Intersolar Europe Day 1: The bumpy road facing Europe’s solar manufacturers
As part of The smarter E Europe show, Intersolar Europe 2022 will open its doors to the solar industry between May 11 and 13, in Munich, Germany. Once again, the pv magazine team will be on hand to report on the latest solar PV and energy storage product developments, technological trends, and insider gossip via our live blog. Stay tuned for our updates over the next three days!
Mexico’s Solarever targets 1 GW of PV production capacity
Solarever, a Mexican PV module manufacturer, is aiming for 1 GW of production capacity and plans to list shares on the New York Stock Exchange, as it expands into the storage and electric-vehicle markets.
Chinese Industry Brief: Surging solar exports, wafer supply deals
PV module exports surged in the first quarter, according to research firm PV InfoLink. Risen Energy, meanwhile, has just signed a $2.16 billion, long-term wafer supply deal with Shuangliang Eco-Energy.
S-5! launches electrical conduit clamp for solar on metal rooftops
The CanDuit clamp by S-5! works with its other clamps and brackets to secure and support conduit for wire management of PV systems on metal rooftops.
Smarter E Products: Voltec Solar presents bifacial solar module for agrivoltaics
The solar modules feature different levels of transparency and the 280 W version has a power conversion efficiency of 13.40% and a temperature coefficient is -0.324% per C. It measures 2,005 mm x 1,042 mm x 35 mm and weighs 23 kg.
Smarter E Products: New solar module cleaning solution from Ecoppia
The solar cleaning system moves horizontally and cleans the panels vertically, while a patented auto-switch allows the robot to clean from either side of the module row, which the manufacturer said minimizes cleaning time. The device weighs up to 50 kg and has a cleaning speed of 22 m per minute.
Smarter E Products: AEG launches shingled solar module with 21.1% efficiency
German electrical equipment provider AEG is launching a shingled solar module for residential and commercial installations at this year’s Smarter E event in Munich, Germany.
Multi-chamber solar cold storage system
India-based Inficold has developed a multi-chamber, solar-powered cold storage solution that facilitates the storage of multiple perishable commodities in different temperature-controlled chambers, all under their respective ideal storage conditions.
Smarter E Products: Winaico launches 410 W solar panel with 20.93% efficiency
Winaico’s new 410 W solar panels measure 1,726 mm x 1,135 mm x 35 mm and weigh 21.5 kg. They can operate with a system voltage of 1,500 and come with a 25-year product guarantee and a 25-year performance guarantee.
Smarter E Products: Vertical PV system for green rooftops
Norwegian startup Over Easy Solar AS is launching a vertical PV system for rooftop applications at this year’s Smarter E in Munich, Germany.
