In the face of global price and competitive pressure in the PV sector, which is now also affecting large European inverter manufacturers such as SMA and Fronius, the industry association SolarPower Europe is calling for political countermeasures.
Following the assignment, in late November 2024, of inverter manufacturer Fimers business complex to MA Solar Italy Limited affiliated to the McLaren Applied Group, the acquisition procedure has been formally completed as planned. Fimer has been officially integrated into the Greybull Capital and McLaren Applied family.
Video: With just three Kostal devices, craftsmen have 27 different performance classes in their toolbox. This is because the latest generation of Kostal's Plenticore grows with its tasks. Lars Brinkmeyer, Head of International Sales at Kostal Solar Electric, explains how this works and what Kostal has developed for the commercial sector.
The Swedish Solar Energy Association (Svensk Solenergi) has launched a guideline to emergency operation in the event of a power outage for household with solar panels. It was presented during the National Conference on Public Health and Defense.
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.
Video: Safety and efficiency are at the forefront of Huawei's new products for commercial and industrial application. For example, the new Huawei SUN5000 inverter series links RSD to AFCI to secure not only property safety, but also personnel safety. Power electronics for each battery module and integrated fire protection are further features of the battery storage systems for C&I that ensure maximum safety and cost-effectiveness. Find out in the video now!
Video: Kaco is introducing a new inverter for storage systems: the Blueplanet hybrid. Find out which storage systems this inverter can be combined with and what other innovations the device has to offer.
SAX Power's storage system with integrated inverter function is now introducing a new version of the home storage system with more capacity: The new model stores 7.7 kilowatt hours and can be expanded to up to 23 kilowatt hours.
Kaco New Energy presents the new Blueplanet Hybrid NH3 system. The hybrid inverter series offers outputs between six and twelve kilowatts for home storage systems and small businesses.
After ten years in the market the Chinese supplier of inverters is still holding the ground. The business is volatile, but that is no news in PV. The sales director for Eastern Europe talks about chances and pitfalls in turbulent times in the polish market.
Video: As the market constantly evolves, SOFAR focuses on innovation to meet the latest demands. The company’s solutions are futureproof and tailored to different markets' needs. What are the upcoming trends in the energy storage market and what to expect from SOFAR? Find out now with Allen Cao, Head of SOFAR Europe!
Video: Chint Power Systems presented its new large-scale inverter and also brought along a new inverter plus battery storage for the residential sector. Find out what innovations the devices feature!
Video: Two new string inverters from domestic manufacturing improve the harvest of complex solar roofs. 200 percent oversizing and 99.1 percent efficiency pay off, Senior Technical Sales Engineer Momoh Kargbo explains.
Video: Fronius presents smart emergency power solutions and new hybrid inverters. Whether for the home or commercial use – the manufacturer has high standards for product quality, data protection and European value added. Our experts from Fronius explain how this is achieved.
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.
Video: Inverters that grow with their tasks: Kostal is launching the new universal genius Plenticore G3, which is also made in Germany. A real innovation! Frank Henn, CEO of Kostal Solar Electric, tells us more about the idea.
The latest sustainability assessment by the globally recognized rating agency EcoVadis once again gives Fronius a good report card: For the second time running, the Austrian family-owned company was awarded gold.
The Extraordinary Commissioners of Italian inverter manufacturer Fimer in Extraordinary Administration have announced that the Company’s business complex has been assigned to MA Solar Italy Limited, part of the McLaren Applied Group, with the support of Greybull Capital. The takeover price was not disclosed.
New hybrid battery inverters, a mounting system for solar facades, a battery that can be installed DC or AC and lexible and lightweight solar modules for balconies. These are our top products of the week:
In view of the global price pressure and competition in the PV sector, which is now also causing major European inverter manufacturers such as SMA and Fronius to falter, SolarPower Europe is calling for political countermeasures.
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.
SMA's new life cycle assessment, certified by DEKRA and conducted by the Fraunhofer Institute, provides a clear picture of the environmental impact of the Sunny Central UP inverter across its lifespan.
SOFAR focuses on innovation to meet the latest market needs. Their inverters and storage solutions are future-proof. What we can expect from SOFAR, we learn from Allan Cao, head of the European division.
How does solar energy comes to the users within the building? This is the task of the energy management systems. What is important in this topic ans what are the pitfalls, we now learn from Kathrin Rust, CEO of Solar Manager Germany.
An inverter that grows with the tasks of the installers: Kostal Solar Electric took three new devices of the Plenticore G3 to the market. They cover 27 different solar applications. How does this work, CEO Frank Henn explains.
