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SECURITY IS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR DIGITAL FUTURE.   Building trust and achieving the highest security standards for our products and systems is more than just a vision for us. And our efforts are paying off – WE ARE CERTIFIED 🥳   📜 CERTIFICATION AT THE SMARTER E At The smarter E, Gürsel Günes from VDE Prüf- und Zertifizierungsinstitut GmbH (testing and certification institute)* presented us with the IEC 62443-4-1 certification for cybersecurity. Heiko Hummel, Team Lead IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity, happily accepted it and emphasized: "Since December 2023, we have successfully completed the IEC 62443-4-1 certification, laying the foundation for a secure development process."   ❗ IMPORTANCE OF THE IEC 62443-4-1 CERTIFICATION his certification demonstrates that our products and systems meet stringent security standards, minimizing the risk of cyberattacks and increasing resilience against threats. It assures our customers and partners that our solutions are developed with stringent security requirements. This means stronger protection against unauthorized access, secure handling of personal data, and reliable updates for all systems.   👑 IMPROVED PRODUCT QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY The IEC 62443-4-1 certification also standardizes our development processes, leading to improved product quality and efficiency. By meeting these regulatory security standards, we facilitate a smooth market entry and reduce potential legal issues.   ✅ COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION THROUGH VDE CERTIFICATION Verified by VDE testing and certification institute, the certificate offers comprehensive protection across all aspects of our technology. This certification underscores our commitment to cybersecurity and also guarantees that our customers can trust in the reliability and security of meteocontrol solutions.   #future #cybersecurity #certification #development   *(The VDE, one of the largest technology organizations in Europe, has stood for innovation and technological progress for more than 130 years. The VDE is the only organization in the world to combine science, standardization, testing, certification and application consulting under one roof. The VDE mark has been synonymous with the highest safety standards and consumer protection for more than 100 years.)

🤷♂️What are we doing at the Acqualagna PV system in Italy?   The 4.6 MWp system is monitored by Viridis in our VCOM Cloud. Together with Viridis Energia S.p.A. and OTT HydroMet GmbH (Kipp & Zonen, Lufft), we took the opportunity for a joint workshop close by to better understand each others solutions, features and challenges. You could experience part of the workshop live - in our joint webinar this June: „Future-proof your PV projects: Key regulatory updates & future perspectives for your PV projects“.   🎥 Would you like to take a look behind the scenes of the workshop and corresponding webinar? Or would you like to see team Italy in action? Watch the video for our summary and impressions.   ❤THANKS to everyone who participated – on site or remote as listener. Giorgio Inforzato Andrea Fortuna Sebastiano Alessandro Spagnoletta Tobias Weil Udo Kronmueller Marco Antinori Davide Antinori Andrea Sopranzi #alternativeenergy #technology #energytransition #teamspirit

🏝⚽👨6️⃣ So, island, ball, man, number six? Easy, right? ❗ The week is over, some of you have already guessed it: The system is located on Mallorca, Spain! Eight systems have been built with KS Energy Group on the Balearic island of Mallorca. The German company plans and implements photovoltaic systems in the utility sector in Germany, France and Spain. 😊 ✅ The specialty: The Spanish islands are subject to even stricter grid connection rules than the mainland because maintaining grid stability is more sensitive. In addition, the grid on an island must be regulated more quickly. meteocontrol has a certified solution for this with the blue'Log XC. In addition, the entire project has an installed capacity of around 22 MWp. The energy generated corresponds to the consumption of around 9,500 households. "meteocontrol provided us with competent support for our projects from start to finish. This also enabled us to meet the special Spanish requirements. All systems are monitored in VCOM", says Arthur Seitz, Technical operations management at KS Management. We think the whole project is excellent and are happy about the great cooperation. #funatwork #technology #alternativeenergy #innovation

