Schneider Electric and Neoen sign 750 MW solar framework agreement
Having collaborated on the 300 MW Cestas project, the two French firms team up again to deliver 1,500 v central inverter, transformer, monitoring and medium voltage switchgear solutions to solar projects across three continents.
ABB unveils suite of new solar inverters as part of pivot towards greater digitalization
The Swiss-headquartered power electronics company is to introduce new 100 kw and 120 kW three-phase string inverters for the C&I and large-scale markets, the new 60 kW TRIO TM and a new addition to its residential UNO-DM-PLUS range.
SMA remains in the black
A difficult market environment has led to a drop in sales and profits. The German inverter maker, however, was able to keep writing black numbers in the latest quarter.
Fimer provides inverters for 754 MW PV project in Mexico
The Italian inverter maker will supply its devices for Mexico’s largest solar project. The company is also planning to expand capacity at its manufacturing facility in northern Italy.
ABB Supplies inverters to 51 MW project in Turkey
Swiss supplier ABB has provided its PVS800 central inverters to Turkey’s largest solar power plant, the 51 MW Kayseri OSB project in Central Turkey.
Brazil: state of Goiás introduces tax break for PV components
The government of the Brazilian state of Goiás has implemented a measure suggested by Brazil’s central government.
Kaco raises 2016 guidance on strong order increase
The inverter maker has significantly revised up its guidance after a strong start to 2017. The company said it had received several orders from the Middle East, Turkey and India.
AEG Power Solutions’ insolvency plan unanimously approved
All the creditors will have to provide a restructuring contribution in order to ensure the survival of the company. Once the insolvency plan is approved, the related insolvency proceedings will be closed.
SMA suffers price pressure in all markets and segments
Last year, the German inverter maker achieved record shipments, despite a decline in turnover. The company expects further price pressure in 2017.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
Hanwha Q Cells, Enphase Energy, Solarwatt and EDF are among the big names grabbing the headlines in a week where new product launches and new GW-scale tender details were revealed.
