• Order exceeding € 7 million for several systems in the thin-film division received• Long-time cooperation partner continues to expand CIGS research• First results already presented in the course of the “German-South African Year of Science” Kahl am Main, July 30, 2012 – SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES (SINGULUS) reports an additional order in the Solar segment. A… Read more »
NEW YORK (GBI Research), 30 July 2012 – Solar thermal power, or concentrated solar power (CSP), can make a sizeable impact on the world’s renewable energy industry – if governments across the globe can maintain supporting policies, says a new report by alternative energy analysts GBI Research. The latest report *cites government attitudes to CSP… Read more »
Reduced FITs, intense competition and numerous photovoltaic company insolvencies make for a subdued mood in the PV industry. By contrast ANTARIS SOLAR is looking positively towards the future. Efficient corporate structures, a sought after business model and international business activities have set the Bavarian PV specialist on a stable course for 2012 and beyond. Waldaschaff,… Read more »
With solar power technology on the increase Geberit has introduced a new colour-coded seal ring to its innovative Mapress press-fitting system for solar and industrial installations. The Government’s Renewable Heat Incentive, together with the Renewable Heat Premium Payment of £300 for solar thermal installations marks a growing trend for solar panels in commercial projects. Furthermore,… Read more »
In the first half of 2012, Sika increased sales by 6.4% in local currencies. In Swiss franc terms, after adjusting for exchange rate changes of -3.0%, sales increased by 3.4% year-on-year to CHF 2,307.0 million. Sika also further improved its gross result, which now stands at 53.1%. Sika’s strong global presence and its successful growth… Read more »
The difficult situation in the photovoltaic market continued unabated in the first half of 2012. In this challenging environment, the Meyer Burger Group achieved an incoming new order volume of approximately CHF 130 million. The order backlog as per the end of June 2012 was around CHF 670 million and it can be expected that… Read more »
the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, entered into a contractual agreement with Atlas Material Testing Technology, a global leader in accelerated weathering instruments and weathering testing services, allowing for the expansion of the Atlas 25+ photovoltaic (PV) module durability test program. SGS to Enhance Atlas 25+ The Atlas 25+ test program has… Read more »
GLOBAL MARKETS, TRENDS AND PRACTICAL EXPERTISE AT THE INTERSOLAR SOUTH AMERICA SUMMIT On August 15, 2012 in São Paulo, international industry experts discuss trends and technologies from across the global solar industry, focusing chiefly on the development of the South American solar sector São Paulo/Pforzheim/Freiburg, July 25, 2012 – On August 15, the Intersolar South… Read more »
The Senegalese Rural Electrification Agency (ASER) has awarded ISOFOTON the concession for this project, which entails an investment of Euro 16 million and financing from the European Union. The project will begin in 2013 and will be developed in the regions of Kaolak and Fatick – involving 10,000 800 KW systems – and the Kolda… Read more »
The International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA), a non-profit organization of manufacturers and suppliers of photovoltaic (PV) fabrication equipment and related raw materials used in PV ingot, wafer, cell (crystalline and thin-film), and panel manufacturing, announces that it has expanded its remit to help its members explore opportunities in energy storage. Already a sizeable market, much… Read more »
There has been a significant correlation between the development of modern adhesives and the implementation of more efficient wind turbines in recent years. In line with the demand for challenging applications in the field of wind power, Henkel will present innovative adhesive, sealant and lubricant technologies at this year’s HUSUM Wind Energy Trade Fair from… Read more »
Valentin Software has launched PV*SOL basic 6.0, a practical tool with an attractive modern interface able to intelligently dimension inverters for PV system planning in residential areas. PV*SOL® basic 6.0 enables both beginners and professional planners to rapidly design, simulate and clearly present photovoltaic systems. Valentin Software has adapted the menus and features to the… Read more »
The 27th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, said PVSEC, is taking place from September 24th until 28th September 2012 at the exhibition centre in Frankfurt/Main, Germany. The event is deemed to be the worldwide most significant platform for exchange between science, industry and the global PV- and solar markets. Arnold Gruppe in Weilburg/Germany… Read more »
Intellectual Property Theft Growing in Competitive Climate of Photovoltaics DuPont Electronics & Communications Managing Director for Greater China, Walt Cheng, was a featured speaker today at the Solarbuzz China Photovoltaics (PV) Conference in Shanghai. In addressing the importance of materials supply in PV manufacturing, Cheng emphasized the critical role innovation plays in advancing the solar… Read more »
With the launch of a new foundation Tensioning tool designed specifically for the European wind market and the appointment of Hannelore Khwaja as its dedicated Business Development Manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, bolt tightening specialist Tentec is demonstrating its commitment to this important marketplace. Tentec will have an increased presence at Husum Energy 2012… Read more »
AREVA has chosen the Beaumont-Hague site as the location for a test center for its Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) technology, thereby renewing its commitment to developing French industrial know-how. This unique project will be developed in the Research Hall of Beaumont-Hague (Hall de Recherche de Beaumont-Hague – HRB), where more than 80 researchers from the… Read more »
Centrosolar has successfully completed yet another megawatt project. The Hamburg based solar company installed a solar system with a capacity of over 1 MWp in Trier, Germany at the end of June. The system is a shared project of the City of Trier, Bürgerservice GmbH and the Trierer Energiegenossenschaft (Trier Energy Cooperative). All components used… Read more »
With a budget of more than € 10 million, the European Union (EU)’s SCALENANO project aims to increase Europe’s competitiveness in photovoltaic technology by developing highly efficient, low-cost production processes for CIGS thin-film solar cells. As specialized materials supplier for applications requiring a high level of purity, reliability, and formulation know-how, Merck takes an active… Read more »
