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Fronius

New generation of inverters for more flexibility and self-consumption

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With its inverters, Fronius provides safety and self-consumption in solar energy generation and is now expanding its product portfolio with the Fronius GEN24.

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Solar mobility

Solar folding roofs for 45 Swiss motorway service stations

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In the western cantons of Switzerland, DHP's solar folding roofs span all motorway service stations. This means that a solar output of 45 megawatts can be built up. The electricity is mainly used for electric mobility.

© BEE
Germany

BEE Energy Dialogue 2023: "We can do it"

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If we hack together, we will make it. That was the message of the German Renewable Energy Federation's (BEE) Energy Dialogue 2023 this week in Berlin.

© Matthias Rehberger
Interview – BIPV

Holger Geisler of Ceramic Colors Wolbring: Coloured PV glass for the facade

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BIPV modules are interesting alternatives to standard facade elements. The new ColorQuant glass colours were specifically developed to give PV elements a colourful appearance. Holger Geisler, Managing Director at Ceramic Colors Wolbring GmbH, explains the details.

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Hybrid solar plant with CSP and PV

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Sener Renewable Investments has launched the first hybrid solar project in Spain that merges CSP technology with molten salt storage and photovoltaic technology.

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Climate action:

Sungrow calls for climate action at BNEF London Summit 2021

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As part of their presence at the BNEF London Summit on October 18-19, 2021, Sungrow called on the global renewable energy industry to do more on climate action.

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Intersolar Europe 2021:

Sungrow presents new PV and energy storage products

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At this year’s The smarter E Europe Restart, Sungrow is presenting its latest PV and energy storage portfolio, including the ultra-powerful string inverter SG350HX, a liquid cooled energy storage system and residential PV and storage flagship products.

© Opes Solutions
PV integration:

Solar modules suitable for vehicle-integrated PV

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The company Opes Solutions and the Fraunhofer CSP have developed a flexible standard solar module for vehicle integration.

© Velka Botička
Events:

PV Austria organises PV and storage conference in Vienna in October

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The Federal Association PV Austria and the Austrian Technology Platform Photovoltaics are organising this year's Solar and Storage Conference in October. The next competition for outstanding BIPV projects will also start at the conference.

© SunRoof
Cooperation:

IBC Solar and Fankhauser Solar strengthen their cooperation

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As a result of this cooperation, the PV and energy storage portfolio of the German system house will now also available in Switzerland.

© LG Electronics
Solar integration:

A solar car roof for both EVs and ICE vehicles

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LG Electronics’ solar car roof module taps into the mobility segment for PV. The ultra-efficient solar cells have been integrated into the curved shape of a glass car roof.

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Commercial buildings:

My-PV uses PV for thermal building component activation

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Solar company My-PV has developed a solar-power system using thermal building component activation in commercial buildings: An electric underfloor heating system releases excess solar energy as heat to the building foundation.

© EuPD Research
Covid-19:

Australian PV market sees high demand in spite of pandemic

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EUPD Research recently published the results of the 13th edition of the Global PV InstallerMonitor 2020/2021 for the Australian market, and the demand-side is very healthy.

© Eturnity AG
Practical report:

Customer service and sales experienced in a new way

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The PV supplier is becoming a total energy service provider. Because the PV market and customer needs are changing, customer orientation is becoming a major issue in the energy industry. A software solution helps installers and customer consultants stay on the ball. A practical report from Eturnity.

© Malte Forstat
Austria:

Forging ahead towards one million solar rooftops

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Solar in Austria is booming. Last year the Austrian Climate Ministry approved a 50-million-euro budget for the development of solar in the country.

© Lapp Holding AG
My vision:

Georg Stawowy of Lapp Holding AG: All Electric Society needs 100 per cent renewable electricity

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What concerns me personally is not directly climate change, but the consumption of resources on our planet. Because all people want to share in the prosperity.

© EWZ

Switzerland: Photovoltaic system mounted to a dam in the Alps

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The Elektrizitätswerke Zürich (EWZ) will soon commission a 410 kW photovoltaic system on a dam high up in the mountains. Customers can participate.

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Costs of PV plants declined by 83% within a decade

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As COVID-19 hits the fossil fuel industry, a new report shows that renewable energy is more cost-effective than ever – providing an opportunity to prioritize clean energy in economic recovery packages and bring the world closer to meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement.