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100% SOLARWATT DNA ☀️ #Solarwatt has been a driver of innovation in the #solar industry for over 30 years. Part of our DNA is to recognise trends and developments in the market even before they have a widespread impact - and to react proactively. The diversification of our supply chain is just such an issue, so that we are equipped at all times to drive the #energy transition with first-class solar systems.    Peter Bachmann: ''We have been diversifying our production sites worldwide since 2017. At the same time, we have set up a process to ensure that no matter where we manufacture our solar products, they meet our strict quality and sustainability standards. Solarwatt stands for excellent products with an extremely long service life; every contract manufacturer that works with us must therefore be able to fulfill precisely these promises.    When selecting our partner manufacturers, we do not rely on empty words and theoretical statements. We rely on strict quality assurance and regularly check ourselves and through selected third parties whether our standards are being met. I was in China again just a few weeks ago with some of our colleagues and gained an impression of the production conditions for our new #TOPCon modules.''   What makes our contract manufacturing different from others, for example?    ✅ We only work with suppliers who have committed to the employment standards of the International Labour Organization #forcedlabourfree    ✅ We work closely with our strategic partners along the entire value chain up to the polysilicon and check the quality of production on site    ✅ Our highly efficient TOPCon modules are manufactured in zero-carbon factories - confirmed by TÜV SÜD   ✅ We demand maximum transparency in the value chain based on a specific parts list    ✅ All solar products that we have manufactured in this way contain 100% of our Solarwatt DNA. Every module we produce reflects our more than 30 years of R&D competence and is manufactured precisely according to our defined product requirements.    As an established player on the European solar market, it is our duty to organise our entire production process with the utmost care. After all, our customers simply have to be able to rely on this quality promise - and it is precisely this trust that counts.    #PoweringABetterTomorrow 🚀 

LET'S COME TOGATHER TO SAVE OUR FUTURE Our futur generations are going to breath Fresh and Clean air if we stop polluting our environment and start adopting Renewable and sustainable energy solutions. Here is a short video to talk about the key concerns and it's possible solution. I hope you will like it. #GreenEnergy #CleanEnergy #Sustainability

🔋 Have your say: Battery Breakthrough Initiative 🔋 Consultation is now open for the proposed ARENA and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources Battery Breakthrough Initiative Program design. The Battery Breakthrough Initiative was announced as part of the government's Future Made in Australia policy agenda in the May 2024-25 Federal Budget. The Initiative aims to fund projects that enhance the development of Australia's battery manufacturing capability, improve supply chain resilience, and provide opportunities for our economy and workforce in the renewable energy transition. ARENA seeks stakeholder feedback on: • Program outcomes • Program focus areas • Program design features • Readiness and appetite of the market to develop projects aligned with the focus areas. Provide your responses via the consultation paper submission form by 10 am AEDT, 7 October 2024. https://buff.ly/3MMZdR1 #Battery #BatteryManufacturing #RenewableEnergy #Workforce #BatteryCell #EnergyStorage #BatteryTechnology

How Much Does It Cost to Charge an EV in Europe? This chart highlights the average cost of charging an electric vehicle for 25 minutes per 100 km at public stations across Europe. Most countries fall within the range of €0–5 per 100 km. Cheaper outliers: Iceland: €2.9  Portugal: €3.2 Finland: €4.6 The data underscores the impact of renewable energy and infrastructure on EV charging affordability. 👉 Don't forget to follow, like and share with friends #EVCharging #Sustainability #Innovation #ElectricVehicles #Technology Source: the European Alternative Fuels Observatory, as of 2024. Chart from Visual Capitalist

Here is number two in a series of 101 Gridcog project use-case videos. Just 99 to go! 💯 This time I’ve taken a look at hybrid Solar PV and BESS modelling ☀️🔋 What energy transition project use-case should we demo next?

We want modern, digitized grids, solid enough to safely absorb the massive influx of green energy that new generation capacities and the increasing number of prosumers entering the energy landscape are eager to inject into the system. We want grids capable of adequately managing the ongoing increase in electricity consumption driven by the rapid development of electric vehicle charging stations, the popularization of heat pumps, urbanization, and that can handle the strain when, during a heatwave, everyone turns on the air conditioning. And, of course, we want a predictable and as affordable as possible electricity price for everyone. Is achieving all this possible? The answer is, without a doubt, yes! And the key to unlocking is the distribution grid, broadly recognized by researchers’, international political and international institution’s insights. Several studies came with different approaches to very similar results regarding Romania: the annual investment needed is at around LEI 6 billion a year, roughly triple the previous amounts. EU funds are highly welcome for it, and they can cover roughly 1/6 of the needed amount, however, with a reasonable impact for customers this modernisation only can happen by attracting private funds. This to happen lies in the regulatory framework, which must stimulate investments in distribution networks and be adapted to the new realities of the energy transition and climate goals. In the case of Delgaz Grid alone, we are talking about over € 500 million in EU funds that we aim to attract to support network investments, alongside our own financial contribution. The co-financing of such critical projects from European funds, which have a strong anticipatory character, should continue to be stimulated by the regulatory framework by establishing a bonus mechanism to incentivize returns, with distribution operators committing in the short term to additional expenses that will bring benefits to end consumers in the medium and long term. This effort comes at a time when the investment burden is already high. That is why we believe the methodology for the fifth regulatory period in the energy sector, starting January 1, 2025, must lay the groundwork for the coherent development of Romania's energy infrastructure, considering the turning point we are at. This will determine not only how the energy system will look in 10 or 20 years but also the country's competitiveness, through its impact on the entire macroeconomic and social environment. #investments #distribution #greenenergy

