With its LARCH system, DAS Environmental Expert GmbH has developed a new product solution for environmentally friendly cleaning of waste process gases in the LED industry. Dresden (Germany), 5 September 2012. New technology for an environment friendly LED industry: The LARCH system of DAS Environmental Expert GmbH has been especially developed for the disposal of… Read more »
Husum / Hannover, 5 September 2012. An independent jury has nominated HOCHTIEF Solutions, Kenersys Europe and SkyWind for the international Windalliance Technology Award. The award ceremony will take place at the leading international trade fair HUSUM WindEnergy on 19 September in Husum. In addition to the innovative character of the products and solutions submitted, the… Read more »
INNOVATION, the new heavy lift jack up vessel inaugurated today in Bremerhaven, will be used for the upcoming installation of AREVA M5000 proven technology. Purpose-built for offshore installation, it sets a new milestone for AREVA Wind’s comprehensive offer and further strengthens the group’s competitive offshore business model. The powerful vessel was built by HGO InfraSea… Read more »
• Anjan Turlapati to take over as CEO replacing Stefan Säuberlich• Säuberlich to advise SOLON Energy after successful restructuring of the company• No further changes in management planned Berlin, September 3, 2012. Anjan Turlapati is to take over the position of CEO at SOLON Energy GmbH. He will replace Stefan Säuberlich, who is shifting his… Read more »
• BASF presents extensive solar product range at European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition in Frankfurt/Main, Germany • Ultramid® engineering plastic enables easy mounting of solar panels (AIXTRALIGHT CLIP) • Metal pastes for standard screen printing (CypoSol® S) and BASF’s innovative new laser transfer printing technology (CypoSol® L) Ludwigshafen. BASF will be presenting its… Read more »
• New business division: After Sales and Service• Product presentation of the PK 40002 M nacelle crane• Dealer network expanded in France This year all eyes in Husum will be on wind energy from September 18 to 22. PALFINGER WIND will be on site at booth E09 in hall 2 at the wind energy industry’s… Read more »
The Intersolar South America Summit made its debut in São Paulo, Brazil, on August 15, 2012. The conference, which ran in parallel to the 14th Electrical Installations Exhibition & Conference at the Expo Center Norte, met with a positive response: Speakers from around the world discussed the future of the South American solar industry watched… Read more »
Kassel, 28.8.2012: The wind conditions around the globe are available now in your pocket on your phone. Whether you are in Italy, Argentina or New Zealand, you can see the current wind conditions on your iPhone /iPad – either directly on site or by manual selection of any place in the world (Google Map). Since… Read more »
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered the Research Vessel (RV 3609) ‘Simon Stevin’ to its Belgian client DAB Vloot, the Flemish governmental fleet operator. The RV 3609 was jointly designed by Damen Shipyards Gorinchem and VLIZ, the Flemish Institute for the Sea. While hull and hotworks were built at Damen Shipyards Galati (Romania), the outfitting was… Read more »
The newest adhesive innovation for enhanced backrail bonding on photovoltaic modules has been shortlisted for the Solar Industry Award 2012. The Sikasil® AS-780 has been nominated in the category of “PV Process Award” as it is recognised in excellence of process improvements in PV module manufacturing. The voting for the shortlisted solutions is now open…. Read more »
Cenpilot impresses in the categories of innovation, functionality and ecology Centrosolar has been awarded the Plus X Award for the newly developed Cenpilot energy management system. This system impressed the panel in the categories of innovation, functionality and ecology. The Plus X Award is the world’s biggest prize for innovative technologies, sports and lifestyle products…. Read more »
Visitors, exhibitors and other interested parties can now download the free HUSUM WindEnergy App. The intelligent smartphone app provides all the information needed for the world’s biggest wind energy trade fair at a glance: from hall plans and exhibitor lists to company profiles, product groups or the full congress programme. The interactive wind map also… Read more »
