Latest news © Mercom India Research Manufacturing India: Strong growth of PV manufacturing capacity 03/28/2024 - In 2023 India added 20.8 gigawatts (GW) of solar modules and3.2 GW of solar cell manufacturing capacity, according to Mercom India. © BayWa r.e. USA PowerClerk surpasses two million interconnection projects 03/28/2024 - Utility industry program management software PowerClerk has now processed more than two million distributed and utility-scale interconnection projects across the U.S., provider Clean Power Research announced. © DiconaI Solar roof Interface for mounting systems 03/28/2024 - The new solution from Kalzip and DiconaI combines two products in one: A non-roof-penetrating standing seam clamp for new or existing Kalzip roofs. And an interface that is compatible with the DiconaI mounting system. © Trina Storage Topic of the Week: Commercial storage Trina Storage and Low Carbon build four large-scale storage facilities 03/27/2024 - The four UK-based storage units will be integrated into existing solar parks. They will shift surplus electricity to times of low sunshine and provide additional grid services. © Erich Burnett/Oberlin College Biodiversity Ohio solar farm to become largest agri-PV project in the US 03/27/2024 - The 1-billion-dollar Oak Run Solar Project, approved by the Ohio Power Siting Board last week, will sit on over 6,000 acres in Madison County, west of Columbus, Ohio in the United States. © Jann Lipka Financing Sweden: Green tax credit reaches its peak 03/27/2024 - In 2023, over 200 000 Swedish homeowners received a tax reduction for the installation of green technologies. They invested a total of SEK 22 billion, 80% more than in 2022 (SEK 12 billion). But in 2024, a decline is expected. © Oxford PV European Commission Co-programmed research partnership for solar announced 03/27/2024 - The European Commission has published its ‘Horizon Europe Strategic Plan 2025-2027,’ where it decided to form an official Co-Programmed European Partnership for solar with the European Technology and Innovation Platform (ETIP PV). All latest news Latest videos © Vorsatz Media The smarter E Europe 2023 Leonhard Peböck and Robert Müllehner of Fronius: Sector coupling all from one hand © Vorsatz Media The smarter E Europe 2023 Junning Xu of Growatt: Intelligent PV solutions for a green future © Vorsatz Media The smarter E Europe 2023 Steffen Wiedmann of Axitec: All components for self consumtion from one hand More product / company videos markets © Sharp Energy Solutions Sharp - Olympic New solar partnership in Greece 03/26/2024 - Sharp Energy Solutions Europe and Olympic Engineering & Consulting announced their partnership, aiming to further advance the solar industry in Greece. © Swissolar/Adriano Koch Energy mix Switzerland aims for 50 per cent solar energy in the electricity mix 03/25/2024 - The contribution of photovoltaics to the electricity supply in Switzerland is set to increase dramatically. How this can be achieved was a key topic at this year's Swissolar photovoltaic conference. More about markets financing © European Union 2024 Topic of the Week: EU manufacturing Praise for EU climate and industry policy 03/13/2024 - SolarPower Europe has praised the EU Zero-Industry Act and the proposed EU 2040 climate targets. © Margriet Fotografie Manufacturers Tier 1 list halved after adjustment of criteria 03/13/2024 - The criteria for BloombergNEF's Tier 1 list, which is seen by the solar industry as a seal of assurance, has recently been adjusted. The number of the manufacturers on the top list has been halved, notes Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar. "As many as 26 have dropped out, which means that Tier 1 really serves as an elite list again, but the way this has been done is quite outrageous." More about financing hybrid generators © BayWa r.e. Hybrid plants Spain: Pioneering 188 MW wind-PV project 03/15/2024 - BayWa r.e. is setting new standards with its first project in Spain to combine solar and wind energy projects. The project comprises three wind farms with a total capacity of 135 MW and two solar farms with a total capacity of 53 MW. © Wirsol Conference Connecting sectors with each other 03/13/2024 - The Sectors4Energy conference presents solutions for successful sector coupling. This is the only way to stabilise the energy system of the future. The sectors will meet in Cologne in Germany at the beginning of July 2024. More about hybrid generators inverter © Smart Railway Technology Topic of the Week: Utility-scale inverters An inverter for traction current 03/22/2024 - The Kassel-based company Smart Railway Technology presents PV2Rail, a specialised photovoltaic inverter. It is designed to feed directly into the railway power grid at 16.7 Hertz instead of 50 Hertz. © Solar Promotion Intersolar Europe 2024 Inverters as interface of the energy transition 03/22/2024 - A new generation of inverters is on the rise: Their functions go far beyond their original task of converting direct current to alternating current. Today, they’re crucial for our renewable 24/7 energy supply. More about inverter mounting © Schletter Group Caribbean Dominican Republic: Schletter supplies 130 MW solar park 03/25/2024 - Schletter Group will be supplying the mounting systems for a major 130 MW ground-mounted project in the Dominican Republic. This brings the total peak megawattage of clean power being produced on Schletter systems across the Caribbean to over 700. © Vorsatz Media The smarter E Europe 2023 Marion Fiege and Helge Hartwig of Ernst Schweizer: Installation on and in all roofs 03/23/2024 - PV Guided Tours: Whether on the roof or as a roof covering itself - Craftsmen and architects need solutions for all types of installation of photovoltaic arrays. Marion Fiege and Helge Hartwig from Ernst Schweizer AG show how solar installations become an integral part of the building. More about mounting