* The products were delivered in November to six installations of 50kWp each, all of them located in the Gunma prefecture on Honshu Island, Japan.* Back in 2011, PROINSO decided to strengthen its presence in the solar PV market in Asia, opening a commercial branch in Tokyo to start operating in Japan.* In late August,… Read more »
Bosch Solar EnergyPotential buyer found for parts of the Arnstadt locationChance to save some 1,100 jobs SolarWorld plans to take over production of cells and modules Second investor plans to manufacture pharmaceutical products at the Arnstadt location Bosch intends to manufacture an automotive product in Arnstadt in the future Realization of the entire concept subject… Read more »
Collett & Sons Ltd, one of the UK’s top provider of heavy transport, shipping and project management for delivery of wind turbines, has recently announced the launch of its new Heavy Lift and Port facility in Grangemouth, Scotland. The new depot will complement Collett’s headquarters in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and its Heavy Lift and Port… Read more »
Delta Energy Systems (Germany) GmbH has expanded its advanced transformerless inverter series for the European market with three new models; a 6 kW, 8 kW, and 12 kW inverter. These models are ideal both for residential or small to medium commercial PV systems. The new small power 3-phase transformerless inverters allow Delta to offer more… Read more »
Tekmar Energy today (Wednesday, November 20) reinforced its market-leading position in the supply of offshore cable protection systems by unveiling a new innovation which will contribute significantly to reducing installation time and costs, and minimise associated cable risks onshore. The TekTube cable protection system is an onshore installed solution thus reducing the time and complexity… Read more »
Offshore solutions based on presence, performance and partnership German Offshore Partners (GOP) today announced its official launch at EWEA Offshore 2013 in Frankfurt. The Germany based company aims to conquer the global wind industry with its full turnkey offshore logistic solutions. “There is far too much paperwork and too little performance in the market”. The… Read more »
CTruk has utilised the wealth of performance statistics and operational feedback gained during its composite SWATH workboat CWind Astute’s first year at sea to fine tune the design for the next build. The Brightlingsea yard has recently started work on a 20m SWATH OWSV for Dungeness- based Technical Marine Support and CWind under the latter’s… Read more »
Transformer manufacturer CG has received certification from GL Renewables Certifcation (GL RC) for its liquid immersed SLIM® and “Bio-SLIM® distribution transformer”. The hermetically sealed transformer is also available with a bio-degradable transformer fluid which reduces the risk of pollution at environmentally sensitive locations, such as offshore. The certification was carried out according to GL’s Guideline… Read more »
Four leading North Sea offshore wind farms choose Mobil-branded high performance gear oil • Mobilgear SHCTM XMP 320 is used to protect more than 40,000 gearboxes worldwide, including the latest Bard 1 Offshore wind farm • Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 has been designed to enable wind turbines to operate at lower temperatures during winter months… Read more »
CTruk has utilised the wealth of performance statistics and operational feedback gained during its composite SWATH workboat CWind Astute’s first year at sea to fine tune the design for the next build. The Brightlingsea yard has recently started work on a 20m SWATH OWSV for Dungeness- based Technical Marine Support and CWind under the latter’s… Read more »
• Bigger rotor increases energy yield by 20%• Rated power of 6.15 megawatts and a rotor diameter of 152 metres• Prototype scheduled for installation in 2014 Pune/Hamburg: At EWEA OFFSHORE 2013, the Suzlon Group – the world’s fifth- largest* wind turbine manufacturer – will unveil its new offshore turbine, the REpower 6.2M152. With the new… Read more »
Two gas engines enhanced by ABB’s two-stage turbocharging solution, Power2, have facilitated a 10% improvement in power efficiency at a French market garden in Serres Vinet. After over two years fault-free operation, the exhaust gas that is usually a waste product from the engines is now routinely turned into a prime resource for growing crops…. Read more »
• 97 wind turbines and service for five years • Entrance for Siemens’ new 6 megawatt wind turbines off the German coast • Gode Wind 1 & 2 to supply clean electricity for approximately 600,000 households Siemens has received a further order for two German offshore wind power plants: The company will supply 97 wind turbines,… Read more »
Mexico WindPower 2014, taking place in Mexico City on 26-27 February, will cover 100% of its power consumption by wind energy and be labeled by WindMade. The event represents the most anticipated gathering of key players from within the wind power industry to discuss latest trends and business solutions in the Mexican wind market. The… Read more »
CWind Resolution named in BrightlingseaCWind, a leading provider of services to the offshore wind industry, has announced a second of its vessels, the CWind Resolution due to be named later today in Brightlingsea, has gained the new class notation ‘Wind Farm Service Ships’ introduced by Bureau Veritas earlier this year. The CWind Resolution is only… Read more »
On November 5th Mita-Teknik became members of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). The membership will strengthen Mita-Teknik’s global profile and create new possibilities through better market intelligence and insight. Additionally it will expand Mita-Teknik’s international network, which will benefit both existing and future customers. The GWEC membership is a natural step in consolidating Mita-Teknik’s… Read more »
Ingeteam has already started to deliver its inverters to the Llano de Llampos PV plant in the north of Chile. This plant, located close to the city of Copiapó, in the region of Atacama, is to occupy a surface area of 306,7 hectares. In total, Ingeteam will cover 47 MW of the plant’s power output…. Read more »
Nanosolar GmbH, which was acquired by Smartenergy Renewables AG in July 2013, has been renamed and operates under the new corporate name of Smartenergy Renewables Deutschland GmbH since November 1, 2013. The company will continue to support existing customers with exchange modules, technical support, and service. To support the ramping up of new products and… Read more »
