New solar installations in the European Union reached around 8 GW last year, marking a 36% increase on 2017, when the bloc installed 5.9 GW. The wider continent, including Turkey and Russia, also increased the rate of installation, to hit 11 GW, up 20% from the 9.2 GW recorded a year earlier, according to a statement by trade association Solarpower Europe. “It is good to see Europe fully embracing solar again,” said Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of the body. “With solar being the most popular energy source among EU citizens, the most versatile and often also the lowest-cost power generation source, and with cost reductions continuing, we are only at the beginning of a long upward trend for solar in Europe.” According to the association’s policy director, Aurélie Beauvais, the upwards trend is the result of the EU’s 2020 renewable energy targets. She also lauded Clean Energy Package legislation as a policy framework which can set the stage for significant solar growth. Removing the minimum import tariff applied to Chinese solar panels also helped reduce the cost of solar, making it the solution of choice for member states to meet national climate and energy plans, said Beauvais. Germany and Spain will jostle for dominance Last year, Germany was the biggest market in Europe, with 2.96 GW of new solar installed, an annual increase of 68%. Turkey ranked second, with 1.64 GW, after 2.59 GW in 2017, but new tenders have been postponed. Companies participating in the latest 1 GW procurement have asked to postpone the exercise against the backdrop of a severe currency devaluation which puts financing at risk. The Netherlands has warmed to the notion of renewables after an EU report said Dutch clean energy lagged its peers in 2017. Last year, the Netherlands joined the ‘gigawatt club’ with around 1.4 GW of new solar – annual growth of almost 100%. PV made up 72% of the autumn round of the country’s SDE+ renewable energy stimulation program – for around 3.7 GW of capacity. The European market is bound for bigger growth this year as the wave of subsidy free projects washing southern Iberia – helped by low equipment prices – is expected to lift Spain into the driving seat of Europe’s solar market. France has also recently committed to a more ambitious renewable energy development plan, and forecasts almost 3 GW per year for the next six years. Analysts at IHS Markit have just released a report in which they estimate the European market will grow to 18 GW of installations this year.
Read MoreHot-dip galvanizing: it is an effective metal anti-corrosion method, mainly used in metal structural facilities in various industries. The rust-removed steel parts are immersed in a molten zinc solution at about 500 ° C, and the zinc layer is adhered to the surface of the steel member, thereby achieving the purpose of anti-corrosion. Hot-dip galvanizing process: finished product pickling-cleaning rust remover-soking Hot-dip galvanizing flux-Hot-dip galvanizing-cooling-Improve the corrosion resistance of zinc surface is completed. Hot-dip galvanizing is the most widely used steel surface treatment method in the world today with the best performance-price ratio. Hot-dip galvanized products play an inestimable and irreplaceable role in reducing corrosion and longevity of steel and saving energy and materials. At the same time, coated steel is also a high value-added short-term product that the country supports and preferentially develops. The thickness of the electroplated zinc layer is usually 5 ~ 15μm, while the hot-dip galvanized layer is generally above 35μm, even up to 200μm. The hot-dip galvanizing has good covering ability, the coating is dense, and no organic matter is included. As we all know, the mechanism of zinc's resistance to atmospheric corrosion is mechanical protection and electrochemical protection. Under atmospheric corrosion conditions, the zinc layer has ZnO, Zn (OH) 2, and basic zinc carbonate protective film to slow down the corrosion of zinc to a certain extent. The protective film (also called white rust) will be damaged and a new film will be formed. When the zinc layer is seriously damaged and endangers the iron substrate, zinc produces electrochemical protection to the substrate. The standard potential of zinc is -0.76V, and the standard potential of iron is -0.44V. When zinc and iron form a micro battery, zinc is dissolved as an anode, iron It is protected as a cathode. Obviously, the hot-dip galvanizing has better atmospheric corrosion resistance to the base metal iron than electro-galvanizing. The corrosion resistance of hot-dip galvanizing is much higher than that of cold galvanizing (also known as electro galvanizing). Hot galvanizing will not rust in a few years, cold galvanizing will rust in three months. With the development of industry, hot-dip galvanized products have been used in many fields. The advantage of hot-dip galvanized is that it has a long anti-corrosion period, and it has been a popular anti-corrosion treatment method for adapting to a wide range of environments. Advantages of hot-dip galvanizing 1.Low processing cost: the cost of hot-dip galvanized anti-rust is lower than the cost of other paint coatings; 2. Durable 3. Good reliability: the galvanized layer and the steel are metallurgically combined and become a part of the steel surface, so the durability of the coating is more reliable; 4. The toughness of the coating is strong: the galvanized layer forms a special metallurgical structure, which c...
