Pilot project to couple wind and solar with heat pumps in Germany
The Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) is testing if renewables can cover 80% of electricity and heating demand combined in some town districts in southern Germany.
Germany added 350 MW of PV systems in February
The country saw the addition of PV systems totaling 880,8 MW in the first two months of the year. Its cumulative installed PV power grew to 54.3 GW.
German start-up develops anti-reflective film claimed to improve PV module performance by 10%
German start-up Phytonics has developed the film by taking inspiration from nanostructures in plants. In solar cells, the film enables a broader absorption spectrum and a higher angle of light-incidence tolerance.
Hanwha Q Cells files patent infringement suits against Astronergy in Germany
The legal action against Astronergy follows the patent lawsuit initiated by Hanwha Q-Cells in Germany, the USA and Australia, in March 2019, against Longi, Jinko Solar and REC.
Axitec releases 540 W solar panels
German solar manufacturer Axitec has revealed plans to start selling its new half-cut PV modules from the second quarter. It manufactures the panels with 182 mm wafers.
SMA exceeds €1bn in sales for first time since 2012
German inverter manufacturer SMA has managed to shake off the impact of the pandemic by posting strong revenue and profits for 2020.
Axpo expands large scale storage business
The Swiss energy group takes on the operation of a 1.25 MW battery storage system owned by Rhiinenergie AG. The storage facility will provide grid balancing services for the country’s grid operator.
Swiss firm finalize acquisition of 49% stake in Baywa re
With the new investor on board, Baywa re wants to expand its renewables business even further.
Wacker reports slight revenue growth for polysilicon business
The German polysilicon manufacturer reported higher sales volumes and a better product mix for its polysilicon segment.
Canadian Solar acquires German off-grid specialist
Berlin-based start-up Solarworx specializes in the supply of modular, off-grid, solar-plus-storage solutions.
