Founder Dieter Manz highlights proximity to Asian customers on the eve of SNEC fair 2012 Reutlingen/Suzhou, 15 May, 2012. Hightech-engineering company Manz AG held the grand opening of its new production facility in Suzhou, two hours west of Shanghai, today. In the new fab Manz will produce manufacturing equipment for the photovoltaics and the flat-panel… Read more »
The Digital Photonics Corporation (DPC) (www.thinkfly.com.tw) announces the global launch of the SolarJetTM printer for selective emitter application of solar front contacts (c-Si). The SolarJet printer greatly simplifies offline process feasibility by making it possible for labs to quickly, accurately and cost-effectively gauge real world performance benefits before making larger in-line investments. Once feasibility is… Read more »
GP Solar presents the GP WIS 2.0 a fully-integrated complete quality control system for solar wafers at the leading Asian photovoltaics trade fair, SNEC 2012 PV Technology in Shanghai. The system’s central automation unit forms the basis for integrating all of the measuring systems necessary for modern wafer inspection. The unit’s 3-D roughness measuring system… Read more »
aleo solar AG (ISIN: DE000A0JM634) today announced that it generated revenue of EUR 74.6 million in the first three months of 2012. This means that aleo solar’s revenue decreased by 14.6% compared to the first quarter of 2011 (EUR 87.4 million). Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) came in at EUR -8.2 million (EUR 2.0… Read more »
SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES (SINGULUS) developed a new machine concept with the product name MATERIA for the cleaning of silicon chunks and ingot saw off cuts for the manufacturing of crystalline solar cells. The first MATERIA cleaning machine was delivered to a renowned US customer. The system was successfully installed at the customer’s site in the 1st… Read more »
Merck will be presenting its latest material developments for the photovoltaics industry at the 6th International Photovoltaic Power Generation Exhibition and Conference (SNEC) from May 16 to 18, 2012 in Shanghai, China. At this largest Chinese solar trade fair, Merck will showcase its isishape®product line. The spotlight will be on the latest developments and concepts… Read more »
China Environment Fund (CEF) is a fund focused on clean technology managed by Tsing Capital CEF invests in companies which develop sustainable technologies within wide spectrum of cleantech sector in China Ludwigshafen, Germany and Hong Kong – May 10, 2012 – BASF Venture Capital GmbH has participated with $5 million in the China Environment Fund… Read more »
In a difficult market environment, centrotherm photovoltaics AG reports EUR 255.4 million of new order intake in the first quarter of 2012 (prior-year period: EUR 224.3 million). Following a related advance payment, this new order intake figure now includes the EUR 227.1 million order awarded by Sonelgaz to construct a fully integrated solar module factory… Read more »
SOLON Energy GmbH is building a 1.6 MW photovoltaic system on five roofs of the Berliner Großmarkt wholesale market. For this order by the Berliner Energieagentur (Energy Agency), SOLON is using the three systems SOLON SOLfixx, SOLON SOLbond Seam and SOLON SOlbond Rail. The power plant covering the same surface area as six soccer fields… Read more »
Natural Power achieves EIA success on single largest consent in England and Wales, taking their client consented portfolio onshore to over 1GW, with the 299MW Pen Y Cymoedd wind farm, on behalf of Vattenfall May 2012 Leading International renewable energy consultancy group Natural Power completed the full Environmental Impact Assessment, as well as providing technical… Read more »
Washington/Brussels. The American Wind Energy Association’s WINDPOWER 2012 Conference & Exhibition in Atlanta, June 3-6, will be the first North American event ever to earn WindMade’s designation as 100 percent powered by wind energy. “Wind power already provides approximately 20 percent of electricity in places like Iowa and South Dakota-and now, thanks to WindMade, WINDPOWER… Read more »
42% of participants in a survey conducted by Wind Energy Update on offshore wind investment and finance named “experience of the team” as the primary feature to raise capital for current offshore wind projects “Experience of the team” was recently named as the principal trait to accumulate capital for current offshore wind projects as found… Read more »
aleo solar AG will be presenting its advanced service package at Intersolar in Munich, the largest specialist trade fair for solar technology in the world, from 13 to 15 June. aleo solar offers its specialist dealers all-round support: From the technical and financial aspects of plant planning, sales and marketing, right through to insurance and… Read more »
The business magazine “WirtschaftsWoche” has awarded the teamtechnik Group second place in the “Best Factory” competition, rewarding the company for its convincing business model and internationally oriented strategy, its powers of innovation and its production efficiency. This move puts teamtechnik among the best manufacturing companies in Germany. The specialist for modular systems shares the second… Read more »
New facility will focus on customer service & training for semiconductor manufacturing industry Edwards, a leading global manufacturer of vacuum and abatement equipment and services, today announced that is has opened a new “Center for Excellence” vacuum and abatement support facility in Hillsboro, Oregon, USA. The 11,000 square foot facility will employ 30 people and… Read more »
High-tech engineering group Manz AG has strongly committed itself to one of the most promising PV markets in the world, India. The German cSi- and thin-film equipment specialist established itself on the subcontinent in two ways: it already has a seasoned client base and it has invested in an engineering education program to nurture local… Read more »
On June 13-14, 2012, SGS will be attending the 11th RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind 2012 Conference and Exhibition in London, UK. At stand 545, SGS’s team of experts will demonstrate a wide portfolio of renewable energy services for the entire project life cycle, including but not limited to commissioning, in-service and end of warranty inspections,… Read more »
the new lightweight version of flat-roof mounting systems CentroPlan, a sister company of Centrosolar AG, has completed the installation of three photovoltaic roof systems on logistics centres in North Germany and on the Lower Rhine on behalf of an international logistics group, incorporating a total of 12,170 modules for a combined capacity of just under… Read more »
