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Intersolar Europe 2023

Valentin presents latest versions of design software for PV and heat pump systems

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In 2023, Valentin Software will once again be present at Intersolar Europe in Munich. From June 14-16, visitors can find out about the latest versions and new features of PV*SOL and GeoT*SOL.

Managing the solar system, including all peripheral equipment, throughout its entire life cycle is the goal Fronius is pursuing with its new concept.
Sector coupling

Fronius takes the complete life cycle of the solar system into account

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With life cycle assistance, Fronius supports tradesmen not only in planning and installing the solar system, but also in servicing the systems. This will be just one part of Fronius' presentation at The smarter E Europe.

Residential inverter of Growatt.
IHS Markit

Growatt ranked first globally for residential inverter shipments

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According to the estimates of IHS Markit (now part of S&P Global), Growatt was ranked the No.1 residential inverter supplier globally in 2021, consolidating its market-leading position for a second consecutive year.

Solar planning:

Planning app now available in 22 languages

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Originally launched in German last year, K2 Systems now offer their K2 DocuApp in 22 languages, allowing complete project documentation and less paperwork all over Europe.

Wholesale:

Krannich Solar continues on its growth trajectory

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Photovoltaic wholesaler Krannich Solar announced yesterday that it is continuing to grow and in doing so establishes subsidiaries in China, Romania, Hungary, Australia and the USA.

Renewable power supply for the Tingamira tea plantation in eastern Zimbabwe.
Microgrids:

Zimbabwe's largest tea producer implements microgrid from DHybrid and Blockpower

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Tanganda Tea Company Limited, Zimbabwe's largest tea producer and one of the largest on the African continent, uses its own microgrids at Tingamira and Jersey sites for secure and environmentally friendly energy supply.

BIPV:

Up to 4.5 kilowatts of PV that are almost invisible

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As a small system on the facade, 15 elements in the Rathscheck Schiefer system generate up to 750 watts of electricity.

The Kostal Solar Portal provides a quick and comprehensible overview of the solar energy generation and other key information.
Relaunch:

Kostal redesign their Solar Portal 

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The new Kostal Solar Portal was further developed as a relaunch with the Berlin PV monitoring specialist Solytic. With the new Solar Portal, the already more than 100,000 users receive a quick and comprehensible insight into the output of their photovoltaic systems.

The picea system even integrates the waste heat from the fuel cell into the heating cycle.
Hybrid storage:

A home storage system that combines batteries and green hydrogen

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The picea home storage system from Home Power Solutions (HPS) supplies renewable energy by combining conventional storage with green hydrogen.

PV Manager helps to identify possible sources of shading as well as taking site-related weather data in to account.
Planning of solar systems:

A planning tool that now offers even greater flexibility

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IBC presents the new version of its highly successful planning tool – PV Manager. In addition to enhancements of the user interface, PV Manager is now available as a download version.

The authors of the study provide numerous insights, particularly on the key figure of the climatic-specific energy rating.
TÜV Rheinland and IEA:

Study on Climatic Rating of PV modules

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A comprehensive new study by the International Energy Agency (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems Technology Collaboration Programme (PVPS) provides information on the energy yield of photovoltaic (PV) modules and systems in different climatic zones worldwide.

Combining electric mobility and solar generation will make both more cost-effective.
EV charging:

SMA and Audi combine energy management with e-mobility

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One advantage of e-mobility is that users can charge their vehicles conveniently at home. Smart solutions coordinate electric vehicle charging with the requirements of other generators and loads in the household.