SunLink Corporation has expanded its portfolio of photovoltaic project solutions with the launch of the ‘TechTrack Distributed’ single axis tracker. TechTrack Distributed introduces ‘dynamic design,’ providing site flexibility and reductions in total project costs. TechTrack Distributed is the second single-axis tracker in the company’s TechTrack product line, joining the internationally deployed TechTrack Centralized. The new system is being showcased at Solar Power International 2016.
PV thin-film equipment and module producer Hanergy Thin Film Power Group (Hanergy TF) has claimed to have bounced back from a non-cash loss of around US$1.58 billion in 2015 to a first half 2016 net profit of around US$105.8 million.
US-based Burnham Nationwide has developed the BurnhamEYE, a mobile application that provides a consistent and secure way of documenting, reporting, and archiving data in order to verify the quality and code compliance of solar installations.
Telergon’s S6000N DC switch disconnector from distributor Switchtec has been introduced to meet the demand for this type of product as a result of the increased usage of 1500VDC generation in photovoltaic (PV) utility scale systems.
‘Silicon Module Super League’ (SMSL) member Hanwha Q CELLS has reported second quarter 2016 financial results but has decided to not report a critical business metric, solar module (MW) shipments.
Array Technologies has launched it next generation DuraTrack HZ v3 solar tracking system for utility-scale power plants. DuraTrack HZ v3 offers unique features such as a single-bolt per module clamp and zero scheduled maintenance. This new version is designed to deliver a variety of efficiencies allowing faster installation times, elimination of scheduled maintenance costs and maximizes power plant up-time to deliver optimum LCOE (Levelized Cost of Electricity).
Following the completion of an intensive two-month research phase internally at PV-Tech and Solar Media, we have now identified the key topics that will form the basis of the PV CellTech 2017 event in Penang, Malaysia on 14-15 March 2017.
LG Electronics USA has started shipments of its flagship ‘NeON 2’ 72-cell solar panels in the US commercial and utility-scale markets. LG's N-type double-sided cell structure provides more energy with a 6.41- by 3.28-foot, footprint that comes in 365 to 375 watt ratings.
Solar Data Systems, a subsidiary of Solare Datensysteme GmbH has launched its ‘Solar-Log 370’ that has been specifically designed for the US market to provide advanced residential solar PV monitoring with power management. The Solar-Log 370 combines the ‘Solar-Log’ monitoring technology into GE's 1-210+ residential revenue grade meter.
By Jyoti Gulia, senior manager, market intelligence, at Bridge to India
With India’s solar cell and module manufacturing capacity at about 1,200MW and 5,600MW respectively in April this year, Bridge to India's Jyoti Gulia looks at the plight of domestic manufacturers in the face of China's traditional dominance of the sector.
