Schüco and TwentyNinety form technology collaboration for smart modules, combiners

Thursday, 11.25.2010 - 15:01 (Solarpowerportal)

After considerable research into the available and emerging smart solar photovoltaics technologies Schüco International, the specialist in aluminum, steel, PVC-U and solar products for innovative building envelopes, has chosen to work with UK-based solar technology developer TwentyNinety in order to supply the low-cost wireless module level management and control solution, Active Array. Read more

Two more quality solar module manufacturers gain access to UK market

Thursday, 11.25.2010 - 12:58 (Solarpowerportal)

Having both announced receipt of the UK Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certification, Evergreen Solar and aleo solar can now market and sale their solar module product offerings in the UK. Read more

NanoMarkets releases report examining thin-film PV materials market

Thursday, 11.25.2010 - 2:14 (PV-Tech)

NanoMarkets recently published a new report titled, “Thin-Film Photovoltaics Materials Markets, 2011 and Beyond.” The report studies and forecasts NanoMarkets’ prognosis on materials sales for thin-film silicon, cadmium telluride and CIGS PV. Additionally, it examines the opportunities for materials in the TFPV space as well as giving an eight-year projection for core absorber materials, electrode, substrates and encapsulant markets. Read more

Project Focus: S.A.G. Solarstrom secures commercial rooftop usage agreement totalling 23MWp

Thursday, 11.25.2010 - 17:54 (PV-Tech)

A roof usage agreement has been struck by S.A.G. Solarstrom with an unidentified European logistics firm for multiple commercial rooftop installations totalling 23MWp. S.A.G. Solarstrom said that installations would begin in early 2011 with all installs connected to the grid by the end of 2011. The projects are all based in Germany. Read more

Schott Solar expects Greek market to expand: project pipeline growing

Thursday, 11.25.2010 - 17:15 (PV-Tech)

Citing the attractive feed-in tariff and high irradiance levels in Greece, Schott Solar is expecting the Greek market to nearly double in 2011. According to Schott Solar, total installations in the country are expected reach 120MW in 2010 and grow to between 180MW and 200MW next year. Read more

Project Focus: E.ON commissions 4.2 MWp plant in Czech Republic

Thursday, 11.25.2010 - 17:00 (PV-Tech)

Despite the deteriorating opportunities for ground-mounted solar parks in the Czech Republic, E.ON has commissioned a 4.2 MWp solar park using 17,500 PV modules from Solarwatt. According to Solarwatt, the mono-crystalline modules were installed without a hitch in a construction period of only 10 weeks. Read more

Project Focus: E.ON commissions 4.2MWp plant in Czech Republic

Thursday, 11.25.2010 - 17:00 (PV-Tech)

Despite the deteriorating opportunities for ground-mounted solar parks in the Czech Republic, E.ON has commissioned a 4.2MWp solar park using 17,500 PV modules from Solarwatt. According to Solarwatt, the mono-crystalline modules were installed without a hitch in a construction period of only 10 weeks. Read more

aleo solar begins distribution in the UK following MCS certification

Thursday, 11.25.2010 - 14:15 (PV-Tech)

Having received UK Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accreditation, aleo solar will be marketing its poly and mono-crystalline solar modules in the UK. The certification covers aleo modules S_16, S_17, S_18, S_19, S_24 and S_77. The company said it would be supporting installers with the design process through to after sales support services. Read more

New Look founder joins mO3 Power on mission to install 1GW of solar in UK

Thursday, 11.25.2010 - 14:14 (Solarpowerportal)

UK-based leading solar developer and independent power producer (IPP) mO3 Power is to entice British farmers into installing solar power on their land. The company has revealed plans to provide a gigawatt of electricity across the UK, which is enough to power... Read more

Schott Solar Expands in Greece

Thursday, 11.25.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Greece offers excellent conditions for photovoltaic operations, with global irradiance levels between 1400 and 1700 kWh per m², said Schott Solar AG. Read more

Project Focus: Sinosol connects 2.7MWp solar plant in Germany

Thursday, 11.25.2010 - 2:15 (PV-Tech)

Sinosol has completed the grid connection of its 2.7MWp solar power plant in Engstingen-Haid, Germany. The company developed and constructed the power plant utilizing 12,400 Yingli solar modules and SMA central inverters. Read more

Evergreen Solar gets UK certification for modules

Thursday, 11.25.2010 - 2:12 (PV-Tech)

Evergreen Solar was awarded the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certificate from the United Kingdom’s British Board of Agrément, demonstrating that the company’s ES-A series panels meet the requirements for solar projects under the Renewables Cash-Back-Scheme. The Cash-Back-Scheme, which started in the UK this past April, pays homeowners and communities that install low carbon electricity for the power they generate. Solar projects must use MSC certified panels that are installed by MCS accredited installers in order to qualify for the funding. Read more

Order Focus: ET Solar nabs 50MW module supply deal with PM Service

Thursday, 11.25.2010 - 2:09 (PV-Tech)

ET Solar has been providing PM Service with modules for the past three years, but a new module supply agreement marks the largest annual supply volume to be delivered between the two companies. The contract will see ET Solar deliver 50MW of mono and multi-crystalline PV modules to PM Service throughout 2011. Read more

Pioneering PV Park Wins Approval in UK

Thursday, 11.25.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Work is due to start within at a week at a site next to an existing Ecotricity wind farm in Lincolnshire in northwest England, so the solar park can operate from March 2011, said the green energy supplier. Read more

ABB Backs Oyster Wave Machine

Thursday, 11.25.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

ABB, a Swiss-Swedish giant in power and automation technology, has provided £8 million ($12.6 million) while £3 million has come from existing shareholders, including Scottish and Southern Energy's ventures unit. Read more

Ontario?s Samco Machinery expands its reach into the renewable energy market

Thursday, 11.25.2010 - 2:15 (PV-Tech)

Samco Machinery has been primarily known for its work in the auto parts industry, but the company has begun to expand its horizon to include the manufacturing of solar racking equipment. Working with SunEdison, Samco is in the process of modernizing its machinery and investing in new equipment for its new endeavor. The company is looking to supply Ontario and North America itself with solar racking equipment in the coming months. Read more