Cutting production costs and improving product throughput – from thin-film through to CPV. At the next EU PVSEC, the equipment supplier and automation specialists Grenzebach will demonstrate their preparedness for market challenges. The high tech experts present their efficient process solutions for thin film modules, CSP and CPV in hall 3, stand J41. With over… Read more »
Industry evidence shows that the PV industry has been suffering from an imbalance between supply and demand for over a year now. There are many factors that come into play with this situation – some we can control, and some we can’t… Luvata, a PV connector-ribbon manufacturer, is working hard on what it CAN control… Read more »
“Glaston is known for providing customers with superior machines, tools and solutions to help them take the lead in their chosen business area. As the solar panel business continues to surge, we have designed the most innovative pre-processing and heat treatment solutions for solar applications to help customers increase capacity, improve output and cut costs,”… Read more »
Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH (HMC) regrets the failure of the talks with Husumer Wirtschaftsgesellschaft mbH (HWG) which sought to achieve agreement on procedure for organisation of a wind energy fair. “Right up to the last minute we had been hoping for an agreement,” said Bernd Aufderheide, President and CEO of Hamburg Messe und Congress… Read more »
Energy storage facilities are indispensable for a revolution in energy production, as they add predictability to the fluctuations of eco-power. The German government has therefore started to sponsor the development and launch of storage technologies, and have used expertise of solar equipment manufacturers to explore the possibilities. PES explains. Any conversion to renewables is hard… Read more »
When PES last spoke to Abwood Machine Tools’ Rob Nicholas, the company was embarking on a considerable expansion plan that would take it to ‘the next level’. We caught up with him six months later for a quick status update, and to hear all about the launch of the company’s latest grinding machine. PES: Since… Read more »
Wind Energy: TÜV Rheinland Receives New Accreditation IEC 61400 accreditation granted by DAkkS / Type and component certification of onshore and offshore wind turbines / Husum WindEnergy 2012, September 18 to 22, 2012, Messe Husum exhibition center: Hall 3, Booth 3E06 Cologne/Hamburg, September 14, 2012. TÜV Rheinland has been accredited by the German Accreditation… Read more »
• Upgrade of existing production lines possible• Cell efficiency can be increased by up to 1 %• PERC cells with efficiency levels of up to 20 % possible• Cost per watt can be further reduced• Product launch at the 27th EU PVSEC Kahl am Main, September 13, 2012 – The SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG (SINGULUS) continues… Read more »
Leading coatings manufacturer Hempel announced today the release of Hempadur Multi-Strength 35460, a new solvent-free version of its best-selling protective coating for offshore wind turbine foundations. As well as helping wind turbine manufacturers reduce solvent emissions, the new coating offers a six-hour drying time, one of the fastest in the industry and is gentler on… Read more »
Centrosolar AG is enhancing its warranty conditions. Effective 1 August 2012, the company has introduced a linear performance warranty covering all S-Class panels produced at the Sonnenstromfabrik solar factory. This new linear warranty provides customers with maximum protection of their investment by precisely defining and guaranteeing the minimum performance of their PV system. The new… Read more »
Mita-Teknik will be presenting exciting new additions to their already extensive product portfolio at HUSUM WindEnergy 2012. Through several product seminars held at their booth, you will be granted new insights to the company’s latest advances in Making Wind Competitive. News On the News front, they present the new Retrofit Concept, which focusses on prolonging… Read more »
Gardline Geosciences Limited, specialists in the offshore geotechnical and geophysical market, and Canyon Offshore Limited, specialists in subsea robotics, trenching and seabed intervention, are extremely pleased to announce a 3-year strategic alliance to provide seabed drilling, sampling and in-situ services to complement Gardline’s existing capability in the offshore site investigation market. Eric Zon, Managing Director… Read more »
AREVA Solar is collaborating with Sandia National Laboratories on a new concentrated solar power (CSP) installation with thermal energy storage. The CSP storage project combines AREVA’s modular Compact Linear Fresnel Reflector (CLFR) solar design with Sandia Labs’ proven molten salt storage system. This will be the first CSP integration with Sandia Labs’ Molten Salt Test… Read more »
– The local district court in Dresden officially recognizes the plan following the favorable vote of the creditors– Successful restructuring offers prospects for a sustainable future– Injection of fresh capital from the new anchor investor Stefan Quandt– Future product mix will focus on system solutions At today’s assembly, SOLARWATT AG’s creditors voted in favor of… Read more »
Dow Corning Corporation, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, has announced that its high-performance Molykote® brand Smart LubricationTM solutions and Dow Corning® brand silicone sealant solutions for the wind energy industry will be featured by Distributors Group Europe (DGE) during HUSUM WindEnergy 2012, which takes place September 18 through 22 at Messe… Read more »
The MegaSlate® photovoltaic installation integrated into the building shell produces 540,000 kWh solar electricity over 360° and on 33 different roof areas. This Swiss solar system from Meyer Burger Technology AG facilitates perfect integration into the architectural design language of buildings – suitable for use from single-family houses to large-scale projects. Meyer Burger Technology AG… Read more »
Independent global renewable consultancy and software company, 3E, are teaming up with Baze Technology. BazeField Wind Farm Management system will now be incorporated into part of 3E’s SynaptiQ Wind software portfolio. SynaptiQ Wind is a multi-user, multi-technology software platform for wind portfolio management as well as reporting and business intelligence. It will now be powered… Read more »
In just a handful of days, the PES team will be packing their bags and heading to Germany for HUSUM WindEnergy 2012 – one of the most relevant and powerful trade fairs on the planet. Naturally, we’ll be unveiling our latest issue while we’re there, and it’s well worth a look. We lead on onshore… Read more »
