SCHMID Group optimizes the manufacturing process of PERC cells, thereby reducing the consumption of chemicals Easy to retrofit: Selective emitter to increase the efficiency Get to know the innovations of the SCHMID Group at a trade show:SNEC in Shanghai, May 24 – 26, 2016 (hall E3, booth 365) Intersolar Europe in Munich, June 22 –… Read more »
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have successfully explained how iron-based dyes work on a molecular level in solar cells. The new findings will accelerate the development of inexpensive and environmentally friendly solar cells. The goal is to be able to use iron-based dyes in solar cells in the future. Watch, share and/or embed illustrative… Read more »
Following recent record low wind speeds, specialist renewable energy insurer steps up weather risk transfer support for US wind investors with new appointment New York, May 18 2016 – GCube, the leading underwriter for renewable energy initiatives, has responded to increasing demand from US wind project-financed wind operators, notably those refinancing or going through acquisitions,… Read more »
New VisualEyesTM software provides site-specific weather forecast information to enable energy asset operators, site engineers and contractors to make better, more informed decisions London, 18th May 2016: Lighting, strong winds, snow, freezing temperatures, fog and heavy rain are just some of the meteorological challenges facing those managing energy-production facilities, such as windfarms. Forecasting favourable and… Read more »
SolarWorld is presenting the latest developments in solar modules and storage technologies at Intersolar Europe from June 22 to 24, 2016. Highlights include bifacial solar power modules with their own newly developed racking system and the new high performance module that achieves output of over 300 watt on the basis of 5-busbar technology combined with… Read more »
Augsburg, May 18, 2016. – The Middle East, northern Africa and Turkey (MENAT) are the focal point of the partnership between the photovoltaic service providers meteocontrol GmbH and Phoenix Solar AG. Phoenix Solar, an international photovoltaic company, will rely on meteocontrol’s monitoring systems to operate PV power plants in the MENAT region. The companies are… Read more »
No less than 10 technology developers and associations (see the entire list below) gathered to found “Friends of Floating Offshore wind”, a group who will promote the interests of Floating Offshore Wind in Scotland and UK in order to create favourable conditions for the further development of the sector in these areas Global climate change… Read more »
KEY FIGURES Increased turnover of € 2,244 million (+ 10%) Record EBITDA of € 632 million (+ 51%) Net profit of € 265 million (+ 83%) Extremely strong solvency ratio of 56%, thanks to the continued reservation of profitNet debt-free for the second year in a row Targeted strategic investments Stable order book of €… Read more »
On stand 230 in hall B1 of the electrical energy storage show (ees) under the Intersolar Europe 2016 umbrella, Nürtingen-based ADS-TEC presents new variations of its powerful StoraXe® Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Systems. As a novelty and special highlight of the show this year, ADS-TEC presents the smart, compact “PowerBooster” outdoor battery system for the supply… Read more »
Tuco Marine Group of Denmark inks a new order for their 11m WIND FARM SERVICE BOAT from the ProZero series of Fast Rescue Boats, Daughter Crafts and Workboats. The new order from a major, but for now undisclosed, company in the European offshore market. Is a, third in a row, sale of Tuco Marines 11m… Read more »
Solar energy company PROINSO has announced it will open a new operation in Indonesia’s West Java province. PROINSO will have distribution and integrated products available in Indonesia along with PT. Surya Energi Indotama (SEI), a highly experienced local EPM division. A spokesperson for PROINSO commented, “Indonesia is a market of major focus for PROINSO. With… Read more »
Subsea IMR provider, N-Sea and Subsea Projects and Engineering provider, DOF Subsea have entered into a two-year cooperation agreement to provide an Integrated Saturation (SAT) Dive Service. The Cooperation agreement reflects both companies’ strategic decision to increase their overall service offering through Saturation diving across Europe, Africa, and Mediterranean. The principles of the agreement are… Read more »
