Spotlights – pv magazine International

Scalable, intelligent energy management for U.S. homes and businesses

Diana Rybachenko — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:38:59 +0000

More frequent power outages, combined with climate related catastrophic weather events, and ever escalating electricity rates, are increasingly driving adoption of distributed customer-sited energy storage systems (ESS) for home and business owners seeking resilience. Given that consumers' energy needs change over time, energy storage systems need to dynamically evolve over the life of an ESS. In this pv magazine Spotlight, SimpliPhi Power’s experts will introduce us to the company’s recently launched SimpliPHI ESS.

Ground-mounted PV system Safety Examined

Beatriz Santos — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 13:33:00 +0000

Safety is paramount when it comes to installing, servicing and maintaining a PV system, for system/asset owners, firefighters, and installers alike. In this pv magazine Spotlight, SolarEdge will introduce its new S-Series optimizers and discuss how their features contribute also to the safety of ground-mounted and carport installations.

Solutions for grid instability concerns: JinkoSolar’s EAGLE storage for residential and C&I

Oanh Hoang — Tue, 17 May 2022 10:11:34 +0000

In this pv magazine Spotlight, JinkoSolar US will launch its two EAGLE storage solutions for residential and C&I, called EAGLE RS and EAGLE CS respectively. The company has recently become the first in the world to ship more than 100 GW of solar modules, a figure that calls for a natural pairing with the storage products.

No limitations in lamination

Oanh Hoang — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:50:19 +0000

A key stage in the module production process, lamination is central to overall module quality and longevity. The solar cells integrated into components of all shapes and sizes, and they still need the protection against the elements that lamination can provide. In this pv magazine Spotlight, in partnership with Robert Bürkle, will present the latest technologies in PV lamination.

Safe, open, and EV-proofed: BYD’s new commercial battery system

Oanh Hoang — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:17:26 +0000

When a great return on investment is key, the storage systems should also be safe, easy to install, and highly flexible to scale. In this pv magazine Spotlight, BYD will launch its Battery-Max Lite storage system which opening its system up to inverters from different manufactures, allowing for a highly flexible combination of components resulting in higher efficiency values.

Storage to the rescue: GoodWe’s new Lynx Home F Series High Voltage Battery

Beatriz Santos — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:40:37 +0000

The unprecedented squeeze on power supplies is seeing Europe facing a daunting energy crisis, with prices expected to continue to rise way beyond winter. In this pv magazine Spotlight, GoodWe is launching GoodWe’s Lynx Home F Series High Voltage Battery. With the addition of this battery to its range of storage inverters, and offering its customers a one-stop-shop energy storage solution capable of meeting demanding project requirements, from self-consumption optimization to backup usage.

Power platform: FIMER’s new residential solutions

Beatriz Santos — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:02:18 +0000

Markets worldwide are seeing an increasing demand for residential solar PV and storage. In this pv magazine Spotlight, Florian Chan, Managing Director Residential Line of Business at FIMER, will introduce the three new products and explain how they make for the quickest and easiest-to-install solutions on the market.

Ready for solar autarky – Studer’s three-phase battery inverter with built-in solar

Beatriz Santos — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:11:47 +0000

Inverters have a key role to play, with new products requiring the inherent versatility to meet the different needs of residential PV systems. In this pv magazine Spotlight, Pierre-Olivier Moix, CTO at Studer and the technical coordinator of the project’s development, will introduce the next3 and walk us through the software, monitoring, and user interface.

Risk-free flexibility: The new flat roof mounting system IBC AeroFix G3

Frederike Egerer — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:40:53 +0000

In this pv magazine Spotlight, Johannes Cayé, Product Manager for the IBC AeroFix G3, will walk us through the development of the mounting system and the features which make it adaptable to modules with lengths from 1500 to 2100 mm and widths from 980 to 1150 mm.

Flexibilität ohne Risiko – das neue Flachdach-Montagesystem IBC AeroFix G3

Frederike Egerer — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:40:04 +0000

In diesem pv magazine Spotlight führt uns Johannes Cayé, Product Manager für das IBC AeroFix G3, durch die Entwicklung des neuen Montagesystems. Er zeigt uns all die Tricks und Kniffe, mit denen es sich schnell und einfach an Module mit Längen von 1500 bis 2100 mm und Breiten von 980 bis 1150 mm anpassen lässt.

Take control of your PV power plant: STI Norland’s new solar tracker control system

Beatriz Santos — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 07:42:20 +0000

In this pv magazine Spotlight, Íñigo García Colomo, Electronic Engineer at STI Norland and the leader of the team that developed the STI Control, will walk us through the development of its components and their main features. The system operates in temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius and works with both DC and AC solar power. With the option to power the tracker directly from the PV string, flexibility is gained on the level of plant design.

Einklicken und fertig – Neue Schnellbaulösung für Dächer mit Trapezblech

Frederike Egerer — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 09:03:31 +0000

In diesem Spotlight wird uns der Gründer und Geschäftsführer von PMT, Peter Grass, das neue Produkt exklusiv und zum ersten Mal vorstellen und Fragen der Teilnehmer beantworten. Zwei Punkte sind ihm dabei besonders wichtig: Das neue, preisgünstige Schienensystem spart Bauteile ein.

Flexibler Outdoor-Heimspeicher von GoodWe für Neubau und Nachrüstung

Frederike Egerer — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:16:40 +0000

In diesem pv magazine Spotlight stellen uns der Technical Sales Manager und Produkt Manager für Speicherlösungen, Eugen Budjugin, und Territory Manager DACH, Nicolas Plenge, die Besonderheiten des Produkts vor. So sei der GoodWe Lynx U mit den GoodWe Hybrid-Wechselrichtern EM und ES sowie dem reinen Batteriewechselrichter SBP kombinierbar.

