Author: Francesco

Carl Zeiss and Synopsys Collaborate on In-Die Registration Metrology for Photomask Manufacturing

Carl Zeiss SMS GmbH, a leading supplier for photomask metrology and repair tools and Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced a collaboration to support the ZEISS tool family for in-die metrology solutions for the 32-nanometer (nm) technology node and below. Synopsys will… Read more »

Simulating technology progress using patent data

“Patents, due to their nature, represent technological evolution and include speculation about how that particular technology might be developed and used in the future,” say Ervin Dubarić and Dimitris Giannoccaro of the Swedish Patent Office, who have been studying various methods and models for predicting and planning the future of technologies, and who are the… Read more »

Would you like to foresee the future? Look in the rear-view mirror!

In which phase of development is a particular technology or a particular area of technology? This is a key question for companies which develop and market technology-based services and products. The Swedish Patent and Registration Office (PRV) has now made it possible to forecast the future. PRV is the first on the market to offer this type of business… Read more »

Do you need to make important strategic decisions about the development of technology?

Do you need to make important strategic decisions about the development of technology? If so, why guess when your business can find out what it needs to know? PRV can help. When making strategic decisions, one important economic indicator is the analysis of patents. Foreseeker is an analysis method developed by PRV which aims to simplify the study and analysis… Read more »

Valvoline To Offer Tectyl Protective Products For Industrial Applications In Denmark

BARENDRECHT, Netherlands – For more than 80 years, TectylTM protective products have prevented corrosion and rust on the underbodies of cars and buses, as well as the interiors of these vehicles. Valvoline International Inc., an affiliate of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), has announced its entry into the Danish industrial market with a broad range of… Read more »

Wind Energy Update recently caught up with Alberto Cena

Hi Alberto, Thank you for catching up with us quickly today, I have a few questions for youregarding Operation and Maintenance within the Wind Energy industry. Could you tell us a little bit about the projects that you’re currently working on? What areyour current aims for the next 6 months? As The Spanish wind energy… Read more »

KYOCERA Supplies 305 kW of Solar Power to Villages in Mongolia

Kyocera Corporation (KYO 100.86, -2.17, -2.11%) (tokyo:6971) today announced that it has installed a total of 305.1kW of solar power systems to two villages in Mongolia through the World Bank’s Renewable Energy for Rural Access Project. The installations are among the largest stand-alone solar power generating systems in the world. The systems were installed this… Read more »

Equity Research on Evergreen Solar Inc. and SunPower Corporation — the Solar Energy Market War — China v/s USA

www.stockcall.com/ offers investors comprehensive research on the solar energy industry and has completed analytical research on Evergreen Solar Inc. (ESLR 0.99, +0.01, +0.83%) and SunPower Corporation (SPWRA 13.78, +0.02, +0.15%) . Register with us today at www.stockcall.com/ to have free access to these researches. The Solar Energy Market sector is primed for huge growth during… Read more »

HOCHTIEF to build next offshore wind farm for EUR 175 million

Global Tech I including 80 plants to be created northwest of Cuxhaven inthe North Sea-Energy suppliers as client HOCHTIEF Construction has been awarded the contract for another offshore wind farm. From mid-2012, the HOCHTIEF subsidiary is expected to start constructing the wind farm Global Tech I in the German North Sea. The contract volume is… Read more »

Meyer Burger strengthens its sales- and service organization in the United States

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd strengthens its sales and service organization in the United States and acquires through its fully owned subsidiary 3S Industries USA Inc. (new: MBT Systems Ltd.) by way of an asset purchase transaction the employees and assets of SGS Slicing Solutions Inc. and SGS Machine Tool LLC. Closing of the transaction is… Read more »

German solar company Wagner & Co starts joint venture in UK

German solar pioneer Wagner & Co has joined forces with one of the leading suppliers of photovoltaic equipment in southern England, AC Solartechnic Ltd. The new joint venture, “Wagner Solar UK “, will do business beginning in November from AC Solartechnic´s present site in Sidlesham, near Chichester, West Sussex . The premises provide enough space… Read more »

