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  • Solar Cube calculates the ‘zenith angle’ and the ‘azimuth angle’, which together specify the exact position of the sun in the sky to withi

    IMO offers off the shelf controller designed for axis PV systems

    11 April 2013, 07:48

    The IMO Solar Cube has been developed by IMO Precision Controls as an easy to set up solar tracking and measurement controller with the flexibility to adapt to either one or two axis PV module installations to track the sun’s movement.

  • The Bifurcated Wormetary gearing combines a right angle worm gear to turn the corner with a pair of efficient planetary gearboxes for a tota

    Dunkermotor’s new ‘Bifurcated Wormetary’ gearmotors provide reliable operation of CSP and PTC power

    03 January 2013, 13:00

    In the field of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) technology is one of the most widely used, and Dunkermotor’s new ‘Bifurcated Wormetary’ gearmotors are designed to meet that application’s requirements, while offering several unique benefits.

  • QTS utilizes a pair of autonomous robots, one primary and one back-up, to control 300 kW of solar panels, which are installed on QBotix desi

    QBotix uses intelligent robots to offer low cost module tracking system

    10 September 2012, 07:09 | Comments (1)

    Start-up, QBotix, has revealed the ‘QBotix Tracking System’ (QTS), a dual-axis tracking system that employs rugged, intelligent and mobile robots to dynamically operate solar power plants and maximize energy output. QTS is claimed to costs as much as existing single axis systems but generates up to 15% more energy. QTS will generate up to 40% more energy than fixed mount systems.

  • PolyOne has introduced a new technology for PV systems wire and cable called ‘Syncure Solar.’ Available globally, this UV-resistant, cross-l

    PolyOne’s ‘Syncure Solar’ wire cable solution supports overall BOS cost reduction

    05 September 2012, 16:03

    PolyOne has introduced a new technology for PV systems wire and cable called ‘Syncure Solar.’ Available globally, this UV-resistant, cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) system is claimed to meet UL 4703 and VW 1-compliance in one material, eliminating the need to use two separate insulation and jacketing formulations.

  • The system, which is supplied in its finished pre-assembled form, also comes with Clenergy's patented Z-module clips that can be simply clip

    Clenergy offers PV-ezRack mounting system for trapezoidal sheet roofs

    28 August 2012, 10:15

    Clenergy launched the PV-ezRack Trapezoidal module mounting system at Intersolar Europe, 2012. The new high-quality universal mounting system is designed for PV-systems on trapezoidal sheet roofs with thicknesses of 0.4mm and above.

  • Siliken has developed the ‘energybox’ PV system that that offers more than 100 structural solutions for the design of any type of residentia

    Siliken’s ‘energybox’ offers complete rooftop optimization solutions

    20 August 2012, 09:51 | Comments (1)

    Siliken has developed the ‘energybox’ PV system that offers more than 100 structural solutions for the design of any type of residential and industrial rooftops. The kit is scalable and therefore allows the covering of any rooftop size by connecting several energyBoxes in tandem. Siliken also developed a 72-cell module, which yields the same power with 20% fewer modules, therefore saving components, cutting operating costs and installation time.

  • Shanghai TAOKE Network Technology has developed the GPRS photovoltaic data acquisition (TK-G10-01/08/16/08S/16S) and Ethernet photovoltaic d

    TAOKE ‘IOT’ is designed to protect and improve the operating efficiency of the PV power plant

    11 June 2012, 09:33

    Shanghai TAOKE Network Technology has developed the GPRS photovoltaic data acquisition (TK-G10-01/08/16/08S/16S) and Ethernet photovoltaic data acquisition the (TK-E20-01/08/16/08S/16S/32D) systems for a wide range of PV power plant applications, designed to protect and improve the operating efficiency of the PV system.

  • PowerTrack is designed for solving real-world business problems, such as the need for interpreting site operational and financial performanc

    AlsoEnergy enhances ‘PowerTrack’ Energy Management Services software

    30 April 2012, 10:00

    AlsoEnergy has developed several new reporting and collaboration enhancements to its cloud-based ‘PowerTrack’ Energy Management Services software. The newest features allow developers and investors in solar energy systems to create performance models and compare operation between sites and models to quickly detect underperforming components and generate better system returns.

  • Comprised of one major cable conductor with a number of smaller cables connected to a PV panel, the new assembly allows for up to 40 percent

    DC cabling solution from Amphenol monitors for power generation, ground faults and fire protection

    13 February 2012, 10:21 | Comments (1)

    Amphenol Industrial is offering a new active trunk and drop cabling solution, in conjunction with Ampt, a designer of active electronics for photovoltaic (PV) solar modules. The new cabling solution is claimed to reduce the cost of commercial and utility-scale PV systems.

  • As a durable and reliable mount for installing PV panels on composition shingle roofs, the TTi Flat Jack now requires no shingle trimming.

    New mounting system from TTi provides for a 100% watertight system for shingle roofs

    18 January 2012, 23:00

    TTi has introduced its next generation of residential solar roof mount, the patented TTi Flat Jack Comp Shingle Mount. As a durable and reliable mount for installing PV panels on composition shingle roofs, the TTi Flat Jack now requires no shingle trimming or sealants, reduces labour costs and protects roofs.

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