Projects in the United Kingdom to receive 300 of Siemens 6MW direct drive wind turbines Siemens and DONG Energy continue their successful cooperation in offshore wind. On July 19, 2012, the companies signed a framework agreement for the supply of a total of 300 wind turbines with a capacity of 1,800 megawatts (MW). The agreement… Read more »
132 new offshore wind turbines, totalling 523.2 megawatts (MW) were fully grid connected in Europe in the first six months of 2012. This is a 50% increase compared to the same period in 2011 when 348.1 MW were installed. “50 per cent more offshore wind power capacity was installed in Europe in the first half… Read more »
Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc., the North American subsidiary of one of the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) installers for commercial rooftops in the UK, announced today the completion of its first turnkey solar PV installation on a single family residence in Monroe, Connecticut. Producing clean and renewable solar electricity, the PV system includes 18 roof-mounted… Read more »
National Grid UK today confirmed that a firm grid connection of 3,000 megawatts has been awarded to global renewable energy developer, Element Power. This is the first such dedicated connection offered to an Irish renewable energy exporter and enables Element Power to progress ‘Greenwire’ – a series of connected projects exporting wind power generated in… Read more »
In May, WELTEC BIOPOWER GmbH started building a biogas plant with an electrical output of 370 kW in Bure in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. The plant‘s entire heat surplus will be used to heat the local training barracks. The plant site in the Swiss Canton of Jura boasts fertile soil and a lot of… Read more »
Jonas Urlaub is the new Product and Branch Manager at Kübler. “I would like to develop innovative products for the drive technology and go on presenting the Kübler Company as a reliable partner for safe motion and position generation.” These were Jonas Urlaub’s well-defined objectives as he started working at Fritz Kübler GmbH in Villingen-Schwenningen…. Read more »
Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH and Olympus America Inc. CENTER VALLEY, Pa. have signed a nonexclusive worldwide licensing agreement allowing Carl Zeiss to access an extensive portfolio of patents held by Olympus in the field of digital pathology and virtual microscopy. The patents included in the licensing deal cover methods and equipment for creating, storing and… Read more »
After half a year of non-stop operation of the first biogas processing plant, ETW is pleased with the successful product launch of its new processing technology. For four years, biogas has been produced from maize, grass, and whole plant silage at the Laupheim site, about 30 km south of Ulm, Germany. The raw biogas is… Read more »
centrotherm photovoltaics AG files for Chapter 11-type proceedings under its own administration Blaubeuren, July 10, 2012 – centrotherm photovoltaics AG has today submitted an application to the relevant District Court of Ulm for the launching of insolvency protection proceedings (pursuant to the German Act Relating to the Further Simplification of the Reorganization of Companies [ESUG],… Read more »
centrotherm photovoltaics AG has today submitted an application to the relevant District Court of Ulm for the launching of insolvency protection proceedings (pursuant to the German Act Relating to the Further Simplification of the Reorganization of Companies [ESUG], and Section 270b of the German Insolvency Directive [InsO]), and for the opening of insolvency proceedings under… Read more »
aleo solar today announced that the new modules and mounting systems unveiled at Intersolar are experiencing strong demand. Trade professionals attending the Munich show were treated to a complete range of innovative products: The high-yield module even uses the back to produce electricity from solar energy, which boosts yield considerably. Also on show was a… Read more »
Intersolar India highlights the potential of the rapidly growing Indian solar market and presents technical solutions Mumbai, India and Pforzheim/Freiburg, Germany, July 11, 2012: India is one of the fastest growing solar markets worldwide. This development is driven by policies introduced by the Indian government which over the coming years wants to turn India into… Read more »
Rickmers-Linie, part of Hamburg’s Rickmers Group, has promoted Ulrich Ulrichs to the position of Managing Director. Mr Ulrichs joined Rickmers-Linie in 2005 when he took over responsibility for Line Management. In 2008 he became Director of this division before being appointed Deputy Managing Director in August 2011. Mr Ulrichs will work alongside Rüdiger Gerhardt, who… Read more »
ELGIN, Illinois – Aluminum power cable technology for wind turbines took a giant leap forward today with the introduction of HELUKABEL®’s HELUWIND® WK POWERLINE ALU. This diesel locomotive (DLO)-like power cable is made of finely-stranded aluminum and is highly flexible, offering customers the performance capabilities of a standard copper cable, but at a fraction of… Read more »
Juhl Wind, Inc. (OTCBB: JUHL), a Leader in Community Wind Power is pleased to announce today that it has selected international renewable energy consultancy, Natural Power, to provide a suite of asset management tools and services to their operating wind assets. Juhl Wind will deploy Natural Power’s industry leading asset management tools including remote monitoring… Read more »
Swiss global high-tech group Oerlikon today congratulates the CERN scientists involved in the ATLAS (A Toroidal LHC ApparatuS) and CMS (Compact Muon Spectrometer) experiments for identifying clear signs of a new atomic particle. An achievement made using the LHC (Large Hadron Collider) at CERN, this discovery promises to be the long-sought Higgs particle which could… Read more »
Wagner Solar UK Ltd (hereafter Wagner Solar) introduces a new TRIC for installers of solar technology. The new TRIC is simple – let us show you the way to a quick and easy, time and money saving installation. Wagner Solar will offer this eagerly anticipated solution by way of its new product – the TRIC… Read more »
Major industry players go for the wind exhibition in Husum The major companies in the wind industry have decided to go with HUSUM WindEnergy in 2014. Today, a good two years before the leading international wind trade fair in 2014, firm bookings have already been taken for half the exhibition space. Before the 2012 exhibition… Read more »