Ampt says engineering firm BEW, now part of DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability, has given Ampt a positive bankability report, strengthening the company’s photovoltaic (PV) DC optimizer as suitable for deployment in large solar systems. Ampt’s utility-scale programs underway are scheduled to be completed by 2015. Desire for better project economics and a competitive advantage
4 Questions: 39th Solar IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
June 18, 2013 : 0 Comments
The IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC) first started in 1961 and is dedicated to showcasing the latest research across the PV industry. The PVSC regularly draws top PV scientists and engineers from organizations like NASA and NREL. This year’s event took place in Tampa from June 16-21. We reached out to Dr. Ryne Raffaelle, general chair
Power Optimizers And Inverters For Commercial Solar
June 17, 2013 : 0 Comments
At Intersolar Europe 2013, SolarEdge Technologies is introducing new power optimizers and solar inverters for commercial scale PV systems. The new OP600 power optimizer enables the connection of two 60-cell modules to one power optimizer for even better LCOE with higher energy yield, reduced system cost and lower lifetime maintenance expenses. SolarEdge is also presenting
Darfon And Krannich Solar Team Up On Micro Inverters
June 17, 2013 : 0 Comments
Darfon America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of solar products, announced Krannich Solar as a new distribution partner. “This collaboration amplifies how focused both Krannich Solar and Darfon are towards expanding the US solar market. Both companies have alike values in mind: superior customer service and elite solar products. Krannich Solar is extremely excited to begin
Cable Tray Suitable For Solar Applications
June 14, 2013 : 0 Comments
Legrand has introduced a redesigned all-aluminum ladder cable tray that offers enhanced functionality, faster installation, and easier ordering. Itray, the next generation of the PW line of cable tray products, features an optimized side rail design that allows mid-span splicing while maintaining full NEMA load class. The tray is lighter and stronger than its conventional
Stainless-Steel Solar Thrust Pads Clamp, Bear Loads
June 14, 2013 : 0 Comments
J.W. Winco, supplier of standard industrial machine components, offers GN 631.5 Stainless Steel Thrust Pads, in metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant thrust pads, when used with GN 632.5 grub screws, are a low cost solution for clamping operations or for load bearing purposes. The resulting assembly leans to accommodate uneven surfaces. It is easy to press
San Diego Apartments Run On Solar
June 14, 2013 : 0 Comments
Residents of the community in Scripps Ranch in San Diego, California, live in a place where all the electricity they need for daily living is generated by the sun. A quick flip of a switch, activates 1,380 Kyocera solar panels at Solterra EcoLuxury Apartments. “This system is remarkable not only for the power it generates, about
Panasonic Named 4th Best Global Green Brand
June 13, 2013 : 0 Comments
Panasonic has moved up 2 places from the last year, 6th to 4th, and ranked top among electronics companies for the first time. Brands were evaluated based on the Green Performance (corporate environmental performance) and the Green Perception (public perception of green performance), and top fifty brands were selected. Panasonic received high scores especially in
Standard Solar Commits To Clinton Global Initiative
June 13, 2013 : 0 Comments
Building on the success of its first Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to Action, Standard Solar, a leader in the full-service development, construction, integration, financing and installation of solar electric systems, today announced a second commitment as part of the Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting. CGI is an initiative of the Clinton Foundation
Trina Solar Leads Establishment of New SEMI Standards
June 13, 2013 : 0 Comments
Trina Solar, photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer, says Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (“SEMI”) has approved two standards Trina Solar has submitted – the “Specification for Packaging Protection Technology for PV Modules” (SEMI PV44-0513) and the “Test Method for the Content of Vinyl Acetate (VA) in Ethylene-vinyl Acetate (EVA) Applied in PV Modules Using Thermal Gravimetric