Weather measurement expert illustrates importance of smarter investment choices in mitigating extreme weather impact on portfolio revenues Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, has today outlined findings that underscore the increasing importance of intelligent project selection for U.S. wind investors and ways to more realistically set future revenue expectations. Building a genuinely… Read more »
China pushed the global wind market to new heights in 2015, representing almost half of new wind installations globally and producing a total annual capacity of 30.5 Gigawatts However, after focusing on increasing its installed capacity, the country now aims to shift its focus from scale expansion towards quality and efficiency, says analyst China Produced… Read more »
Wittenberg/Germany, May 17, 2016 – The German wholesaler SegenSolar has joined forces with the manufacturer Tesvolt for commercial storage systems of 30 kWh and above. SegenSolar, an affiliate of the UK’s largest photovoltaic wholesaler, Segen Ltd, is now supplying Tesvolt’s lithium energy storage systems via its online portal and from several distribution branches around the… Read more »
Binsdorf/ Bremen, 17.5.2016: Solare Datensysteme GmbH (SDS) and ADLER Solar Services GmbH have formed a strategic partnership – both companies are known for their forward-thinking solutions in the solar industry. The goal is to continually expand the cooperation on the national and international level in order to offer plant owners monitoring, trouble-free operations and optimized… Read more »
Neuchâtel (CH) / Edinburgh (SCO), 17th May 2016 – A research and development project worth £900,000 has been launched in Scotland to develop breakthrough technology in the energy efficiency market. NetThings, an Edinburgh based “internet of things” company has partnered with CSEM a Swiss private, non-profit research company to develop an analytical platform to save… Read more »
On stand 230 in hall B1 of the electrical energy storage show (ees) under the Intersolar Europe 2016 umbrella, Nürtingen-based ADS-TEC presents new variations of its powerful StoraXe® Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Systems. As a novelty and special highlight of the show this year, ADS-TEC presents the smart, compact “PowerBooster” outdoor battery system for the supply… Read more »
Horizon Geosciences recently launched a bespoke, economical nearshore survey boat in tune with client demand. Weighing only 4 tonnes, the Horizon Echo is a flexible nearshore survey option, suited to a wide range of jobs, remote locations and she’s just about to commence work on her first project in Abu Dhabi. Custom designed and built… Read more »
f you believed that “High-end” Solar sensors are only meant for research purposes, the EKO MS-80 secondary standard pyranometer will prove you wrong. This new generation sensor broke with the traditional pyranometer architecture. The innovative design enabled a break through in unprecedented low offset behaviour and fast thermopile sensor response. In order to assure well-founded decisions… Read more »
Powerstar, the market leading voltage optimisation and energy storage brand has continued its growth across Europe with the announcement of a new distributor agreement with Enviromaxi Limited. The company will operate as Powerstar Southeast Europe, covering the distribution of Powerstar solutions for 10 countries across Eastern Europe and the Balkans, including; Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia,… Read more »
GEV Wind Power is launching into the American market with the opening of a Houston office. Exhibiting at this year’s AWEA wind power conference in New Orleans; the company will mark the launch by showcasing its in-house developed, patented and award winning technology, together with pioneering maintenance initiatives. A leading provider of maintenance to the… Read more »
Geislingen-Binsdorf, 12th May 2016 – GTM Research (Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.) and SoliChamba Consulting (San Francisco, California, U.S.) conducted a global market analysis of PV monitoring software. In the segments Residential and Commercial being monitored by Solar-LogTM in 2015, GTM Research confirms the PV monitoring specialist Solar-LogTM as the global leader in the independent software vendor… Read more »
Gütenbach, 12th May 2016: RENA BatchTex and InOxSide+ combine perfect shape and best CoO for PERC processing – that’s why RENA Technologies GmbH recently received two large orders for process equipment in PERC technology from North American and Indian PV-customers in a double digit millions euro range. The customers` requirements: well-adapted front and back side… Read more »