🌞 Maximizing Efficiency: Why Choosing a Yingli Solar N-Type 440W Solar Panel Over a Higher Power Solar Panel Makes Sense for Residential Applications 🏡 In residential solar applications, efficiency is key. Surprisingly, opting for a Yingli Solar N-Type 440W bifacial solar panel over a higher power panel can offer significant benefits, especially in terms of ease of installation and overall effectiveness. The primary advantage of a Yingli Solar N-Type 440W bifacial solar panel lies in its smaller size (with dimensions of 1,762mm x 1,134mm). With residential rooftops often limited in space, the smaller footprint makes it much easier to arrange and install. This is crucial for homes with smaller roofs or obstructions like vents or solar water heaters. Moreover, the installation process for 440W panels is simpler and more straightforward, leading to quicker and more efficient installations. Additionally, it provides peace of mind to users with its 30-year power output warranty. Furthermore, Yingli Solar N-Type 440W bifacial solar panels weigh only 21.0kg, offering as low as 10.51kg/m2 load. This alleviates structural concerns and reduces the need for roof reinforcement, especially for older homes or those with delicate roofing materials. In conclusion, choosing a Yingli Solar N-Type 440W bifacial solar panel maximizes efficiency and practicality for residential applications. It allows for easier installation, optimal use of roof space, and potential cost savings, making it a smart choice for powering homes with solar energy. #YingliSolar #NTypeTOPCon #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #ResidentialSolar #Efficiency 🌱🏠

We want modern, digitized grids, solid enough to safely absorb the massive influx of green energy that new generation capacities and the increasing number of prosumers entering the energy landscape are eager to inject into the system. We want grids capable of adequately managing the ongoing increase in electricity consumption driven by the rapid development of electric vehicle charging stations, the popularization of heat pumps, urbanization, and that can handle the strain when, during a heatwave, everyone turns on the air conditioning. And, of course, we want a predictable and as affordable as possible electricity price for everyone. Is achieving all this possible? The answer is, without a doubt, yes! And the key to unlocking is the distribution grid, broadly recognized by researchers’, international political and international institution’s insights. Several studies came with different approaches to very similar results regarding Romania: the annual investment needed is at around LEI 6 billion a year, roughly triple the previous amounts. EU funds are highly welcome for it, and they can cover roughly 1/6 of the needed amount, however, with a reasonable impact for customers this modernisation only can happen by attracting private funds. This to happen lies in the regulatory framework, which must stimulate investments in distribution networks and be adapted to the new realities of the energy transition and climate goals. In the case of Delgaz Grid alone, we are talking about over € 500 million in EU funds that we aim to attract to support network investments, alongside our own financial contribution. The co-financing of such critical projects from European funds, which have a strong anticipatory character, should continue to be stimulated by the regulatory framework by establishing a bonus mechanism to incentivize returns, with distribution operators committing in the short term to additional expenses that will bring benefits to end consumers in the medium and long term. This effort comes at a time when the investment burden is already high. That is why we believe the methodology for the fifth regulatory period in the energy sector, starting January 1, 2025, must lay the groundwork for the coherent development of Romania's energy infrastructure, considering the turning point we are at. This will determine not only how the energy system will look in 10 or 20 years but also the country's competitiveness, through its impact on the entire macroeconomic and social environment. #investments #distribution #greenenergy

Yesterday (26 June 2024), the #ElectricityMarketDesign (EMD) has been published in the EU Official Journal! This text results from the EU's ambition to become carbon-neutral by 2050 and ensure energy security. The EMD brings new provisions and instruments to foster the deployment of #renewables and flexibility solutions, including: - The obligation to carry flexibility needs assessments; - The definition of national objectives on non-fossil flexibility. - More favourable long-term financing instruments;   ⚠Our success in the energy transition now depends on the application of these tools by the national authorities. ➡ Member States must ensure the full implementation of the EMD and be the drivers of its objectives. ⚠ The incoming definition at the EU level of the common methodology from flexibility needs assessments will be key. This process involving ENTSO-E, EU DSO Entity and EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) cannot be a mere adaptation of current methodologies or, otherwise, we will just replicate their shortcomings. ➡The new methodology must be forward-looking and designed with in mind a system where the potential of flexibility instruments is maximised and take into account all relevant non-fossil options. #energystorage

According to the lobby group the European Solar Manufacturing Council, more than 3GW of #solar manufacturing capacity is now at risk of closure... While solar installations have boomed, so too have imports of low-cost panels from China. ⚡Solar panels are now used as fences in Germany because it became so affordable than the usual fences⚡ The market standard for solar panels is now moving to 👉Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact👈 (#TOPCon) technology, which improves solar cell architecture to reduce efficiency losses, according to Gerard Scheper, director of Dutch solar advisory firm European Solar. The technology was developed by Germany's Fraunhofer Institute in 2013, but large-scale manufacturing takes place mostly in China. "The European manufacturers have no money to change to the new technology. So now there is no competitive advantage anymore and they have to sell the old technology," Scheper said in an email. "It's true that TOPCon will become the mainstream technology soon this year, led by Chinese manufacturers who own the most capacity and are first to take the transition," added Jessica Jin, senior analyst for solar at S&P Global Commodity Insights. TITLE: Squeeze on European solar manufacturers curbs innovation, cementing China's lead by S&P GLOBAL Source https://lnkd.in/gbKP85a2 #IONAXS #CleanMobility #eMobility #ElectricCars  #FutureMobility #Batteries #Automotive  #ElectricVehicles #AutonomousVehicles  #EV #Lithium #Innovation #Sustainability  #Recycling #Future #Energy #Efficiency #Technology #AVEVAI #TomTsogt 🔔👍