Germany

Meyer Burger Halts German Plant, Shifts Focus to US
Swiss solar tech company Meyer Burger shifts focus to the US, closing its German manufacturing site and anticipating significant profits in the American market.
Jan 18, 2024 // Manufacturing News, USA, Germany, Europe, meyer burger, North America
Vertical Panels: The Future of Solar Farming in the US
Next2Sun's agrivoltaics projects bring vertical solar panels to the US, maximizing land use and offering protection for crops and soil health. Collaboration with iSun in Vermont marks a new milestone.
Jan 17, 2024 // Technology, Manufacturing News, USA, Germany, Europe, PV module, North America, startup, Next2Sun
MEC Group Acquires 51% Stake in EnergieSun
MEC Group acquires 51% stake in EnergieSun, a German rooftop solar developer, to expand its renewable energy portfolio. EnergieSun specializes in small to mid-size systems for private customers, with capacity to install up to 200 each month.
Dec 27, 2023 // Rooftop PV, Germany, Europe, MEC Group, EnergieSun
Kyon-Obton deal enables 600 MW German battery storage
Kyon Energy and Obton have joined forces to create a 195 MW battery energy storage portfolio. The projects, located across Germany, are set to revolutionize the energy landscape and total investment is estimated at high 3-digit million euro sum.
Dec 5, 2023 // Storage, Germany, Europe, obton, Kyon Energy
Axitec’s Hybrid Inverter:AXIhycon Debuts
Experience the revolutionary new "AXIhycon" series of hybrid inverters from Axitec Energy GmbH & Co. KG, with up to 10 kW output power, 97.87-97.51% efficiency, Li SV1 & SV2 compatible & a backup output. Get yours now!
Nov 28, 2023 // Storage, Inverters, Germany, Europe, Axitec
Green Hydrogen Revolution: Germany's Electrolyser Gigafactory
Experience the future of green energy: Siemens Energy and Air Liquide have joined forces to establish an electrolyser gigafactory in Germany, boasting 1GW of capacity with plans to expand to 3GW by 2025. With the potential to produce 300,000 metric tons of green hydrogen annually, the facility is helping make global green energy goals a reality.
Nov 10, 2023 // Solar to Fuel, Germany, Europe, Air Liquide, Siemens Energy
LEAG's Solar Park Boxberg: Green Energy for Germany
LEAG's Boxberg solar park is set to provide 26 GWh/year of clean energy to eastern Germany. With partner EP New Energies, LEAG is part of the Gigawatt Factory initiative investing EUR 10 billion to add renewable energy to the region by 2030. Don't miss the construction of this 24.8 MWp solar park!
Oct 26, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, PV Power Plant, LEAG
185MWp German Solar Financed
SUNfarming secures double-digit million Euro financing for 185-MWp PV projects. Prime Capital AG raised funds through project bonds and Capcora acted as exclusive financial advisor. German solar power developer looks to finance growth with this successful transaction.
Oct 24, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Germany, Europe, SUNfarming, Prime Capital AG
Solar Valley Rises Again: German Industry's Rebirth
Reestablishing the German solar industry a decade after bankruptcy, EU subsidy plans and Chinese dominance. With new plant openings and experienced staff, Europe seeks to reduce reliance and expand renewable energy capacity. Will it be enough to ward off the risk of failure?
Oct 23, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Germany, Europe
Germany's 1Komma5° to Launch 5GW TOPCon Plant
1Komma5° plans to set up a 5 GW TOPCon module assembly plant in Germany in 2024. Join the European push for higher-priced modules and reduce reliance on Chinese-made solar – discover 1Komma5°'s new production plant in Brandenburg or Saxony.
Oct 10, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Germany, Europe, topcon
GreenGo Expands to Germany: 500MW PV Pact with Encavis
GreenGo Energy and Encavis AG have partnered to provide 500MW of solar energy to the German market. Their success in Denmark has resulted in a 1.1GW total project portfolio, and the companies plan to expand their operations in Germany.
Sep 11, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Germany, Europe, encavis, Greengo
Encavis Buys 12MW Battery in Germany
Encavis AG has announced the purchase of a 12MW/24MWh battery storage project in Hettstedt, Germany. The energy storage system will be integrated into the grid in 2024 and will store electricity from Encavis' renewable power facilities, reducing the cost of balancing energy. Mario Schirru, Encavis' Chief Investment Officer, highlighted the new plant's ability to generate more revenue from their Renewable Energy. First half of 2023 results reported flat revenue and earnings per share.
Aug 30, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Germany, Europe, encavis
RWE Builds Solar-Storage at Hambach Mine
RWE AG is constructing an 8.4-MW solar farm with an 8-MWh battery storage system in Germany, consisting of 22,000 bifacial modules that will power 3,100 households. The project is part of a EUR 4 billion (USD 4.34bn) plan to build 1,000 MW of renewable energy in the Rhenish mining district by 2030.
Aug 25, 2023 // Plants, Storage, Germany, Europe, rwe
Secursun Launches 1.1GW German Solar Portfolio
Secursun, a German joint venture, has started construction of its portfolio of 1.1GW solar parks in Germany, with 7+ projects beginning this year & more to complete by 2026. Berlin-based Securenergy Solutions & Sunotec specialize in solar construction.
Aug 22, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Germany, Europe, Secursun
Renewable Energy Investment Hits Record-Breaking $358 Billion in 1H 2023
Global new investment in renewable energy skyrocketed to $358 billion in the first six months of 2023, a 22% rise compared to the start of last year and an all-time high for any six-month period. This is based on the latest investment data from BloombergNEF’s 2H 2023 Renewable Energy Investment Tracker report, published on August 21, 2023.
Aug 22, 2023 // Market Research, USA, Germany, China, Europe, Asia, North America