Oslo/Bergen: DNV has, as part of a strategic partnership with StormGeo, acquired the right to purchase 22,6 % of StormGeo’s shares through a mutually convertible capital issue, putting their weight behind a world-leading meteorology and risk assessment company. Bjørn K. Haugland, Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer of DNV Group will join the Board of Directors… Read more »
Duke Energy Renewables Acquires Arizona Solar Farm from SOLON Corporation Duke Energy Renewables has acquired a 10-megawatt (MW) utility-scale solar project near Kingman, Ariz., from SOLON Corp. The Black Mountain Solar Project under construction in Mohave County is expected to achieve commercial operation in October of this year. UniSource Energy Services (UES) will purchase the… Read more »
Saint-Gobain Solar announces that photovoltaic (PV) modules produced by Martifer Solar using SolarBond® InFrame on Saint-Gobain’s single-piece frames meet the International Electrotechnical Committee (IEC) standard for the safety performance of crystallline silicone (c-Si) terrestrial PV modules. This achievement assures the industry that SolarBond® InFrame provides the necessary adhesive durability for solar modules manufactured with single-piece… Read more »
Constance, 08-05-2012. GP Solar GmbH of Constance, Germany introduces an optimized version of the GP STAB-TEST .Pro. This laboratory measuring instrument was designed especially for the photovoltaics industry for the examination of solar wafers and cells. The system includes so-called “twist”and “4-point-bend” tests to determine why wafers break in production and avoid future breakage. The… Read more »
The German based brand supplier of photovoltaic systems and components achieved revenue of 222 million euros for the financial year 2011. Thanks to the company’s systematic international focus, about 50 percent of the revenue was made in international business. Ravensburg, 8 May 2012 – The MAGE SOLAR GROUP looks back at a successful financial year… Read more »
West Midlands engineering firm and bolt tensioning specialist, Tentec Ltd, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Outram as its new Business Manager for the UK. Richard will be responsible for the further development of sales of Tentec’s bolt tightening equipment and custom-designed engineering products in growing market areas such as oil & gas,… Read more »
Edwards, a leading global manufacturer of vacuum and abatement equipment and services, today officially opened its new $3.5 million North American headquarters in Sanborn, NY in Niagara County. The new facility is 64,000 square feet and will be home to production, engineering, customer care, administration, marketing and distribution services. Officials from Edwards joined local, state… Read more »
Experts from the leading test service provider in the solar industry at the Intersolar Europe 2012, Hall A5, Stand 253 of the Neue Messe München, 13 to 15 June 2012 / Defining quality anew: Solar industry transformation continues / One-stop testing for manufacturers: global access in module testing and certification Cologne, 4 May 2012. Module… Read more »
In a difficult market environment, centrotherm photovoltaics AG reports EUR 255.4 million of new order intake in the first quarter of 2012 (prior-year period: EUR 224.3 million). Following a related advance payment, this new order intake figure now includes the EUR 227.1 million order awarded by Sonelgaz to construct a fully integrated solar module factory… Read more »
During the the last few months the Evance R9000 small wind turbine has undergone further tests which have confirmed its energy generation has increased by over 4% to 9,167kWh at a wind speed of 5 metres per second. The R9000 5kW turbine was one of the first small wind turbines to be fully certified under… Read more »
China’s international exhibition and conference for the solar industry opens its doors for the second time from December 12-14, 2012 Freiburg/Pforzheim, Germany, and Beijing, China, May 1, 2012 – The international solar industry is meeting at Intersolar China for the second time this year. In no other Asian country has the market for solar energy… Read more »
Leading Solar Glass Suppliers around the world rely on Bürkle’s process experience and high-quality Roller Coating Machines for the application of Anti-Light Reflective (AR) Coating Materials onto Glass used as front glass of solar modules. AR coating reduces the reflection of the incoming light and increases the light transmission through the glass. Since more light… Read more »
Exhibitors of the 27th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (27th EU PVSEC), taking place from 24 to 28 September 2012 in Frankfurt, Germany, are exclusively entitled to become part of the PV Matrix free of charge from May 2012 until 1 November 2012. This special service includes the opportunity for the exhibiting companies… Read more »
BTU International will highlight its next-generation thermal processing equipment in Booth E3-670 at the upcoming SNEC 6th International Solar Industry and Photovoltaic Exhibition & Conference, scheduled to take place May 16-18, 2012, in Shanghai, China. BTU experts will be on hand to discuss advanced thermal processing solutions for photovoltaics including metallization, diffusion and annealing. “This… Read more »
Everyone who’s anyone in the renewable energy market will come together again this year at New Energy Partnering Congress. At this high-quality B2B event, utilities, banks, investment firms, pension funds and insurance companies from across Europe will be on the lookout for interesting investment opportunities. Developers will have the chance to make their wind, solar… Read more »
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd successfully completes CHF 110 million straight bond issue with maturity in 2017 Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) successfully raised long-term capital in an amount of CHF 110 million through the issuance of a Swiss Franc denominated straight bond today. The bond has a coupon of 5 per cent… Read more »
Siemens Energy has been awarded a contract to provide long-term maintenance services at Algeria’s first solar-combined cycle hybrid power plant. The order was placed by Abengoa for its 150 megawatt (MW) solar hybrid plant operating at the Hassi R’Mel natural gas field in northern Algeria. The contract includes preventative and corrective maintenance for two SGT-800… Read more »
Jumbo’s DP2 heavy lift vessel Jumbo Javelin has successfully installed the first Transition Pieces (TPs) for the Anholt Offshore Wind Farm in Denmark. The operation was performed as planned with respect to every detail: transport, installation, accessibility of the TP, grouting and safety. Once again Jumbo proved to have an efficient concept for the transport… Read more »