Significantly longer service life for glass-glass modules Solar modules with glass sheets on the front and back sides have an almost unlimited service life. This was the result of a long-term climate chamber test in which Centrosolar glass-foil modules were compared with glass composite modules. With conventional modules, performance decreased after 30 years at the… Read more »
Aix-en-Provence/Prenzlau, August 21, 2013. From September onwards, aleo solar AG will offer its polycrystalline module S_18 with certified European components. Ingots, wafers and modules are produced within the European Economic Area. The aleo product therefore fulfills the criteria specified by the French Ministry of the Environment and is certified for a “Made in Europe” bonus…. Read more »
• Coating Machine for Rear Side Passivation of PERC With vacuum coating machine SINGULAR XP cell efficiency increased by up to 1 %; PERC cells with efficiency levels of more than 20 % possible.• System for Buffer Layer Deposition of CIGS Thin-Film Solar Cells Development machine of the TENUIS enables significant cost savings over market… Read more »
ITS appoints experienced PV professional Peter Hansen to cover region Munich, August 20, 2013 – The Scandinavian-German module manufacturer Innotech Solar AS (ITS) is intensifying its sale of solar modules in Northern Europe with the appointment of experienced PV professional Peter Hansen who will be based in Copenhagen. Having worked previously with global leaders in… Read more »
Moventas, the leading wind and industrial gear manufacturer and service provider, has recently completed another full wind turbine drivetrain service project in extreme conditions. Moventas started the on-site part of a full drivetrain repair project of four 3MW turbines in Sweden in June. The serviced turbines are located in Vindpark Vänern Kraft AB’s offshore wind… Read more »
Strong shipments to key Asian markets in 2H’13 to restore PV market confidence, as threats from trade wars and corporate bankruptcies subside. SANTA CLARA, CALIF., August 21, 2013-Solar photovoltaic (PV) demand from China and Japan during 2H’13 is forecast to reach 9 GW, representing an increase of 100% compared to 1H’13 and 70% compared to… Read more »
Husum, 16 August 2013 – HUSUM Wind remains the unconventional meeting place for the wind industry that it has been since it was established in 1989 on the German North Sea coast – literally in the middle of what is a regional wind farm. And nothing has changed, even after it was announced in April… Read more »
CWind, a leading UK offshore wind service provider, is celebrating the official opening of the Lincs Offshore Wind Farm. CWind provided vessels and services for the construction of the wind farm to its clients CT Offshore and Siemens. Lincs is a 270MW project, which will be capable of producing enough energy to meet the annual… Read more »
Vestas is pleased to announce a firm and unconditional order for 21 MW from Vindkraft Ukraina LLC for their wind power plants Beregovaya and Stavki in the Kherson region. Vindkraft and Vestas have already commissioned the 9 MW Novorossiske wind power plant in 2011/12. The contract comprises supply, installation and commissioning of seven V112-3.0 MW… Read more »
• Innovative concept expected to offer significant advancements in logistics, design and safety Siemens Energy has signed a chartering agreement with ship owner Esvagt A/S for two new offshore wind service vessels that will incorporate significant advancements in logistics, efficiency and operational capabilities. The vessels are being commis-sioned specifically for Siemens’ service operations at the… Read more »
Difficult market environment in the first half of 2013 Substantial cost reduction measures implemented Solid balance sheet structure with sufficient liquidity and high equity ratio Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) achieved net sales of CHF 90.4 million in a difficult market environment in the solar industry during the first half of 2013…. Read more »
Multi-ion beam platform from ZEISS enables new solutions for the challenges faced in nanofabrication JENA/Germany, INDIANAPOLIS/USA, 15.08.2013. At the Microscopy & Microanalysis trade show in Indianapolis, ZEISS ORION NanoFab received the 2013 Microscopy Today Innovation Award. Microscopy Today magazine annually presents this award to techniques and instruments that play a major role in progressing the field… Read more »
