P.ENERGY introduced a new series of tabber & stringers TS GOLD Series, with throughputs from 300 to 600 cells per hour. The photovoltaics tabbing systems handle solar panels gently to avoid breakage, with an upgraded solder ribbon unwinding and stretching system.
Solar panels can be wired in series to sum their voltages, but their combined output fluctuates with even small mismatches among panels on a string. The advent of parallel wiring architectures for solar arrays promises to create new levels of freedom and flexibility for designers. Michael Lamb, eIQ Energy, explains.
Shipments of solar microinverters and DC-Dc power optimizers will double annually over the next five years to 16M units worth $1.5B, according to new calculations from IMS Research.
Solar inverters are still a powerfully hot commodity in solar PV system demand, setting another record in 2Q10 -- and likely to see significant market changes in coming months, says IMS Research.
Dow Corning Corp. introduced Dow Corning PV-8080 neutral sealant and Dow Corning PV-7321 potting agent, expanding its offering for solar/PV module installation materials and offering competion to photovoltaics installation materials like PV tape.
Solar Semi Engineering Ltd, a solar and semiconductor start-up company, purchased the business and assets of Edwards Chemical Management Europe Limited (CME) for an undisclosed sum. CME is part of Edwards, the global vacuum and abatement business.
First Solar may be tops in solar module production, leading the charge in manufacturing cost/W, but a Chinese rival outshined the rest in module shipments in 2Q10, according to IMS Research.
Reports indicate France is mulling a 12% reduction in its feed-in tariffs. Analysts break down the reasons (not unexpected) and possible impact to regional solar efforts and individual vendors.
Phaesun GmbH is providing rural Mozambique with off-grid solar energy. Phaesun opened the project with the first Pico photovoltaics systems, small offgrid systems with a capacity of up to 10W, installed. A primary school and two accommodations for teachers will be illuminated by the 15 solar lamps installed.
The BIPV CoolPly system system simultaneously cools the roof and cools the solar modules in the summer. In the winter, the system provides additional insulation preventing heat loss while optimizing power production to promote optimal power production and energy conservation in commercial buildings.
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