Hareon Solar Selects Applied Materials Smartfactory Automation Solution To Optimize Cell Manufacturing Across Multiple Facilities

Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that Hareon Solar Corporation has selected Applied’s SmartFactoryTM manufacturing automation software to improve productivity across Hareon’s solar photovoltaic (PV) cell manufacturing operations in China. Hareon Solar will deploy Applied’s software at its cell subsidiaries Jiangyin Hareon Solar Technology Co., Ltd. and Altusvia Energy Co., Ltd. Hareon Solar selected the SmartFactory… Read more »

Demands Made To Sort Out Wind Maintence; European Profit Warnings Need To Be Heard

Wind energy has arguably become the dominant renewable energy in Europe. The number of turbines now production in mean that operators are looking at reducing O&M costs to see significant gains in profitability. With no fuel costs, a wind farm is totally dependent on smart use of operational expenditure (OPEX) to be profitable. In less… Read more »

Tidal Energy Experts To Outline Roadmap For Future Commercial Installations

Key industry tidal energy experts are set to map out their plans to deliver large scale installation projects for tidal energy devices in the Pentland Firth region at the 4th International Tidal Energy Summit and Awards this November. Following the announcements earlier this year by The Crown Estate on project winners of the Scottish waters,… Read more »

PES agreement with Wind Energy Update & Tidal Today

Event Listings:Wind Energy Update’s O & M Summit 2010 Event Blurb: Two day conference. Ensure reliable wind power generation through best asset management. Learn how to use your technicians, data and condition monitoring to deliver a rigorous O&M strategy. Highlights include: identifying and mitigating underperformance, improving margins through OPEX efficiency, data analysis, staff requirements –… Read more »

Johnson Stresses Economic Opportunities of Wind Energy During Roundtable with Local Officials

Aberdeen, SD-U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) brought together a cross-section of local leaders to find ways to help South Dakota reach its full wind energy output potential. Johnson highlighted bipartisan legislation he cosponsored in September to establish a national renewable electricity standard, which would help South Dakota expand its renewable energy production. “South Dakota ranks… Read more »

Mechatronic Systemtechnik has applications in the solar field as well

Thanks to its specialist know-how in the field of thin-wafer handling in the semiconductor industry, Mechatronic Systemtechnik, a supplier of thin-wafer handling systems based in Carinthia, Austria, has been selected by the European Commission to make its skills available to the photovoltaic [solar energy] industry. Mechatronic Systemtechnik is a technology partner within the EU project,… Read more »

APS Renewable Energy Programs Recognized by Prestigious National Organizations

PHOENIX, Oct 21, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Arizona Public Service Company’s efforts to increase the adoption of renewable energy continue to earn national recognition. In the last week, two prestigious organizations, the Solar Energy Power Association (SEPA) and the Center for Resource Solutions (CRS), recognized APS for programs that are leading Arizona down a path… Read more »

Hennecke introduces measuring tool for the incoming wafer inspection of production lines for solar cells

The world market leader in the field of solar wafer measurement increases its engagement for cell producers Hennecke Systems, Member of the Meyer Burger Technology Group, delivers now specialized measuring tools for the cell line incoming wafer inspection. The leading manufacturer in the quality control of solar wafers has expanded its product portfolio accordingly. The… Read more »

Circadian Solar appoints Hans-Juergen Cramer as Chairman

Coventry, UK – 19th October 2010 – Circadian Solar, the concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) systems supplier, has today announced the appointment of Hans-Juergen Cramer as Chairman. The strategic appointment comes as Circadian Solar moves towards volume manufacture of its CPV systems. The former CEO of Vattenfall Europe has nearly 30 years of experience in the energy,… Read more »

New Drive System Speeds Printing

Essemtec’s Tucano stencil printer is now faster and more accurate Experiences gained in solar cell printing have been incorporated into Essemtec’s Tucano automatic stencil printer. The printer is now one of the top products in the stencil printer market, offering a cycle time of less than 10 seconds and accuracy better than 12 µm. In… Read more »