Stakeholders’ Needs at the Core – the Smartly Designed and Highly Efficient Tiger Pro 415W Module

Frederike Egerer — Wed, 05 May 2021 16:51:09 +0000

After a fast-paced year of research and development, JinkoSolar is proud to reveal the Tiger Pro 415W high-efficiency module. In this pv magazine Spotlight, Roberto Murgioni, Head of Technical Service & Product Management at JinkoSolar Europe will share his experience researching and developing this product.

Next2Sun launcht den „bifacialen Solarzaun“ : Eine spannende Anwendung in der Eigenerzeugung

Cornelia Lichner — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:35:35 +0000

Der „bifaciale Solarzaun“ ist in verschiedenen Varianten für viele Anwendungsfälle in den Segmenten Eigenheim, Gewerbe und Landwirtschaft erhältlich. Es gibt eine einreihige Variante mit der üblichen Zaunhöhe von ca. 1,20 bis 1,60 Meter und eine zweireihige für höhere Einfriedungen. Ferner ist neben einer auf Verschattungsminimierung und Montageeffizienz optimierten Variante auch eine Premium-Version für besonders repräsentative Bauten erhältlich.

Designed for higher reliability and enhanced adaptability – the new TrinaTracker Agile 1P Dual Row

Beatriz Santos — Fri, 07 May 2021 08:31:10 +0000

In this pv magazine Spotlight, Trina Solar will present the innovative technologies that guarantee the Agile 1P’s enhanced reliability and adaptability. The tracker has been put through a set of comprehensive wind tunnel tests by CPP, during which TrinaTracker continued to optimise the tracker.

Fewer gaps, more power: RECOM’s PUMA series shingled PV modules

Frederike Egerer — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:34:54 +0000

In this pv magazine Spotlight, we will discover RECOM’s corporate profile and the technology behind the PUMA series. The module’s shingled interconnection approach eliminates more gaps than many other ‘high-density’ designs, delivering higher watts per square meter.

Evolution of trackers – a tailor-made generation for maximum flexibility

Frederike Egerer — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:35:19 +0000

In this pv magazine Spotlight, CTO Ivan Arkipoff will introduce its newest MONOLINE product line, in two configurations, the 1-in-portrait and 2-in-portrait. He will focus specifically on the modular design of the 2P and tell us what sets it apart: aeroelastic wind-effects have been tested beyond code compliance, in the boundary layer wind tunnel with CPP.

Up to 50 degrees cooler – High power modules with intelligent electronics

Cornelia Lichner — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 10:10:02 +0000

The new e.giant 500 Wp for utility-scale projects and e.classic 400+ Wp for rooftops from Energetica reveal their special features. In this Spotlight, we will not only learn how the e.ISP technology works in comparison to the traditional solution; but we will also be introduced to other innovations, like the new, also patented, frame design, which allows the stacking of PV modules without the use of corner packs and cardboard boxes.

Utility-scale inverter by GoodWe– A long list of functions lowers system and O&M costs

natalieward — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 11:00:17 +0000

In this pv magazine Spotlight, you will hear from Ali Bouattour, Technical Manager of GoodWe EMEA, on how GoodWe’s new inverter leads to lower investment costs, ensures enhanced reliability, and he will provide further details about O&M. Questions can be submitted during the Spotlight through a chat window.

Hide and seek – Meet the demand for more aesthetic PV Modules with Ulbrich’s newest product

natalieward — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:58:45 +0000

In this pv magazine Spotlight, Ulbrich will be releasing its newest product: A new PV ribbon solution to bring module production for full black design without additional processing steps, as well as explaining how BRR will change module production for fully black modules, and the plug and play solution for module manufacturers.

Maximum efficiency at work – Fronius’ GEN24 Plus hybrid inverter

Cornelia Lichner — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 07:48:04 +0000

In this pv magazine Spotlight, Leonhard Peböck, at Fronius International Product Marketing, will provide a quick and comprehensive overview of all the features of the company’s new hybrid inverter, the GEN24 Plus which is hybrid inverter has been ranked the most efficient for operating a household system with a large solar PV system (10 kW peak), heat pump and electric vehicle.

GoodWe’s residential hybrid A-ES inverter – integrated with Tigo Rapid Shutdown

natalieward — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 12:53:53 +0000

In this pv magazine Spotlight, you will learn how the A-ES offers 50% DC input oversizing and is designed with terminals for two batteries, with options for two different brands of batteries capable of operating simultaneously. It can supply power to critical loads when the grid is compromised.

PV & ESS Integration System for the European Market – Diversified capacity configuration by Sungrow

pv magazine — Thu, 14 May 2020 10:06:32 +0000

Sungrow’s energy storage system has been used for more than 900 application projects worldwide and has reported zero security incidents. In a pv magazine Spotlight focused on the company’s ST3368KWH-3150UD medium voltage Energy Storage System. “This highly integrated energy storage system for easy transportation is a perfect match not only for grid support but is also adaptable to off-shore applications,” Jendon Chin, Sungrow’s Senior ESS Technical Manager said.

Get your LCOE down – With the world’s most powerful string inverter by Sungrow

pv magazine — Tue, 05 May 2020 12:09:06 +0000

Due to lack of flat land, solar plants are now installed over complex environmental conditions like hillsides, coastal areas, and desert regions. In this vein, Sungrow introduces the world's most powerful 1500V string inverter. In this first pv magazine Spotlight, you will hear how the company’s product allows tinkering with CAPEX and OPEX to effectively bring down a projects LCOE.