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Any large-scale PV rooftop systems will encompass numerous essential planning considerations. In a webinar with pv Europe, an expert shows how Roof Mount design software can help avoid costly headaches further down the road.
Distributor Segen Ltd has entered into a three-year partnership with POSTX to offer zero-emission deliveries to residential solar installers in the UK by using pods (box trailers) pulled by electric cars instead of conventional ICE vans or trucks.
Ademotec presents the i-Shelter, a mounting system developed for the secure and protected installation of inverters on flat roofs. The system is manufactured in Germany.
Vertically mounted solar modules offer a smart way to dual-use agricultural land. Marius Sinn, agrivoltaics sales specialist at Next2Sun, explains the benefits and how the systems are installed.
As the PV sector continues to evolve rapidly, installers must leverage cutting-edge strategies to meet increasing market demands while maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance. Mariusz Bałachowski, CEO of Photonica, shares insights on different ways to optimize PV installations.
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.
Installation company Skapa Energi has launched operations in western Sweden, but its ambitions are nationwide. European components and high-quality installations are central to the company’s approach, CEO Robert Lenhov explains.
Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common. Our expert at the Schletter Group knows how this affects requirements in the planning and operation of solar roof systems.
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.
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.
CCE Holding is expanding its activities in the Netherlands and will realize two large plants this year. In addition to the solar PV plant in Marknesse ( Flevoland), construction work began in February on another solar park in Rafelder (Gelderland) on a former garbage dump.
The Swedish company in the southern region of Skåne offers complete solar panel systems, including installation and power grid connection. Demand is growing - as are customer wishes.
Video: The building turns into an energy center. Photovoltaics are at its heart. Management is crucial for the intelligent control of energy consumption. Kathrin Rust, CEO of Solar Manager Germany, knows what is needed for this.
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.
Flexibility and comprehensive solutions are key principles at BBK Group, part of Bredbandskompetensgruppen. Not only smaller projects for private customers are being built.
The Solar Quality Summit Europe on 18 and 19 February in Barcelona will bring together all players who have solar quality on their radar: Investors, service providers and technology suppliers will provide an overview of the latest market developments, report on practical experience as well as current challenges, new technologies and trends.
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.
Kostal and EPC have built a solar system with an output of 1 MW on the roof of an old tobacco processing plant. The bifacial modules ensure a high yield, which the inverters can convert.
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 new logistics location in Germany is set to supply Mercedes-Benz trucks worldwide with spare parts. The operation aims to run without fossil fuels and emissions - an ambitious goal that will require a great deal of solar energy as well as large-scale storage units.
Construction work has begun on the first solar roof system at Berlin Airport BER. By spring 2025, three systems will be installed on the roofs of the P3, P7 and P8 car parks in front of Terminal 1. However, this is just the first step in the overall photovoltaic concept.
The new PV system is located on the parking deck of the zoo in Hannover, Germany. Thanks to a partnership between the installation company CSAE and the wholesaler Sonepar, the project was completed in just a few weeks.
The York Minster is one of the most famous landmarks in the UK. To meet the challenges of climate change, the responsible committee, the Chapter of York Minster, has decided to install a PV system on the roof of the iconic building – in close collaboration with Solarwatt and the installation company Associated Clean Technologies (ACT).
The solar energy revolution needs every available roof. Systems that use the electricity generated directly on site are particularly efficient. But what can be done when large roofs are available but the building's electricity needs are low? An example from Germany.
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.
