Category: Press Releases

Bloomberg New Energy Finance study classifies Conergy as a Tier 1 module manufacturer

Conergy highest ranked European brand for modules most frequently used in solar parks Hamburg, 31 October 2012 – In its latest study, Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) classified Conergy as one of the so-called “Tier 1” manufacturers of crystalline photovoltaic modules. Bankability is the key criterion for tiering: “In most cases, banks are the strictest… Read more »

Mobil SHC 500 Helps Improve the Operational and Energy Efficiency of Modern Wind Farms

High performance hydraulic oil can help reduce energy consumption of equipment by up to 6.2 percent* • At -400C Mobil SHC 500 is four times thinner than similar viscosity grade conventional mineral hydraulic oils• Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 can enable wind turbines to operate at lower temperatures during winter months• Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 is… Read more »

Intersolar Europe 2013: Innovative Technologies And New Markets

In 2013 Intersolar Europe will focus on developing the topics of electricity storage and grid integration as well as on forging links between new global markets. Munich, October 31, 2012 – 66,000 visitors from 160 countries and 1,909 exhibitors from 49 countries: These figures tell the story of Intersolar Europe 2012. This year the exhibition… Read more »

Nine month financial report of Sika AG

Solid growth and significant increase in profit  Sales growth of 6.0% to CHF 3 630.1 million (5.4% in local currencies)  10.1% growth in emerging markets  Significant increase in gross result to 52.6% (previous year: 50.8%)  Above-average 32.3% rise in net profit to CHF 223.9 million Thanks to its strong global position, Sika lifted net sales… Read more »

Green Energy for Indian Forests: Conergy Off-Grid Systems Power Ranger Offices

Conergy Builds 900 kW Stand-Alone PV Systems for Madhya Pradesh Forest Department Hamburg / Bangalore, 1 November 2012 – Conergy once again strengthens its footprint in India. As one of the market leaders who pioneered off-grid installations in India, the solar solution and service provider has completed a 900 kilowatt peak stand-alone project for the… Read more »

The Innovation Cloud Is Born From The Experience Of Solarexpo A New Exhibition Platform Which Includes All Avant Garde Energy Technologies

At Rho Fiera Milano from 8 to 10 May 2013, the new event at international level which covers the entire spectrum of technological innovation for a low-carbon economy. “The world of energy has changed”: starting from this premise, the Innovation Cloud concentrates on renewables, network technologies and energy efficiency as drivers for the “technological agenda”… Read more »

Sika joins CSP Today in Sevilla and is nominated for the Award

Sika will be exhibiting at the 6th International Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Summit in Sevilla, Spain. The event, widely known as CSP Today Sevilla, will take place on the 13th and 14th of November 2012 at the Hotel Barceló Renacimiento. We are proud that this year Sika and its world innovative adhesive Sikasil ® AS-780… Read more »

Meyer Burger offers efficient sapphire solutions for the rapidly growing mobile cover and touchscreen industry

Based on new, high-performance sapphire technology, Meyer Burger provides efficient solutions for the industrial production of sapphire covers and touchscreens for the growing, high-volume mobile market. Industry-leading companies have expressed significant interest in Meyer Burger‘s equipment. Integrated solutions for the sapphire industryMeyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) develops and produces integrated system solutions… Read more »

MAGE SOLAR and Kuehne + Nagel expand strategic partnership

In future, the German-based provider of photovoltaic system components will be managing its warehousing and transport activities across the globe with its logistics partner Kuehne + Nagel. In doing so, the company is expanding the cooperation which started in early 2012. Ravensburg/Hamburg, October 25, 2012 – MAGE SOLAR AG, part of the international MAGE GROUP,… Read more »

DNV unveils its SUNdy floating solar field concept

Many countries are turning to solar technology and renewable energy because of a need for alternative energy sources and environmental concerns. To help meet these needs, DNV has developed SUNdy, a large-scale offshore solar field concept which launched at Singapore International Energy Week. Researchers at DNV have developed a dynamic floating offshore solar field concept…. Read more »

Renewable Resources Contributes to Renewable Energy Growth in the UK

Responsible for 38 per cent of total installed solar capacity for last reported quarter Milton Keynes, 25 October, 2012 – According to the latest Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) statistics, Renewable Resources (Energy Solutions) Ltd accounted for 38 per cent of the total commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) installed capacity in the UK between… Read more »

TDK-Lambda Z+ programmable power supplies with unique Arbitrary Waveform features

