Solar Power World

Ionomer Encapsulant Reduces Cost, Increases Strength CIGS Modules

Axuntek Solar Energy Co., Ltd. offers a IEC-certified Copper Indium Gallium (di)Selenide (CIGS) thin film solar cell modules using DuPont™ PV5400 series ionomer encapsulant. These frameless solar modules, which are the first adoption of DuPont™ PV5400 into CIGS technology, take advantage of the ionomer’s excellent clarity and low moisture ingress, which combine to create a... Read More

Photovoltaic Metallization Enables Efficient Solar Cells

DuPont says its Solamet PV17x photovoltaic metallization paste has become the leading frontside silver paste series on the market today due to its ability to raise efficiency in standard solar cell constructions. Its unique properties enable Lightly Doped Emitter (LDE) cell designs. LDE is a strong differentiator for solar cell producers as it can boost efficiency by up to 0.4 percent.... Read More

Eclipsall To Supply 3-MW to Uganda

Eclipsall Energy Corp. has agreed to supply 3MW of solar modules to the Government of Uganda, Ministry of Health. The solar modules will be used for planned solar projects on 100 medical clinics throughout the Republic of Uganda. The medical clinics are located largely in remote areas of the country. The installations will include both grid tied and off-grid photovoltaic systems... Read More

Solectria Inverters Power Largest CSP Facility

Solectria Renewables’ solar inverters will be used in the 30-MW Alamosa Solar Generating Project, the largest high concentrating photovoltaic power (CPV) generating facility in the world. The solar project consists of over 500 large CPV pedestals, solar inverters and dual axis trackers. The site is located in Alamosa, CO, and extends 225 acres. The San Luis Valley in Colorado... Read More

Software Helps Solve PV Fleet Management Challenges

Photovoltaic systems—from residential to utility-scale—experience rapid changes in power output due to cloud cover. As more photovoltaic systems are installed in a given area, this variability poses a challenge for utilities and ISOs who are responsible for grid stability. SolarAnywhere software from Clean Power Research can help with these solar challenges. The solar software... Read More

Silicon Energy Selects Motech Americas as Exclusive Supplier

Silicon Energy, a manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems made in Marysville, Washington and Mountain Iron, Minnesota, has selected Motech Americas, a manufacturer of solar modules, as its exclusive supplier of solar panels. The Solar modules have been manufactured at Motech’s Newark site for over 20 years. Under the terms of the agreement Motech will work to support Silicon... Read More

Module More Than Doubled Industry Standard During Testing

Hanwha SolarOne Co., Ltd., manufacturer of low-cost, high-quality solar photovoltaic modules, says its SF260-36-1PxxxL module passed the Long-Term Sequential Test by TÜV Rheinland, a leading third-party certification organization of solar module quality and reliability. The Long-Term Sequential Test (LST) evaluates overall quality and performance of solar modules based on four... Read More

2-V Batteries Enhance Transport and Installation

Trojan Battery Company, manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, has expanded its Industrial line offering of deep-cycle batteries for renewable energy and backup power applications to include two new sizes. The new 2-volt additions are designed to make transport and installation of the batteries easier as well as offer more design flexibility for a variety of photovoltaic system applications. The... Read More

E-max Solar Panel Offers Enhanced Features and High Performance

Eclipsall says their latest solar module, the E-max 60-cell, provides a range of innovative performance features that take conventional solar PV panel performance to new levels. The company says its panel provides maximum power output and solar cell efficiency within the 275-W power class. The introduction of the E-max product is targeted at roof-top installations where maximum... Read More

3 Things You Need To Know About Solar Charge Controllers

By Mark Cerasuolo, Senior Marketing Manager at OutBack Power Most professionals working in clean energy know plenty about solar charge controllers. However, the solar charge controllers we see in the market today are markedly different from their predecessors. Below are three things you need to know about recent advances in this technology: 1. The opportunity for improvement was... Read More

Solar Trackers In Tennessee

The 6000NT dual-axis solar tracking system from DEGERtraker helps align the solar modules to the brightest source in the sky to guarantee maximum yield. The manufacturer says its systems generate up to 45 percent more energy than fixed installations. The tracker’s rails are made of impact extruded aluminum by Hydro Aluminum Extrusion America. This material combines efficient... Read More

Delta Products Corporation Partners with AEE Solar

AEE Solar has partnered with Delta Energy Systems to become an authorized dealer of its Solivia high-frequency residential solar inverters. The Solivia NA residential string inverter has high-frequency transformers, output power of 2.5 kW to 5.0 kW, and a free monitoring system. “As an experienced solar distributor with a reputation for offering the best solar products in... Read More

Solar Modules Deliver Peak Performance Verification Program

Eclipsall’s NRG60 PV solar modules are earning high performance scores across the board in operational tests carried out this past winter by the Kortright Centre for Conservation’s Photovoltaic Performance Verification Program. Solar modules from five different Ontario manufacturers were measured for Module Power (per second), independent flash testing under Standard... Read More

Racking & Mounting Company Updates System for Intersolar

Sollega says its InstaRack ballasted solar racking system makes flat-roof solar installations faster and easier. The system installs quickly and easily and has the least number of parts of all racking systems currently on the market, according to the manufacturer. The system is made from high-density polyethylene with a built-in UV inhibitor, and can withstand years of exposure... Read More

Upcoming Solar Trainings

Solar mounting company Sollega is hosting training sessions around the country. Here’s a preview: Infinite Solar 5-Day Entry Level Solar PV Design and Installation Course Philadelphia, Pennsylvania    This class covers fundamentals in design, installation, and evaluation of residential and commercial solar photovoltaic systems. The training includes the use of various... Read More