❓ Does optimize processes and higher returns not sound appealing? We think so. Our colleague Thomas Neff has put some thought into this and presents five reasons for a financial asset management system for renewable energies. After all, he worked as an asset manager himself and knows what is important: ✔ Keeping track of the financial performance of the portfolio ✔ Plan all commercial and administrative tasks ✔ Who the stakeholders are, from banks and insurers to O&M service providers “But what happens when the portfolio grows strongly, when legal requirements increase or when business models change?” Then a financial asset management system could be the solution. Find out more in our blog post. 👇 Or perhaps you would like to discover meteocontrols answer, the mc Assetpilot. You can find the link in the comments. #technology #innovations #alternativeenergy #finance

🤗 We recently had the pleasure of hosting a long-standing partner, KACO new energy, at our Augsburg headquarters for a specialized training session. This session was meticulously tailored to enhance their service capabilities and deepen their expertise with our solutions.   🔦 The training focused on the blueplanet web portal, aiming to elevate the quality of customer service. We also provided comprehensive hardware training, ensuring that KACO’s customers can benefit from integrated solutions for monitoring and park management, seamlessly combined with KACO inverters and our blue'Log devices. The session was a joint effort by our dedicated team at meteocontrol, including Vedran Jovcic, our trusted Key Account Manager, Werner Darmstadt and Armin Luig, our experienced trainers.   ✨ Our collaboration with KACO new energy spans over two decades. Reflecting on this enduring partnership, Matthias Haag, CSO/CTO of KACO new energy, remarked on our mutual journey: […]* “The strong and transparent exchange in the development of integrated monitoring and parking control solutions continues to this day – always with the aim of finding the best solution for our customers together. We value meteocontrol's expertise and the fact that we have a reliable partner at our side who continues to drive digitalization forward. KACO new energy is proud to be part of this success story.“   🥂 KACO new energy, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has been a trailblazer in the photovoltaic industry, launching the world’s first transformerless PV inverter in 1999. Their continuous innovation and global expansion underscore their leading position in the industry.   🌱 At meteocontrol, we frequently welcome significant customers and partners to our premises, fostering collaborations that drive forward our shared goals. These visits highlight the importance of cultural understanding and personal connections in nurturing long-lasting partnerships.   🔮 We look forward to continuing our successful collaboration with KACO new energy and celebrating many more milestones together.   #renewableenergy #partnership #sustainability #energy #technology From KACO new energy, we were honored to welcome: Andreas Kohlhaußen, Yu-Ting (Sandra) Lai, Stegmaier Jascha, Momoh Kargbo, Bernd Spengler, Ferlein Pascal, Markus Lehr, Saskia Kadlubsky and Michael Wudy.

🤗 We have a little riddle for you, because today is World Emoji Day: TAKE A LOOK AT THE PICTURES BELOW 👇 🕵️♀️🕵️♂️ There you will find a collection of emojis that will tell you where our next reference is. We don't want to make it too easy, but there is one last hint: the reference is in Europe. ⏬ Put your guess in the comments below. Have fun guessing. 🔔 And stay tuned for the resolution.   By the way, we have lots of other references on our site, so take a look.   #worldemojiday #riddle #technology #alternativeenergy   Pictures: Enova by Veolia, Boralex Inc., Myenergy, KS Energy Group

Advancing Colombia's Renewable Energy Market Discover how meteocontrol is driving growth in Colombia’s renewable energy sector with innovative technologies. At the recent Energyear Colombia event, David Koch highlighted our achievements, including monitoring over 400 MW of PV capacity, covering 35-45% of the Colombian market. Learn about our Power Plant Controller, ensuring optimal grid integration for Colombian PV systems, and the Hybrid Energy Management System, enhancing energy storage and efficiency. Find out more in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/daerm6kJ #RenewableEnergy #Colombia

