Source: https://www.energymagazine.com.au/renewables-rise-again-in-2021-energy-statistics/ The Federal Government has released the 2021 Australian Energy Statistics, showing that renewables are increasing as a share of generation in 2020, but coal and gas continue to provide the majority of generation. The statistics for electricity generation shows that 24 percent of Australia’s electricity came from renewable energy in 2020, up from 21 percent in 2019. This increase is driven by a boom in solar installation. Solar is now the largest source of renewable energy at 9 percent of total generation, up from 7 percent in 2019, with one in four Australian homes having solar – the highest uptake in the world. The large uptake of solar helped contribute to the record 7GW of new renewable capacity installed last year, confirming Australia as a renewable energy world leader. But according to the Federal Government, the pace of growth in renewables highlights the important role that more traditional and reliable sources of energy play in the system. This underscores the need for continued essential generation from dispatchable sources to balance and complement the high levels of variable supply entering the energy system to deliver affordable, reliable power for consumers. Importantly, gas-fired generation grew in Queensland and the Northern Territory 2020, with overall generation remaining relatively stable in recent years. Coal also continued to be the backbone of our electricity supply, representing 54 percent of total generation in 2020 and playing an essential role as a stable, baseload source of affordable and reliable power. Federal Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Angus Taylor, said the Australian Government is ensuring Australia’s record level of renewable energy is complemented by dispatchable generation. “My focus is ensuring Australia’s energy system remains reliable and affordable for all Australians,” Mr Taylor said. “The Morrison Government is taking strong action to stabilise the grid and get the energy generation balance right to ensure Australians can access the reliable and affordable power they need, when they need it. “We are a renewable energy powerhouse, and this is something we should be proud of, but renewables need reliable generation to back them up and maintain pressure on prices when the sun isn’t shining and the wind isn’t blowing. “Reliable sources of energy, like coal and gas, will continue to be needed to keep the lights on and deliver 24/7 power for households and businesses as more and more renewables enter the system.” Ensuring the design of the future National Electricity Market (NEM) is fit for purpose is key to the delivery of reliable, secure and affordable electricity to Australian households and businesses.   The Post-2025 Market Design, which is currently open for public response, is the most critical energy reform governments have been tasked to deliver by the National Cabinet. The Federal Governme...

Source: https://ihsmarkit.com/research-analysis/solar-pv-deployment-in-europe-enters-new-era-of-growth.html Solar PV deployment in Europe is entering a new era of growth, largely fueled by a bright future for utility-scale systems. In 2019, new installations in the utility-scale sector (systems larger than 5 MW) more than tripled from 2018, to 12 GW. By 2025, IHS Markit forecasts annual installations of these large PV plants in Europe to reach 34 GW. This growth is driven by a combination of EU 2030 targets and the sheer economics of generating renewable power from solar PV. In terms of technology, these new-built PV projects are following a global trend of using 1500V inverters (or even higher voltage over the coming years) and a growing penetration of string inverters. The utilization of tracking structures is gaining interest also in less sunny European markets where fixed structure systems have been the norm. Across Europe, PV system designs incorporate larger modules with increased efficiency, and we see a growing share of bifacial modules in suitable locations. The profitability of individual PV projects will depend highly on technology decisions. It was totally 176GW of PV installed in Europe by 2020, and about 54% of new PV in Europe will be utility-scale through 2025. The EU countries target close to 200GW of the new PV through 2030.

