Articles written by Jochen Siemer

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Enpal, Entrix reveal plans for Europe’s biggest VPP Enpal and Entrix aim to build Europe’s largest virtual power plant (VPP) via their new Flexa joint venture. They plan to integrate PV systems and other decentralized energy producers and consumers into a multi-gigawatt network with an AI-powered electricity trading platform.
Jochen Siemer
Jun 14, 2024
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Solarwatt presents DC version of Battery flex PV storage system Solarwatt says it has developed a DC version of its Battery flex PV storage system. The new version offers backup power and is optimized for the Steca SolBrid hybrid inverter.
Jochen Siemer
Jun 12, 2024
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Switzerland rejects measures to support domestic solar industry A recent report from the Swiss Federal Council describes the difficult trajectory of efforts to rebuild the domestic PV industry and concludes that plans to create a European supply chain could be too expensive.
Jochen Siemer
Jun 10, 2024
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The art of a well-written algorithm Large battery storage systems are taking on an increasing number of tasks in the German grid, meaning that the volume and speed of transactions can no longer be managed without computers. As Jochen Siemer reports, traders are working on algorithms to fully automate transactions.
Jochen Siemer
Jun 10, 2024
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Fronius to cut 350 jobs Fronius has revealed plans to cut 350 jobs due to “persistently weak sales” from its solar energy division. The Austrian inverter manufacturer significantly expanded production and hired new employees in 2022 and 2023.
Jochen Siemer
Jun 06, 2024
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German energy market records 78 hours of negative prices in May Rabot Charge’s monthly analysis shows significantly more hours with negative prices on the Germany electricity market than in April. However, the average price in daily transactions was €6.72 ($7.32)/kWh – higher than in the previous month.
Jochen Siemer
Jun 04, 2024
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PI Berlin, PVEL, Extel Energy unite under Kiwa brand PV Evolution Labs (PVEL), Extel Energy, and PI Berlin have unified under the Kiwa brand. Dutch company Kiwa, which has acquired the three PV testing laboratories over the past three years, says it aims to more effectively present its range of services for the solar industry.
Jochen Siemer
Apr 03, 2024
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Key takeaways from Solar Solutions Amsterdam Volatility in the global PV market did not go unnoticed this week at the Solar Solutions Amsterdam trade fair. However, the prevailing impression is that the Dutch PV market is poised for stability.
Jochen Siemer
Mar 22, 2024
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Austria earmarks €135 million for solar rebates in 2024 Austrian agency OeMAG is allocating €135 million ($146.4 million) of incentives under Austria’s Renewable Energy Expansion Act (EAG).
Jochen Siemer
Mar 19, 2024
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