❔ Did you know that … … the estimated PV penetration in 2023 in Greece is 17.8%. Thus, Greece ranks 4th out of 36 countries included in the International Energy Agency (IEA) report PVPS T1-42: 2024. … Greece installed 1.57 GWp new PV capacity in 2023, increasing the cumulative capacity in PV to 7.09 GWp. … PV made up 74% of all new installed capacity from renewables in 2023 in Greece. … Agri-PV is the next topic that needs to be regulated as many developers and associations request applications. … the Greek market is growing in terms of hybridization with PV + storage systems where strong growth is expected for utility installations. 🌱⚡ Surely you have noticed that Greece is increasingly taking center stage in renewable energies. 🗨 Rouven Lenhart, Executive Vice President at meteocontrol, says: „The market in Greece is characterized by great potential and high dynamics. Due to the very good conditions and the political will, we can expect a lot from this market in the coming years."   🔎 Want to learn more about the renewable energy market in Greece? Take a look at the past Energyear event e.g. the panel "Design and optimization for solar plants: Collaboration for maximum productivity and profitability" with our expert. ⬇Link in the comments below.   (Sources: Report IEA-PVPS T1-42: 2024; Hellenic Association of PV Companies (HELAPCO), Greek PV Market statistics for 2023, as on Feb 19th, 2024) #greece #renewableenergy #energytransition

✨Congratulations to Obton A/S for launching their Global Monitoring Centre in Milan. The facility will move towards the monitoring of assets totaling 2 gigawatts and centralizes the asset operation function. In a nutshell, what you need to know about it: ✅Detailed overview of all systems using meteocontrol’s VCOM, combined with a highly skilled team, results in minimized outages and optimal production. ✅Preventive and corrective maintenance tasks are conducted via external partners, while Obton retains full operational responsibility. This enhanced control over site activities and clear role delineation optimizes resource utilization. ✅Control over data leads to improved reporting, performance measurement, and performance control. ✅Optimal production, efficient resource use, and enhanced control contribute to increased internal rate of return (IRR) for investor-owned funds. Arturo Grauso, Head of Plant Management at Obton, states, "The launch of our Global Monitoring Centre represents a pivotal step in taking full control of our plant operations. By bringing the operational scope in-house, we aim to enhance asset performance through detailed data analysis and improved management." #alternativeenergy #solarpower #technology #energytransition

We still have goosebumps - it feels like it was yesterday when we said: "WELCOME TO THE SMARTER E 2024!"   This year, The smarter E 2024 set a new benchmark with over 3,000 exhibitors from 55 countries and around 110,000 visitors from 176 countries, making it the largest and most international event in its history. The event is paving the way for a 24/7 renewable energy supply, a goal that we are proud to contribute to. 🤗 A HEARTFELT THANK YOU to everyone who visited us at our booth! Every moment was valuable, and we are already excited about the innovations and new connections that next year will bring. 📲 SAVE THE DATE: The journey continues at The smarter E Europe 2025, scheduled for May 7-9 at Messe München. REFLECTING ON THE EVENT ✨The event began with the global launch of our new product, the 'mc Assetpilot', a platform for financial asset management developed especially for renewable energy projects. This exciting unveiling set a strong tone for the days to follow. ✨The second day featured a 5K Sunrise Run with Stefan Wippich from SecondSol in Ostpark, Munich, which invigorated participants. ✨On the final day, attendees enjoyed a Yoga Break with our professional instructor Désirée Lecca, helping them recharge. These activities, combined with our engaging booth, facilitated valuable conversations and connections. Our team also explored other halls to see our blue'Log showcased at the INSYS icom booth. 💐 We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the entire team for their outstanding performance at this year's event. Their dedication, passion, and creativity made our presence truly special for both colleagues and the numerous visitors at the stand. 💐 A big thank you also goes out to the numerous visitors, longtime partners, clients, and new friends who enriched our booth with their presence and provided valuable feedback. 💐 Last but not least, a massive thank you to the many helpers behind the scenes, without whom none of this would have been possible. The positive feedback from visitors and the overall great atmosphere at Messe München confirmed that we are on the right track. The record number of visitors was also felt at our booth, and we are thrilled by the outcome. The entire team is already looking forward to next year! 🤩 Only 11 months to go... Spoiler Alert: It will be GRAND! #innovation #alternativeenergy #energytransition #network #success