From June 3rd to 5th, the SNEC 15th (2021), ended successfully in Shanghai. As a leading supplier of the whole industry chain in PV mounting system, Antaisolar impressed the whole audience by brings a brand-new visual feast with continuously exciting events and ended with a wonderful ending. Highlight clips Global partners warmly celebrated Antaisolar’s 15th anniversary online On the scene, the 15th anniversary theme film was released firstly. Together with all audiences, Antaisolar took a look back at all trials and hardships over the past 15 years. Meantime, global partners sent video messages to express theirs’ best wishes and appreciations, which created an unprecedentedly moving scene. New solar tracker launched, SPACE made a stunning debut The newly launched product, named after “SPACE”, has gained wide  attention and won general recognition from industry insiders as it was just unveiled in SNEC 2021. As 1P independent single-axis tracking system, SPACE can be extremely extend up to five strings, which will save the cost of whole solar system up to 18% and better suits for large scale solar plant in flat terrain. Equipped with multi-slew drives, SPACE has approved by authoritative CPP and multiple tests and certifications. Furthermore, SPACE adopts Brushless Direct Current Motor which whole life cycle is more than 30 years and no maintenance requested. Unique drive through electric synchronously makes SPACE quick to installation and convenient to maintenance. Integrated with all above the advantages, SPACE has received unanimous favorable comments. New product SPACE released sites Dialogue with mainstream media During the SNEC, Mr. Lloyd Li , vice president of Antaisolar, Ms. Amy Kou, vice general manager of Antaisolar was interviewed by PV tech and NE-SALON separately.Mr. Lloyd Li has made in-depth exchange of views with PV TECH from multiple perspectives including the past achievement and the main developing forecast, etc. Ms. Amy Kou, interviewed by NE-SALON , detailed explained its advanced technologies and features in application about SPACE. Awarded with SNEC Top 10 Highlights MW-level Prize On the afternoon of June 5th,  the result of “Top 10 Highlights” was announced on-site, Antaisolar’s Multi-point drive tracking system was stood out from the crowd and won the“Top 10 Highlights” MW-class Prize by its innovative design, which marked a perfect end to Antaisolar in SNEC 2021. Amy Cou, vice general manager of Antaisolar, delivered a speech on New Generation AI Tracking System, which gave a deep analysis on SPACE’s features and the solar tracker application trend in PV industry. Speaking pictures 2021 SNEC has wrapped up successfully, while Antaisolar never stops. Based on the vision of "Backbone for Solar World", Antaisolar, as the leading supplier of the whole industry chain in PV mounting system, will continue to output more efficient products to meet client needs and strive to provide high-end customiz...

Antaisolar launched its latest solar tracker system which named “SPACE” at 2021 SNEC in Shanghai. Featuring with “Unique, Intelligence, Efficiency, Infinity”, it has attracted lots of attention in industry. This 1P independent single-axis tracking system equipped with multi-slew drives and can be extremely extend up to five strings, which made it become best choice for large scale solar plant in flat terrain. The key features of the new tracker include: 1: Extremely Extended Maximum 5 PV strings capacity with mainstream large-format module, up to 8% system cost reduction. Suits for large scale solar farm and matches better for cleaning robots. 2: Unique Multi-point Drive Advanced design with multi-point drive to resist gale conditions and effectively solve the instability problem under extreme weather. Approved by authoritative CPP and multiple tests and certifications. 3: Unique drive through electric synchronously Compared with mechanical synchronous system, electrical synchronization is free from the transmission bar. Such mechanism is quick to installation, convenient to maintenance and low to consumption, which effectively reduces the labor costs. Multiple protection, adapt to all kinds of strong wind conditions. 4: Unique Brushless Direct Current Motor The industry's first BLDC system with a more than 30 years’ maintenance-free serviced life. 5: AI Tracking Mode Using the historical big data analysis of weather, terrain, scattered light conditions, together with the deep machine learning method to generate the optimized tracking path, which augment the power generation up to 10% comparing with the conventional tracking. 6: ANTAI SPACE CLOUD Monitoring O&M system The cloud monitoring system can provide a monitoring service globally on both O&M and system protection. 7： Smart Commissioning With the ANTAI unique Smart Commissioning, system could be fast located and operated via smart phone QR code scanning. More smart phone functions is coming soon. "At the beginning phase of R&D for SPACE, Antaisolar has paid attention to the application trend of mainstream large-format module. All products of Antaisolar solar tracker have completed the CPP wind test report. SPACE is just one of them. " Said Amy Kou, Vice General Manager of Antaisolar. Besides SPACE, both 1P and 2P solar tracker such as Helios and Clytie series are already acquired international mainstream certificates and reports, like UL,TUV,CPP and DNV. And the design of multi-points drive for solar tracker has recognized among our clients in china and oversea for its unique stability under extremely weathers. The newest solar tracker, named after SPACE, marks Antaisolar’s efforts in strong research and development. With a R&D team of nearly 80 specialists, Antaisolar will continue to output more efficient products to meet client needs. Based on the vision of " Backbone for Solar World",  Antaisolar will focus on its brand positioning- the leading supplier of...

