More and more companies are turning to large-scale photovoltaic rooftop installations. However, given the wide range of complex roof designs, solar developers and engineers need to consider a number of factors during the design and technical planning stages to avoid costly mistakes. The software provider PVcase provides intelligent solutions for this.
Urban PV aims to give the energy transition in cities a boost. The focus is on the utilisation of already sealed surfaces in urban areas.
With the French solar market steadily rising from 14.71 GW in 2021 to almost 23 GW in 2024, installer platform projetsolaire.com has emerged as a example of technology-driven growth. Andrew Spalding, Head of Sales, EMEA at Aurora Solar, identifies the success factors in a guest article.
A gateway for live inverter monitoring and control, a control unit for commercial storage systems, two new hybrid inverters and a solar canopy for large carparks. These are our top products of the week.
The new version of the optionally available Enverbridge EVB300 communication module from Envertech has a black design. It acts as an intelligent communication interface between the micro inverter and the user.
A large PV roof project has gone into operation on the 85,000-square-meter site roofs of Steyr Automotive in Austria. The 7.5 MW system was installed using the Schletter FixGrid and ClampFit systems. Schletter Group were once again working with the energy supplier Burgenland Energie on this project.
A number of conditions had to be observed when building the system. This is why it was installed parallel to a flat roof. The solar power only covers part of the theatre's requirements.
The innovative solar project Merganser is located off the Dutch coast, around twelve kilometres off The Hague. It currently has 500 kilowatts of solar power installed. The scalable concept consists of six interconnected platforms.
BYD Energy Storage expands the partner program for residential energy storage solution wholesalers and installers. As part of this effort, BYD recently held a partner conference at the BYD headquarters and a production site visit of the Nanning Industrial Park.
The test facility is being built on the northern runway. Various substructures will be tested for three years in order to gain insights into the effects on the vegetation. The system will save 43 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.
Flexibility and comprehensive solutions are key principles at BBK Group, part of Bredbandskompetensgruppen. Not only smaller projects for private customers are being built.
The “PV2Float” project by RWE, Fraunhofer ISE and BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg is testing three floating PV systems (30 kW each) over three years. The research focuses on technical improvements, environmental impact and public acceptance. It is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action.
Ademotec presents the i-Shelter. This is a mounting system specially designed for the secure and protected installation of inverters on flat roofs, which is also produced in Germany.
Installation company Skapa Energi has been starting in the western part of Sweden. But the ambitions are clear: to expand nationwide. Important are European components and high quality installations, CEO Robert Lenhov explains.
Sungrow`s products and solutions were chosen to equip a PV project on the Greek island of Kimolos, constructed for the Municipality of Kimolos by Zillion EPC. The project provides sustainable energy, supporting among others the production of clean water via the desalination of sea water for the needs of the inhabitants and numerous visitors of the island.
The company in the Swedish region of Skåne in the south of the country offers complete solar panel systems, including installation and connection to the power grid. The demand is growing, also the wishes of the customers.
Soltech Energy Solutions has developed, installed and commissioned a 4 MWh energy storage facility next to Postnord TPL’s logistics property just outside Norrköping/Sweden. This enables the expansion of the property’s charging infrastructure for electric trucks.
Axpo subsidiary Urbasolar has commenced operations at the largest rooftop solar plant in France in Beauvais, 80 kilometers north of Paris.
As part of the global strategy of the logistics company DHL, all new buildings must be climate-neutral by 2030, with the goal of achieving complete climate neutrality by 2050. The logistics company is relying heavily on photovoltaics to achieve this, including in Finland.
High-quality components were installed in a large residential complex in Malmö, Sweden, to reduce energy costs. The payback is achieved within four to five years. Basis of success: excellent cooperation with suppliers.
Fall protection for flat roofs, a new flat roof system for quick installation and a vertical solution for solar building facades. Here are our top products of the week:
With the Bavaria flat-roof fall protection system Neo, Mauderer Alutechnik from Lindenberg is introducing a side protection system specially designed for large-scale projects. The fall protection system was specially designed for long distances and large-scale projects.
Norbert Garela, Business Development Manager at mounting system manufacturer Photonica/Poland, shares his insights on fires in PV systems. He debunks common myths, discussing real threats and presenting how modern product solutions can address the issue of improving the safety of PV systems.
LONGi Solar and Senergia, a leading Swedish wholesaler of solar energy, teamed up to support the non-profit "Project Vita" by donating a solar-powered freshwater system for a maternity clinic in the village of Linga Linga in Mozambique.
The Rapid-A 45 Pro Max roof hook from manufacturer Schletter is made of aluminium and is therefore around 70 percent lighter than comparable steel roof hooks. It covers the majority of applications on tiled roofs and is suitable for higher snow loads and wind loads.
