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DuraTrack HZ v3 with First Solar

February 14, 2017 Anand Gupta

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The (r)evolution in tracker design continues The latest evolution of the DuraTrack HZ v3 features an optimized interface for mounting First Solar thin-film modules. Together, these two powerhouses deliver superior energy performance and reliability to your solar plants for the best LCOE. Greatest Reliability – Reducing the number of sensitive components has resulted in the […]

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GAMECHANGE RECEIVES ORDERS FOR FOUR SINGLE AXIS GENIUS TRACKER™ SYSTEMS IN GEORGIA

February 8, 2017 Anand Gupta

GameChange Solar announced that it received orders for four GameChange Solar Genius Tracker™ single axis tracker systems to be installed at four sites across Georgia. The systems were ordered by a leading domestic EPC. Max Johnson, Business Development Associate at GameChange Solar, stated: “GameChange Solar was selected for these Georgia tracker systems based on our […]

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Abengoa to supply the metal structures to Gamesa for the Atria Solar photovoltaic project

February 8, 2017 Anand Gupta

Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has been awarded a contract by Gamesa to manufacture and supply the steel structures for two photovoltaic projects (130 MW solar plants) that Gamesa will construct for the Indian company Atria Power as turn-key projects. Abengoa, […]

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Professional PV plant monitoring with the added benefit of avoiding billing differences

February 7, 2017 Anand Gupta

PV plant operators receive a monthly installment payment from the grid operator for the projected amount of feed-in power. At the end of the year, the actual amount of feed-in power is compared with the amount from the installment payment and billed. Any differences resulting from over or under payment are balanced out. When a […]

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Future Innovations in Solar Mounting Technology

February 3, 2017 Anand Gupta

While the energy prices in India are climbing, supply, although growing, but is not keeping pace with the demand. Solar is an burgeoning industry, where customer is working on the energy economics based on his requirements and driving the sector growth thus creating RE as a “favourable option” for everyone. Continuous reduction in the solar […]

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Siemens launches advanced grid planning software for distributed energy integration

February 2, 2017 Anand Gupta

Siemens Power Technologies International (PTI), the transmission and distribution planning arm of Siemens Digital Grid, has launched advanced software and integrated planning solutions to improve the integration of distributed energy resources (DER). The PSS® software suite, with PSS®SINCAL, combines all grid assessment tools into one platform to accurately represent distributed energy generation levels. The software […]

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Siemens adds integrated distributed energy applications to EnergyIP platform

February 1, 2017 Anand Gupta

Siemens has added a new integrated distributed energy application to its industry-leading EnergyIP® software, combining distributed energy management, virtual power plant capabilities and demand response on one platform. The application, Energy IP Distributed Energy Management System (DEMS) 4.0, allows utilities, aggregators, consumer, and industrial customers to combine traditionally siloed virtual power plant management programs and […]

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Siemens introduces utility software solution for flexible, scalable distributed energy management

February 1, 2017 Anand Gupta

Siemens has introduced its Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) as a cross-platform solution for more flexible and scalable management of distributed energy resources. The new solution includes tools that provide data and visibility across the energy system, from distribution grid planning to market forecasting, for more effective management of existing and adoption of distributed […]

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How trackers can make or break a solar project

January 31, 2017 Anand Gupta

While the global growth of solar installations is expected to slow in 2017, the adoption of solar trackers for utility-scale projects is expected to continue to boom—and for good reason. By dramatically improving energy production, solar trackers meaningfully improve the overall economics of solar power plants. Since the tracker is literally the foundation of the […]

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Array Technologies Expands to MENAT Region, Announces Project Wins and New Offices

January 25, 2017 Anand Gupta

Array Technologies, Inc. (ATI), the pioneer and global leader in solar tracking solutions, is pleased to announce its expansion to the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region. ATI continues to expand its leadership in this emerging solar tracking market by securing multiple utility-scale projects and opening a new office in Abu Dhabi. The […]

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