Meyer Burger concentrates production at four main locations worldwide, strengthening the solar technology centre Switzerland and expanding its activities in emerging markets. Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) is merging individual production locations as part of its current concentration programme, thus optimising the existing production capacities within the Group. The solar technology centre… Read more »
Business News Radio will be broadcasting live from Offshore Energy. At the first day of the event, the 23th of October, the Dutch show ” Zaken doen met…” (“Doing business with…”) will start broadcasting at 12.30 hours, directly from the exhibition floor at Amsterdam RAI. “Zaken doen met…” is a business news show that covers… Read more »
The Switch has been selected as one of the 30 finalists of the 2012 Global Cleantech Later Stage Award organised by the Global Cleantech Cluster Association (GCCA). Along with Eniram and Forchem, two other Finnish companies, The Switch leads a list of more than 4,500 cleantech companies. The competition has been created by the GCCA… Read more »
* First machine for CIGS/CIS modules with a market size of 1200 x 600 mm in the order backlog * SINGULUS adds an additional important component to its offerings for CIGS/CIS Kahl am Main, September 11, 2012 – The SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG (SINGULUS) starts the active marketing of vacuum coating machines for thin-film solar cells… Read more »
Siemens announced at the SolarPACES conference in Marrakech the release of a new solar receiver, the UVAC 6G (Universal Vacuum Air Collector), which further increases thermal heat production for solar power plants. The improved heat generation of the UVAC 6G enables the construction and operation of more efficient power plants that allows solar field operators… Read more »
Advanced glasses increase efficiency of solar components PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7, 2012 – PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) flat glass business will exhibit its complete line of ultra-low-iron and coated glass products for the solar industry at booth 756 during Solar Power International 2012, Sept. 10-13, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. PPG glass products… Read more »
Be certain of your simulator’s class with portable spectroradiometers from Spectral Evolution. Lawrence, MA – September 10, 2012 – Solar simulators can provide an accepted method for measuring and testing the power ratings of photovoltaic modules and solar panels at the manufacturer’s facility. However, uncertainties in these measurements can significantly impact a manufacturer’s revenue. The… Read more »
The Rickmers Group has appointed Robert Sappio to the position of President and CEO of Rickmers Americas. He will report to Ronald D Widdows, CEO of Rickmers Holding. Mr Sappio will be responsible for all aspects of Rickmers Group’s business in the Americas: including Rickmers-Linie (America) which is based in Houston, Texas, and the Maersk-Rickmers… Read more »
• High-tech engineering firm Manz sets world record for thin-film panels in production conditions with total panel efficiency of 14.6% • Efficient production technology used in Manz CIGSfab cuts manufacturing costs • Solar power now at similar cost level as electricity from fossil fuels, much cheaper than offshore wind, and competitive without subsidies Reutlingen, September… Read more »
The international marine contractor Van Oord continues to shine in our sector through its Offshore Wind Projects division, which focuses on Europe. We last spoke to the company’s Johan van Wijland (Director of Offshore Wind Projects) in 2011, and caught up with him again this summer – an exciting time for the company. PES: Welcome… Read more »
Easing & Accelerating Solar Energy Adoption DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions (DuPont) and Distributed Sun LLC (D-SUN) today announced they are collaborating to help drive increased adoption of solar energy through the D-SUN Distributed Solar NetworkTM. Together the companies will advocate best practice specifications, promote data transparency and provide access to a comprehensive suite of analytical tools… Read more »
In a statement released today, Jukka-Pekka Mäkinen, President and CEO of The Switch, called for the adoption of an industry-wide networked model to overcome the rigidity of the vertical integration that still stifles the entire industry, making it difficult to adjust rapidly to the slowdown and to maintain a high level of innovation. “In the… Read more »
centrotherm photovoltaics AG has consistently implemented a further step in its ongoing reorganization process. Michael Glatt Maschinenbau GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of centrotherm SiTec GmbH, will be sold to Büechl Handels- und Beteiligungs-KG, a company that has its roots in Regensburg, with effect as of September 5, 2012. As a consequence, centrotherm has successfully taken… Read more »
Delta Energy Systems (Germany) GmbH presented at Intersolar Europe the new SOLIVIA PV Planner – the free and innovative tool for planning and designing PV installations. From August onwards the configuration tool will be available for users at the company website www.solar-inverter.com. The SOLIVIA PV Planner is available in an online and offline version and… Read more »
Thanks to an increase in global business for its bolt tightening equipment, Tentec Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of four new agents. All four companies will be responsible for the sale of Tentec’s bolt tensioners in industries including renewables and power generation. There are two new agents in Thailand, one in Vietnam and… Read more »
A relatively new addition to the wind sector, WINDSOURCING.COM uses cutting-edge technology to service sales and procurement processes. We asked Stefan Weber to talks us through the pioneering online service… PES: Welcome to PES magazine. Can you begin by explaining a little about your company and how you serve the wind industry?Stefan Weber: WINDSOURCING.COM is… Read more »
The number of wind farms connected to the electricity grid is steadily rising, and proof of grid compatibility is mandatory for grid connection. But what criteria do wind turbines and wind farms have to meet for certification in Germany, for example? PES investigates… Before wind farms can be connected to the German electricity grid, they… Read more »
Wind energy infrastructure, be it onshore or offshore, relies heavily on the use of steel for most of its key components, whether it be turbines, towers, foundations or transformer stations… the list goes on. As a result there is a significant amount of work required to transform ‘bare’ steel into something able to produce the… Read more »