Roermond, the Netherlands – 11 May 2016. Sif Holding N.V. (“Sif”), a leading manufacturer of large steel tubulars which are used as foundation components for the offshore wind and offshore oil & gas markets, today announces that its ordinary shares (the “Placing Shares”) offered in the placement (the “Placement”) have been priced at EUR 14.00… Read more »
PIRIOU has just delivered two new units of its WFSV 26w (*) model: – “RIX LEOPARD” to RIX SEA SHUTTLE,– and “OCEAN WIND 9 OF HARTLEPOOL” to AIS (Marine) 2 Limited, after a first vessel delivered in April 2015, and which will also be operated by WINDCREW WORKBOATS in the North Sea.Several leading operators in… Read more »
Geislingen-Binsdorf, 12th May 2016 – GTM Research (Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.) and SoliChamba Consulting (San Francisco, California, U.S.) conducted a global market analysis of PV monitoring software. In the segments Residential and Commercial being monitored by Solar-LogTM in 2015, GTM Research confirms the PV monitoring specialist Solar-LogTM as the global leader in the independent software vendor… Read more »
Gütenbach, 12th May 2016: RENA BatchTex and InOxSide+ combine perfect shape and best CoO for PERC processing – that’s why RENA Technologies GmbH recently received two large orders for process equipment in PERC technology from North American and Indian PV-customers in a double digit millions euro range. The customers` requirements: well-adapted front and back side… Read more »
ELA Container Offshore GmbH has announced to be the Platinum Sponsor of the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2016. This exhibition will take place at the Rai Amsterdam Convention Centre in the Netherlands from October 25 – 26, 2016. The Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference addresses the technical, operational and commercial challenges associated with future… Read more »
Photovoltaics and wind energy are major building blocks in the energy transformation, which is one of the biggest challenges society faces in the coming decades. “The total amount of electric energy from photovoltaic sources is more than 250 terawatt hours, approximately equivalent to the amount produced by 30 nuclear power plants. In order to help… Read more »
Unique joint venture between European offshore wind pioneer and Chinese shipping giant GUANDONG | The Belgian dredging, environmental and marine engineering group DEME and China COSCO Shipping – the largest shipping company in the world – have formed a joint venture to develop offshore wind energy in China. The cooperation is in line with the… Read more »
• Total capacity of more than 2.5 MWp• Three industrial rooftops on one manufacturing plant and two shopping malls Sulzemoos, Germany, May 11, 2016 / Phoenix Solar Philippines Inc., the recently founded, Manila based subsidiary of Phoenix Solar AG (ISIN DE000A0BVU93), a leading international photovoltaic system integrator listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt… Read more »
SeaPlanner, leading marine monitoring and management solution and part of the SeaRoc Group, has been selected as the system to support construction of the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm. SeaPlanner will provide the Vessel & Traffic Management System (VTMS), which will be operated from the marine coordination centre based at Newhaven, and will be tracking coverage… Read more »
Since the company’s founding in 2009, Jiangsu Seraphim Solar System Co., Ltd. (Seraphim) has consistently chosen ASM Alternative Energy (ASM AE, formerly DEK Solar) as a solar cell metallization partner and the relationship continues to expand. Recently, Seraphim’s Wenzhou, China facility added to its existing three ASM AE metallization lines with a fourth HouYi production… Read more »
Spain, May 9, 2016 – Ingeteam announced today the introduction of its Crowbarless solution, a modular Fault Ride Through (FRT) system for power converters that will strengthen the grid compliance of Doubly fed induction generators (DFIG). Thanks to the modular FRT system, the Crowbarless solution offers superior capabilities compared to the active crowbar system traditionally… Read more »
– Global market share up 2.6 percentage points with further progress by successful market entry in Chile and office opening in Japan – Q1 revenues at EUR 364 million, adjusted EBIT and adjusted EBITDA increase to EUR 14 million and EUR 27 million, respectively – Working Capital improves to negative 6.4 per cent, Free Cash… Read more »