Sydney, Australia, 11 July 2013 – Announced today in the prestigious scientific journal, Nature, is a paper by a team led by the ‘Father of DSC’ Professor Michael Graetzel describing a new deposition process to create the light harvesting pigment for solid-state dye solar cells. Cells fabricated using this technique and incorporating Dyesol’s key DSC… Read more »
First TinPad systems delivered for mass production Successful module certification for cells with tin rear contacts Freudenstadt. The SCHMID Group announces the delivery of the first TinPad systems for the application of tin contacts on the cell rear side in photovoltaics mass production. The certification of modules with the silver-free contacts has already been passed… Read more »
New strategy focuses on production of cSi utility panels for Swiss Investor projects and innovative niche products for residential BIPV Luckenwalde, Germany – July 10, 2013 – Nanosolar GmbH today announced that a Swiss Investor has signed an agreement to acquire Nanosolar GmbH, the highly automated ISO certified module factory of Nanosolar situated in Luckenwalde… Read more »
SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 8, 2013 – DuPont today announced the expansion of capabilities within its Silicon Valley Technology Center to include new innovations and collaborations in the fields of energy and electronics. The company plans to use this center to further accelerate product and process development, as well as increase application support to customers around… Read more »
On 10th July 2013, Joint Forces for Solar would like to invite visitors of the Intersolar North America trade fair and conference to take part in a networking event. In a series of expert’s speeches and discussion rounds, the event aims to examine the potentials of the American solar market and to highlight and discuss… Read more »
Oldenburg, Prenzlau, 8 July 2013. aleo solar AG [ISIN: DE000A0JM634] today announced that, based on preliminary calculations, it expects to have closed the first six months of 2013 with earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of approximately EUR -29,4 million (prior-year period: EUR -23,5 million). Revenue is expected to amount to EUR 68.3 million (previous… Read more »
“Top 100” Award Placed amongst the most innovative medium-sized companies Ranga Yogeshwar congratulates Asslar, July 5, 2013. On July 5, 2013, a very special summit will take place in the German capital of Berlin: The most innovative medium-sized companies of Germany meet for the awards ceremony. At the Axel-Springer-Passage they will receive the innovation seal… Read more »
International renewable energy consultancy, SgurrEnergy, part of Wood Group, has supported two South African solar energy projects in achieving financial close. The 10MW Aurora and Vredendal projects developed by SolaireDirect South Africa, are two of nine developments consented in round 2 of the South African Department of Energy’s (DOE) Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement… Read more »
• Siemens delivered wind turbines, grid connection and provides service under a long-term agreement• London Array offshore wind power plant provides enough clean electricity to power 500,000 British households Today marks the inauguration of the world’s largest offshore wind power plant, London Array. Siemens supplied the 175 wind turbines and the grid connection for London… Read more »
Exploring the breadth and depths of the River Tyne, Tyne is a brand new play created by Port of Tyne’s writer-in-residence Michael Chaplin. Brought to the stage by Live Theatre in partnership with the Port of Tyne as part of the theatre’s 40th anniversary programme, Tyne maps the epic history, atmosphere, and soul of the… Read more »
• Programme covers the entire scope of Photovoltaic technologies, applications, markets and policies Munich, 04 July 2013 – The detailed Conference Programme of the 28th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) is available, featuring more than 1,600 Keynote, Plenary, Oral and Visual Presentations. The EU PVSEC 2013 will take place from 30… Read more »
Amsterdam, 2 July 2013 – Photon Energy NV (Ticker: PEN), the Amsterdam-based global solar energy company, announces the closing of a EUR 24 million capital increase by Solar Age Investments BV, a company controlled by Photon Energy’s key shareholders. This step substantially strengthens Photon Energy’s balance sheet and lays the foundation for a planned public… Read more »
6.2 megawatt rooftop installation at Mandalay Bay slated to be among the largest rooftop solar arrays in the world LAS VEGAS; July 2, 2013 ¾ MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG), through its wholly owned subsidiary NRG Solar, today announced the planned installation of one of the largest rooftop solar… Read more »
Cennergi orders 31 V112-3.0 MW for wind power plant at the Eastern Cape. With reference to Vestas Wind Systems A/S company announcement No. 31 of 3 July 2013, Vestas is pleased to announce a firm and unconditional order from Cennergi, a joint venture between Exxaro and Tata Energy for the Tsitsikamma community wind farm in… Read more »
• Efficiently monitors particles inside FOUPs and FOSBs in semiconductor production • Fast and dry method • Completely automated and integrated into the process Asslar, Germany, July 3, 2013. The ADPC 302 by Pfeiffer Vacuum is a unique in-process contamination management system for particle contamination monitoring in the semiconductor industry. This innovative product measures the… Read more »
Will produce electricity for over 55,000 households Estimated reduction in emissions – 130.000 tons of CO2 per year. Mechelen, July 3rd, 2013: Avantha Group Company CG has been awarded a contract worth € 3.5Mn for the design, engineering, supply, installation & commissioning of a “WINDSUB” (wind farm substation) at the 75 MW Seine Rive Gauche… Read more »
EU climate policy got a strong signal of support today when the European Parliament voted in favour of ‘backloading’ – the temporary removal of permits to pollute under the Emissions Trading System (ETS). “Today’s vote will give a small boost to the carbon price but most importantly it will build confidence in the ETS,” said… Read more »
The fastening system developer and producer Mounting Systems, from Rangsdorf near Berlin (Germany), is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2013. For two decades, the company has been contributing to the international success of clean solar energy. With a broad portfolio of fastening systems and components for on-roof, in-roof and flat roof as well as open… Read more »
