Month: September 2014

R&D project shows nacelle-mounted LIDAR reduces yaw misalignment and improves turbine performance

A collaborative research project at the Energy Department’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has shown that the Wind Iris nacelle-mounted LIDAR from Avent Lidar Technology is an effective diagnostic tool for identifying wind turbine yaw misalignment, allowing users to improve wind turbine performance. This is the first independent scientific field study validating the benefits… Read more »

Ingeteam exceeds 120 MW of PV power supplied in Chile

 The company is a leader in renewable energy O&M contracts in Latin America.   In September, Ingeteam is to take part in the Chilean International Renewable Energy Congress (CIREC). Pamplona, Spain. Septembre 8, 2014.Ingeteam has exceeded120 MW of PV power supplied in Chile. This record figure has been achieved thanks to the good results obtained with… Read more »

Damen exhibits unique and innovative Mobile Ballast Water Treatment at SMM

BALLAST WATER TREATMENT RETROFIT SOLUTIONS ONE STOP SHOP RETROFIT WORLDWIDE DAMEN HELPS YOU SAIL WHEREVER BUSINESS TAKES YOUUnder the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) ballast water will not be allowed to be discharged unless treated. In addition to the BWMC, other national bodies have introduced regulations in response to national concerns…. Read more »

Competitive Through Technology

The whole solar industry but especially the photovoltaic sector is challenged by the market conditions. To master these challenges competitiveness especially against other technologies is a key. Therefore new and innovative technologies or application areas and optimisations are crucial. With fast processing adhesives and sealants, structural adhesives for BIPV and BAPV as well as a… Read more »

Siemens receives grid connection order for Dudgeon offshore wind farm

• In addition to supplying wind turbines and service, Siemens also handles grid connection for the British offshore project• Milestone: Tenth grid connection with AC technology• Climate-friendly energy for 410,000 British homes Siemens has received an order for the turnkey delivery of the grid connection for the Dudgeon offshore wind farm. The customers are the… Read more »

Largest single-roof Local Authority-owned solar panel system in the UK completed

Wiltshire Council installs solar panel system that helps convert household waste to fuel Westbury/UK, 04th September 2014. Work to install the largest single-roof Local Authority-owned solar panel system in the UK on the roof of the new Northacre Resource Recovery Centre (RRC) in Westbury in the South West of England has been completed. The 1,248… Read more »

Moventas Strengthens South European Service Presence With An Italian Subsidiary

Moventas, one of the world’s leading wind gear manufacturers and service providers, has established a subsidiary in Italy to reinforce its presence and service portfolio in the country. Existing and new customers will now enjoy local technical and commercial support. Moventas Italy already has a good customer portfolio, which will now benefit from this investment… Read more »

Lift & Shift completes record loadout in Middle East with NICOLAS MHD SPE

Long-term NICOLAS customer Lift & Shift Engineering Middle East (LSEME) has successfully completed some of the largest and heaviest transport and load out contracts in the Sultanate of Oman. The challenges, such as a high center of gravity and difficult undergrounds were mastered by relying on self-propelled electronically steered NICOLAS MHD SPE, vehicles that are… Read more »

Mita-Teknik signs Distributor Agreement with seebaWIND Service

The two companies will develop control automation retrofit solutions for wind turbines in Germany and the rest of Europe. Mita-Teknik announces authorized distributor agreement with seebaWIND Service, one of the leading service providers for wind turbines in Germany. seebaWIND Service will provide sales, service and support throughout Germany and Poland for various Mita-Teknik wind turbine… Read more »

Enphase Energy Achieves ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2009 Certifications

ISO-certified quality and environmental management systems confirm the company’s dedication to the highest quality standards in the industry Milton Keynes, UK – 2 September, 2014 – Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH), announced today in Europe that it has achieved both the ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2009 certifications. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 are the internationally recognised… Read more »

The Switch wins large repeat orders from major wind customers

Vantaa, Finland, September 2, 2014 – The Switch, a supplier of megawatt-class permanent magnet generator and full-power converter packages for wind power and other renewable energy applications, has received repeat orders worth several millions of euros from major customers in the company’s core business area of wind. These repeat orders signal a strong belief in… Read more »