Category: Press Releases

Lufft wins innovation award of Baden-Württemberg

the measurement and control technology company Lufft was selected as one winner of the “Dr. Rudolf Eberle Prize” at “Haus der Wirtschaft” in Stuttgart. The award includes prize money of 10.000 Euros. With the innovation of its new mobile road sensor MARWIS, the company from Fellbach triumphed over a field of 77 competitors. Peter Hofelich,… Read more »

SWM Markets Kinetic Energy Storage Unit for the First Time

Munich/Jülich, 2 November 2015. SWM [Munich Municipal Utilities, Stadtwerke München] announces the ground-breaking approval of its first kinetic energy storage unit within their virtual power plant for use in commercial operation. The unit consists of a flywheel-based ‘DuraStor’ accumulator from the STORNETIC technology firm in Jülich. In view of rapidly-changing conditions in the electricity market,… Read more »

Siemens reduces transport costs for offshore wind turbines by up to 20 percent

• Logistics contract concluded with deugro Danmark A/S• Two special transport vessels for rotor blades and nacelles to be built• Heavy components to be moved in tailor-made “Roll-on/Roll-off” process• Optimized procedures reduce installation time At the EWEA 2015 international wind industry trade fair in Paris Siemens presented the company’s new offshore logistics concept. A key… Read more »

Meyer Burger confirms strong increase in incoming orders, revises its net sales and EBITDA targets for 2015 due to project delays

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) today announced the continuing positive trend in incoming orders. The volume of new orders reached CHF 367 million as of the end of October 2015, representing an increase of 44% compared to the first ten month period of 2014 (31 October 2014: CHF 254 million). This strong… Read more »

The Switch launches FPC+, its new utility-grade full-power converter

Helsinki, Finland, November 16, 2015 – The Switch, a leading supplier of megawatt-class electrical drives for wind energy, marine and industrial applications, announced today the launch of its new generation, full-power converter (FPC) for utility-grade electricity production. The FPC+ concept builds on the company’s experience from its installed base of over 11 GW throughout the… Read more »

Dnv Gl Launches Turbinearchitect Reducing Product Development Time And Cost Of Wind Turbines

· New Turbine.Architect Software tool has the ability to assess the impact of technology and design on wind farm level, calculating costs and energy production based on realistic project and site specifications · Decades of design and bladed experience condensed into an advanced engineering model for key components, including both turbine and wind farm software… Read more »

Virtual Reality at EWEA fair

A new communication tool for wind energy: Virtual RealityVirtual Reality and wind energy: a powerful combination!Dutch wind energy consultancy company Bosch & Van Rijn launches a new way to experience wind energy: the Virtual Reality Wind Experience. Geert Bosch, director of Bosch & Van Rijn: “Truthful communication with impact is getting more important for wind… Read more »

Deutsche Windtechnik AG steps up its foreign operations

Bremen, 16.11.2015. The leading provider of manufacturer-independent wind turbine services, Deutsche Windtechnik AG, is stepping up its foreign operations, especially in Spain, Poland and the United Kingdom. By the end of 2015 the company will have 122 employees outside Germany, 43 more than at the start of the year. Deutsche Windtechnik aims to increase the… Read more »

Siemens to supply wind turbines for 38 megawatt onshore project in France

• Siemens will deliver, install and commission 12 direct driven SWT-3.2-113 for the Les Gourlous wind farm in the Champagne-Ardennes region• Contract includes 20 year full service and maintenance agreement• Project will supply green energy for approximately 35,000 households Siemens has been awarded an order for the delivery, installation and commissioning of 12 direct drive… Read more »

EWEA 2015 in Paris will take place as planned

The European Wind Energy Association expresses its sincere condolences and sympathies to all those touched by the tragic events that unfolded in Paris on Friday 13 November. Our hearts and thoughts go out to them and the people of France at this very difficult time. EWEA has been working closely with the local authorities and… Read more »

Lightsource to Launch £2billion Investment into India Solar PV Market

Lightsource Renewable Energy, the leading solar energy company in the UK and Europe, is spearheading a £2billion investment in solar energy in India.The firm has announced plans to design, install and manage more than 3 Gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) infrastructure in partnership with a number of reputable Indian companies over the next five… Read more »

DEME secures several new dredging contracts in Egypt, Panama and Turkey

 Total project value of ca. 150 million euros  Projects commissioned by world famous port authorities such as Suez Canal Authority, Autoridad de Panama Canal and Port of Singapore Authority ZWIJNDRECHT | The Belgian dredging, environmental and marine engineering group DEME secures several international dredging contracts with a total contract value of 150 million euros. It… Read more »