With the introduction of T*SOL basic 5.0 in September 2012, Berlin-based Valentin Software will add a practical tool with a modern interface, simple user navigation and new design assistance to the T*SOL® range, providing users with convincing arguments to present to customers considering investing in a solar thermal system. In particular for residential buildings, T*SOL®… Read more »
The International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA) favors an international “Free Market PV Economy.” A joint initiative of members of the EU solar cell and panel manufacturing industry is requesting the European Commission to investigate whether Chinese competitors dumped PV products at below-market rates on regional markets. As such, IPVEA has reviewed the statements from like-minded… Read more »
Dataset will help inform energy policy, infrastructure, and market planning to accelerate integration of wind energy in the U.S. SEATTLE (August 21, 2012) – 3TIER®, a global leader in renewable energy risk analysis, today announced that it was selected through a competitive solicitation process by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)… Read more »
Krannich Solar GmbH & Co. KG, a leading wholesaler of photovoltaic systems and SolarEdge Technologies, a leading global provider of end-to-end solar power optimization systems and PV monitoring solutions announced today the global distribution partnership in order to supply the growing demand for SolarEdge innovative products. Krannich Solar will distribute the SolarEdge portfolio including power… Read more »
As part of its ongoing reorganization process, centrotherm photovoltaics AG is continuing its concentration on its core business. In a further step, the operations and financial backing of the Vienna branch, centrotherm power solutions GmbH, are being discontinued. centrotherm power solutions GmbH specializes in engineering services and large-scale project management. The 38 staff who are… Read more »
The Sikasil® AS‐780 is a high performing two component Silicone designed for in‐process bonding of backrails or other mounting devices to PV modules. The PV industry desires to go into the same direction to save overall costs and improve the long term performance. Away from material and labour intensive mechanical fixation with high risks of glass breakages and micro‐cracking in the PV cells. Therefore many solutions of backrails or point holding systems have been introduced into the market but so far no bonding … Read more »
– Berliner Energieagentur begins operation of 1.6 MW system on top of wholesale market – 5,540 solar modules supply electricity for roughly 600 households– SOLON’s SOLfixx, SOLbond Seam and SOLbond Rail systems used in construction Berlin, 20.08.2012 – Berlin, SOLON Energy GmbH has just finished constructing a 1.6 MW photovoltaic system on behalf of Berliner… Read more »
Indium Corporation will feature its enhanced copper-indium-gallium (CIG), copper-gallium (CuGa) rotary sputtering targets, and full family of PV Module Assembly Materials at the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference (EU PVSEC) in Frankfurt, Germany, September 25-28, 2012. The sputtering targets are now available in lengths up to 3.2 meters and with monolithic source layer thicknesses up… Read more »
Z-LASER, a leading manufacturer of laser modules and systems, offers the laser projector LP- HFD with red or green laser source performance up to 40mW. In the manufacturing sector 2D/3D laser projectors are used in various production steps in the lay-up processes. Due to the size and the materials many work steps are still effected… Read more »
Hempel has been chosen by AW Energy to supply coatings for a revolutionary wave energy pilot project taking place in Peniche, Portugal. The first 3×100 kW WaveRoller pilot power plant will be deployed in July 2012, and will immediately begin producing energy for the Portuguese national grid. “The WaveRoller concept is different from other wave… Read more »
The global wind industry once again expects fresh inspiration and new impetus from the 2012 gathering in Husum. Important industry topics will be discussed at the congress held parallel to HUSUM WindEnergy, the leading international trade fair. The congress programme includes panel discussions, lectures, product presentations, workshops and consultation sessions for professionals. Admission to the… Read more »
Results with net sales of CHF 307.8 million in line with expectations EBITDA CHF 4.6 million Solid balance sheet structure with sufficient liquidity and high equity ratio Targets for the entire fiscal year 2012 confirmed from today’s point of view Meyer Burger Group reached results for the first half of 2012 that are in line… Read more »
