London, 13 January 2015 – Sharp has today announced it is partnering with Samsung SDI to offer a complete energy and battery management system to homeowners in the UK. The compact, all-in-one solution boasts solar modules from Sharp and an all-in-one battery storage from Samsung SDI. Peter Thiele, President of Sharp Energy Solutions Europe, said:… Read more »
4JET receives multi-system order from leading glass supplier 4JET Technologies GmbH (Alsdorf, Germany) has launched a new product for drilling via holes in glass substrates for c-Si photovoltaic modules. Several of the new systems have been ordered by a major glass supplier in Asia. The increasing use of glass/glass modules in PV applications requires to… Read more »
Siemens has signed a chartering agreement with ship owner Bernhard Schulte for two new service operations vessels (SOV) to be purpose-built for the long-term service and maintenance operations of the Gemini and Sandbank/Dan Tysk offshore wind power plants in the North Sea. Officials from Siemens and Bernhard Schulte together with its offshore wind affiliate WINDEA… Read more »
3-year project set to address impact of wind variability in challenging topographies worldwide Seattle, January 12, 2015 – Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, has been selected by the US Department of Energy (DOE) to coordinate a $2.5 million project to improve wind energy forecasting in complex landscapes and terrain. As the… Read more »
As part of its ongoing process of commercial expansion, the Spanish company Grupo Clavijo, world leader in solar photovoltaic structures and trackers, has opened an office in Abu Dhabi (UAE), Clavijo Energy Services LLC, aiming to strengthen its business activity and provide better service to customers in this area and in MENA countries. The new… Read more »
The first petrol station has cut the price of fuel to below the £1 barrier for the first time since 2009, after fall in global oil price. David Hunter, energy analyst at Schneider Electric, comments on whether this price drop will be an outlier or the rule. David Hunter, energy analyst at Schneider Electric:“Whilst the… Read more »
Ampelmann, the global leader in specialised gangway systems, is celebrating another significant achievement in the operation of their systems: one million safe transfers. The milestone was reached within 6 years after the start of Ampelmann Operations B.V. and reasserts their slogan: making offshore access as easy as crossing the street. The first transfer with an… Read more »
Wind power plants are subjected to high stresses such as oscillations and vibrations. Oscillations must be safely monitored in order to prevent damages and expensive downtimes. Directives such as GL2010 also require a tower oscillation monitoring and recommend even to implement it with performance level d (PLd). In order to offer a comprehensive monitoring of… Read more »
Kübler is expanding its products portfolio in the area of functional safety. In order to provide safe interaction between man and machine, Kübler is offering a new safety module. The basic module of the Safety-M compact series is a complete speed monitoring device requiring a minimum of space. The removable operating and diagnostic display stands… Read more »
The award-winning patented Intelligent-Scan-TechnologyTM of the F multiturn encoder family from Kübler is now being utilised also in a standard 58 mm format encoder. This allows additional applications to be addressed, where higher bearing loads are required. The variants with hollow through shafts of up to 15 mm allow their flexible use in large drives…. Read more »
From January 2015 Maersk Training will enter into a global training agreement with a leading offshore drilling company, Transocean. This will make the Danish-based company, Maersk Training, responsible for administration of all and delivery of certain training for Transocean’s offshore crew for a period of at least five years. The agreement adds additional operational centres… Read more »
Technical professionals who work with hydraulic cylinders know from experience that there is enormous potential for applying this type of equipment. Expanding an existing set, or composing a new one, requires a lot of expertise from the user. This is child’s play with the smart Holmatro Configurator. Thanks to the Configurator’s user-friendly design, the user… Read more »
SHANGHAI, Shanghai, January 5, 2015 – JA Solar has announced that it has delivered over 100MWp of PV modules to Solarcentury, a leading UK solar developer and EPC, in 2014. The modules were mainly used in Solarcentury’s ground-mounted solar projects and large commercial rooftops in the UK. Approximately 49MWp of JA Solar’s proprietary Full Square… Read more »
Discover and experience Pfeiffer Vacuum’s extensive range of vacuum products Focus placed on practical vacuum examples and applications Films and 3D animations enhance the existing web experience Asslar, Germany, January 5, 2015. Just in time for the new year, Pfeiffer Vacuum presents its new vacuum solutions website. Users can discover the wide spectrum of products… Read more »
MarineCo UK has contracted Damen Shipyards Group for a Multi Cat 2712. The vessel will be delivered in April 2015. Mr. Mike Conafray, Managing Director at MarineCo stated that, after a long evaluation, with alternative builders, Damen came through with the right vessel at the right cost,the new vessel will comfortably sit alongside our existing… Read more »
• RENA transfers its share in SoLayTec to Tempress• The technological cooperation between both companies RENA and SoLayTec will continue• For PERC-technologies RENA offers equipment for backside polishing, smoothing and cleaning Gütenbach, 29.12.2014:At the end of the year RENA transfers its share in SoLayTec to Tempress, Amtech Group, Netherlands.“RENA will set its focus on its expertise in wet… Read more »
Senvion SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth- largest* manufacturer of wind turbines, has signed four new contracts totaling over 60 megawatts (MW) in the UK, including the first contract to be signed in the UK with developer RES. Located near Granthouse in the Scottish Borders, Penmanshiel wind farm, developed… Read more »
HANSA HEAVY LIFT’s 3D software simulates lift before the voyage to ensure safe loading and installation during discharge of three cranes. Hamburg, Germany, Monday 22nd December 2014 – HANSA HEAVY LIFT’s 3D software simulates lift before the voyage to ensure safe loading and installation during discharge of three cranes. HHL Venice has sailed through the… Read more »