Built-in waveform generation and storage capacity to simulate voltage transients for testing automotive and solar array systems TDK Corporation highlights the unique arbitrary waveform generation capabilities of the TDK-Lambda Z+ Series of high-density, 2U format benchtop and rack mounted 200W and 400W power supplies. The ability to create and store up to 4 application specific… Read more »

ISOFOTON calls to create a technology framework to maintain European leadership in PV sector

• Ángel Luis Serrano, the Isofoton CEO, highlighted this point during the APVIA PV 2012 International Exhibition that is taking place this week in Singapore• Serrano confirmed ISOFOTON’s commitment to investment in R&D and employment, supported by important international partners such as Samsung• Serrano confirmed that opening the Chinese market to foreign investors is of… Read more »

Clarification on mining exploration in Jordan

AREVA denies the information in today’s press alleging that “an AREVA mining exploitation licence has been cancelled by the Jordanian Authorities.” This is an exploration mining agreement which expired. AREVA has been present in Jordan since January 2009 through the Jordanian French Uranium Mining Company (JFUMC), a 50/50 subsidiary with the Jordan state, where it… Read more »

Sway Turbine Unveils Details About Their 10mw Offshore Wind Turbine

The Norwegian technology company Sway Turbine has developed an eye-catching 10MW offshore wind turbine, named the ST10. The unique features of this turbine are now presented for the first time. Sway Turbine’s CTO Mr. Eystein Borgen has today presented the ST10 turbine at the 3rd International Conference on Drivetrain Concepts for Wind Turbines in Bremen,… Read more »

Navetas and Texas Instruments agree on partnership to accelerate integration of disaggregation technology in new smart meters and smart grid systems

In a deal that will accelerate the time to market for new products based on its unique disaggregation technology, Navetas Energy Management has signed a technology partnership agreement with Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI). The partnership enables the two companies to embed Navetas’ innovative technology for home energy monitoring on TI’s class-leading processor platforms. By embedding… Read more »

New Possibilities for Particle Analysis from Carl Zeiss

The qualities of particles can now be determined using Axio Zoom.V16 and Correlative Microscopy The Carl Zeiss Microscopy business group is presenting two new options for particle analysis at this year’s parts2clean trade fair in Stuttgart, Germany. Using Axio Zoom.V16, testers can investigate a component’s cleanliness quickly and efficiently, while correlative microscopy provides chemical information… Read more »

Intersolar China Postponed

China’s international exhibition for the solar industry will now reopen its doors in 2013. The China Renewable Energy Industry Association (CREIA) is welcomed as the new partner of Intersolar China. The Intersolar China Conference is taking place in Beijing as planned from December 11-13, 2012. Freiburg/Pforzheim, Germany, and Beijing, China, October 23rd, 2012 – The… Read more »

Acl Announces A New Fleet Of Multipurpose Roro/containerships

Atlantic Container Line has signed a contract with Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding to build the five largest RORO/Containerships (CONROs) in the world. The G4 (Generation 4) vessels will replace ACL’s existing fleet of G3 CONROs operating in the company’s transatlantic service. The new vessels will be the first of their type ever built. They will be bigger,… Read more »

Siemens to focus its renewable energy activities on wind and hydro power

In connection with the previously announced company program 2014, Siemens will modify its business strategy and organizational setup with respect to renewable energy. The company plans to divest its solar business activities and is currently holding talks with potential buyers on this subject. Siemens intends to focus its renewable energy activities on wind and hydro… Read more »

Saint-Gobain Introduces High Performance Tubing for Chemical Dispensing Applications

Flexible and corrosion-resistant Tygon® tubing offers longer service life and reduces disposal concern Akron, OHIO – 22 October 2012 – A new tubing solution for use in chemical dispensing applications from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (SGPPL) is now available in Europe. Part of the company’s high-performance critical connections portfolio, the Tygon® 2375 Ultra Chemical Resistant Tubing… Read more »

GPTECH ENLARGES ITS PRESENCE IN SOUTH AMERICA WITH THE WIND & SOLAR POWER CHILE SPONSORING

• GPtech participated successfully in two conferences about integrating renewable energies in the electrical net and renewable hybrid generation systems• The company keeps leader in the supply of devices for South American PV facilities Madrid, 19th of October of 2012. GPtech has participated in Wind & Solar Power Chile, which have taken place in Centro… Read more »

Carl Zeiss Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology: Suppliers awarded