Khosla Impact invests in BBOXX to light homes across Africa and Asia PRESS RELEASE, London, November 14th 2013 – British solar energy company, BBOXX, has received an $1.5million investment from Silicon Valley-based Vinod Khosla through his personal fund, Khosla Impact, and an additional $400,000 from the UK’s Synergy Growth. The investment is aimed at helping… Read more »
• Siemens representatives participating in high-level panel debates • Siemens showcases products and strategies for greater efficiency and cost reduction Greater output, less weight, improved production and installation processes – Siemens intends to apply these approaches to reduce the costs of offshore wind power in the coming years. The company is presenting its new 4-… Read more »
Freiburg, Germany – Z-LASER Optoelektronik GmbH is proud to announce a successful business year in 2012. “The turnover has grown 15% more in comparison to last year”, declared the CEO Stefan Randak. Additionally the development in the first three quarters of 2013 is a reason to be optimistic. “We witnessed an important rise of turnover… Read more »
Oldenburg, Prenzlau, 12 November 2013. aleo solar AG (ISIN: DE000A0JM634) today announced that it generated revenue of EUR 99.1 million in the first nine months of 2013, which means that aleo solar’s revenue decreased by 55.5 percent compared with the first nine months of 2012 (EUR 222.4 million). Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) came… Read more »
Darmstadt, Germany, November 12, 2013 – Merck announced the start of the research project POPUP. Sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the project is designed to help achieve the breakthrough of organic photovoltaics (OPV). The research consortium coordinated by Merck consists of ten technology leaders working in various areas of… Read more »
Wagner Solar UK Ltd (hereafter Wagner Solar) receives acknowledgement for its popular TRIC F Box flat roof mounting system, by winning the 2013 Solar UK Award in the category ‘BOS Installation Tool.’ The Solar Award is granted through a readers’ poll so this is a genuine accolade and a sign of industry demand. Commenting on… Read more »
The 29th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC 2014) takes place in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, from 22 to 26 September 2014 (Conference: 22 to 26 September 2014, Exhibition: 23 to 25 September 2014). This is the second time that Amsterdam is focal point for the global photovoltaic (PV) solar sector gathering experts… Read more »
Ingeteam will exhibit at EWEA Offshore 2013, the world’s largest offshore wind energy conference and exhibition that will take place in Frankfurt, Germany from 19-21 November. Offshore wind is one of the fastest growing maritime sectors. Today, 5,538 MW of offshore wind power has been installed globally, representing about 2% of total installed wind power… Read more »
• Onshore installation of best-selling offshore wind turbine • Extended wind power plant will have a capacity of 37.7 megawatts New additions are coming to the community-owned Norderhof wind farm in the town of Galmsbüll in the North Frisia region on the German North Sea coast: six more Siemens wind turbines will raise the generating… Read more »
Michael Zelinsky, Market and Business Development Manager, BASF Battery Materials, will discuss the latest improvements in Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery technology for grid energy storage applications at the 8th International Renewable Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition (IRES 2013), being held November 18-20, 2013, at the Berlin Congress Center in Berlin, Germany. Renewable energy sources… Read more »
Leading software provider Vela Solaris introduces Polysun 6.2, the latest version of its established design and simulation software. With Polysun 6.2, users have access to the latest developments in the renewable energy sector, resulting from a variety of research projects. So, for example, battery life is also taken into account when it comes to the… Read more »
The new Mastervolt Soladin WEB inverter series has won the Product of the Year Award at the Solar UK Industry Awards 2013. The Awards recognise the success and development along the entire value chain of the PV industry and are presented at the SOLAR UK Conference. Images of the the Soladin WEB to download: http://images.mastervolt.nl/files/Soladintabletphone.jpg… Read more »
AREVA and South Korea’s largest utility, KEPCO have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the renewable energy sector. AREVA will identify with KEPCO the commercial opportunities in its fields of expertise in renewable energy: offshore wind, energy storage, concentrated solar power, and biomass. It is in this last field that these two companies will focus… Read more »
Andreas Mader is the new Chief Technical Officer (CTO) and Thomas Staubli is the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the company. Biel, Switzerland, November 7th 2013: As part of the new strategic direction, the Swiss inverter manufacturer Sputnik Engineering (SolarMax) expanded its Board of Management in September by creating the new positions of Chief… Read more »
As part of its energy strategy 2050, the Swiss Federal Council has defined ambitious targets for the reduction of CO2 emissions which will make the use of renewable energies necessary for the heating of buildings in Switzerland. As a member of the 2SOL Alliance, Meyer Burger is breaking new ground to achieve the goal of… Read more »
Launches the Asia Pacific Solar Institute Inaugural APVIA Award recognizes individuals and companies The PV Asia Pacific (PVAP) Conference 2013, now in its third year, is organized by the Asian PV Industry Association (APVIA) and is part of the Singapore International Energy Week. PVAP 2013 achieves new milestones with the launch of the Asia Pacific… Read more »
* The facilities are in different locations in West Papua, New Guinea. They are stand-alone systems with storage batteries from 50 to 150kWp installed in homes and schools. * Given the characteristics of Indonesian geography, an archipelago comprising more than 17,000 islands, a solar PV system is one of the best choices to bring power… Read more »
Low-cost Irradiance Sensor SiP-13TCIngenieurbüro Mencke und Tegtmeyer GmbH is expanding its range of silicon solar irradiance sensors with a new sensor type in the low-cost segment. As is already the case on the standard sensors, this device also incorporates a very high quality sensor element in the form of a crystalline solar cell embedded in… Read more »