• Two wind power plants in Poland to get Siemens Model SWT-2.3-108 wind turbines• Hub height of 115 meters and rotor diameter of 108 meters boost energy capture • 5-year service agreements with Siemens for maintenance of the wind power plants The Polish wind power plant developer and operator PEP S.A. (Polish Energy Partners S.A.)… Read more »
The market-share for thin-film solar photovoltaic (PV) panels is forecast to decline each year to 2017 and will account for just 7% of new PV production during 2017, according to the latest NPD Solarbuzz PV Equipment Quarterly report. Having grown from 3% in 2000 to a high of almost 16% in 2009, thin-film technologies have… Read more »
The Independent Grid Operator of Thailand certified that the Nakhon Ratchasima plant has the highest load factor in the country.This plant is equipped with 16 Ingeteam inverters and some 95,000 PV modules. To date, Ingeteam has supplied around 90 electrical sub-station control and automation systems to the leading electricity distribution company in Thailand. Sarriguren (Navarre), 13th… Read more »
Oldenburg, Prenzlau, 13 August 2013. aleo solar AG (ISIN: DE000A0JM634) today announced that it generated revenue of EUR 68.3 million in the first six months of 2013. This means that aleo solar’s revenue decreased by 58.9% compared to the first half of 2012 (EUR 166.4 million). Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) came in at… Read more »
International subsidiaries are not affected SUNSELEX Group in restructuring process Munich, 13. August 2013. SUNSELEX AG in Germany has filed for insolvency on August 1st at the Magistrate Court in Munich, due to a possible loss of liquidity. The German firm is among the most experienced in international project planning and realization of solar parks… Read more »
Shanghai/China, 12 August 2013 -The third phase of training courses provided by GL Garrad Hassan to Guangdong Electrical Design Institute (GEDI) has been successfully completed. The training courses have aided GEDI in their talent development and technology accumulation. GL Garrad Hassan will continue to support GEDI to a larger extent in the follow-up wind power… Read more »
Meyer Burger Group member Roth & Rau B.V. has signed a far reaching cooperation agreement with Rolic Technologies outlining a joint strategy to develop product offerings for the organic electronics, display, and security markets. Roth & Rau B.V., a Group member of Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN), and Rolic Technologies Ltd announce… Read more »
The 3rd PV Asia Pacific Conference to Convene in October in SingaporeAsia Pacific Solar Institute to Come into Operation; PV Industry Standard Expected to Be Formulated The PV Asia Pacific Conference (PVAP Conference) will convene on 29-30 October in Marine Bay Sands, Singapore. It has already attracted enormous attention from global political circle and will… Read more »
Capelle a/d IJssel, the Netherlands – Barge Master has received a Letter of Award from Boskalis International bv for employment of the Barge Master motion compensated platform during phase 3 of the Malampaya project. The Barge Master system will be used during the second half of 2014 for the installation of a permanent bridge between… Read more »
Aberdeen-based energy services group SeaEnergy PLC and Robert Gordon University (RGU) have jointly launched a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop an operational and economic model for life cycle cost of operations and maintenance (O&M) strategies in offshore windfarms. This KTP is supported by the Technology Strategy Board and aims to drive down cost in… Read more »
The planning software Polysun provides the technical tool for smart-grid simulationsWhile the term “smart-grid” is often regarded as an empty word, recalling long- term energy policy plans, the simulation software Polysun is able to provide the technical tool for the simulation of actual smart-grid controllers. The emerging challenge of power-grid stability can be answered by… Read more »
Equity base strengthened through contribution of creditors’ claims New shareholder structure with majority shareholder Sol Futura Verwaltungsgesellschaft Ulm, August 8, 2013 – With the successful implementation of the capital measures approved as part of the insolvency plan, the reorganization, and consequently the recapitalization, of centrotherm photovoltaics has now been concluded. This was achieved through converting… Read more »