Carl Zeiss Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology: Nihon Kessho Kogaku and Schmolz & Bickenbach Receive Supplier Award Outstanding achievements honored at fifth Suppliers’ Day in Oberkochen OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 18.10.2012.Japanese company Nihon Kessho Kogaku (NK&K) and Dusseldorf-based Schmolz & Bickenbach have been honored with the Carl Zeiss SMT Supplier Award. Representatives from both companies accepted the award the evening… Read more »

Cheapest energy tariffs should be offered to all

Ecotricity founder Dale Vince believes all energy companies should offer their customers their best price regardless of when they joined or how they pay – including customers on pre payment meters. Prime Minister David Cameron announced yesterday afternoon that all energy companies would be forced to place customers on the cheapest suitable tariff.Ecotricity has always… Read more »

Greece: Four further Conergy plants provide Hellenic solar power

1 megawatt: private investors rely on Conergy quality for their power plants Hamburg, 18 October 2012 – Together with the local Company Spercheios S.A., Conergy realized four solar power plants for private Greek investors. The four plants with a total capacity of one megawatt were all being constructed using Conergy PowerPlus modules from the factory… Read more »

Siemens to build wind power plant in Turkey

Siemens Energy has received a further wind power order from Turkey. The customer is Borusan EnBW Enerji, a joint venture consisting of German energy supplier EnBW and Borusan Holding from Turkey. Siemens is to deliver a total of 22 wind turbines for the Balabanli onshore wind power plant near the city of Tekirdağ in the… Read more »

SOLARWATT AG completely restructured: insolvency procedures repealed

– Restructuring plan legally valid – Dresden Municipal Court repeals insolvency procedures – SOLARWATT AG accelerates orientation to system sector with new products in 2012 and 2013 Since Mid-October 2012, the restructuring plan developed by the management of SOLARWATT AG and ratified by Dresden Municipal Court on September 11, 2012, has been legally valid. Since… Read more »

Woodward and SolarEdge Partner to Offer Superior Utility Scale PV Power Optimization Systems

The two companies join forces to offer ROI-accelerating module-level power harvesting optimization solutions for large commercial and utility PV systems. SolarEdge will also distribute Woodward’s SOLO product family in Israel. Fort Collins, Colo., October 17th, 2012. Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) and SolarEdge Technologies, a leading global provider of end-to-end solar power optimization systems and PV… Read more »

AREVA strengthens its organization in Asia-Pacific

As part of its ACTION 2016 strategic action plan, the AREVA group is strengthening its organization in the Asia-Pacific region, where the energy market has the strongest growth prospects. The creation of an Asia-Pacific Region* signals the Group’s determination to offer its customers and prospects a regional presence to more effectively promote its nuclear offering… Read more »

SGS to Showcase its Service Portfolio at RenewableUK 2012 Conference in Glasgow

SGS is pleased to announce its participation at RenewableUK – the premier renewable energy conference and exhibition in the United Kingdom. From October 30 – November 1, 2012, SGS will present its wide range of renewable energy services at stand 107 at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Center (SECC) in Glasgow. — RenewableUK boasts the… Read more »

Europe Sees Solar PV Backsheet Market Falter Due to Economic Recession

Europe currently leads the solar PV market, but the ongoing impact of the ongoing Euro zone crisis is expected to lead to a drastic decline, states a new report by energy experts GlobalData. The new report* names Europe the largest solar PV backsheet market in the world, with the region accounting for 72.1% of global… Read more »

New Standards in the Solar Module Inspection

Innovative Electroluminescence Technology Provides High Efficiency Gains in the New Solar Module Production Automated inspection using state-of-the-art camera and software technologies significantly increases high-quality yield and reduces manufacturing cost in photovoltaic production. Especially electroluminescence (EL) inspection opens up new dimensions to detect damages that are invisible to the human eye. ISRA SOLAR VISION, a worldwide… Read more »

PROKON and The Switch sign major direct-drive 3 MW PMG and full-power converter deal

PROKON placed another order with The Switch for 10 units of direct-drive 3 MW permanent magnet generator (PMG) and full-power converters (FPC). This contract follows a previous one for 2 direct-drive prototypes in the same class that will be ready for testing by the end of 2012. These orders strengthen PROKON’s position as a single-source… Read more »

centrotherm photovoltaics submits reorganization concept to court as planned

centrotherm photovoltaics AG today submitted its reorganization and future concept as planned to the District Court of Ulm. The concept is decisive for the future of the Group. After being examined by the court, the insolvency plan will be presented to creditors in the next step, who will then decide on whether to accept it… Read more »