PV-inverter and smart-meter suppliers race to launch digital energy solutions

Cormac Gilligan, research and analysis manager, solar and energy storage, IHS Markit
IHS Markit

In recent years, smart meter and photovoltaic (PV) inverter suppliers involved in the new energy transition have been rapidly developing new internet of things (IoT) software platforms to create new revenue sources, Cormac Gilligan from IHS Markit elaborates.

Solar advice: String inverters vs. substations?

Ingeteam

Due to price pressure, it has become common practice to also use string inverters to connect smaller solar parks generating only a few megawatts. The planning is easier, and maintenance, too.

HOPPECKE: Sun Systemizer Scalecube

Video: With the Sun Systemizer Scalecube HOPPECKE provides innovative high power battery storage for intermediate storage of large amounts of power and output of extremely high powers. Learn about the application possibilities on video from our pv Guided Tours at The smarter E Europe 2018.
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Video: With the Sun Systemizer  Scalecube  HOPPECKE  provides  innovative  high  power battery storage for intermediate storage of large amounts of power and output of  extremely  high  powers. Learn about the application possibilities on video from our pv Guided Tours at The smarter E Europe 2018.

Shell to take over Sonnen

Headquarters of Sonnen in Wilpoldsried/Bavaria.
Sonnen

After Shell had become an investor at Sonnen in May 2018, the company has now been completely sold to the energy giant. Approval from the regulatory authorities is still pending. 

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Monitoring system Solar-Log of Solare Datensysteme has transformed into an energy management system for sector coupling. Discover the application possibilities on video from our pv Guided Tours at The smarter E Europe 2018
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Solare Datensysteme: Solar-Log for sector coupling

Video: Monitoring system Solar-Log of Solare Datensysteme has transformed into an energy management system for sector coupling. Discover the application possibilities on video from our pv Guided Tours at The smarter E Europe 2018 (Intersolar Europe, ees Europe, EM-Power, Power2Drive).

Phoenix Contact has developed the High Power Charging (HPC) technology which charges a battery for a distance of 100 km in just three to five minutes. Follow the this and other product innovations on video from our pv Guided Tours at The smarter E Europe 2018.
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Phoenix Contact: High power charging

Video: Phoenix Contact has developed the High Power Charging (HPC) technology which charges a battery for a distance of 100 km in just three to five minutes. Follow the this and other product innovations on video from our pv Guided Tours at The smarter E Europe 2018.

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Jinko Solar: High-efficiency modules

Video: Jinko Solar is a forerunner in the field of high-efficiency solar modules like the Eagle series. Discover the latest product innovations on video from our pv Guided Tours at The smarter E Europe 2018 (Intersolar Europe, ees Europe, EM-Power, Power2Drive).

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Solar advice: Use central stations for large-scale solar parks

The larger the solar power plant is the larger are the inverters. Some supplier offer complete central stations with strong inverters, transformers and the power grid connection.

The application deadline for the four trophies of The smarter E, Intersolar and ees Award 2019 is open until end of February.
Solar Promotion

The smarter E: Renowned awards honor groundbreaking innovations

From clean electricity and heat generation to storage to distribution, innovative solutions and projects are honored each year with the prestigious energy industry prizes The smarter E Award, Intersolar Award and ees Award. Entries can be submitted unil February 28, 2019.

The largest photovoltaic installation in the Baltics on top of the RETAL factory, Lentvaris, Lithuania.
Tomas Lukšys

Largest PV rooftop installation in the Baltic States opened

The opening of the 1.4MW plant on the roof of the Retal factory in Lentvaris, Lithuania, underlines the country’s commitment to the European Union’s 2020 energy objectives and presents fresh opportunities for investment in renewables.

Citel provides modern safety solutions for all aspects of electric mobility
Citel

Citel provides modern safety solutions for all aspects of electric mobility

To ensure safe charging, Citel provides modern safety solutions for all aspects of electric mobility.

Suncycle

Solar advice: String inverters for rooftop generators

DC power, shading, type of modules – the string inverters have to match many demands to work efficiently. Get some advices for planning!

The first ever mobile calibration unit for public EV chargers
EGS

First ever mobile calibration unit for public EV chargers

From April 1st of this year, only officially calibrated charging stations for EVs will be permitted for public charging. The calibration unit by EGS GmbH allows easy and precise calibrations – even without having an electric vehicle present.

Ingeteams manufacturing facilities in Northern Spain.
Ingeteam

Ingeteam supplied 3.85 GW PV inverters in 2018

Ingeteam almost tripled its inverter supply in 2018 compared to the previous year. The Spanish company also maintained its global leadership position in the provision of Operation & Maintenance services to energy generation plants.

Scanifly is adding Europe-based weather data to provide customers hyper-local shading analysis and design functionality.
Scanifly

Scanifly is a drone-based, software platform for solar plants

Scanifly is adding Europe-based weather data to provide customers hyper-local shading analysis and design functionality.

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Power Optimizer Market to reach 30mn units by 2025

Rising environmental concerns in line with stringent mandates to curtail emissions have aligned industrial inclination toward the integration of effective energy conservation measures. Power optimizers in the recent years have emerged as core components across modern-day solar power plants.

STI Norland will carry out its first project in Japan, where 20 MW supply has been awarded

STI Norland has recently been awarded its first project in Japan, which means for the company the entry into a market in which it has made a big bet and that for years is constantly growing.

ZAF Energy Systems Receives Strategic Investment from Wirtz Manufacturing

Funds and equipment to be used to expand ZAF’s nickel-zinc batteries globally and demonstrate the first ever prismatic high volume NiZn process

North America Solar Tracker Market to exceed 13GW by 2024

Large-scale integration of sustainable and clean energy resources along with favorable government regulations for widespread utilization of solar energy will boost the North America solar tracker market.

Highview Power Taps GE’s Alexander Silin to Head Eastern European and Middle Eastern Sales of its Cryogenic Energy Storage Sy

Highview Power CEO Javier Cavada delivered keynote at GE Baker Hughes 2019 Global Annual Meeting

Hanergy to set up the region’s first thin-film solar power industrial park in Middle East

The total investment of the project will be over one billion dollars with an installation capacity of 1GW.

Antaisolar provided solar racking for a 50MW project in Qinghai, China

In December, a 50MW PV Poverty Alleviation Project in Qinghai, China, which is provided by Antaisolar with ground solar mounting solutions, has been successfully connected to the grid.

Krannich Solar takes ‘Top PV Supplier Europe’ award - Installers rank Krannich Solar as ‘Top PV Supplier’ in seven countries

Krannich Solar is one of the top brands among PV retailers in Europe. Based on installer surveys conducted by EuPD Research, Krannich Solar is regarded as one of the best retailers in the PV sector in the countries Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Switzerland. Thanks to the excellent survey results in these countries, the company was singled out with the EuPD Research seal “Top PV Suppliers Europe 2019” in retail.

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