– Repowering Europe: joint conference about Smartgrids & Photovoltaics – Two-day Conference to address challenges how to adapt grids to have Europe become World n°1 in Renewables. – More than 300 stakeholders are expected to attend this event of reference for the Smartgrids and Photovoltaic communities in Europe The European Technology Platform on SmartGrids (ETP… Read more »
DELAWARE, OH – May 2016 – Engineered Material Systems, Inc. (EMS), a leading global supplier of conductive interconnect materials for photovoltaic applications, will exhibit its new 561-400 series Low-Cost Snap Cure Conductive Adhesives at the Intersolar/EU PVSEC show, scheduled to take place June 23-25, 2016 in Munich. The 561-400 series is designed for stringing and… Read more »
China’s installed wind power capacity will more than treble from around 149 Gigawatts (GW) in 2015 to over 495 GW by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate of 9% Supportive government policies that include an attractive concessional program and the availability of low-cost financing from government banks are the main reasons for market success,… Read more »
The Solar-Log 370, an advanced PV monitoring and power management device, has been selected as a finalist for an Intersolar AWARD in the “Photovoltaics” category, presented to companies with innovative products with high added-value for users and society. Bethel, CT, May 4, 2016: The new Solar-Log 370 has been selected as a finalist for an… Read more »
China’s installed wind power capacity will more than treble from around 149 Gigawatts (GW) in 2015 to over 495 GW by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate of 9% Supportive government policies that include an attractive concessional program and the availability of low-cost financing from government banks are the main reasons for market success,… Read more »
ALE are approaching the final stages of one of its biggest wind energy contracts it has ever secured in Thailand. ALE has been awarded a major contract for the transportation, crane lifting and installation of 24 x 2.5MW turbines to be erected on a project site in Khao Kho and another 30 x 2.5 MW… Read more »
Cleantech Kvarken is a joint venture involving companies in West Finland and East Sweden supported by the EU funded INTERRG programme. They have created a trans-nordic cluster and are now looking to reach out even more internationally. With this is mind a catalogue setting out what each of the companies in the cluster do and… Read more »
• Group revenues double versus pre-year period, EBIT slightly improved, strong cash inflow• Free order backlog was at €189 million• Forecast for 2016 confirmed• Sale of a non-core asset initiated Sulzemoos, May 4th, 2016 / Phoenix Solar AG (ISIN DE000A0BVU93), an international photovoltaic system integrator listed on the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange,… Read more »
New upgraded, cost-effective 100kW turbine designed to boost efficiency, performance and returns in the UK post-subsidy market Glasgow, 4th May, 2016 – Medium-scale wind turbine manufacturer Norvento has unveiled a new model of its industry-leading nED100 turbine. This latest, re-engineered unit introduces a number of innovations that will simultaneously increase the efficiency of the machine… Read more »
The use of Feed-in Tariffs (FiTs) is an important factor in incentivizing nations to increase renewable power installations in Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries While FiTs have already seen impressive results in countries such as India and China, incentives must expand to fulfil various APAC emissions targets, says analyst Most Asia-Pacific Countries Use Feed-in Tariffs to Incentivize… Read more »
Positive global market development boosts success Munich, March 15, 2016 – Intersolar is sending a positive message to the industry – solar energy generation around the world is on the rise. Around 329 billion US dollars were invested in renewable energies last year, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance. This represents a considerable increase of… Read more »
The Barge Master T40 motion compensated knuckle boom crane is recognized as innovative technology at this year’s OTC. ‘We are extremely honored to be receiving the Spotlight on New Technology award for our BM-T40 motion compensated knuckle boom crane. We are earnestly grateful for the recognition we have received by OTC’s Spotlight Award Committee for… Read more »
A new total solution jack-up was introduced at OTC Houston. DG Jack is the result of a collaboration between Damen and GustoMSC At this year’s OTC in Houston the Damen Shipyards Group and GustoMSC announced the forming of a collaboration in order to produce a range of self-propelled and non-self-propelled jack-up platforms for the offshore… Read more »
• Martifer Solar has connected a PV plant to the grid in the UK prior to the 1.3 ROC deadline • The 7.3 MW project is located in Kent and will help to counter the impending energy supply crisis in the country • The company continues to believe in the UK market and is developing… Read more »
• SWT-3.3-130 direct drive wind turbine certified• Certification allows innovative machine to be used in upcoming projects• First German prototype to be installed near Husum Siemens’ high performance wind turbine for medium to low wind sites has reached the next milestone. The onshore wind turbine SWT-3.3-130, with hub heights of 85, 115 and 130 meters,… Read more »
The independent service provider Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd. has received two contracts from leading British wind farm project developer ScottishPower Plc. The signing of the contracts for a total of 34 wind turbines highlights the trust being placed in Deutsche Windtechnik, which has already been supporting 73 Siemens 2.3 MW turbines within a scope of full… Read more »
Major modification work will bring A2SEA-owned vessel into line with growing demands of offshore wind industry Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm), part of Damen Shiprepair & Conversion, is currently undertaking a major modification and maintenance project on the jack-up vessel Sea Installer. In what is a multidisciplinary project, the yard’s primary focus will be to upgrade… Read more »
Fred. Olsen Renewables AS (FOR) acquires a majority ownership in the French wind farm developer, Global Wind Power France. FOR has been investigating alternatives for geographical expansion of its onshore wind business, and after an extensive process, has chosen to invest in Global Windpower France ApS (GWP), a Danish company with activities in France, Germany… Read more »
