Articles written by Mirco Sieg

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Applications & Installations
pv magazine market survey on micro-grid controllers: Intelligent management for micro-grids The successes and benefits of distributed micro-grids depend largely on intelligent controllers and the solutions on offer for such systems are diverse. In our market survey, we take a closer look at the products available from 24 manufacturers.
Mirco Sieg
Nov 12, 2019
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Intelligent management for microgrids The success and benefits of distributed microgrids depend to a large extent on smart controllers. The range of such systems on offer has become increasingly diverse. Our market overview takes a deep dive into what 24 manufacturers are offering.
Mirco Sieg
Nov 12, 2019
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Around the world in nine microgrids pv magazine reached out to companies that are active in the microgrid segment for details on the market and its latest tech developments. What follows is a look at some of the most interesting projects from across the globe.
Mirco Sieg
Nov 12, 2019
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Avoid premature weathering of buried string cables Faults in underground cabling due to moisture ingress and weathering have been identified as the culprit in many cases of underperforming solar plants, even when the materials used were specified as suitable for underground installation. The topic of cables struck a nerve during this year’s pv magazine Quality Roundtable at The smarter E Europe event, and the right way to lay buried string cables is still an open question.
Mirco Sieg
Aug 20, 2019
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Copper corrosion pv magazine was alerted to the existence of a PV power plant where the galvanized steel posts of the mounting frames were found to be heavily corroded after just a few years. There is a risk of the module racks failing during the 20 year operating period. The problem is not unique to this plant, but the good news is that there’s a simple solution.
Mirco Sieg
Jun 04, 2019
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Human vs. machine Some manufacturers have started to bring self-learning algorithms and artificial intelligence into their monitoring systems and have indicated this in our market overview. In this way, they seek to reduce the personnel costs of O&M service providers. Although humans still have the upper hand in many processes, artificial intelligence is on the rise.
Mirco Sieg
Mar 12, 2019
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Total control For the new edition of our monitoring system overview, 35 companies have answered detailed questions on 77 systems. Among the most important distinguishing features are the level of detail and presentation of the data, the compatibility of the devices and platforms, the types of fault management and control functions, and, of course, the price.
Mirco Sieg
Mar 12, 2019
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Primary balancing power on wheels The smart integration of electric vehicles has made another step forward. A consortium of The Mobility House, Nissan, and Enervie has integrated a Nissan Leaf into Germany’s primary balancing power market.
Marian Willuhn, Mirco Sieg
Feb 25, 2019
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Applications & Installations
V2G frequency control launched in Germany A much talked about concept, but the final step into market operationality has not been done – yet. Nissan, The Mobility House, and Enervie have joined forces to allow Nissan Leaf’s to provide frequency control to a distribution grid in Germany. The concept has received permission to pursue its plans, and for corporate customers it will be ready for adoption as of 2019.
Mirco Sieg
Oct 24, 2018
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