MORGES … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton (NYSE:ETN) has named Kurt McMaken president – Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. He succeeds Yannis P. Tsavalas who is moving to a new role as senior vice president, strategic initiatives – Electrical Sector. McMaken will report to Thomas S. Gross, Eaton’s vice chairman and chief operating officer… Read more »
Neuhausen-Hamberg (Germany), August 07, 2013. At the beginning of 2012, Bystronic glass announced a reorganisation which nearly a year and a half later is now almost complete. Both the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) automotive glass and the machine service team for architectural glass cutting machines are under one roof at the Bystronic glass Swiss location… Read more »
Meyer Burger sees indications of a recovery in the photovoltaic market and has successfully concluded strategic contracts for advanced diamond wire slicing technologies and industry leading module production and testing technologies with new customers in the Asian market. The orders have a combined value of over CHF 22 million. First major contractual volume since beginning… Read more »
• APCVD is a factor of success for the production of PERC cells Freudenstadt: The SCHMID Group considers itself well prepared for today’s requirements of the cell manufacturers in the PV market. With the 5500 Series APCVD conveyor furnace a well-proven system is available for the industrial mass production of highly efficient cells already on… Read more »
ES supports European production and an environmentally friendly production Munich/Germany, August 6, 2013 – The Scandinavian-German module manufacturer Innotech Solar AS (ITS) has secured the Austrian distributor CES Combi Energy Systems as a partner. CES sells ITS solar modules in Austria. “It is up to us value-added resellers to protect European technology and production. This… Read more »
– Lars Rytter assumed COO role on 1 August– Russell Stoddart starts as CTO on 12 August– New Management Board of REpower Systems GmbH set up Pune/Hamburg: As of 1 August, Lars Rytter has taken over as Chief Operating Officer at REpower. In his new role, Rytter will be able to make an important contribution… Read more »
Innowind orders 35 V112-3.0 MW turbines for three different wind power plants at the Eastern Cape With reference to Vestas Wind Systems A/S company announcement No. 32 of 01 August 2013, Vestas is pleased to announce a firm and unconditional order for 105 MW from a consortium led by Innowind, an 80 per cent affiliate… Read more »
Collaboration to Advance Photovoltaic Technology, Improve Solar Power Output, Quality and Reliability SHANGHAI, July 31, 2013 – DuPont China Holding Co., Ltd. (DuPont) and GD Solar Co., Ltd. (GD Solar) today signed a strategic cooperation agreement focused on collaboration to improve the power output, quality and reliability of solar energy systems to meet the world’s… Read more »
New partnership will benefit industrial and commercial business customers DONG Energy Sales UK Limited (DESUK), a UK subsidiary of the DONG Energy group, entered a strategic partnership with Smart Metering Systems (SMS), the Glasgow-based integrated metering services company yesterday. The contract will see SMS providing meter asset management (MAM), site works and data services across… Read more »
SPX Hydraulic Technologies, which is part of the SPX Corporation is a global manufacturer of high- pressure hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic torque wrenches, pumps, bolt tensioners and nut splitters, as well as devices, maintenance and charging systems for rail projects. Company product brands are: – BOLTING SYSTEMS: Hydraulic torque wrench and other bolting tools used in… Read more »
Emerson has supplied inverters to a plant owned by Natural Energy Development Company (NED), Ltd, which officially opened its 8 MW extension project, Wang Ploeng Solar, on May 29 2013. Emerson inverters were chosen because of their multi-master modular architecture, which enables the SPV to scale the inverter’s rated power capacity up and down to… Read more »
At the end of June, De Telegraaf, the largest newspaper in the Netherlands, concluded its Top 100 competition for Dutch ‘green’ companies. The winners, out of 25 nominees, were Moonen Packaging, Conscious Hotels and Damen Shipyards Group. The top-three greenest companies in the Netherlands were selected by a jury comprising green entrepreneur Ruud Koornstra (known… Read more »