Significant R&D investments in Asia and Cell Optimization Service helps customers set new marks for efficiency SHANGHAI, China- February 5, 2018 – For the fifth time in four months, Heraeus Photovoltaics, the worldwide leading supplier of metallization solutions to the PV industry, helped a customer achieve a validated world record in PERC (Passivated Emitter and… Read more »
Vattenfall, the developer of the pioneering European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC), is calling for local advice on getting the most from the wind farm’s £3m community investment fund. Last year, the Swedish energy group announced it would set up the £150,000-a-year EOWDC fund to benefit people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and in the Blackdog… Read more »
Berlin manufacturer delivers intelligent tracker solution for 195,000 solar modules in Egypt. Berlin/Germany, 1 February 2018. Mounting Systems GmbH, one of the leading international manufacturers of tracker solutions for photovoltaic systems, has been awarded a further contract for a 64 MWp project in Benban, Egypt. After completion, the system will be providing electricity for more… Read more »
Full power output has been achieved at Ørsted’s Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm, located off the North Norfolk coast. Installation of the wind turbines at Race Bank first began in May 2017 and following successful completion of the 240-hour acceptance tests of all 91 turbines, and the 200-hour test of the full park, the project… Read more »
(“NESF” or the “Company”) Net Asset Value Update, Quarterly Dividend and Acquisitions NAV at 31 December 2017 of £602.4m (30 September 2017: £602.5m) NAV per share of 104.7p (30 September 2017: 105.1p) Quarterly dividend of 1.605p per share announced for quarter ending 31 December 2017 On track for dividend target of 6.42p per share for… Read more »
Offshore wind employment increases 300% Fall in solar jobs reflects withdrawal of Westminster support New UK Government statistics released today (Jan 31) show turnover from renewable energy activity in Scotland was £5,458 million in 2016 – with individual sectors showing employment increases of up to 300%. Scottish onshore wind projects, which support 8,000 jobs, delivered… Read more »
Montech AG invests in US market with North Carolina location DERENDINGEN, Switzerland – January 31, 2018 – Montech Conveyors Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Swiss conveying specialist Montech AG, has recently opened its office and assembly facility in Huntersville, North Carolina. The new location allows Montech to more easily and efficiently serve its U.S…. Read more »
Greensolver & Premier Monde combine strengths to provide the industry with an accounting management service in line with French market requirements. Greensolver, the wind & solar technical expert, and Premier Monde, French accounting firm, announce today the creation of a new entity which will operate under the name of Greensolver Finance. The main goal of… Read more »
Environmentally Conscious and Efficient The Las Salinas Resort in Lebanon relies on a 265 kWp PV system to produce electrical power. A qualified Solar-Log™ energy management system ensures that the system functions smoothly and that the energy can be used optimally. Geislingen-Binsdorf, Germany – January 31, 2018 – Las Salinas is a resort complex in… Read more »
Available from Stäubli Electrical Connectors is the Power-Blox 200, a new innovative energy storage system that can deliver 230 V AC at powers from 200 W up to the kilowatt range. The modular system uses swarm technology, and can serve as a “portable socket” to meet off-grid energy requirements. The standalone energy cubes house an… Read more »
Minister meets with 13 EIC member companies to discuss issues facing UK industry London, 31 January 2018: On 29 January, the Energy Industries Council (EIC), the leading trade association for companies that supply goods and services to the energy industries worldwide, held a round table with Baroness Rona Fairhead, Minister of State for Trade and Export… Read more »
EuPD Research’s industry seal of approval validates trust and satisfaction of European installers with BYD storage solutions such as the B-Box storage series January 31 2018 – BYD Co. Ltd, the world’s leading supplier of rechargeable lithium batteries, was recognized as “Top Brand PV Storage 2018”. In the annual survey, conducted by EuPD Research, European… Read more »