All latest news © 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). © Elexon BIPV Solar carport with steel construction 03/27/2024 - The company Elexon offers a new solar carport. As a joint venture of SMA, the Elexon development team was able to draw on the company's product expertise in solar technology. © Intilion Topic of the Week: Commercial storage Intilion supplies four grid storage systems to start-up Purpel Energy 03/26/2024 - Storage provider Intilion and the company Purpel Energy are building four large-scale storage projects with 48 megawatt hours at locations in northern Germany. The outdoor systems each have a capacity of twelve megawatt hours - they are intended to stabilise the electricity grid in future as grid-supporting systems. © Getty Images/Mischa Keijser Ampero by BayWa r.e. Using AI to improve renewable energy portfolio management 03/26/2024 - Ampero is the new FinTech software company from BayWa r.e. and offers portfolio management for owners of wind and solar plants. The Ampero software solution combines all relevant information such as financial and technical data as well as weather and energy market information. © 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. © Trina Solar CCL-Trina Solar Framework agreement for 1.2 GW of PV modules 03/26/2024 - Wholesaler CCL Energy Group and Trina Solar have signed a new framework agreement paving the way for the supply of over 1.2 GW of photovoltaic modules to CCL customers across Europe. © Growatt Balcony A new inverter for balcony power plants with 800 watts 03/26/2024 - Growatt is presenting its NEO micro inverters and the MIC series for balcony systems. © sonnen Topic of the Week: Commercial storage Flexible commercial storage with up to 368 kilowatts 03/25/2024 - With the sonnen Pro Flexstack, the storage manufacturer sonnen presents for the first time a modular battery storage system that has been specially developed for commercial and industrial customers. © 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. © Better Energy Energy storage Denmark: Solar park with storage for grid stabilization 03/25/2024 - A 10 MW lithium-ion battery system is expected to be installed by the end of 2024 at Better Energy Hoby solar park on Lolland in Denmark. © 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. © Craftboxx App Digital planning and documentation 03/25/2024 - With the software from Craftboxx, job planning, time recording and documentation can be digitised quickly and easily. The planner enables quick job planning in the office. © Vorsatz Media The smarter E Europe 2023 Leonhard Peböck and Robert Müllehner of Fronius: Sector coupling all from one hand 03/24/2024 - PV Guided Tours: 24 hours sun are possible – with using PV for heat and mobility. Fronius has all solutions for that in the assortment. What this involves, You will learn from Leonhard Peböck und Robert Mühllehner, product marketing manager at Fronius International. © Vorsatz Media The smarter E Europe 2023 Junning Xu of Growatt: Intelligent PV solutions for a green future 03/24/2024 - PV Guided Tours: The market is calling for intelligent solutions around photovoltaics and energy storage. Find out now what these look like and how they work. Junning Xu is the product manager for Germany. He explains all the new features. Find out more in our video of pv Guided Tours! © Vorsatz Media The smarter E Europe 2023 Steffen Wiedmann of Axitec: All components for self consumtion from one hand 03/23/2024 - PV Guided Tours: From the solar module to the power electronics to the storage device: Axitec offers all components for self consumption with solar power from a single source. CEO Steffen Wiedmann explains what is included and the benefits for the customer and the installer. © 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. © Hans-Christoph Neidlein Solar Solutions Amsterdam 2024 "Low installation expertise as a challenge" 03/22/2024 - In terms of photovoltaic installations per capita, the Netherlands is already the European leader with 1280 watts and the PV market continues to grow. The Solar Solutions trade fair in Amsterdam highlighted important trends and challenges. © 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. © Gridparity Agriculture Gridparity builds agri-PV system for fruit growing training and test farm in Bavaria 03/22/2024 - Several tall rows of modules are installed on a field on the farm in Deutenkofen. The aim is to test the influence of the modules on the growth of apple and pear trees. © 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. Show more