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PV Tracker Reliability: The Future Impact on O&M Costs

March 18, 2017 Anand Gupta

In 2013, 40% of new utility-scale solar projects used solar tracking systems to optimize the performance of photovoltaic (PV) panels. In 2017, that number is expected to grow to about 80%. Simply put, solar trackers are quickly becoming the new normal for utility-scale solar projects. As this trend continues, the solar industry will turn its […]

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SunLink Closes $10 Million Credit Facility with Heritage Bank of Commerce

March 16, 2017 Anand Gupta

As part of the company’s evolution from respected solar engineering powerhouse to one of the fastest growing EnTech companies in the country,SunLink Corporation has engaged Heritage Bank of Commerce to provide an expanded line of credit and other financial services in support of continued expansion. “SunLink’s business is accelerating on every front, and we needed […]

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The art of extracting more from the sun

March 15, 2017 Anand Gupta

Solar energy has become an important source of renewable energy and a rapidly growing industry. The country’s solar grid has a cumulative capacity of 9.01GW and is aiming to produce 100 GW of solar energy including 40 GW’s directly from rooftop solar by 2022. In conventional solar installations, panels are connected in a series to an […]

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Lapp Group shows strong growth

March 15, 2017 Anand Gupta

All signs point to continued growth for the Lapp Group. In the previous financial year 2015/2016 (1 October to 30 September), the global market leader for integrated solutions for cable and connection technology from Stuttgart was able to increase its performance considerably. The net sales increased to EUR 901.5 million. “We have increased our customer […]

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Tigo Introduces New Optimizers Utilizing UHD-Core Technology – MARCH 2017

March 14, 2017 Anand Gupta

Tigo®, pioneer of the smart modular Flex MLPE platform, recently announced the worldwide release of its next generation of solar optimizers, now featuring UHD-Core (Ultra-High Definition) technology. The UHD-Core technology is available within Tigo’s TS4 products: TS4-O (Optimization) and TS4-L (Long Strings) optimizers. With a new design architecture and component rating, Tigo’s TS4-O and TS4-L […]

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ABB showcasing smart power for intelligent data at Data Centre World

March 14, 2017 Anand Gupta

World first on stand G60 as ABB introduces innovative data center technologies. ABB will be at Data Centre World (DCW) in London ExCel on Stand G60 on 15 – 16 March to showcase its solutions for data centers, including a world premier update of the Emax 2 circuit breaker. The pioneering technology leader ABB, will be highlighting […]

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ABB showcases latest technologies to enable a smarter power grid at US event

March 14, 2017 Anand Gupta

Digital innovations build on ABB AbilityTM offering to enable grid connectivity, reliability, efficiency and asset management. ABB will showcase a range of products, systems, software and service solutions including some of its latest innovations, at its flagship US customer event (ABB Customer World) in Houston, Texas, from March 12-16, 2017. A key focus this year will […]

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Solare Datensysteme GmbH (SDS) is presenting the brand new Solar-Log WEB Enerest™ portal at Intersolar 2017.

March 14, 2017 Anand Gupta

Numerous factors could negatively influence the operation of a PV plant and could lead to a reduction or, in the worst case, to complete yield losses. That is why professional monitoring such as that provided by the Solar-Log™ energy management system is priceless. The Solar-Log™ provides reliable around-the-clock monitoring for your plant. Disturbances are recognized […]

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Tigo Introduces New Optimizers Utilizing UHD-Core Technology

March 10, 2017 Anand Gupta

Tigo®, pioneer of the smart modular Flex MLPE platform, today announced the worldwide release of its next generation of solar optimizers, now featuring UHD-Core (Ultra-High Definition) technology. The UHD-Core technology is available within Tigo’s TS4 products: TS4-O (Optimization) and TS4-L (Long Strings) optimizers. With a new design architecture and component rating, Tigo’s TS4-O and TS4-L […]

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Solar-Log® Now Monitors 11GW, 260,000 Solar PV Plants World-Wide

March 3, 2017 Anand Gupta

According to GTM Research report, ‘Global PV Monitoring 2016-2020: Markets, Trends and Leading Players’, Solar-Log® is the largest independent software vendor for residential and commercial solar PV monitoring. Last month, Solar-Log® surpassed 260,000 plants monitored world-wide, solidifying its position as the global market leader in these segments. Installers, plant operators and owners across the globe […]

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