France launches a tender for 1.2GW in september
France launches a tender for 1.2GW in september A major call for tenders at the end of August. In anticipation of the new Multi-Year Energy Plan (PPE) and the composition of the government, the Directorate-General for Energy and Climate (DGEC) and the Directorate-General for Enterprise (DGE) have announced two new calls for tenders for solar […]
Ax Solar Robot has patented its WetSlider XL robot
Ax Solar Robot has patented its WetSlider XL robot, which is already in operation in several countries around the world. Patent published for the WetSlider XL! We are delighted to announce the publication of the patent for our solar panel cleaning robot, the WetSlider XL! At the cutting edge of technology: this robot is designed […]
The global solar revolution
The global solar revolution Solar power is expanding at a phenomenal rate worldwide, with a forecast of 392 GW of additional photovoltaic capacity to be installed by 2023. This growth even exceeds the combined capacity of existing nuclear power plants. The figures are impressive: the photovoltaic capacity to be added this year is equivalent to […]
Ax Solar Robot is featured in PV Magazine!
Ax Solar Robot is featured in PV Magazine! AX Solar Robot, a French company specializing in cleaning photovoltaic solar panels, recently unveiled two new innovative hydraulic solutions for ground-mounted solar power plants with a notable feature: they operate without batteries. Grégoire Demeestere, development manager at AX Solar Robot, explains that these solutions are based on […]
Significant growth in the European PPA market
Significant growth in the European PPA market. In 2023, the European PPA market jumped 40% to reach 10.4 GW of new renewable capacity, including 6.1 GW in photovoltaics. Spain and Germany contributed the most with 2.77 GW and 2.04 GW, respectively. France ranked third with 0.78 GW, the vast majority of which was solar. Three […]
Wholesale prices for solar panels remain stable after a 49% drop in 2023
Wholesale prices for solar panels remain stable after a 49% drop in 2023. pvXchange has published wholesale price indices for solar modules, broken down by product range (low-end, mid-range, and high-end). The price includes transport costs for the panels and customs duties for the European market. The indices show prices stabilizing for the low and […]
The solar recycling industry in France: an ecological challenge to overcome
The solar recycling industry in France: an ecological challenge to overcome. Solar panels play a crucial role in the energy transition to more sustainable sources. However, with a lifespan of around 25 to 30 years, the issue of recycling is becoming increasingly important. In France, where solar energy production is constantly increasing, the […]
PV Magazine dedicates an article to the Spider
The Spider featured at PV Magazine on the occasion of Intersolar 2024 For our 4th appearance at InterSolar 2024 in Munich, we unveiled our new Robot: the Spider. The Spider, a cleaning robot developed in-house in France, is the result of our customers’ feedback and our desire to maximize the efficiency of your solar panels. […]
The Spider takes center stage at PV Magazine during Intersolar 2024
The Spider takes center stage at PV Magazine during Intersolar 2024 For our fourth appearance at the Intersolar 2024 trade show in Munich, we unveiled our new robot: the Spider. The Spider, a cleaning robot developed at our facilities in France, is the result of customer feedback and our desire to maximize the performance of […]
Historical Record: France Reports 3,135 MW of Solar Power Connected in 2023, a 30% Increase
Historical Record: France Reports 3,135 MW of Solar Power Connected in 2023, a 30% Increase In 2023, France set a new record for solar energy, with 3,135 MW of installed capacity connected to the grid, marking a significant increase of 30% compared to 2022. In the last quarter of the year, Enedis, the electricity distribution […]