23 EU Energy Ministers and representatives from the solar sector signed the Solar Charter as a commitment to support European solar manufacturing.
For his YouTube channel Undecided with Matt Ferrell, the renewables youtuber goes for a deep dive of the latest and upcoming developments in perovskites and tandem solar cells:
Solitek has recently launched a series of 370-watt bifacial dual glass solar panels designed specifically for carports. These panels are constructed with durable 3 mm glass on each side and supported by an anodized aluminium frame.
With the Solar Full Roof, the Estonian manufacturer Solarstone has developed a system for the complete roof integration of solar modules. The Solarstone modules form the actual roof covering.
Despite the fact that the prices of solar panels have not dropped any further, there is certainly no price recovery yet. As a result, the selling price gap between European and Chinese solar panels remains so large that European producers are in serious trouble, according to Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar. "European producers are at a standstill and will certainly not be able to keep that up for another six months."
pv Europe and Swiss data specialist Meteotest offer an interactive map of Europe for solar planners and installers. This service gives you the monthly sum data of solar irradiation in your region. You can zoom in or out, jump across the continent to another region where maybe you or your solar business partners are working. Or want to work.
Lithuanian manufacturer Solitek is engaged in solar panel research, with a focus on long-term outdoor performance testing. The company's research primarily centers around comparative analyses of bifacial and monofacial glass/glass module technologies, both enhanced with advanced nanocoatings.
C&I solar modules with power classes 450-500 W were in short supply in March, driving average monofacial prices up from 0.124 to 0.129 EUR/ W. The increase was despite sluggish need for residential PV modules, with full black modules recording another slight price drop. Despite this moderate price rebound, the buyers remained bullish about the demand in the upcoming month.
Solar modules that pass strict hail-resistance test, a ready-to-connect inverter manifolds and an all-rounder mounting system for pitched roofs. These are our top products of this "short" week:
Sharp’s NU-JC series solar modules have passed a strict hail impact test (HW4) and have been officially included in the Swiss and Austrian Hail Register.
Engin Yaman, Managing Director of LONGi Germany, on current market developments, the security of supply chains and price developments, the discussion on Chinese price dumping and the business strategy for Europe and Germany.
AGC Group has announced that it has succeeded for the first time in Japan in a demonstration test to recycle cover glass for solar modules into float glass. With the success of this test, AGC expects that cover glass can be used to make float glass.
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.
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.
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.
Solid and quick installation for all roofs, a home storage system installed in 15 minutes, transparent and resistant solar panels for agri-PV and an improved lifter for solar modules. These are our top products of the week:
Solar modules are becoming cheaper and cheaper. This applies to both standard and efficient modules. The expected stabilisation has failed to materialise or is at least a long time coming.
AEG was awarded with the Top Brand PV Award and Solar Prosumer Award for the Netherlands for 2023/2024 by EUPD Research on the occasion of Solar Solutions International 2024 in Amsterdam.
Eurener, a Spanish solar module manufacturer, presents its latest offering: An agri-PV module with 335 watts of power output. Specifically designed for agricultural installations, including large utility projects, carports and greenhouses, these panels have a lot to offer:
Trina Solar is presenting its latest renewable energy portfolio at Solar Solutions Amsterdam, held March 19-21, 2024 at the Expo Greater Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Average trading PV module prices were at 0.124 EUR/W across Europe in February both for bifacial and monofacial modules. PV PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) score increased from 68 in January to 73 in February, underlining strong demand. Major market players expect manufacturing overcapacity to persist.
At Solar Solutions, Eurener, a solar panel manufacturer based in Spain, will be launching their latest product: Terracotta Solar Panels. With a power output of 360 watts these solar modules are designed for installations where aesthetics is important.
Are you ready to embark on a journey towards a seamless and successful installation of a PV hybrid system? With the assist of Saleh Alnsour, Product Manager at Sungrow, the global leading manufacturer of PV inverters and energy storage systems, we understand the importance of getting it right the first time, saving time, cost and secure flawless and trouble-free installation and operation.
Solar Materials have been awarded the Solar Startup Award 2024 for their pioneering recycling solution. They have developed a new recycling technology that allows the recovery of all raw materials from solar panels with a 98% recovery rate, and a 80% lower carbon footprint.
Chinese PV module and cell manfacturer Longi and London based Ferroglobe PLC, producer of Silicon Metal and Ferroalloys, have entered into a long-term supply agreement.
