Growing demand for battery storage is undoubtedly being seen across domestic and commercial markets for end-user and businesses alike. Why export energy to the grid for little benefit when you could save it for later? There have been a few factors which have encouraged this greater demand. Governments across Europe are removing or lowering incentives for feedback to the grid. They’d rather have consumers be self-reliant instead of continuing the never-ending cycle of grid dependency. With feedback tariffs being removed or lowered, it becomes better economically to consume more of your own generated energy.

A charge controller is a device controlling the charge of batteries within a PV system by properly managing the current and the battery voltage. Charge controllers protect the battery and ensure the solar system’s efficient operation which in turn delivers a system that will last for years to come.

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In 2019, Trina Solar shipped approximately 9.8GW of panels, placing the company behind JA and Jinko Solar at no.3 in the world for global shipments. This is also inclusive of Trina Solar benefiting from 20% of growth from the previous year. Trina Solar’s main hub for manufacturing and development is based in Changzhou, China, which is one hour from Shanghai.

BYD, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of rechargeable batteries, announces the compatibility of the energy storage system Battery-Box Premium HVM with the Sunny Boy Storage models 3.7 / 5.0 / 6.0 by SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA). The combination of the latest generation modular high-voltage energy storage system by BYD and the SMA storage inverter line is available in Europe and the APAC region today. The system combination of Sunny Boy Storage with the Battery-Box Premium model HVS will follow shortly.

The SMA 360° app is a must-have for any installer using SMA products. The app has an all-encompassing feature set to cover the needs of the modern PV professional. The app enables installers, consultants and engineers to access all their data and documents on their mobile phones. SMA has also integrated online tools such as the popular Sunny Design and Sunny Portal in the app. Let’s look at the main benefits of the 360° app through the functions available (Planning/Operation/Automatic Monitoring/Service/QR code scan):

Battery storage can be utilised for the household or utility-scale applications. Most of Europe and the UK rely heavily on energy imports and at the same time in the UK, we have massive potential for wind, wave, hydropower and solar energy. A prime example being Scotland, committed to a net-zero carbon emission by 2045, proactive decisions have been made that have seen renewables making up ¾ of electrical generation with the aim of all electrical generation coming from renewables.

SMA Smart Connected is a free and automatic inverter monitoring service. Developed especially for PV system operators and installers, it secures long-term investment and trust in solar energy. During service calls, SMA can quickly identify the correct fault diagnosis. This allows installers to provide targeted customer service for the device, in turn saving valuable working time and cutting analysis costs and minimising system downtime. SMA Smart Connected gives installers and PV system operators round-the-clock peace of mind.

It is important to utilise all the different types of roof space. Suitable land for a ground mount system can be scarce when considering PV installations in built-up areas like towns and cities. A traditional sloped roof may already have solar installed or be considered unsuitable, so it makes sense to utilise a flat roof if you have one. While flat roof domestic installs are becoming more common, it is traditionally in commercial applications that you will find a flat roof solar PV system.

We are delighted to be partnering with our supplier SolarEdge to deliver three online webinars from the 11th of June. After an introduction from our very own Robert Hendry, Director of Sales for CCL Components, we'll hear from Tim Painter, National Sales Manager for SolarEdge. We'll delve deep into SolarEdge as a manufacturer, their innovative technology and their complete residential solutions. With a Q&A at the end of each session, you'll be able to interact with both CCL Components and SolarEdge with any queries you might have.