Goldbeck Solar contracted for 49-MW-Solar Field

GOLDBECK Solar announced today that it has started the construction of a 49.7 MWp project near Melksham, Wiltshire.
Aside from the Parley Solar Park in Bournemouth with an installed capacity of 37.3 MWp, this will be the largest project to date for the EPC and O&M provider. Schneider inverter technology, S-Energy and Canadian Solar modules are… Read more »

Wind energy world leader chooses east to expand

A world leading supplier of turbine technicians, expertise and services to wind farm projects across the globe has chosen the East of England to expand. Global Wind Service (GWS) will be supplying wind farm projects worldwide from its offices in the iconic sea view building, OrbisEnergy, in Lowestoft, where it has gathered its UK team…. Read more »

Given market constraints, reducing wind measurement uncertainty at higher hub heights is crucial for the integration of taller, higher capacity turbines

As a growing number of wind energy assets across Europe near the end of their operational lifetimes, plans to upgrade and repower existing sites using larger, more efficient turbines depend on the ability of developers to accurately assess the wind resource at higher hub heights. However, current methods of data extrapolation from short on-site met… Read more »

ROMO Wind starts operations in France

The Danish-Swiss wind turbine optimiser ROMO Wind is extending its business activities to France. Local contact and support regarding the company’s innovative spinner anemometer technology iSpin is now also available for wind farm operators in France. Guillaume Steinmetz has been appointed to the new key position of business manager for France and will lead ROMO… Read more »

DBB Jack-Up secures new financing of EUR 100 million

DBB Jack-Up Services A/S successfully raises EUR 100 million in a four-year senior secured bond. On November 12, DBB Jack-Up Services A/S (“DBB Jack-Up”) successfully placed a EUR 100 million senior secured bond loan. The bonds, maturing in 2019, will bear a floating coupon of 3 months EURIBOR + 8.5% (paid quarterly). The proceeds from… Read more »

Empowerment Solar Launches Indiegogo Campaign To Energize The Middle East

Washington, DC – Empowerment Solar launched their first fundraising campaign on Indiegogo today to fund its mission of providing distributed solar electricity systems to communities across the Middle East and North Africa. The company seeks to raise $50,000 in forty days to fund staff training, initial projects, and startup costs. “My U.S. Marine Corps experience… Read more »

Intersolar India Booked Out

The positive signs for the Indian solar industry are promising a particularly successful Intersolar India 2015 Mumbai/Pforzheim/Freiburg, November 09, 2015: With 200 exhibitors from all over the world, Intersolar India is already fully booked: An impressive sign for the Indian solar industry, which is expected to move up to fourth place among the world’s top… Read more »

JA Solar Provides Modules for the Largest Solar Project Ever Built in the Philippines

CADIZ CITY, Philippines, Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: JASO) (“JA Solar”), one of the world’s largest manufacturers of high-performance solar power products, today announced that it completed a 92.5 MW shipment of modules in mid-October to be used in the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) power project ever built in… Read more »

Vikram Solar offers 27 years of linear power warranty on its solar modules

Kolkata, 9 November 2015 – Tier 1 PV module manufacturer Vikram Solar, today announced that their 60- and 72-cell multi-crystalline silicon solar photovoltaic modules belonging to ELDORA Prime, Ultima, Neo, Grand & Grand Ultima Series will be offered with a Linear Power Warranty upto 27 years across the globe. The warranted power degradation will be… Read more »

Six offshore wind leaders come together to focus on future

The far-reaching benefits of offshore wind farms off the East of England will be celebrated at an event next week overlooking the sea where billions of pounds worth of developments are happening. All six operators constructing and operating windfarms off the Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex coasts will come together to emphasise the industry’s importance at… Read more »

TII Group presenting at the Solutrans in Lyon with NICOLAS, SCHEUERLE and KAMAG

From 17 – 21 November 2015, the TII Group will be presenting at the Solutrans trade fair in Lyon (4 J 173). The TII Group, which is comprised of SCHEUERLE, NICOLAS and KAMAG, provides a wide range of pulled and self-propelled vehicles for heavy transport operations both on and off-road. On the TII Group stand,… Read more »

Availon announces record year with additional 620MW wind assets under contract

Rheine, 09.11.2015. Availon, the leading multi-brand independent service provider for wind turbines, announced today a record year for the company, with the addition to its global portfolio of 620MW of wind turbine generators under operation & maintenance (O&M) contracts. Mature European markets such as Germany, Spain and Italy, which have a great number of wind… Read more »

