Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) announced today that it has initiated a cost efficiency programme to optimise manufacturing costs and further concentrate its product portfolio. As a result, the production site in Thun/Switzerland, which currently manufactures equipment used in the wafer and module processes as well as for building integrated photovoltaics applications,… Read more »
Joint integrity specialist Hydratight has introduced advanced electronic bolt load monitoring equipment for use on any critical bolted application. The BoltScope Ultra is a handheld device that monitors and displays elongation, stress and load on fasteners. Hydratight has provided the system for use in oil and gas, nuclear, wind and power generation industries. However, it… Read more »
• The company will supply over 300 turbines to sites in the U.S., with a combined capacity of 784 MW • Combined product offering results in five major projects • New orders will leverage U.S. manufacturing facilities Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) announced today that the company will supply 310 wind turbines of different types… Read more »
Aberdeen-based AISUS has invested a six-figure sum in upgrading and developing cutting edge inspection technology as it looks to further broaden its range of services and increase its geographical reach to provide its customers with the most efficient, cost-effective technological solutions. AISUS has today (Monday 30th October) launched an improved internal gravity deployed ultrasonic scanning… Read more »
Tim P. Ryan’s tenure as Group CEO at Phoenix Solar extended for another year until December 31st, 2018 Investments in the global sales team and process paying off – weighted project pipeline now at some 600 MWp and free order backlog at €225 million The Phoenix Solar Supervisory Board expresses confidence in growth potential for… Read more »
Moray Offshore Windfarm East (Ltd) (known as ‘Moray East’) is pleased to announce that MHI Vestas has been selected as preferred turbine supplier for the project – a 950MW offshore windfarm in the Outer Moray Firth, 22km from the East Coast of Scotland. The scope will include the supply and installation of 100 Vestas V164-9.5MW… Read more »
Solare Datensysteme GmbH (SDS), manufacturer of Solar-Log™, had a great debut at 2017 PV Conference and Exhibition of China (PVCEC 2017). The fair took place at New CIEC from October 17 to October 19 in Beijing. Binsdorf/Geislingen, Germany, October 27, 2017 – At PV Conference and Exhibition of China (PVCEC 2017), Solar-Log™ received big attention… Read more »
On September 25, the Annual Meeting of the managers of the 2016-2017 promotion of the winning companies of the French Tech Pass was held at the Hôtel Matignon, the French Prime Minister’s residence. During this event, Mounir MAHJOUBI, Secretary of State to the French Prime Minister, in charge of Digital, handed to Christophe Goasguen, President… Read more »
‘- 36,360 Q CELLS solar modules produce sustainable electricity for around 2,500 households in the Körbelitz region – Q.PLUS solar modules with Q.ANTUM technology boast higher yields and lower electricity production costs [Thalheim / Ellzee, Germany, October 26 2017] – Hanwha Q CELLS GmbH, German subsidiary of the world’s largest producer of 100% inhouse solar… Read more »
• Extended scope together with Siemens Divisions Financial Services and Energy Management • Total of 67 wind turbines of the type SWT-DD-130 to be supplied, rated at 4.2 megawatts each • Long-term service program allows for extended turbine operation • Asset Manager Prime Capital will manage the project on behalf of the investors, major investor… Read more »
Two contracts for a combined 37.2 MW signed Hamburg, 26 October 2017. The Nordex Group was again awarded orders for the delivery of wind turbines to France in the third quarter. In 2018, it will be supplying fourteen wind power systems with an aggregate capacity of 37.2 MW. Starting in February, Nordex will be delivering… Read more »
Maersk Training will be supporting the offshore wind industry at the Offshore Wind North East 2017 Conference and Exhibition on Thursday 9 November 2017 in County Durham. Hosted by NOF Energy, in partnership with Energi Coast, representatives from the Offshore Wind industry will be meeting at Hardwick Hall Hotel in Sedgefield, to hear from some… Read more »
