02/29/12 Scheuten Solar files for suspension of payment
Scheuten Solar today announced their filing for suspension of payment for certain entities. Dramatic oversupply of standard PV modules in the European market during the last 12 to 18 months has led to a price fall of more than 50%. As a result, margins have been under tremendous pressure for a prolonged period. Due to this market situation, and the large negative financial impact of several onerous supply contracts in its portfolio, Scheuten Solar’s financial situation has weakened despite continuous cost reduction measures.
02/14/12 Scheuten Solar contracts in excess of 2.5 MW of PV projects in January 2012
In the first month of 2012 Scheuten Solar contracted in excess of 2.5 MW of medium-size PV projects. Project sizes vary from 300 kW up to 1 MW. The majority comprise PV systems on industrial roofs based on an EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) and an O&M (Operation & Maintenance) contract. Particularly in countries such as Italy and Belgium, Scheuten Solar has a firm footing when it comes to implementing turnkey PV projects managed from start to finish by Scheuten Solar. Recently even the Netherlands seems to be more open to this kind of project.
11/18/11 Scheuten Solar supplies modules for 1.7 MW Greek solar project
Scheuten Solar today announced the supply of its Multisol® P6-66 solar modules for an 1.7 MW ground mounted solar project in Greece. The project is a private initiative of Efkleia Development SA in Athens. The installation will be carried out by Scheuten Solar’s partner Stamenco.
07/05/11 Scheuten Solar project realization successful in first half of 2011
In the first half of 2011 Scheuten Solar realized almost 20 MW of large-scale PV projects. Project sizes varied from 300 kWp up to 2 MWp. The majority comprised PV systems on industrial roofs based on an EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) and an O&M (Operation & Maintenance) contract. In addition to these, several free-field systems were implemented. Particularly in countries such as Italy and Belgium, Scheuten Solar has a firm footing when it comes to realizing turnkey PV projects managed from start to finish by Scheuten Solar. This entails Scheuten Solar being responsible for permits and engineering up to completion, connection to the grid and monitoring the PV system...
06/09/11 Scheuten Solar introduces unique portrait mounted roof-integrated PV-system
Latest PV solution will save up to 30% of the PV- systems’ width
Scheuten Solar ’s latest solution: Multisol® Integra Vitro portrait, enables better matching to the roof form factors compared to landscape mounting. Scheuten Solar is the first PV module manufacturer offering this portrait flexibility for the Integra system, enabled by the unique robustness of the Vitro glass-glass laminate.Multisol® Integra Vitro is a universal roof-integrated solution, fit for nearly all pitched roofs. The Integra Vitro system is powered by Scheuten’s unique glass-glass Multisol® Vitro laminate, featuring f | solarfloat HT glass with its unique stiffness and robustness. This explains Integra Vitro’s ability to be mounted vertically (portrait mode) and replacing the roof tiles in part or completely. The high mechanical strength of the module boasts excellent wind and snow load resistance...
05/19/11 Scheuten to supply solar panels for roof covering of Rotterdam Central Station
Integrated glass-glass panels constitute largest BIPV project in the Netherlands
Following the supply of not less than 30,000 m² glass, Scheuten will now also be providing in excess of 3,000 solar panels for the roof covering of Central Station Rotterdam. The glass-glass solar panels will be fully integrated into the station's glass roof spanning a surface area of over 9,000 m². Scheuten Solar specializes in this sustainable energy technology, also called Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). In 2007 the original station was closed and the demolition work commenced. The revamped station will be complete at the start of 2013. The capacity of this solar power plant will then be at least half a MegaWatt (MW) of green energy...
05/13/11 Scheuten Solar obtains certification of integrated PV systems in France
'Green Light’-label by CSTB confirms quality of premium in-roof solution
Scheuten Solarwas awarded the official PASS’INNOVATION for its Multisol® Integra system by the French certification body CSTB (Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment). The PV system had already previously been approved by the German TÜV. In the French solar market, integrated PV systems obtain the highest feed-in tariff. The Multisol® Integra range of products represents the latest generation of Scheuten Solar's (inroof) solutions, suitable for almost every sloped roof. The integrated Multisol® Integra PV system replaces, contrary to standard panels which are installed on the roof, a part of the existing roof...
