Dow Wire and Cable is proud to announce that Simon Sutton, European End-Use Marketing Manager, has been appointed to the CIGRE Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) for solid insulating materials. The SAG provides guidance to the Study Committee chairman and proposes topics for Working Groups within CIGRE’s Materials and Emerging Test Techniques Study Committee (SC D1)… Read more »
Heliatek GmbH, a technological leader of organic photovoltaic modules, has chosen the Dr. Schenk GmbH SolarInspect RollToRoll Metrology Solution for their production line of OPV. The delivery and integration of the two metrology systems into the first line in Dresden, Germany, is scheduled for mid 2011. “Dr. Schenk’s metrology solutions will help Heliatek to improve… Read more »
Phoenix Solar AG releases preliminary figures for the financial year 2010 and announces dividend payment – Highest revenues and best EBIT in the history of the company– Share of international business leaps to 26 percent– Proposal for dividend payment of EUR 0.35 per share Sulzemoos 15 March 2011 / Based on preliminary figures, Phoenix Solar… Read more »
20 Megawatt wind turbines are feasible, according to a new report from the EU-funded UpWind project, published today at the EWEA 2011 Annual Event in Brussels. The UpWind project explored the design limits of upscaling wind turbines to 20 Megawatt (MW) and found that they would have rotor diameters of around 200 metres, compared to… Read more »
The Climate Bonds Initiative announced the count down to the world’s first Climate Bond issuance – worth ¼ billion US dollars – with the release of the draft Compliance Standards today that will assure the environmental integrity of bonds issued to fund low carbon projects. The first version of the Standard will apply to wind… Read more »
China Power 2011, a forum of the highest level in the energy industry in China, will be staged concurrently with Clean Energy Expo China 2011 from June 22- 24 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing. This double event is slated to be the most emblematic of its kind in 2011. Held biennially, China… Read more »
The global wind market is expected to grow again in 2011, with more than 40 GW of new wind power capacity to be added in 2011, according to a five-year industry forecast published today by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). By 2015, the global installed wind power capacity will more than double to 450… Read more »
3E, global sustainable energy consultancy and software products company, will be launching the first multi-technology, multi-vendor, multi-user portfolio management software platform for wind and solar energy at the EWEA 2011 event next week in Brussels. The platform, called 3E SynaptiQ, enables asset managers and developers to increase the performance of their renewable energy portfolios with… Read more »
World Council for Renewable Energy (WCRE) insists on a global ban on new nuclear power, phase-out of current plants – and a decisive, immediate more to a 100% renewable world The Chairpersons of the WCRE express their shock and sorrow, and their full sympathy and solidarity with the people of Japan. The awesome power of… Read more »
As key players in the wind energy industry gather at EWEA 2011 in Brussels, more attention is given to predictable performance, energy production, and a lower cost of energy to support viability and profitability of wind. Customers demand higher flexibility, superior performance, and better risk management. In response to these needs, Vestas is proud to… Read more »
Mott MacDonald, the leading global management, engineering and development consultancy, will be presenting and exhibiting at the 2011 European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) conference, which takes place on 14 – 17 March at the Brussels Expo, Belgium. Christos Kolliastas and Grégory Dudziak, specialists in wind energy, will be joined by fellow Mott MacDonald wind professionals… Read more »
BTU International, a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment and processes for the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets, today announced that it will co-exhibit with its distributor, ESMAN Electronik in Hall 7, Booth D-120 at Electrotech 2011. This exhibition will take place on March 17-20, 2011 in Istanbul, Turkey. BTU will highlight its… Read more »
Trojan Battery Company, the world’s leading manufacturer of deep cycle batteries, today announced a distribution agreement with UK Batteries which will expand Trojans presence and strengthen the companys leadership in the region. As Trojans authorized master distributor, UK Batteries will be responsible for overseeing the distribution and servicing of Trojan products in England, Ireland, Scotland… Read more »
Results will launch a new era in chip fabrication. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is sponsoring an extensive joint project headed by Carl Zeiss on EUV lithography (Extreme Ultra Violet). This new technology has major potential to further miniaturize microchips and will play a key role in increasing their performance in… Read more »
Rehm Thermal Systems recently held a free solar seminar in Suzhou, China, entitled ‘Thermal Solutions for the Metallization Line’. Attended by some of the industry’s leading technical experts, the strong turnout benefitted from the chance to learn how to be more productive in the field of solar cell metallization. Throughout the seminar, experts from Rehm… Read more »
The wpd group in Bremen is currently preparing the implementation of the offshore wind farm project Butendiek, which will consist of 80 wind turbine generators and will be built 32 km to the west of Sylt in the German North Sea. The project company, Butendiek Offshore Windpark GmbH & Co. KG, has now commissioned KfW… Read more »
The European Commission recently launched its first call for proposals for the world’s largest programme of investment in low carbon and renewable energy demonstration projects. But what does all this mean for the future of wind? The so-called NER300 initiative will provide around €4.5bn in financial support for at least eight projects involving carbon capture… Read more »
Ever since the first windmills were developed by the Persians in the sixth century AD, man has been fascinated by the power of these simple but effective instruments which can do so much to utilise and harness efficiently the powerful natural elements surrounding us … Those comparatively primitive machines were designed to automate the essential… Read more »
