Articles written by François Puthod

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Technology & Products
SMA launches new containerized medium-voltage substation for large-scale BESS and solar plants SMA Solar Technology announces the commercialization in Europe of its new MVPS-9200 medium voltage station in a 12-meter containerized version for battery energy storage systems (BESS) and large-scale photovoltaic power plants.
François Puthod
Dec 05, 2025
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Markets & Policy
French startup offers solar carports made of aluminum Photovoltaic system shade structures made of steel, wood or concrete are common. Much less so are those made of aluminum, the material used for their construction by Closura, a French designer and manufacturer of gates and outdoor shelters.
François Puthod
May 19, 2025
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Applications & Installations
Mobile floating PV plant powers Paris’ Olympic village Transported 900 metres along the Seine, a 78 kW temporary photovoltaic power plant has docked at the Athletes’ Village to meet the needs of the Olympic and Paralympic Place for renewable electricity consumption.
François Puthod
Aug 07, 2024