Siemens presents cost reduction solutions in wind energy at EWEA 2015 trade show

• Trade fair motto: “Siemens wind power solutions every step of the way” Presentation covers the whole value-chain of wind projects• Innovation regarding wind turbines, grid access, operation and service• New logistics concept will reduce costs for offshore wind parks Siemens is presenting innovations solutions to further reduce the cost of wind power at one… Read more »

PIRIOU delivers 2 Wind Farm Support Vessels to North Sea Logistics

PIRIOU has just delivered 2 wind farm support vessels, the WFSVs 21w (*) “CHALLENGER” and “EXCALIBUR” to NORTH SEA LOGISTICS. Built by PIRIOU in Vietnam, “CHALLENGER” and “EXCALIBUR” will be operated in the North Sea. Vincent FAUJOUR, CEO of PIRIOU, says: “We are proud we gained the trust of a renowned operator as NORTH SEA… Read more »

Siemens and Bolivia sign energy cooperation

• Volume of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) over one billion euros Siemens has signed a far-reaching agreement with the Hidrocarbon and Energy Ministry of Bolivia on energy cooperation and future collaboration in the field of products and services for the oil & gas industry. Furthermore, this includes a focus on renewable energy as well as… Read more »

SolarEdge Announces Fiscal First Quarter Financial Results

Fremont, CA – November 4, 2015. SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SEDG) today announced its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2015. Fiscal First Quarter 2016 Highlights Record revenue of $115.1 million, up 16.9% from last quarter and 71.8% year-over-year GAAP gross margin of 29.1% GAAP net income of $14.4 million Non-GAAP… Read more »

Phoenix Solar AG publishes results for 9M/2015

 Strong revenue growth to EUR 82.2 million – approximately 400 percent growth versus previous year period  In Q3 positive EBIT at EUR 1.1 million; significant improvement in earnings per share, positive cash flow  Strong free order backlog at EUR 85.5 million Sulzemoos, November 5, 2015 / Phoenix Solar AG (ISIN DE000A0BVU93), a leading international photovoltaic… Read more »

Wim Biesemans new CEO DEME Concessions

ZWIJNDRECHT – Wim Biesemans joins the Belgian dredging, environmental and marine engineering group DEME. Biesemans will join DEME’s management team as CEO of DEME Concessions. He will oversee all concession activities related to infrastructure, renewable energy (offshore wind and wave and tidal energy) and marine resources. Wim Biesemans is certainly no stranger to the renewable… Read more »

Viessmann collaborates with Vikram Solar

Kolkata/Allendorf, 5 November 2015 – Viessmann, one of the leading international manufacturers of heating, industrial and refrigeration systems, is to become a sales partner to Vikram Solar, an international solar company. As part of the collaboration, Vikram Solar will supply Viessmann with solar modules from the Eldora Ultima series with an output of between 250… Read more »

Pristine Sun taps former Deutsche Bank Director Doran Hole to serve as new CFO

SAN FRANCISCO – Today, Pristine Sun announced that the company has hired Doran Hole to serve as its new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Hole comes to Pristine Sun from Deutsche Bank, a leading global investment bank with a top-tier structured finance franchise. A CFA charterholder and CPA, he has over 20 years of experience across… Read more »

SICK and TRUMPF work together toward industry 4.0

Waldkirch, Germany, November 2015 – SICK AG is an original partner of AXOOM, an IT service provider founded by the laser and machine tool manufacturer TRUMPF. AXOOM offers a digital business platform for manufacturing companies that are steadily paving the way toward industry 4.0. Logistics processes are at the heart of this cooperation. As a… Read more »

Lightsource Renewable Energy closes £284m Senior and Mezzanine Refinancing

4th November 2015 – Lightsource Renewable Energy Holdings (“Lightsource”) and its financial adviser, The Royal Bank of Scotland plc (“RBS”), are pleased to announce the successful £284m refinancing of a portfolio of UK solar projects, owned and operated by Lightsource. The 101 megawatt portfolio consists of 33 operational, UK based, ground-mounted solar projects which attract… Read more »

Impact report: are offshore farms more damaging to birdlife than previously thought?

Offshore wind farms which are to be built in waters around the UK could pose a greater threat to protected populations of gannets than previously thought, according to a new study by researchers at the universities of Leeds, Exeter and Glasgow. We take a closer look at the findings. It was previously thought that gannets,… Read more »