05/04/11 Scheuten Solar extends warranties for its new flagship product Multisol® Vitro
Scheuten Solar extends the warranties for its Multisol® Vitro module. This crystalline glass-glass product was introduced by Scheuten last year. The state-of-the-art glass-glass laminate provides superior value which was proved during an extensive testing period. Therefore Scheuten Solar is now extending the warranty conditions for Multisol® Vitro to a market leading 30 years power warranty and 12 years product warranty...
02/14/12 Scheuten Solar contracts in excess of 2.5 MW of PV projects in January 2012
In the first month of 2012 Scheuten Solar contracted in excess of 2.5 MW of medium-size PV projects. Project sizes vary from 300 kW up to 1 MW. The majority comprise PV systems on industrial roofs based on an EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) and an O&M (Operation & Maintenance) contract. Particularly in countries such as Italy and Belgium, Scheuten Solar has a firm footing when it comes to implementing turnkey PV projects managed from start to finish by Scheuten Solar. Recently even the Netherlands seems to be more open to this kind of project.
04/28/11 Scheuten Solar to implement 750 kWp solar project for Faymonville
Together three units make up Wallonia’s largest PV system
Scheuten Solar has signed a turnkey EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) contract for the installation of some 3,000 solar panels for Belgian trailer manufacturer Faymonville. The solar panels, which have a combined output of 750 kWp, will be installed on three roofs belonging to Faymonville in Büllingen, Belgium. Faymonville is one of the biggest special trailer manufacturers in Europe, with sales markets spanning the whole of Europe, South America and Middle East. The company has manufacturing sites in Lentzweiler (Luxembourg), Goleniow (Poland) and Büllingen (Belgium). Scheuten Solar is to install PV systems on two sloped roofs and a flat roof belonging to the latter of these manufacturing sites in Wallonia. Together these make up the largest PV project in Wallonia...
04/06/11 Multisol® products successfully passed severe Ammonia Test by TÜV Rheinland
Results underline fitness of Multisol® products in agricultural & industrial environments
Scheuten Solar recently received confirmation that their Multisol® range of solar modules has passed the extraordinarily rigorous Ammonia Test performed by TÜV Rheinland. During the tests at TÜV Rheinland the Scheuten Solar modules were exposed to the most severe conditions, using almost 10 times the ammonium concentration compared to other tests, exceedingby far the extremes of in-situ installations. Significantly stricter than previous test standards, the new test procedure employed by TÜV Rheinland follows IEC 62716...
03/29/11 Scheuten Solar BIPV-modules integrated into Madrid's new skyscraper ‘Ampliación Corte Inglés Castellana’
Scheuten Solar has produced and delivered 378 custom made BIPV-modules for ‘Ampliación del Corte Inglés Castellana, Edificio Comercial’. This new iconic building forms a prominent eye catcher in Madrid’s skyline. Spain's No 1 department store group "El Corte Inglés” initiated the construction of the new tower, adjacent to one of its biggest shopping centres. The 103.7 metre high landmark will open in 2011, hosting amongst others a 7-floor shopping centre and 11 floors for offices. Its many years of experience with both glass and PV products made Scheuten Solar the right partner to come up with a solution for this prestigious project...
02/25/11 Scheuten Solar commences activities in UK
Scheuten Solar recently opened the doors of its new sales office in Milton Keynes in the United Kingdom. This decision is a logical continuation of previous product deliveries in 2010. Scheuten Solar is an international player in the field of the design, manufacture and distribution of solar panels. With its high-quality products and PV solutions, it is active at local level with sales offices in Europe and the United States. The Dutch firm, which has manufacturing facilities in Germany, sees ample opportunities in solar energy in the UK...