On May 26th, Antaisolar, the leading supplier of the whole industry chain in PV mounting system, celebrated its 15th anniversary by announcing that 2GW solar racking signing agreement with One Stop Warehouse (OSW), the largest distributor in Australia, and strategic cooperation with Paramount Group (Paramount) in Bangladesh. 2GW solar racking cooperation signed with  OSW. According to the agreement, Antaisolar will supply 2GW solar racking solutions to OSW from 2021 to 2024. This is another in-depth cooperation between the two parties since 2019. “We’re extremely proud to achieve this milestone of 2-GW cooperation agreement with OSW on our 15-year anniversary. OSW has been deeply involved in Australia market for many years and named one of Australia's fastest-growing Top 500 private companies in 2019. It’s excited to cooperate with OSW as it’s a tremendous opportunity to drive greater growth and accelerate Australian energy transition.“ Jasmine Huang, president of Antaisolar, said of partnership. “ Antaisolar has been our valued partner and widely recognized by its high quality products and all-around service. The strategic partnership will enhance the advantages possessed by both parties in the solar power industry, allowing complementary efforts for fueling the transition to a low carbon economy." said  Anson Zhang, CEO  of  OSW. Strategic partnership with Paramount Group Antaisolar has partnered with Paramount on a 40MW utility solar project earlier this year. Bangladesh is best option for establish cooperation as the country is becoming a hotspot for the solar industry. The agreement calls for further cooperation in a wide range of solar racking portfolios for thriving utility sector. Through the strategic collaboration, Paramount and Antaisolar will team up to promote the energy transition in Bangladesh. Antaisolar’s 15th anniversary was injected fresh impetus by the two strategic cooperation agreements. Based on the vision of “Backbone for Solar World,” as of the end of April 2021, Antaisolar had cumulated provided over 15GW of solar racking around the world. Antaisolar will joint with global partners to achieve carbon-neutrality and heading to next 15 years.

South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) had estimated that around 4.1 GW of new PV plants were grid connected in South korea in 2020. If confirmed by official statistics, this result would compare to 3.8 GW in 2019 and 2.4 GW in 2018 and would make 2020 the most successful year ever recorded by the country. Antaisolar in partnership with GS global to jointly promote the clean energy utilization since 2020 and numerous solar farms has already connected to local grid ranging from utility-scale to distributed solar projects. For ground-mounted solar plants, either tailor-made or universal solar racking solution can be offered based on special needs. Antaisolar provided ground mounting solution with three main types of foundation, that is solar ground screw, concrete and driven piles. As for flat terrain, it’s commonly to adopt solar ground screw as a foundation. It can be installed by manual piling machine or pile driver machine without excavation and can be widely used in all kinds of geological conditions, such as foreshore, grassland, etc. While for uneven or sloping terrain, driven piles are best suited to these areas which have clay, gravel, dense sand and low water tables, where the ground has good soil cohesiveness. They are commonly used on large-scale projects as they have a number of advantages over other foundation types, including speed of installation, accuracy and low cost. For most of large scale solar plants in Korea, Antaisolar offers solar racking solution with single or double pile footing, which can also achieve great flexibility. Antaisolar has supplied a wide portfolio of solar racking solution ranging from KW scale to MW scale in South Korea. Armed with high quality control by in- house production and innovative design for efficient installing and high robustness, the solar mounting system has been recognized and under blossoming utilization for renewable projects.

On April 28-30, Green Energy Expo 2021 was held as scheduled in Daegu, South Korea. Antaisolar participated in the exhibition held by Korean partner GS Global, in which industry solar brands GCL, GOODWE and HT –SAAE also joined in the exhibition. During the event, Antaisolar presented with steel-aluminum combination, all-aluminum ground solar racking and rooftop solar racking, which are highly suitable for C&I distributed power stations and utility scale power stations in South Korea. The representative of Antaisolar said that the tailor-made rooftop solar racking developed for the Korean market, has become a attractive product received endless customer consultation and constant discussion. It’s said that the use of MAC steel and other steel roof solar racking has once become a common choice for rooftop solution while existing some roof bearing problems. The market urgently needs a type of system that can take into account the overall strength without affecting the roof load. The roof bracket system exhibited by Antaisolar turns out to be the top choice. Its excellent structural design and the lightweight and corrosion-resistant performance perfectly match the distributed solar plants, which has been unanimously recognized by visiting customers. Additionally, the ground solar racking for slope and complex ground has attracted many project owners and EPC for its proven track record. According to the Korea Photovoltaic Industry Association (KOPIA) statement, around 3 GW of new PV will be installed in the country this year. And South Korea currently plans to install 30.8 GW of solar by 2030. Antaisolar will continue to joint with local influential partners such as GS Global to co-develop solar market for carbon neutrality. Based on the vision of " Backbone for Solar World",  Antaisolar will focus on its brand positioning- the Expert in Hard & Core Technology for Solar Mounting & Tracking System, and strive to provide high-end customized solar racking solutions for global clients.

