Category: Press Releases

First electricity storage system to connect cells in parallel marks a quantum leap in technology

Battery cell control system extends lifespan of storage devices and reduces costs Munich, Germany, 11th June 2015 – At the Intersolar Europe exhibition in Munich, storage systems manufacturer ASD Automatic Storage Device has unveiled the first energy storage solution that connects battery cells in parallel as opposed to in a series. Electronic cell management significantly… Read more »

ELA Container Offshore GmbH moved into its new office rooms based in Haren, Germany.

Designed in maritime style the “offshore” theme is ever-present in the office. “We are very happy with our new office and are exited to further build up ELA Offshore”, Managing Director of ELA Container Offshore GmbH, Hans Gatzemeier, says. The new rooms offer space for five large offices, a reception area, one kitchen, one meeting… Read more »

ET Solar adds 13 MWp Project to its Growing UK Solar Portfolio

Recently, ET Solar announced that ET Solutions AG, its wholly-owned subsidiary, has accomplished grid connection of a 13 MWp ground-mounted solar power plant for UK renewable energy investor, Belltown Power. Code named “Park Farm”, the project is near the village of Measham in northwest Leicestershire, and has been successfully grid-connected under the UK’s Renewable Obligation… Read more »

The Six Winners Of The Intersolar Award 2015 Are Announced

Munich, June 10, 2015 – Intersolar Europe is the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry and its partners, providing an platform for the industry to showcase its innovative strength each year. The exhibition kicked off today with the Intersolar AWARD, which was presented for groundbreaking solutions in the categories of Photovoltaics (PV) and Solar… Read more »

The Innovation Prize For The Energy Storage Industry We Unveil The Winners Of The Ees Award

Munich, June 10, 2015 – ees Europe opened its doors today with the announcement of the ees AWARD winners. The ceremony saw Europe’s largest exhibition for batteries and energy storage systems pay tribute to the industry’s outstanding innovations. The com- panies Aquion Energy, Inc., KOSTAL Industrie Elektrik GmbH and SOLARWATT GmbH impressed the panel of… Read more »

Development of Operation Management software for PV and wind power plants

meteocontrol GmbH continues to drive the development of a consolidated platform for renewable energy generation through the acquisition of the DaWinci software solution for managing wind power plants. Negotiations with iTerra GmbH regarding the acquisition of this solution have been completed. In collaboration with iTerra, the software specialist in Niebüll, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, meteocontrol will integrate… Read more »

ees Europe 2015 opens its doors to present the entire spectrum of energy storage systems

Munich, June 10, 2015 – Today marks the start of ees Europe 2015. Over three days, more than 320 of the approximate 1,000 exhibitors from around the world are showcas- ing their solutions and services for storing renewable energy at both the international exhibition for batteries and energy storage systems and at Intersolar Europe, which… Read more »

The Worlds Leading Exhibition For The Solar Industry Is Underway

Munich, June 10, 2015 – Intersolar Europe, the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry, has reopened its doors today, with more than 1,000 exhibitors set to present their products and services at Messe München until June 12. A diverse program of events and presentations is complementing the exhibition segment, providing in-depth insights into current… Read more »

Deutsche Windtechnik AG acquires seebaWIND Service GmbH

Bremen/Osnabrück, 09.06.2015. On 1 June 2015, Deutsche Windtechnik AG acquired 100% of the shares of seebaWIND Service GmbH and Level 360 Gesellschaft für Rotor- und Gittermastservice mbH. The business acquisition provides Deutsche Windtechnik AG with an even better starting point for further growth in the international onshore and offshore service markets. In particular, this enables… Read more »

New supply partners for biggest wind energy distribution portal

• Leading industry player WINDSOURCING.COM expands its portfolio and becomes an official distribution partner for wind energy products of Sika and Mita-Teknik• Top results for the first half of 2015• WINDSOURCING.COM gains new customers in Eastern Europe and Asia Hamburg, 10th June 2015 Exactly on schedule to coincide with the beginning of the repair season,… Read more »

Martifer Solar presents the MPrime Trading Platform

• MPrime, a subsidiary of Martifer Solar, has announced a simple, fast and reliable trading B2B platform, developed specifically and only for professionals; 
MPrime is the photovoltaic equipment distribution brand of Martifer Solar, a subsidiary of Martifer SGPS, which will provide a wide range of photovoltaic modules, kits, components together with procurement services for EPC… Read more »

skytron® energy presents new hybrid controller for power plant owners at Intersolar 2015