Seawork International, the largest European Workboat Show – in Southampton, England – has proved successful for Danish Yachts, increasing the shipyard’s order book. Billed as an award winning finalist at the Show, there was a lot of interest from all over Europe in this unique carbon fibre vessel. With two vessels now delivered this year,… Read more »
Gregory Barker MP to deliver keynote speech 1 July 2013 – According to data compiled by Bloomberg, UK power will be 85% more expensive than in Germany (Europe’s biggest energy market) by May 2015. This stark difference has been attributed to Germany’s advanced renewable energy programme, which accounts for 30% of power generation, compared to… Read more »
Scottish Water installs Evance R9000 Grid+ system to power water treatment works 1st July 2013: Evance is pleased to announce the commissioning of three R9000 small wind turbines at Scottish Water’s water treatment works on the island of Stronsay in Orkney. Due to the grid connection limitation Evance has installed the R9000 Grid+ system, so… Read more »
The Port of Tyne welcomed Shipping Minister Stephen Hammond, for a tour of the site and operations on Monday (1st July). The Port of Tyne has achieved record growth, cargo volumes, and profits for three years in succession and recorded the largest year on year growth to become the fastest growing UK port, according to… Read more »
Higher feed-in tariff for semi-integrated mounting systems Cologne, 2nd July 2013 – The MetaSole mounting system from manufacturer Renusol has obtained the prestigious “Certifié par ETN Réf. BT120019” certification. The certification, which was awarded by the renowned Bureau Alpes Contrôles testing institute, inspires even more confidence in insurance companies, investors and financial institutions. The success… Read more »
Bentek Solar, a leader in Balance of System (BOS) design and manufacturing for commercial and utility scale solar PV products, and Borrego Solar Systems, Inc., a leading financier, designer and integrator of commercial PV solar systems, today announced the extension of their supply agreement and first customer shipments of the Bentek Breaker Universal Safety System… Read more »
Markus Tacke has been appointed CEO of Siemens Energy Sector’s Wind Power Division. The forty-eight year old Tacke will take the helm August 1, 2013. He succeeds Felix Ferlemann who, at 53, is leaving the company by mutual agreement to pursue new career challenges. Until now, Tacke has been CEO of the Energy Sector’s Industrial… Read more »
The facility for large rotating equipment and variable frequency AC drives Global Design Centre for energy-efficient motor solutions Bhopal / Mumbai, 1 July, 2013: Avantha Group Company CG’s motor facility in Bhopal was inaugurated today in the presence of Avantha Group Founder & Chairman Mr Gautam Thapar. This plant will meet the growing global demand… Read more »
* A new agreement between SMA and PROINSO strengthens the collaboration begun years ago and enables PROINSO to deliver residential and commercial inverters, and SMA’s hybrid systems in USA. * SMA is a global leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of PV inverters. With its new distribution model, there will be fewer qualified authorised… Read more »
One of Ireland’s fastest growing high voltage (HV) electrical design and build companies Powerteam, a wholly owned subsidiary of ESB, is in the final stages of completing the £3.6m electrical Substation construction and fit out for the Athea wind farm in County Limerick. The wind farm, located to the north of Abbeyfeale, close to the… Read more »
Leading utility and power generator, SSE has chosen to use Galion Lidar in a power performance assessment (PPA) at its operational Griffin wind farm, located south of Aberfeldy, in Perthshire, Scotland. This groundbreaking measurement campaign will see international renewable energy company, SgurrEnergy, part of Wood Group, deploy a Galion G4000 Lidar at the base of… Read more »
Offer same advanced features with high efficiency and fits into 1U enclosures TDK Corporation announces the extension of the TDK-Lambda GWS500 series power supplies with the addition of two low output voltage models. Combining the same high efficiency, high power density and low standby power characteristics as other models within the GWS500 series, the 5V… Read more »
Bonn, 26 June 2013 – EUROSOLAR, in collaboration with KfW-Bankengruppe, recognizes important and innovative achievements in promoting widespread use of renewable energy through the annual European Solar Prize, now in its twentieth year. The Solar Prize is one of the oldest and most prestigious renewable energy awards. In light of the high number of requests… Read more »
Innovative modules from aleo solar in demand at Intersolar Oldenburg, Prenzlau, 26 June 2013. Module manufacturer and system provider aleo solar AG today announced that it experienced record-breaking interest at Intersolar 2013. Despite a drop in visitor numbers at the event overall, aleo solar’s innovative solar modules, services and system solutions excited strong interest from… Read more »
New InnoLas automatic handling can load/unload one wafer per second See InnoLas Systems at Intersolar, San Francisco, Booth 7645 InnoLas Systems introduces an in-house designed cell handling system for its ILS TT laser machines. The new system is tailor-made to suit the ILS TT high volume production capacity and can achieve a throughput of up… Read more »
The Port of Tyne is preparing for the arrival of a second gantry crane for its Container Terminal at Tyne Dock in South Shields. The crane is due to arrive by ship on Tuesday (25 June). Coming ‘flat packed’, the £6m, 750-tonnes structure will be assembled piece by piece and is expected to be operational… Read more »
xcitement mounts as offshore wind developments in Europe are set to become an €130 billion global market by 2020 A new report from consultancy Roland Berger concluded global investment in offshore wind power is set to rise to €130bn by 2020 but that the industry must cut the cost of its electricity by around 30… Read more »
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is set to gain at least £800,000 thanks to solar panels manufactured by Conergy, Europe’s largest supplier of solar technology for large-scale projects, and fitted by one of the UK’s leading installers, Photon Energy. The savings will derive from a combination of feed-in-tariff revenue and lower electricity bills…. Read more »