With the industry scaling toward hundreds of gigawatts of installed capacity, even 1% risk represents the potential for significant losses. As the utilization of large-scale solar plants accelerates into areas more prone to severe weather events, it’s of vital importance on how to manage those weather risks before initial designing. Thankfully, there are ways to mitigate extreme weather risks by addressing site-and region-specific conditions in advance and making strategic design, engineering, and procurement choices to lower those risks. There exists some solar plants damaged by extreme weather and thus caused huge loss. Actually, it’s a result of a combination of factors such as structural design, product quality, later operation and maintenance, etc. As a solar tracker manufacturer, Antaisolar has vast expertise in addressing the extreme weather challenge to large-scale solar plants. In this chapter Antaisolar is going to share some insights on structural design and see how it’s important for you to consider it when building a solar plant. In fact, the threat posed by strong wind is mainly caused by resonance. The multi-point drive solar tracker launched by Antaisolar can perfectly solve this problem. After the construction of the tracking support is completed, there will be a natural frequency f1, and the wind speed around the power station will cause the system to generate a vibration frequency f2. When f2 is close to or equal to f1, the system will resonate, which will cause twisting and lose stability, endangering the safety of the system. The multi-point drive solution is to largely increase f1, thereby widening the gap between the two and fundamentally solving the problem. Due to the use of multi-point drive technology, the system has one third wind torque three times higher natural frequency than traditional trackers. Additionally, the entire cost can be reduced by 5% to 20%, especially in areas with high wind pressure, the advantages will be more. The solar industry is increasingly recognizing that specialized approaches like wind tunnel testing are needed for dynamic wind loading because building codes simply don’t apply to these kinds of thin, flexible structures. Antaisolar’s Helios and Clytie series solar tracker are all tested and approved by CPP. Based on CPP’s leadership in understanding the effects of wind on solar collectors, their recommendations can enable Antaisolar designers and engineers to make modifications where needed and ensure the success design of a safe and efficient system. To sum it up , in order to keep it stable and safe under extreme bad weather, Antaisolar innovative solar trackers are developed from initial structural design to make it stay robust and it’s just one of the key factors for reducing solar project risk. In the next chapter , We will focus on another influencing factor in details, stay tuned!

Recently, one agricultural light complementary photovoltaic power station has made its grid-connection successfully in Japan with installed capacity of the 820.8KW. The whole project adopted Antaisolar agricultural farmland mounting system with AL6005-T6 structure to ensure corrosion resistance and stability. In this project, Antaisolar proposed a bottom fixing solution . Compared with the traditional top-down installation method, there is no need to climb brackets and stepping on panels. Therefore, it realized the convenient installation of fixing the solar panel from bottom and thus improves the efficiency and safety of construction.  Besides, in order to cope with the sloping terrain, Antaisolar engineers provided different column length and the exposed length of the ground screw after carefully calculations, which perfectly matched the slope application and deeply recognized by our client. In addition, there are numerous of the agricultural light complementary photovoltaic power station in Japan adopted Antaisolar solar racking solutions, with capacity ranging from 100KW to 1MW.  In South korea, there existed a 400KW agricultural light complementary photovoltaic power stations which utilized Antaisolar solar racking system. It is not only the first aluminum mounting structure for agricultural PV plant but also the biggest PV plant till now in Korean territory. The combination of agriculture and photovoltaic applications is a new model. It will not change the nature of land use, and thus can save land resources. Agricultural light power plant can not only effectively use solar energy resources to output of clean green energy, but also to achieve efficient cultivation, which realized the comprehensive utilization of land resources and solar energy resources.