The Smarter E / Intersolar Europe 2023 at Munich, Germany continues to be the hotbed of various partnerships, deals and new product unveilings. Maxeon has announced collaborations with Samsung, ev.energy, while exhibiting new generation products including TOPCon panels; SolarEdge has launched new commercial storage system for small- to medium-sized PV installations; LONGi plans to expand its module supply to Europe and beyond with Energy3000 committing to deliver at least 1.5 GW of its modules; Astronergy has secured TÜV NORD certificate for its n-type modules doing well against LETID; Menlo Electric and Deye expanded their existing cooperation by an additional 100 MW for MENA market.
Maxeon at Intersolar: Maxeon Solar Technologies has announced a collaboration with Samsung Electronics to integrate the company's SunPower one residential energy solution with the latter's SmartThings' connected home platform. It says this will enable homeowners to increase their energy independence, save money and contribute to a cleaner environment. Recently, Samsung announced a collaboration with SMA Solar of Germany for its SmartThings smart home ecosystem (see Heat Pumps & PV Systems Connect).
Maxeon is also launching a partnership with electric vehicle (EV) charging software company ev.energy enable consumers use solar power for their EVs. A member of the European Solar Industry Alliance (ESIA), Maxeon is also showcasing its new generation Performance line solar panels, with high efficiency TOPCon cell technology.
Maxeon is exhibiting at Intersolar at Booth A2.430.
SolarEdge's new product: SolarEdge Technologies unveiled its commercial storage system (CSS) at the event that's designed for small- to medium- commercial PV installations. It can deliver up to 460 kWh of storage and can synchronize solar battery and site-level energy management. The DC-coupled battery architecture, explained SolarEdge, helps improve round-trip efficiency and higher PV oversizing. It is suitable for indoor use.
SolarEdge is exhibiting at Intersolar at Hall B4, stand 110.
LONGi partnership with Energy3000: Solar PV manufacturing giant LONGi is expanding its reach to Europe and beyond with a multi-year supply framework agreement with Austrian wholesale distributor Energy3000. Signed at the Intersolar, the contract gives Energy3000 access to the Chinese manufacturer's entire product chain including Hi-MO 6 and Hi-MO 7. It will cover at least 1.5 GW capacity. During Intersolar, LONGi also announced a 22.5% silicon-perovskite solar cell efficiency (see LONGI Tandem Solar Cell Record).
LONGi is exhibiting at Intersolar at Booth A2 and Booth 170.
Astronergy's new certificate: Chinese solar company Astronergy has secured TÜV NORD certificate for its n-type modules performing well against Light and elevated Temperature Induced Degradation (LETID). TUV handed over the certificate to the company at the event for its modules showing very low degradation over their entire lifetime.
Astronergy is exhibiting at Intersolar at Booth A1.250.
Menlo Electric & Deye: Solar products distributor from Europe, Menlo Electric has secured an additional 100 MW contract from residential and C&I energy storage company Deye. This needs to be completed by 2023-end. It gives access to Deye to strengthen its market share in the Middle East and Africa region.
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