Battery Inverter Webinar with Kaco: Your questions answered
Kaco developed its Blueplanet gridsave 50.0 TL3-S battery inverter based on experience gained from storage projects in Europe. In pv magazine‘s recent webinar in partnership with Kaco, a number of questions were raised about the device, which the experts now answer.
Singulus reports fall in sales and profit
German PV equipment supplier Singulus Technologies has reported a fall in both sales and profit year on year for the first quarter of 2018. The company, however, points out that its order books are full.
From black to green in Flanders
The installation of an 18 MW battery storage system shows the region’s pioneering work in integrating innovative storage systems to its electricity grid.
Wales to introduce energy efficiency loan benefit, applicable to residential PV installations
Welsh home buyers intending to install a roof-top PV array are set to benefit from a rejigging of loan conditions for energy efficiency dwellings.
Anesco to deploy 380 MW of storage by 2020
The renewable energy developer claims that more opportunities in the UK storage business will be created by the balancing mechanism and growing demand for storage retrofits.
Ingeteam secures 555 MW Mexican order
Spanish inverter maker Ingeteam has reported a massive order to supply Mexican projects, which it claims will increase its O&M services to cover 55% of the countries solar PV installations. Supply contracts are mostly related to central inverters, although string devices, as well as LV/MV transformers, MV cells, and LV switchgear are also included in the deals.
Meyer Burger sells Solar Systems unit to former board member
The Swiss PV equipment manufacturer will sell the division to Patrik Hofer-Noser. Both sides agreed to keep the purchase price confidential. Nevertheless, Meyer Burger assumes that the sale will result in a loss in the low single-digit million range.
Scotland issues EoI for energy efficiency measures including PV-plus-storage
The “Energy Efficient Scotland Transition Programme: Decarbonisation Fund for Social Housing” is aimed at helping building owners to improve the energy efficiency of homes and buildings in the commercial, public and industrial sectors.
Photon: Insolvency proceedings underway on publisher’s assets
Insolvency proceedings have been opened on the assets of Photon Production GmbH, which was recently renamed RE Production GmbH. The proceedings were opened upon request of a creditor.
Northern Ireland: 5 MW PV plant to power water treatment facility completed
The Northern Irish water provider NI Water is on track to reach 40% renewable energy production by 2021. A significant achievement, as the provider is among the largest energy consumers in the region.