Read MoreThe main alloy elements of 6063 aluminum alloy are magnesium and silicon, with excellent processing performance, excellent weldability, extrudability and electroplating, good corrosion resistance, toughness, easy polishing, coating, excellent anodizing effect. However, the mechanical properties of 6005 aluminum alloy are better, and the tensile strength, yield strength, and hardness are higher than 6063 aluminum alloy, generally used where strength requirements are greater than 6063. Please check the below picture. The material of CORIGY SOLAR's aluminum alloy is 6005. From the selection of raw materials to production and shipment, we have always demanded ourselves with very high standards. Our aim is to be responsible for our products and customers. Please choose CORIGY SOLAR if you need solar mounting system. Our products will not let you down. CORIGY SOLAR more professional and flexible solar mounting solutions waiting for you here! CONTACT US! Above news from CORIGY SOLAR Sales & Marketing department Phone: +0086-592-6883200 E-mail: sales@corigy.com
Read MoreThe customer of this project was introduced by the customer who had cooperated with us. The high-quality solar support system products, unique support technology and perfect pre-sales and after-sales service of CORIGY SOLAR enable us to maintain long-term and multi-faceted cooperation with customers. In January 2018, he came to China to conduct on-site inspection on Xiamen plant of CORIGY SOLAR. On the day of inspection, the customer highly recognized the solar energy installation support products, technical advantages and various management systems of CORIGY SOLAR, and signed the letter of intent on the spot. The project was officially delivered in June 2018. CP-KC all aluminum solar mounting, a new energy hot selling product of CORIGY SOLAR, is used in the project. The product design of the solar panel racking system is applicable to the ground of cement pier foundation and ground screw foundation. The aluminum mounting system is made of anodized aluminum AL6005-T5, providing a light weight solution. The flexibility and expandability of the ground solar installation bracket of CORIGY SOLAR provide you with a variety of ways to install, and can adapt to any configuration and any terrain. All parts are pre cut and pre drilled for easy assembly at the installation site, saving time and labor costs. CORIGY SOLAR more professioanl and flexible solar mounting solutions waiting for you here! CONTACT US! Above news from CORIGY SOLAR Sales & Marketing department Phone: +0086-592-6883200 E-mail: sales@corigy.com
Read MoreCORIGY SOLAR's products are once again favored by our customers. Recently, CORIGY SOLAR had successfully completed the delivery of 7.2MW ground mounting project in Japan. From the beginning of the project to the grid connection, there was no quality problem, which was highly appreciated by our customers. The project adopted W type of CP-KC, the best-selling product of CORIGY SOLAR, the all aluminum alloy 6005-T5 material and stainless steel 304 bolt, and the foundation adopted ground screw. This product was developed for customers by CORIGY SOLAR's professional and experienced engieer team CORIGY SOLAR more professional and flexible solar mounting solutions waiting for you here! CONTACT US! Above news from CORIGY SOLAR Sales & Marketing department Phone: +0086-592-6883200 E-mail: sales@corigy.com
Read MoreProject capability: 75KW Production: CP-TC-01 Tin roof solar mounting system Delivery time: Within 5 days after receiving the advance payment Project location: China According to the tin roof mounting type, our professional and experienced engineer team suggested CP-TC-01, this kind of product is used alminum 6005-T5 and simply installated, greatly saving installation cost! CORIGY SOLAR more professional and flexible solar mounting solutions waiting for you here! CONTACT US! Above news from CORIGY SOLAR Sales & Marketing department Phone: +0086-592-6883200 E-mail: sales@corigy.com
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