TRENDS THAT SHAPE INDIA’S ENERGY FUTURE – SPECIAL ACTIVITIES AND EXHI- BITIONS AT INTERSOLAR INDIA MUMBAI/PFORZHEIM/FREIBURG, October 25, 2017 – Solar is set to remain in the limelight in 2017 as the entire industry returns strong growth. India is expected to increase installed solar capacity to more than 17 GW by the end of 2017…. Read more »
Market uncertainty in USA (201 trade case) and delays in project approvals lead to revenue shift Revenue forecast reduced as a consequence; between EUR 90 million and EUR 110 million now expected for 2017 Operating result (EBIT) for 2017 forecast in a range between EUR -10 million and EUR -8 million Sulzemoos, October 24th, 2017… Read more »
Inauguration of PV power plant with battery storage at Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa in Chile Two innovative German companies have inaugurated a solar power and battery system at Tierra Hotels’ luxury Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa in Chile. The green power plant was developed and delivered by system provider Kraftwerk, with the innovative battery… Read more »
Hamburg, 24.10.2017. The new corrosion protection coating SikaCor® RepaCor SW 1000, developed in a research project, promises a significantly simpler, faster and more economical on-site repair of wind turbines. The free of charge product training in Hamburg provides insight into the application possibilities for wind turbines and gives technical advice how to use the product. WINDSOURCING.COM… Read more »
Würzburg (Germany), October 24, 2017 – The newly installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity worldwide will exceed 95 gigawatts (GW) in 2017, according to the latest forecast of Bernreuter Research. “Supply of the feedstock polysilicon would even allow PV installations to reach 100 GW if inventories were strongly reduced,” says Johannes Bernreuter, head of the market research… Read more »
Hamburg, 24 October 2017. The Nordex Group has established a national representative office for Australia in Melbourne in order to do justice to the growing demand from the region. At present, the manufacturer is installing its second-largest wind farm on the continent. The project comprises 44 turbines, generating a capacity of 132 MW. Moreover, the… Read more »
Hamburg, 23.10.2017. Hamburg-based 8.2 Consulting AG has investigated the lifetime extension of more than 300 onshore and offshore wind turbines. The experts’ analyses show that most wind turbines can extend the operation beyond their design life of 20 years. The company will be presenting its findings at the WindEurope Conference & Exhibition in Amsterdam from… Read more »
Meyer Burger’s high performance Heterojunction (HJT) solar cell coating technology has been selected for the installation of a manufacturing line to produce bifacial Heterojuction solar cells in Catania, Italy. The contract volume is around CHF 45 million. Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) today announced the successful conclusion of a strategically important contract… Read more »
Leading system integrator will deliver 2-megawatt-hour-unit for test bed Berlin and Singapore, October 23, 2017 – Battery storage pioneer Younicos is helping the city of Singapore to take the next step in integrating clean power into its grids. The Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore has awarded a two megawatt-hour Vanadium Redox-Flow battery energy storage… Read more »
LM Wind Power announced today the signing of an agreement to develop a 71.8 meter blade for Chinese offshore leader Envision. The deal is followed by a supply agreement from LM Wind Power’s Jiangyin factory in Jiangsu, China that will require the company to expand the manufacturing facility by 50%. The new 71.8 meter blade… Read more »
REDUCING INVESTMENT RISK IN THE DEVELOPING US OFFSHORE WIND MARKET Houston, United States – October 20, 2017 – In 2008 the European Offshore Wind market had a desperate need for new installation equipment as the older civil construction jack-ups were much too small. Since history seems to repeat itself in the emerging US offshore wind… Read more »
10 turbines to be delivered to new customer Hamburg, 19 October 2017. The Nordex Group has been awarded a contract for supply of turbines for the “Castlecraig” wind farm by a new customer NTR plc. The project comprises ten N100 turbines (six from the Gamma series and four from the Delta series) reaching a 125m… Read more »