Hamburg has developed into Europe’s wind energy capital. It has attracted leading manufacturers and component suppliers, and other companies involved in the wind industry to settle in this international port and trading city. These companies are playing a major part in implementing Germany’s energy transformation. The international energy markets are watching Germany’s progress very carefully… Read more »
The OE2012 conference which runs parallel to the Offshore Energy exhibition on 23 & 24 October in the Amsterdam RAI features an international faculty of expert speakers. They will offer perspectives on new North Sea oil and gas discoveries, challenging hydrocarbons and future offshore vessel concepts. The sessions on renewable energy will address the challenges… Read more »
Banks grant insolvency loan to centrotherm photovoltaics AG Financing of business operations secured Thus, current group liquidity of more than EUR 90 million Further important reorganization step Blaubeuren, August 14, 2012 – Banks are granting centrotherm photovoltaics AG an insolvency loan with a volume of approximately EUR 50 million to support its reorganization concept as… Read more »
• The project entails an investment of $US 150 million. Work will begin in September and will employ 500 employees during the construction phase. • With this 50MW plant, ISOFOTON will generate 74.532,61MW/hour per year of clean energy, representing the estimated energy consumption needs of 58,411 families, while reducing CO2 emissions by 44,014.16 tons annually…. Read more »
Customers have confidence in the technology and sector leader Equipment system upgrades, spare parts deliveries and services are secured Presence at important photovoltaic trade fairs Blaubeuren, August 14, 2012 – centrotherm photovoltaics AG has succeeded in seamlessly continuing its business operations during the current insolvency protection proceedings. Despite the continued difficult market situation, new orders… Read more »
Rickmers-Linie, specialist in the global sea transportation of breakbulk, heavylift and project cargo, has appointed Navitrans as its agent in Turkey with immediate effect. Navitrans’ head office is based in Istanbul. Branch offices are located in Iskenderun, Izmir and Izmit. Contact details of the head office in Istanbul are: Navitrans Agency Services Inc Mumhane Caddesi… Read more »
At HUSUM WindEnergy Ammonit presents its new Meteo-40 data logger version and its online platform AmmonitOR with significantly improved monitoring features. Meteo-40 and AmmonitOR are closely connected. Using both products, operators can perfectly monitor measurement systems from behind the desk. Ammonit enhanced its Meteo-40 data logger especially for SCADA applications. The new version is equipped… Read more »
Pasan SA, a member of the Meyer Burger Technology Group [ticker: MBTN], is the only producer worldwide whose solar simulators have been awarded with TÜV Rheinland certificate class A+A+A+ quality, meaning twice as good as an IEC class AAA, allowing module producers and institutes to rely on the most precise performance measurement in the industry…. Read more »
• Revenue increased by 12 per cent despite difficult environment in Europe • Strong growth in North America, South America and CIS • China operations will probably be commenced before the end of 2012 • Moderate growth expected for 2012 In the first half of 2012, despite the prevailing difficult economic situation, especially in Europe,… Read more »
LGA structural type analysis – Over 2.5 MWp already sold for commercial buildings Gilching, 09 August 2012. Thanks to LGA certification via type testing/structural type analysis of the Donauer Flat Roof and Flat Roof Duplex mounting frames by the LGA Test Office for Structural Analysis, Donauer Solartechnik has already achieved sales of 2.5 MWp in… Read more »
The last day of HUSUM WindEnergy is traditionally dedicated to career opportunities: firms, universities and further education establishments from the wind sector will be exhibiting at the Windcareer job fair on 22 September. Qualified employees are sought after and the wind industry is attractive – not least due to the special spirit in the industry,… Read more »
Siemens continues the collaboration with Intergraph and the adoption of the SmartPlant ® Enterprise portfolio by renewing the existing GAA contract HUNTSVILLE, Ala., August 7, 2012 – Intergraph® announces the extension of the existing Global Alliance Agreement with the Energy Sector of Siemens AG for further multiple years. The agreement was first signed in 2005… Read more »