When it comes to wind turbines and winning the public relations charm offensive, offshore is definitely the way to go. The very nature of siting wind turbines out at sea ensures there are fewer objections from protesters, environmental pressure on the brownfield sites of Europe is considerably eased and, most importantly, higher and more constant… Read more »
The wind business is in an enviable position throughout Europe. According to the most recent set of statistics released by the EWEA last year, more wind power capacity was installed in Europe during 2009, than any other renewable energy technology. About 39 per cent of installed renewable energy capacity was wind, followed by natural gas… Read more »
Pilot trials are due to begin in India in 2012 for an ambitious and innovative project which could harness the power of the winds at over 30,000ft. At that height they blow at over 200mph, so it’s a goal worth pursuing to add to the world’s growing renewable energy portfolio and help ease the pressure… Read more »
One of wind’s biggest challenges has always been obtaining ‘buy-in’ from the consumer. But this looks set to change with the launch of a major new initiative that will soon see a ‘WindMade’ logo emblazoned on dozens of household products. It worked for Fairtrade and organic food, but will it work for wind? At the… Read more »
Power Team® introduces Predator Series – its newest line of high performance hydraulic pumps and tools serving the global bolting industry. This family of high performance hydraulic products raises performance and reliability to a new level. A new generation torque wrench features more efficient and faster operation in an envelope size that is 2/3rds the… Read more »
On December 31, 2010, Pfeiffer Vacuum’s acquisition of the Vacuum Technology Unit adixen from Alcatel-Lucent was officially sealed. For the first time Pfeiffer Vacuum presents its two brands Pfeiffer Vacuum and adixen at ComVac in Hanover, Germany, April 4 – 8, 2011. The merger of these two companies has united two brands with outstanding international… Read more »
PES is proud to present a pair of exclusive interviews with two leading lights from the industry. First, we speak to Dow Wire & Cable’s Ram Ramachandran, Global Director of End-Use Marketing, about the US-based company’s innovative marketing and publicity strategy; followed by an illuminating conversation with Ian Davidson, Exxon Mobil’s Global Industrial Marketing Manager…. Read more »
Words: D. Kühnel, T. Neumann; DEWI GmbH As one of the world’s leading consulting organisations in the field of wind energy, Germany-based DEWI offers a number of related measurement services, energy analyses and studies, together with technological, economical and political consultancy for the industry, wind farm developers, banks, governments and public administrations. Here, two of… Read more »
German-based BBB Umwelttechnik GmbH was founded by the three engineers who remain in control of its day-to-day operations and after whom the company is named. Providing one-stop logistical support solutions to the wind industry among others, the company has built an enviable reputation for stealth and reliability. PES spoke to founding director Joachim Binotsch about… Read more »
PES speaks to Meriaura’s Xavier De Meulder about the Finnish shipping company’s wind power credentials and aspirations, the state of the European market, and delivering on promises whatever the weather… PES: Welcome to PES magazine. Can you begin by giving us a brief overview of your company and outline how you serve the wind industry?… Read more »
SAL Heavy Lift Shipping boasts a fleet of 15 heavy lift vessels, providing customised and reliable sea transportation solutions for all types of project cargoes, including heavy machinery, equipment for the oil and gas industry, (offshore) wind energy, cranes and floating cargo. The German-based specialists have developed an enviable reputation, largely as a result of… Read more »
With a formula for success which includes combining years of practical experience with enviable scientific know-how in all areas of wind energy utilisation, Deutsche WindGuard Consulting GmbH has built an enviable reputation among the wind farms of Europe. The company, based near Hamburg in Germany, offers its customers engineering services of the highest standards in… Read more »
Words: Catriona Munro The scourge of bribery and corruption traverses industries and markets like no other. However, against an eclectic backdrop of intensifying international competition and heavy R&D investment, coupled with a patchwork of regulation, the renewables energy sector could be particularly exposed to such threats. PES examines a new law that could potentially have… Read more »
Victoria Kenrick of international sustainable recruitment specialist, Allen & York explores current trends within the wind energy sector; including an in-depth look at where the latest job roles exist within Europe, which job types are on the increase and the transferable skills that exist for professionals wanting to make their career move into the industry…. Read more »
With many European nations embarking on smart metering programmes, Duncan Sinclair of Redpoint Energy examines the ways in which advanced meters can be used to combat the highly variable output of intermittent energy sources such as wind. In January 2011 the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) announced that Europe is set to beat its target… Read more »
In January this year, the British Government announced a far-reaching review of Feed-in Tariffs, which, on the face of it, seemed like bad news for the renewables industry. But dig a little deeper and you’ll find that, while large- scale PV operators are right to be up-in-arms, the review could bode well for wind… It… Read more »
FirstEnergy Corp. announced that a fourth Request for Proposal (RFP) will be conducted to secure Ohio in-state solar renewable energy credits (Ohio SRECs) for customers of its Ohio utilities – Ohio Edison, Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison. The Ohio SRECs will be used to help meet the companies’ 2010 solar renewable energy requirements… Read more »
BTU International today announced the shipment of the 3000th thermal processing system from its manufacturing plant in Shanghai, China. BTU opened the facility in China in February of 2004. Located in the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone in Pudong, China, the plant has been expanded a number of times since opening. In 2008, BTU added a… Read more »