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Antaisolar, one of the largest photovoltaic mounting systems provider in China, made a successful appearance at ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week 2016 in Thailand, 1-4th

Under the motto “SHOPPING MADE EASY”, PV wholesaler Krannich Solar will once again be at this year’s Intersolar Europe in Munich, presenting a range of convincing solutions for the PV market. Visitors can see for themselves with live demonstrations in Hall A3, Stand 190.

After huge successes last year, customers of the international wholesaler can once again enjoy attractive trade fair offers in 2016. Whether in the form of complete packages, discounts or free add-ons, our partner installers always benefit from top products at low prices.

A large number of innovative new products in all product categories are hitting the market just in time for Intersolar. Our focus is on offering a wide range of storage systems for self-consumption, smart modules for the trickiest of roofs, and the groundbreaking S-Rock flat-roof assembly solutions from K2 Systems.

Storage solutions for all requirements
Krannich Solar will be exhibiting a wide range of storage solutions from leading manufacturers such as Fronius, Kostal, SMA and SolarEdge, as well as battery storage devices from Axitec Energy, LG Chem, Mercedes and Tesla. The variety of solutions on offer ensures the perfect fit for every requirement, from 2.5 kWh to 82 kWh.

High-performing smart modules
The Axitec and Luxor Solar smart modules use intelligent SolarEdge or Tigo performance optimisers which are integrated into the junction boxes. This leads to better overall system yield, greater flexibility in system design, improved safety and greater transparency in system monitoring.

It couldn’t be faster: the new S-Rock flat-roof system
The worldwide innovation of the K2 S-Rock saves valuable time, shipping weight and volume. In this system, all aspects of preparation and handling have been optimised. The result is a future-oriented flat-roof mounting system that is suitable for all flat roofs, and which will determine further developments in the market.

Shopping made easy in an increasing number of countries with the Krannich Online Shop
The online shop is one of the top issues at our trade fairs worldwide. Using their personal log-in, installers can access the entire product range, see prices, query delivery dates and order from any location. Customers in Germany, Austria, Benelux, Italy, France, Great Britain, and soon also in Switzerland can benefit from the online shop’s advantages.
www.krannich-solar.com

At this year’s Intersolar Europe 2016, meteocontrol GmbH, the world’s market leader for manufacturer-independent PV monitoring, will unveil its Pit Stop service for existing systems as well as the latest refinements made to its SCADA Center and VCOM monitoring solutions. meteocontrol’s exhibition at Booth 219 in Hall B1 will also highlight the blue’Log X series of data loggers with improved functions and the MX Module AO add-on module.

New service: Pit Stop
As part of its comprehensive quality-assurance portfolio, meteocontrol will present the new Pit Stop service at its booth. The professional system check for a fixed price comprises an expert inspection of components and a valid report that outlines faults and recommends solutions. "Our new service has been very well received by the market," says Robert Pfatischer, Managing Director of meteocontrol. "The objective assessment of the actual system quality allows operators to identify hidden defects and increase yields. The service is immensely helpful for investors on the secondary market. Risks can be minimized and profits maximized when buying or selling systems."

Efficient monitoring from the world’s market leader
Further refinements to the blue’Log X series of data loggers focus on new functions that enable status information to be quickly and easily processed. These enhancements include configuration of the status inputs, real-time visualization of status changes and alerts from current status alarms. With the MX Module AO add-on module, system operators can use analog outputs to react even more flexibly to the needs of grid operators. The goal of the company is to maximize the efficiency of operation management, even for large system portfolios. "Thanks to virtually automatic processes, the operation manager can concentrate on essential system-management tasks such as analyzing performance and managing incidents," says Martin Schneider, Managing Director of meteocontrol, in explaining the benefits of the system.

meteocontrol currently monitors around 41,000 systems around the globe that produce a total output of approximately 11 GWp. This places the independent provider of monitoring systems in first place worldwide in the overall ranking of a new market study published by GTM Research and SoliChamba Consulting.

VCOM – the modern monitoring platform for PV portfolios
Guided by the motto Innovation by Experience, meteocontrol is further refining its VCOM (Virtual Control Room). Functions such as the heat-map diagram, keyboard shortcuts for faster operation and analysis diagrams for ticket evaluation underscore the company’s commitment to providing an effective monitoring platform. The improved alarm system with user-defined alarm rules is another highlight. Improved usability is found, for example, in a new feature that optimizes the further processing of incoming alarms by filtering and prioritizing them on a system-specific basis.

Condition monitoring – avoiding errors and yield losses before they ever occur
meteocontrol would like to set standards in developing condition monitoring, too. Drawing on its wealth of experience and comprehensive operating data from the systems it monitors, the Augsburg-based PV specialist is developing new types of alarm algorithms to help identify or predict the causes of faults. Operation managers and investors benefit from the self-learning alarm system: They save time and money thanks to efficient monitoring and trouble-free system operation.

SCADA Center for utility-scale environments
For operation management and managing large PV power plants, meteocontrol has developed a high-performance SCADA system that it continuously adapts to meet market requirements. Because this system does not depend on having a stable Internet connection and features a flexible user interface, it can be used anywhere and adapted to suit local requirements. Data is stored on a high-performance industry server and available on location for analyses. High-resolution live values allow errors to be located quickly and easily. "At the same time, the SCADA Center provides everything needed for operation management in the control room," says Schneider. "For on-site and VCOM-based system monitoring, we are supplying the SCADA Center to the biggest private solar power plant in Jordan, which produces an output of around 11 MWp with its three individual units."
https://www.meteocontrol.com

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Hamburg, 13 June 2016 — Non-penetrative installation of PV systems on pitched roofs with foil and bitumen roofing places high demands on the frame, especially on commercial buildings with low load-bearing reserves. S:FLEX now offers installers a new, aerodynamic installation system for this rapidly growing segment of commercial buildings. Flat Direct can be used on pitched roofs with up to 30° incline and guarantees short installation times with its pre-assembled components.