Tag: PV modules

  • Check the Vacuworx Solar Panel Lifter for easier handling of modules in-field

    Vacuworx, a global leader in vacuum lifting technology, announced the launch of a new material handling innovation eliminating the need for manual lifting of solar panel modules in the field.   For 25 years, Vacuworx has been designing and manufacturing industry and application-specific vacuum lifting systems and material handling devices to meet customer needs. The Solar Panel……

  • Suniva officially back, contracts with Heliene to produce PV with U.S. solar cells in 2024

    Suniva‘s quest to revive silicon solar cell production in the United States is finally coming to fruition. The U.S. manufacturer announced a three-year strategic sourcing contract with Heliene, a North American manufacturer of solar PV modules, to incorporate Suniva’s U.S.-made solar cells into Heliene’ U.S.-made solar modules, with market availability beginning in mid-2024. Heliene’s modules……

  • Maxeon 7 solar panels earn efficiency, hail-resistance benchmarks

    Maxeon Solar Technologies achieved another efficiency rating benchmark for its solar panels. The company announced a module aperture efficiency measurement of 24.9% for its Maxeon 7 panel, as confirmed by testing conducted at the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Maxeon also confirmed that their back-contact (IBC) panels are IEC-certified for impact resistance from hail……

  • Burns & McDonnell completes 764 MW Alliant Energy solar program in Wisconsin

    Burns & McDonnell has completed engineer-procure-construct (EPC) and self-perform construction services for nine solar projects across Wisconsin. The projects — part of Alliant Energy’s Clean Energy Blueprint — will power approximately 170,000 homes in their first year of production. In addition to generating clean electricity for Alliant Energy customers, the solar projects deliver long-term economic and financial benefits……

  • Stäubli touts crimp-free MC4 connector

    With the MC4-Evo ready Stäubli launches a new crimp-free cable coupler within its Original MC4 product portfolio. The MC4-Evo ready is an easy-to-use and quickly-to-assemble PV connector for solar installations up to 1500 V DC. The assembly of this new connector is crimp-free based on Stäubli’s snap-in-technology. This feature eases and speeds up assembly and……