Smart integration of PV systems and diesel generators with skyhybrid Berlin, 9 June 2015 – skytron® energy will present its new hybrid power plant controller skyhybrid for the first time at Intersolar Europe in Munich. The system was specially developed for hybrid power plants and enables the intelligent integration of PV, storage and diesel generators.With… Read more »

Et Solar Increases Its Presence In Uks Large Scale PV Projects

Recently, ET Solar announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary ET Solutions AG, has completed grid connection of a 6.6 MWp ground-mounted solar power plant for UK renewable energy investor, Belltown Power. Located approximately 3.5 km northwest of Dawlish, Devon, Sawmills Farm project has been connected to the grid under the UK’s Renewable Obligation program. With a… Read more »

EuroSite Power Selects New Chief Executive Officer

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, June 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — EuroSite Power Inc., (OTCQB: EUSP) an On-Site UtilityTM solutions provider, offering clean electricity, heat, hot water and cooling solutions to hospitality, healthcare, housing and leisure centres in the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe, today announced the appointment of Dr. Elias Samaras to the position of Chief Executive Officer… Read more »

China Will Lead Global Solar Installations by Adding 17.6 Gigawatts in 2015, says GlobalData

China’s annual solar Photovoltaic (PV) installations will rise from 10.6 Gigawatts (GW) in 2014 to approximately 17.6 GW in 2015 Government targets for solar PV installations will allow China to retain its world-leading status for annual additions, says analyst LONDON, UK (GlobalData), 9 June 2015 – China will remain the world’s largest market for annual… Read more »

Vaisala Supports SunEdison, TerraForm in $2.4B First Wind Acquisition

Vaisala 3TIER Services selected to deliver crucial asset valuation analysis to help finalize purchase decision Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, played a critical role in supporting SunEdison Inc., and its power-plant holding company, TerraForm Power Inc., in the $2.4 billion purchase of First Wind Holdings Inc. in late 2014. Prior to… Read more »

PROINSO and OXIS Solar Centre for Autonomous Research Launched Project Helios

6 June 2015. PROINSO and The OXIS Solar Centre for Autonomous Research (OSCAR) launched Project Helios as a launch-pad for cost effective and safe solar energy storage across the world. OSCAR is a specially built demonstration centre that houses OXIS’ entire solar storage technology. The Project Helios demonstration comprises a 3.8 kWp solar Photovoltaic (PV)… Read more »

Dnv Gl Submits Project Certificate For 288 Mw German Offshore Wind Farm Meerwind

Project certification ensures that the wind farm will operate safely and cost efficient, risks are mitigated and all technical, design and construction requirements are met Hamburg, Germany, June 8, 2015: DNV GL has submitted the project certificate for the German offshore wind farm Meerwind Süd|Ost to WindMW, responsible for the development, construction and operation of… Read more »

AEG Power Solutions Storage Converters Chosen by UniEnergy Technologies for Battery Energy Storage Systems

– Help provide grid stabilization and leveling for renewable energy sources– Chosen for wide voltage and current range, flexibility, and small footprint– In use at two sites in USA Zwanenburg, The Netherlands, June 8, 2015 – AEG Power Solutions, a global provider of power electronic systems and solutions for industrial power supplies and renewable energy… Read more »

SEAS becomes PIRIOU VIETNAM

« SOUTH EAST ASIA SHIPYARD » (SEAS), PIRIOU subsidiary in Vietnam becomes from today « PIRIOU VIETNAM ».« It is a simple change of name with no other meaning or purpose than giving our Vietnamese establishment an identity that our customers, our suppliers, our staff, and more generally any partner, in Vietnam, abroad, as well… Read more »

Sunedison Launches The Search For Britainsbrighteststreet To Britains Homeowners

SunEdison is on the hunt for Britain’s most solar savvy street by offering 10 years’ worth of solar generated electricity to participating neighbours in the selected street· #BritainsBrightestStreet participating homeowners can save approximately 45% on their electricity bills and on top of this, SunEdison will also contribute a PV system to the community SunEdison, Inc…. Read more »

New general manager of Fred. Olsen Windcarrier (UK) Ltd. elected to RenewableUK board

Fred. Olsen Windcarrier UK’s new general manager, David Matthews, has been elected to the board of RenewableUK in his second month in post. Mr. Matthews becomes one of 12 influential industry leaders elected to the board to represent the UK wind and marine energy industry. “It’s a real honour to be elected to the RenewableUK… Read more »