Meyer Burger has successfully secured further important contracts in Asia (China/Taiwan) to supply systems for the manufacture of high-quality solar cells with MB-PERC upgrade cell technology MB-PERC (Passivated Emitter Rear Cell) from Meyer Burger is an advanced cell technology that offers customers the opportunity to substantially increase the efficiency and performance of their existing solar… Read more »
– On-grid battery storage system to manage peak demands and integrate smoothly renewable energy sources – SAGER features AEG Power Solutions latest innovations in the field Vitoria, Spain, December 18, 2014 – AEG Power Solutions, a global provider of power electronic systems and solutions for industrial power supplies and renewable energy applications, has jointly with… Read more »
46 MWp solar farm with continued sheep grazing and biodiversity enhancement BELECTRIC UK and First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) have connected the United Kingdom’s largest solar farm to the grid. The 46 megawatts (MWDC) Landmead Solar Farm, in East Hanney near Abingdon in Oxfordshire, will supply around 45 million kWh (kilowatt hours) of clean energy… Read more »
-Q CELLS is one of the leading PV brands in Europe according to EuPD Research European PV Installer Monitor 2014/2015© -The PV brand extends its market penetration in European PV markets -The Q CELLS brand performs outstandingly at several independent studies [Thalheim, Germany, December 19, 2014] – Q CELLS´ solar modules are very positively perceived… Read more »
The leading global provider of power and thermal management solutions is now shipping its new RPI Series three phase inverters with 6 kVA / 8 kVA / 10 kVA power outputs. Delta will launch three new transformerless models known as the RPI M6A, M8A and M10A featuring 6, 8 and 10 kVA power outputs respectively…. Read more »
Augsburg, December 18, 2014 – Yield reports by meteocontrol GmbH provide a reliable basis for assessing photovoltaic projects. In addition to system-specific parameters, they take into account local conditions as well as the latest climate research insights. For any system location around the world, the Augsburg-based PV service provider can generate accurate forecasts of the… Read more »
Today, DBB Jack-Up Services A/S officially took delivery of its new offshore service vessel from Nordic Yards in Germany. During the handover ceremony, the ship was named ‘WIND SERVER’. “We are very pleased to add this highly specialised jack-up vessel to our jack-up fleet, and we look forward to offering the vessel’s advanced services and… Read more »
WAVELABS Solar Metrology Systems has sold a SINUS-220 LED solar simulator to another Asian photovoltaics supplier, Solartron Public Company Limited of Thailand. This latest simulator purchase represents the second deal in short succession in Southeast Asia for the innovative German photovoltaic startup WAVELABS. Solartron is a regional PV integrator with its own cell and module… Read more »
Hamburg/Montreal: Senvion SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth- largest* manufacturer of wind turbines, has just completed commissioning of phase one of the wind project Rivière-du-Moulin. So far, 75 of 175 Senvion MM82 and MM92 type turbines in a special cold climate version (CCV) have been installed and commissioned. Completion… Read more »
Wind turbine manufacturers and subcontractors stand shoulder to shoulder to establish their own safety culture. Leading enterprises will be using video und printed information material to reinforce and disseminate their common position on safety issues across the industry in 2015. Frankfurt Main, 17 December 2015: Wind Industry Safety Culture is an initiative of the wind… Read more »
The Berlin-based company is positioning itself for the international market Berlin, 17 December 2014 – skytron® energy has a new Managing Director: Jörgen Klammer has taken over as head of the Berlin-based technology company in December 2015. He will succeed Stefan Degener, who assumed management of skytron energy in July, when it was acquired by… Read more »
• Martifer Solar has sold the project rights, including the provision of EPC and O&M Services, for a 4.27 MW PV plant located near Exeter to Smartenergy Renewables AG • The Francis Court plant sale builds upon the combined strengths of Martifer Solar and Smartenergy Renewables in order to maximize the value of the project… Read more »
Specialist renewable energy insurer to cover Neoen for 300MW Cestas solar park in France London, 15th December 2014 – GCube, the specialist renewable energy insurer, has been selected by Paris-based developer Neoen to provide comprehensive cover for a 300MW solar park in France. Once complete, the site in Cestas, near Bordeaux, will become Europe’s largest… Read more »
Reef Subsea has successfully completed its campaign of installing and burying inter-array power cables on the Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm. The wind farm is owned by RWE Innogy and partners and is one of the largest in the world, located 13 kilometres off the North Wales coast in Liverpool Bay. The work scope… Read more »
Bigger boats for offshore wind and much more as company looks to sustainable growth Brightlingsea/Essex, 12 December 2014 – CTruk held an informal launch event at its new Colne Estuary site on The Hythe, East Colchester yesterday, sharing its plans for expansion to esteemed guests and staff over mulled wine, local ales and a hog… Read more »
DBB Jack-Up Services A/S has signed a framework agreement with MHI Vestas Offshore Wind A/S for offshore wind operations and maintenance services. Years of successful cooperation between DBB Jack-Up and MHI Vestas Offshore Wind have now resulted in the signing of a framework agreement for offshore wind operations and maintenance services between the two companies…. Read more »
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) has appointed Bernhard Gerber as the new General Manager of its Technology and Product Centre (TPC) Thun/Umkirch. At its location in Thun, Meyer Burger has concentrated the research and development activities and the product and technology competencies for the areas of wafer and module as well as… Read more »
Last week yet another project was completed by CT Offshore. In total 44 inter-array cables have successfully been installed and buried at the DONG Energy wind farm Borkum Riffgrund 1. Once again our cable laying vessel SIA and crew showed a terrific performance. “The valuable experience gained from the West of Duddon Sands and Gwynt… Read more »