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Megawatt laboratory for PV inverters starts operation at German Fraunhofer ISE

2010-09-02 |

The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in Freiburg, Germany has taken its megawatt laboratory for solar photovoltaic (PV) inverters into operation. It is the first and currently the only laboratory in Europe where manufacturers can commission certification, in accordance with the medium-voltage grid codes that have applied since July 1st 2010, of inverters with a power rating of up to one megawatt. Manufacturers can have their products characterized and tested in full compliance with the certification specifications in the megawatt laboratory. "With a so-called 'Low-Voltage Ride-Through' test unit, we can investigate the performance of inverters with regard to voltage dips in the medium-voltage grid, as is required by the new regulations", stated Sönke Rogalla, the laboratory manager. Read more...

Solar Report

Building Integrated Photovoltaics: An emerging market

2010-07-07 | Greentech Media Research

The segment of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) is finally beginning to emerge in the marketplace after more than 20 years of R&D and fancy showcase projects, due to the vision of leading solar technology and material developers such as Dyesol, Schott Solar, Scheuten Solar, SunPower, and Suntech. In cooperation with the market research company Greentech Media Research (GTM Research) Solar Server's solar report in August 2010 highlights new developments in technology, political framework and international markets. Read more...

Solar Energy System of the Month

Lieberose Solar Power Plant: an ecological and economic lighthouse project for the protection of climate and nature

2010-05-26 | Author: Rolf Hug, Editor: Solarserver.

700 000 Thin-layer modules and 38 inverter stations: The solar power plant between the towns of Lieberose and Turnow-Preilack in the regional district Spree-Neiße has an annual output of approximately 53 million kWh of clean power, which corresponds to about 15 000 households, i.e. to the electricity consumption of a small town Read more...

Solar Showcase

North America's Premier Exhibition and Conference for the Solar Industry

Intersolar North America taking place from July 13-15, 2010 in San Francisco's Moscone Center West Hall, promotes the development of business opportunities throughout the U.S. solar industry. About 550 U.S.-based and international solar exhibitors and 20,000 trade visitors are expected across the more than 130,000 net square feet of floor space. The conference, again taking place at the InterContinental Hotel, features more than 30 tracks and 200 speakers for the 1,600 expected attendees. The exhibition and conference have developed into the premier platform for the solar industry in North America.

Intersolar North America, co-located with SEMICON West, focuses on photovoltaics and solar thermal technology and has quickly established itself among manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers and service providers as a vital international industry meeting point. Current Floor Plans, Current Exhibitor List, Complete Conference Program.

Technology Segments and Product Areas include

  • PV Cells & Modules
  • Wafers, Materials & Equipment
  • System Technologies & Inverters
  • Components, Tracking & Mounting Systems
  • Solar Thermal Technology 


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Intersolar North America - Connecting Solar Business About Intersolar

With over 2,600 exhibitors and 80,000+ visitors spanning three continents, Intersolar is the world's leading exhibition-series for the solar industry.

Intersolar's storied history of international exhibitions and conferences spans a total of almost 20 years. Intersolar’s exhibition-series consists of four events: Intersolar Europe in Germany, the world’s largest event for the solar industry; Intersolar North America in San Francisco; Intersolar India in Mumbai; and Intersolar Asia in Shanghai, launching in 2011.

 

Solar point of view

Solar Perspectives:The Day the Music Stops

2010-05-26 | Al Velosa, Rolf Hug

Al Velosa: Several solar firms have highlighted to me their work on business development efforts outside of Germany, including setting up distribution, EPC, finance and sales capabilities or partners. Read more...