Implementing agreement on photovoltaic power systems

Earlier this year, the International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power System Programme (IEA PVPS) published a new report on the “Analysis of Long-Term Performance of PV Systems. This is the fourth of five critical reports, which are designed to establish a landmark in PV Performance and Reliability assessment, and build on the reputation of independence and… Read more »

Renewable Nrg Systems Closes Lidar Deal With Ventus Ingeniera

HINESBURG, Vt., U.S. – June 03, 2015 – Renewable NRG Systems (RNRG), a designer and manufacturer of decision support tools for the global renewable energy industry, has announced today the sale of its WINDCUBE® v2 LiDAR to VENTUS, a leading Uruguayan wind energy engineering consultancy firm. VENTUS will use the LiDAR for its wind resource… Read more »

Aquila Capital acquires photovoltaic plant in the UK

London, June 2015. Aquila Capital, one of Europe’s leading independent alternative asset managers, today announces that it has purchased a photovoltaic park in the UK for an undisclosed sum. The plant is located in Banwell, near Bristol and has an installed capacity of 7.2 MWp. It was constructed by its seller and developer New Energy… Read more »

New Name And Logo Same Excellent Service German Renewables Shipbrokers Now Global Renewables Shipbrokers

The purpose of rebranding GRS is to send a clear message to the global offshore market for renewables. The company is underscoring the fact that from Hamburg it operates around the world. Four years after founding GRS German Renewables Shipbrokers, the German specialist shipbroker is giving itself a new name. “Adopting a global mind-set to… Read more »

Tuco Marine Group of Denmark discloses the newest vessel in the ProZero series of Fast Rescue Boats, Daughter Crafts and Workboats; The New 10m WIND FARM SERVICE BOAT.

The new design is released shortly after Tuco won the order for 2 x 11m Wind Farm Service Boats that have been ordered for the Two Ulstein X-stern vessels that German based Bernhard Schulte affiliate WINDEA Offshore GmbH, have ordered for their contract with Siemens Wind Power. The new 10m WIND FARM SERVICE BOAT is… Read more »

Intersolar: Photovoltaik-Institut Berlin introduces new error analysis method for PV power plants

Economic high-volume, on-site electroluminescence measurements now available for the first time Berlin, Munich/Germany, 3nd June 2015 – The Photovoltaik-Institut Berlin (PI Berlin) has developed a new, automated process that allows solar modules to be examined without being dismantled, thereby reducing analysis time. Up to 1,000 modules can be tested each night using electroluminescence measurements (EL)…. Read more »

wpd Secures Finance for Nordergründe Offshore Wind Farm

wpd AG and its financing banks yesterday signed financing contracts in Frankfurt for the Nordergründe offshore project. According to these contracts, the loans will be provided by KfW IPEX-Bank and the European Investment Bank (EIB) while 100% of the equity will come from wpd offshore GmbH. This means that the finance for the entire investment… Read more »

Intelligent monitoring minimizes system downtime and saves costs

Planning, predictability and process safety are concepts that are integral parts of an effective production environment. To achieve these objectives, a systematic approach is needed. Since 2013, Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum, a manufacturer of vacuum components and systems, uses a monitoring solution in order to support its customer to achieve these objectives. Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum will… Read more »

Holmatro delivers 280 ton cylinders for the world’s largest heavy lift ship "Pioneering Spirit"

This summer the lifting system of the world’s largest ship “Pioneering Spirit” will be fitted with 52 Holmatro cylinders, each having 280 tons lifting capacity. The Lloyd’s classified cylinders are supplied with high-grade surface treatments, which will protect the cylinders from wear and offshore conditions for the coming 25 years. Topside Lifting System (TLS)The Pioneering… Read more »

Meyer Burger wins next important PV order with a value of around CHF 16.5 Million

Meyer Burger wins next important PV order: selected by Lerri Solar Technology to supply MB PERC upgrade cell solution and innovative PV measurement technology. The order volume is around CHF 16.5 Million. Lerri Solar Technology Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency mono crystalline cells and modules, is expanding along the PV value chain into… Read more »

CWind signals change with new brand mark, launches new website

CWind, a leading service provider in the wind industry, has today unveiled a new logo and website. The change coincides with a sharpened focus on integrating the extensive range of services CWind provides to the on and offshore wind industries, and even stronger emphasis on its clients’ success. CWind’s new logo symbolises the many services… Read more »