Offshore wind research aired at conference

(Source: Bangor Daily News (Bangor, Maine))By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News, MaineOct. 19–NORTHPORT, Maine — If there really are answers blowing in the wind, several dozen scientists, regulators and energy industry officials hoped to draw closer to them as they gathered Tuesday at a local conference center. The event, held at Point Lookout, was billed… Read more »

Patriot Solar Group Announces Opening Of Its E Commerce Site

Albion, Mich. – October 20, 2010 – Patriot Solar Group announces its new e-commerce site, focusing on selling a wide-range of solar-powered products.The new site, http://store.patriotsolargroup.com, showcases the full-line of solar products the company sells in conjunction with its solar tracking systems, fixed and ground mount structures. “With our new e-commerce site, we are your… Read more »

Collaboratively solving unsolved problems for the continuous advancement of the wind industry

A unique, non-political, national organization that is a think-tank and project manager, The Wind Alliance is currently gaining momentum in the US. With a raft of organizations coming on-board to further the goals and perceptions of the wind industry, it looks set to shift perceptions and drive change. PES is proud to put some questions… Read more »

Economic development opportunities for rural communities in Canada

As the voice of Canada’s wind energy sector, CanWEA actively promotes the responsible and sustainable development of wind energy, and serves as the country’s leading source of credible information about wind energy and its social, economic, and environmental benefits. PES is proud to present this exclusive update from the organisation, which outlines the success of… Read more »

Wind Marketing Alliance: building prevailing brands

Wind recognizes no borders. Increasingly, wind energy development and generation are oblivious to boundaries, as well. Whether we’re talking about companies moving beyond shorelines, national demarcations or continental coasts, the industry is expanding to the four corners of the globe. Branding, marketing and advertising for wind energy should have the same boundless potential as the… Read more »

Last word

And so, after many months – if not years – of discussion and debate, it looks as if the US’s quest for offshore wind power will finally become a reality. Naturally, the plans still have a minority of detractors, but the broadest swathe of opinion is shot-through with optimism, hope and positivity… “America needs offshore… Read more »

CASH GUARANTEE- DOE steps-up wind support

The US Department of Energy is to provide a partial guarantee for a $1.3 billion loan supporting one of the world’s largest wind farms. Energy Secretary Steven Chu has approved a conditional commitment to provide the partial guarantee, to help finance the Caithness Shepherds Flat wind project in eastern Oregon. The 845-megawatt wind farm is… Read more »

Global Wind Energy Outlook 2010

The Global Wind Energy Council’s annual Wind Energy Outlook is the wind industry’s most hotly-anticipated report. PES was one of the few media organizations to be granted a preview prior to worldwide publication and we’re able to present you with an exclusive summary of all the essential points. If you only read one report this… Read more »

Offshore ups the ante

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has recently completed a mammoth study that confirms what we all suspected – offshore could be a huge resource for the US. 4,150 gigawatts of potential wind turbine nameplate capacity (maximum turbine capacity) from offshore wind resources are available – four times the nation’s total electric generating capacity from… Read more »

Offshore gets the green light

Many may have thought it would never happen but now finally, after a lengthy delay, the US looks set to realize the benefits of offshore wind power. We may still have a long way to go to catch up with, and indeed to challenge, our European counterparts, but if we act positively now this move… Read more »

Leading the way in wind

Located firmly in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the ‘American Heartland’, Iowa was once a part of the French colony of New France, and is known as the “Food Capital of the World”. However, Iowa’s economy, culture, and landscape are diverse, with a strong and burgeoning wind energy industry. PES… Read more »

A Level Playing Field Are Chinas Aggressive Clean Tech Policies Undermining Us Wind Growth

One of the major selling points of wind power is that it is, by definition, clean. While that may be so, the international political climate surrounding clean technologies is gradually becoming far from clean. At the center of the debate now are the Chinese and the allegedly unfair subsidies the country’s administration gives to its… Read more »

Wind energy has arguably become the dominant renewable energy in Europe

The number of turbines now production in mean that operators are looking at reducing O&M costs to see significant gains in profitability. With no fuel costs, a wind farm is totally dependent on smart use of operational expenditure (OPEX) to be profitable. In less than five years, a wind turbine will likely have its warranty… Read more »