Azorean island soon to be powered mainly by wind and sun/ Head of government embraces future of energy supply/ Younicos-designed microgrid system provides grid-forming capability Berlin (Germany), Austin, TX and Lisbon (Portugal), April 29, 2016 – The Prime Minister of Portugal, Dr. António Costa, as well as the President of the Azorean Government, Dr. Vasco… Read more »
The independent service provider Deutsche Windtechnik X-Service GmbH has received two contracts within the space of a few weeks for the new Nordex N117 turbines. The service specialists assumed responsibility for the maintenance of three N117 turbines for Planet energy GmbH (Greenpeace Energy) in March. Now the project developer Green City Energy AG from Munich… Read more »
The manufacturing of rotor blades still demands a high degree of manual labor. This is due to the low piece numbers in a production series compared to the automotive industry for example: Whilst in the latter sector, models roll off the line hundreds of thousands of times, the tool mold for a rotor blade is… Read more »
Azorean island soon to be powered mainly by wind and sun/ Head of government embraces future of energy supply/ Younicos-designed microgrid system provides grid-forming capability Berlin (Germany), Austin, TX and Lisbon (Portugal), April 29, 2016 – The Prime Minister of Portugal, Dr. António Costa, as well as the President of the Azorean Government, Dr. Vasco… Read more »
Concentrator Photovoltaics (CPV) is a cost-effective method for generating electricity in regions that have a large fraction of direct solar radiation. With the help of lenses, sunlight is concentrated onto miniature, highly efficient multi-junction solar cells with efficiencies above 40 %. CPV modules are mounted on trackers that continually follow the sun’s path in order… Read more »
DuPontTM Tedlar® Makes JinkoSolar Module the Most Robust 1500-Volt Solution SHANGHAI, and WILMINGTON, Del., April 27, 2016 – JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (“JinkoSolar”), a global leader in the photovoltaic (PV) industry, today announced that its 1500-volt Eagle PV modules using DuPontTM Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) film-based backsheets have received UL1703 certification by Underwriters Laboratories (UL)…. Read more »
High penetration of grid-connected utility solar increases market demand for accurate regional solar forecasting tools to manage energy scheduling and trading Recent analysis from Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, reveals that in 2015 energy from grid-connected, utility-scale solar plants surpassed wind for the first time in California. While this is an… Read more »
· Consolidated net income: EUR 7 million· EUR 49 million of new orders in Photovoltaics & Semiconductor core segment in Q1 2016· centrotherm photovoltaics AG Supervisory Board appoints Jan von Schuckmann to Management Board Blaubeuren, April 28, 2016 – centrotherm has exceeded its goal of a breakeven consolidated net result in the 2015 financial year… Read more »
• Service agreement will run for 25 years• Second major power generation services order from Qatar in past six months Siemens has been awarded a 25-year long-term service agreement for the planned Umm Al Houl combined cycle power plant in Qatar. The customer is Umm Al Houl Power Q.S.C., a company established through a partnership… Read more »
Positive atmosphere in the glass industry is reflected by exhibitors’ strong demand for stand bookings. Exhibitor database and Ticket Shop online as of now! glasstec will also live up to its own claim of being the global No. 1 trade fair for the glass industry in 2016 again. April 2016 saw the leading international companies… Read more »
· Project based at Suomenoja power plant in Finland will continue Fortum’s pioneering work in virtual power plants (VPPs).· Saft Intensium® Max containerised system will have a nominal power output of 2 MW and 1 MWh energy capacity. Paris, April 26, 2016 – Saft, world leader in the design, development and manufacture of high technology… Read more »
Known for its highly-regarded industry solutions, the Berlin-based software company Valentin Software has adapted and revised its market-leading design and simulation software PV*SOL and T*SOL, to take the latest technical developments into account. With the new versions, designers and operators can now design their solar systems even faster, simulate precise yield calculations and thus also… Read more »
• East Anglia ONE to have a total capacity of 714 megawatts• Largest order to date for the 7 MW wind turbine• Second offshore project for ScottishPower Renewables• Service initially agreed for first five years Siemens has received a major order for its offshore wind power business: the company is to supply, install and commission… Read more »
Subsea IMR provider, N-Sea, has been awarded a new contract with Galloper Offshore Wind Farm Ltd (GWFL). The contract for pre-construction unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance works commenced in April 2016 and includes UXO risk management, target investigations and clearance on the Galloper Wind Farm, off the coast of Suffolk. Expected to run for between 3-6… Read more »
The UK’s only fabrication yard in the Southern North Sea issued a rallying campaign call to the East of England energy industry at a celebration of its latest project. Paul Thomson, managing director of Sembmarine SLP, announced its hopes for its next offshore wind contract to more than 130 people gathered to mark the completion… Read more »
London, UK /26 April 2016 – Sungrow, the world’s leading PV inverter manufacturers, announced that more than 100 MW’s of inverters have been connected to grid in the UK during Q1 of 2016. This takes Sungrow’s total installations in the UK to over 260 MW’s. The units deployed were a mixture of string and central… Read more »
Moventas is investing in the UK wind service market and offers a multi-brand gearbox service portfolio for the UK & Ireland’s most popular fleets. In July, Moventas’ OEM quality facility in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, will complete a substantial upgrade with a full load test rig for after sales service use. “I am proud to say… Read more »
Johannesburg, April 26, 2016 – Wholesaler SegenSolar (Pty) Ltd supplies the South African market with PV mounting systems from German brand Renusol exclusively. Via its online portal, SegenSolar offers the entire Renusol range – solutions for mounting photovoltaic installations both on the ground and on all types of roofs. SegenSolar is part of British PV… Read more »