Under the Sun

Dr. Erich Merkle

Full Speed into Climate Chaos? – How Germany’s Backward-Looking Energy Policy Endangers Its Future

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For years, Germany was seen as a global pioneer in the energy transition and a driving force behind renewable energy innovation. However, recent policy decisions and strategic missteps now threaten to squander this leadership.

GridParity AG

New AgriPV Kits and FarmerCapital® Unlock the Full Potential of Agrivoltaics

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Agrivoltaics (AgriPV) is at a pivotal moment. By combining agricultural production with solar energy generation on the same land, it enables dual land use and creates double value. While its technical potential and ecological benefits are undisputed, market…

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Groundbreaking ceremony for Swiss alpine solar power plant Madrisa Solar at an altitude of 2,000 metres

According to an announcement by the Zurich Cantonal Electricity Works (EKZ), construction work on the »Madrisa Solar« power plant officially began on 4 June. The project is a collaboration between the municipality of Klosters and the energy companies Repower...
Sonnenfinsternis

Partial solar eclipse reduces PV output by four gigawatts

On Saturday (March 29), a partial solar eclipse took place over Germany between 11 am and 1 pm. According to the transmission system operator TransnetBW, electricity generation from photovoltaic systems fell...

SMA CEO Reinert warns of danger from Chinese inverters

Jürgen Reinert, CEO of the inverter manufacturer SMA Solar Technology AG, has warned against the use of Chinese inverters in an interview with the business magazine Capital.
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Solar park dazzles pilots: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport can only use runway to a limited extent

Because pilots are disturbed by light reflections from a nearby solar park when landing, the affected runway “Polderbaan” at the airport has been...

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AgriPV at a crossroads: Two major hurdles – and how GridParity is now overcoming them

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The energy transition in agriculture is at a crossroads. Two developments are currently slowing down the urgently needed expansion of AgriPV systems in Germany…

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GridParity launches new AgriPV initiative – economically viable even without solar package bonus

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With a completely revamped product line and a clear strategic realignment, GridParity is launching a new AgriPV initiative that is economically viable even without the controversial bonus scheme included in the solar package.