgrids in the mining industry

Siemens and juwi enter strategic partnership for microgrids in the mining industry
Siemens

Siemens and the renewable energy developer juwi have joined forces for a strategic technology partnership to focus on microgrids in the mining industry.

Schletter Group acquires three large-scale projects

aiba solar park is one of several PV projects of Schletter in Brazil.
Schletter Group

With three new large-scale projects in Asia and Latin America, the Schletter Group continues its international growth course.

Larger silicon wafers for more module output

Larger silicon wafers for more module output
CS Wismar

The Sonnenstromfabrik in Wismar now uses larger wafers in its products. This increases the output of the modules.

How solar-based electrification can accelerate European decarbonisation

How solar-based electrification can accelerate European decarbonisation
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SolarPower Europe’s new report on solar electrification illustrates the multifaceted benefits of solar-based electrification, revealing the potential of solar electricity to power transport, agriculture, smart buildings and difficult-to-decarbonise industries.

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Contec Germany: Green roofs for PV

Video: As part of the pv Guided Tours 2019 at The smarter E Europe in Munich, Contec presented a clever system to combine green roofs with PV.

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FENECON: storage systems and an open energy platform

Video: As part of the pv Guided Tours 2019 at The smarter E Europe in Munich, FENECON presented their energy platform Open EMS.

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Avancis: The Dragons Neck

Video: As part of the pv Guided Tours 2019 at The smarter E Europe in Munich, Avancis demonstrated with the futuristic sculpture The Dragons Neck in an unusual way how to install solar modules.

Tesvolt

Storage advice: Use electricity storage for companies and industry efficiently

To store solar electricity in large-scale batteries it is important to take heed of charging currents – and to switching currents when in case the grid fails.

Using mountains for long-term energy storage
IIASA

Using mountains for long-term energy storage

The storage of energy over long periods of time is subject to special challenges. A researcher at the IIASA proposes an unconventional solution to this issue.

Part of the distributed PV system of Beijing Daxing International Airport is rooftop mounted.
Huawei

New Beijing international Airport goes partly solar

The world's largest airport Beijing Daxing International Airport is equipped with a 5.61 MW solar PV system.

One of our top products of the week: Up-to-date PPA transaction prices at your fingertips
Pexapark

Top products of the week

A tool for planning the layout of electrical heating systems, a software providing up-to-date PPA transaction prices, a new smart module that is now available in Europe and an access port for making measurements in electrical cabinets without opening the panel door. These are our top products of the week:

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Solar advice: Prefer strong brands and read the data sheets

Rule of thumb: Buy brand products that are certified by independent institutions; preferably from manufacturers that can be expected to be in business for the foreseeable future.

STA calls on UK parties to propose policies that match net-zero ambitions
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STA calls on UK parties to propose policies that match net-zero ambitions

The Solar Trade Association is calling for the delivery of policies to build on the successes of the past and unlock the potential of solar in the UK.

DNV GL’s Product Qualification Program (PQP) tests a range of batteries, including next-generation Lithium-ion cells, to determine what constitutes high battery performance.
DNV GL

Ventilation and water are essential for managing battery fires

DNV GL’s new battery scorecard benchmarks efficiency, durability, costs and safety of a comprehensive range of battery technologies.

Making measurements in electrical cabinets without opening the panel door
Fluke

Making measurements in electrical cabinets without opening the panel door

Fluke has introduced the PQ400 electrical measurement window, which allows direct access to voltage and current sensors inside a live panel.

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Hanergy Glory Leads its Way in Thai Solar Boat Market with the Launch of its Fully Solar Powered Boat

Equipped with Hanergy’s custom-tailored thin-film solar power generation system, the solar boat Sets to sail in Bagkok’s Damnoen Saduak floating market

JinkoSolar Expands Mono Wafer Production Capacity to 18 GW with Added 5 GW Capacity to Sichuan Production Facility

SHANGHAI, November 8, 2019 -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or the "Company") (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced it is expanding its high-efficiency mono wafer production capacity at its production facility in Leshan, Sichuan Province, with an additional 5GW.

Hexagon Peak and Huawei Sign 200 MW Cooperation Agreement for Vietnam Solar Market

Singapore, Thursday, 14th of November, 2019Today, Huawei, a leading global ICT and network energy solutions provider and Hexagon Peak, the project development arm of Hexagon Holdings Singapore, announced the signing of a cooperation agreement for Hexagon’s pipeline of 200 MW utility scale projects in Vietnam, which estimated COD in Q1 2021.

Register for a Free Webinar "Perfecting Solar Asset Management"

60-minute Solar Discussion on Perfecting Solar Asset Management with Stefan Mueller, Co-Founder of Enerparc AG and Robin Hirschl, Technical Director at Obton A/S.

ecovolta provides battery system for the “Boat of the Year”

At the Genoa International Boat Show, the largest boat exhibition in the Mediterranean region, the first fully electric motorboat “Ernesto”, originating from the Ernesto Riva boatyard, was named “Boat of the Year” in the Motorboat category. The eight-metre long boat made of solid wood brings together an elegant, minimalistic design with sustainable materials and a modern, emission-free drive. The standardised and certification-compliant lithium-ion traction batteries used are produced by ecovolta, a Swiss firm which produces customised high-capacity battery systems and e-mobility solutions.

Energy storage in retail: ENERGY STORAGE EUROPE expands trade fair cooperations

In future, the ENERGY STORAGE EUROPE (ESE) trade fair will cooperate with EuroShop, the world’s leading trade fair for retail investment requirements. As part of this cooperation, commercial enterprises will receive information on how they can use storage systems to implement energy saving measures, which in turn help them secure competitive advantages and commit to climate protection. ESE is expanding the user initiative that was started last year and which also comprises the cooperation with GNTM, the world’s leading trade fairs for metallurgy and foundry technology, as well as with ProWein, the world’s leading trade fair for wines and spirits. The next ENERGY STORAGE EUROPE will take place in Düsseldorf from 10 to 12 March 2020.

Dome V flat roof systems are now ETN certified

The S- and D-Dome V 10° systems are certified by the certification office ALPES CONTROLES Bureau with the ETN since October 10, 2019. The Dome V systems are thus among the first ballasted flat roof systems without roof penetration to be certified for the French market. K2 Systems thus continues its high-quality standards and meets the requirement of the French market. The new certification supplements the existing ETNs for Speed-, Mini- and MultiRail (for trapezoidal sheet metal) as well as for Single- and SolidRail (for roofs with tiles and corrugated fibre cement).

6th Residential Energy Storage Forum

Check out their programme here: http://bit.ly/ResidentialEnergyStorage2020

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