Recent paste milestone cements company’s market leadership in region. TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN- October 19, 2017- Heraeus Photovoltaics, the worldwide leading supplier of metallization solutions to the PV industry recently achieved a milestone by shipping its one-hundredth ton of locally produced silver paste in Taiwan this year. The company is now recognized as the leading provider… Read more »
New paste provides greater adhesion and improves conversion efficiency of DWC cells. TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN- October 18, 2017- Heraeus Photovoltaics, the worldwide leading supplier of metallization solutions to the PV industry, announced the introduction of a new paste specifically designed for Diamond-Wire-Cut (DWC) multicrystaline solar cells at the PV Taiwan International Photovoltaic Exhibition. The SOL9651D… Read more »
The world’s first floating wind farm, Statoil’s Hywind project, will be opened by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today (Oct 18). Commenting, Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “Hywind’s presence in Scottish waters is a reminder that, as the windiest country in Europe, and with some of the deepest waters and most promising offshore… Read more »
GTM Research (the market analysis and advisory arm of Greentech Media) and SOLICHAMBA (a consulting firm specialized in solar PV O&M and asset management) conducted their annual global market analysis of PV monitoring. The “Global PV Monitoring 2017-2022” report confirmed Solar-Log™ as the global market leader for residential and commercial-size PV plants (under 1 MWp),… Read more »
Type certification for 2-MW wind turbine Ming Yang MY121-2.0MW / Certification in line with IEC 61400-22 / Cooperation with China General Certification / TÜV Rheinland positioned as global certification provider Cologne/Beijing/Guangdong/Shanghai, 17 September 2017. TÜV Rheinland has handed over a type certificate to Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang after successful completion of the certification… Read more »
Hamburg, Germany (17th October 2017) – DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has signed an agreement with leading Taiwanese stakeholders to collaborate on offshore wind testing and certification to drive the expansion and facilitate the development of offshore wind in Taiwan. The regulations for certification will be headed… Read more »
STAMFORD, Conn., October 16, 2017 – Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL) announced today that it has expanded its existing supply agreement with Vestas Wind Systems A/S to provide composite materials for new generation wind blades. Under the terms of the multi-year agreement, Hexcel will supply Vestas with advanced prepreg (glass fiber-reinforced resin systems) manufactured at Hexcel… Read more »
Turbine delivery for 18.4 MW-project planned for summer 2018 Montreal/Hamburg: Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, announces the signature of a turbine supply contract for an 18.45 megawatt (MW) project with wpd in the Canadian province of Ontario. The company will deliver nine Senvion MM92 type wind turbines especially designed for cold climates… Read more »
Hamburg, 13 October 2017. The Nordex Group has launched a new 140-meter rotor option for its AW3000 wind turbine platform that delivers lower cost of energy for lighter-wind sites. The AW140/3000 boasts one of the highest capacity factors in its class and is the latest addition to the proven AW3000 platform. The design of the… Read more »
Following today’s launch of the UK Government’s Clean Growth Strategy: Matthew Wright, DONG Energy UK Managing Director, said: “The ambition and commitment represented by the Clean Growth Strategy is fantastic news for the renewable energy industry and is very much in line with our own vision to create a wold that runs entirely on green energy…. Read more »
New orders for SILEX II systems from China and USA Over 30 machines sold since market introduction Production capacity of 6,400 wafers per hour possible Ozone-based process yields significant cost savings Leading market position in field of high-performance solar cells First projects for vacuum coating systems in preparation Kahl am Main, 10. October 2017 –… Read more »
Leading technology provider ABB has partnered with Spanish independent power producer ACCIONA to supply an all-in-one inverter solution for the 246 MWp El Romero Solar Plant in the Chilean desert. The solar plant is situated in the harsh environment of the Atacama Desert in Chile, 645 km north of the country’s capital Santiago. One of… Read more »