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The two companies will continue operations under the PanelClaw name as they aspire to support commercial and industrial roofing customers in both the United States and Europe, and ultimately globally. June 19, 2024 Patrick Jowett CPX, a Netherlands-based supplier of roof rack products, and PanelClaw, the company’s American counterpart, will continue their activities together under the name PanelClaw.In a statement released today, PanelClaw said it plans to become the first global supplier of solar panel mounting systems for the commercial and industrial solar roof markets.The transition was announced by Enstall, an Amsterdam-based manufacturer of racking and mounting solutions that includes…
The Vitocal 250-A Pro has a supply temperature of up to 70 C, a heating capacity of up to 39.5 kW and a cooling capacity of up to 21.7 kW and, according to the German manufacturer, is one of the quietest of its kind on the market. the market. The coefficient of performance is 5.6. June 19, 2024 Patrick JowettGermany-based heating specialist Viessmann has started industrial production of the large heat pump Vitocal 250-A Pro at its location in Berlin.With supply temperatures up to 70 C, the heat pump is designed for homes, light commercial buildings and municipal buildings. The…
Sticky Solar Power is taking orders for industrial-scale versions of its new room temperature cell interconnection system, which is said to be well suited for back-contact (xBC), perovskite and heterojunction cell technologies. June 19, 2024 Valerie ThompsonSwedish stringer manufacturer Sticky Solar Power has announced that it is taking orders for its industrial room temperature cell interconnection system based on its tape solution, instead of soldering. A maximum of 20 rails can be used simultaneously and the throughput speed varies from 2,500 to 3,500 single-track connections per hour.The solar stringer supports lead-free interconnection and uses 60% less silver than conventional processes,…
SolarEdge announced the global rollout of SolarEdge ONE for C&I, a comprehensive software-based energy optimization platform for Commercial and Industrial (C&I) solar applications, expected to become generally available in the coming months. SolarEdge ONE for C&I is the company’s energy optimization platform, developed by SolarEdge specifically for EPCs, O&M providers and businesses. It is designed to automatically and constantly manage the site’s energy production, storage and consumption, enabling businesses to maximize energy savings and meet their environmental goals, by utilizing real-time data analytics to make intelligent decisions. SolarEdge ONE for C&I will offer EPCs and O&M teams advanced PV monitoring…
Solar panel installation offers many advantages for your home, such as lower electricity bills, energy independence and clean energy. When you are considering adding solar panels, you have to think about different factors such as energy efficiency, appearance and costs. These are essential factors and will play a large part in your decision. One of the most important aspects of buying solar panels is the type of solar panels you choose to buy. Ultimately, your specific situation and what you wish to achieve will determine which solar panel is right for you. This helpful guide will outline the different types of solar panels, their benefits and…
Nextrackera global manufacturer of solar trackers and related software solutions, and Unimactsa provider of industrial manufacturing and supply chain solutions, has started a new factory in the Las Vegas area. Credit: Nextracker This is the second special production line for Nextracker that Unimacts has opened in the past year. The new 160,000-square-foot facility in Sloan, Nevada, produces steel torsion tubes used to hold and rotate solar panels in single-axis solar tracker projects. The two plants will support more than 2 GW of new solar energy every year. “Unimacts is proud to play a role in providing key components and supply…
The project involves the installation and operation of two 2MW/2.2MWh BESSs at the Citywest site and a 4MW/6.1MWh BESS at the Ballycoolin site. Image: Statkraft. GridBeyond has announced that it will supply battery energy storage systems (BESS) to two data centers in Ireland owned by Singapore-listed Keppel DC REIT. Keppel DC Dublin 1 and 2 are located in City West and Ballycoon. The project involves the installation and operation of two 2MW/2.2MWh BESSs at the Citywest site and a 4MW/6.1MWh BESS at the Ballycoolin site. GridBeyond will connect the batteries to its AI-powered energy technology platform, GridBeyond Point. The batteries…
Swedish solar energy developer Alight has secured a grid connection for its 100 MW solar project in Eurajoki, Western Finland. Construction is expected to start later this year. June 18, 2024 Patrick Jowett Swedish solar energy developer Alight has signed a grid connection agreement with Caruna, a Finnish independent energy producer and grid operator, to connect a 100 MW solar farm in Western Finland.The factory, located in Eurajoki, is one of the largest under development in Finland and has also received a building permit from the local municipality. The site covers 123 hectares and will have sufficient capacity to meet…
Have you already determined your sustainability goal for 2030? Are you worried that you will have to spend tons of money to meet legal requirements? This session will help both carriers and recyclers identify the steps required and hear key insights and advice to help navigate each of the steps. We’ll start with a brief overview of the myths and misconceptions that pervade the industry. We will challenge some of these openly through audience interaction and panel discussion. Then we’ll switch, and most of the session time will be spent on the steps – working through where you are, making…
On June 15, the Zen Center of Denver (ZCD), in partnership with RE-volv, celebrated the commissioning of their new 9.7 kWDC solar installation. The center, which was founded in 1974 and moved to a new temple in 2019, will now save nearly $80,000 in electricity costs over the next two decades and avoid the emissions associated with purchasing coal- and natural gas-fired power from the state’s electric grid. The celebration included an open house, food trucks, brief remarks, and solar education and information for participants considering going solar at home. While Colorado’s sunny skies and favorable solar energy policy make…