Category: Renewable News

3TIER Selected by NREL to Update National Wind Integration Dataset

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 and SolarEdge Announce a Global Distribution Partnership

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 »

Next step in reorganization process: centrotherm discontinues operations at Vienna branch

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 »

Sikasil ® AS-780 – New world innovation for backrail bonding

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 »

SOLON: Berlin’s largest roof-mounted PV system goes online

– 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 Features Rotary Sputtering Targets Liquid and Tabbing Flux at EU PVSEC

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 »

Laser projector supports the assembly of rotor blades

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 agrees partnership with AW Energy on revolutionary wave energy project

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 »

Congress topics provide important inspiration for the industry

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 »

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd 1st Half Year 2012

 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 »

WindEnergy Hamburg 2014 – Hamburg is first choice for the wind industry

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 »

Wide range of expert speakers at Offshore Energy 2012

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

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 »

Isofoton Builds The Dominican Republics First Photovoltaic Plant And One Of The Largest In Latin America

• 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 »

Business operations of centrotherm photovoltaics AG continue unchanged

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 appoints Navitrans as its agent in Turkey

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 »

Ammonit with Product News at the Husum WindEnergy exhibition

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 Solar Simulators Are The Only Ones Certified Class Aaa By Tv Rheinland

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 »

PALFINGER profited from its international position in the first half of 2012

• 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 »

Major sales success for Donauer Solartechnik

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 special wind spirit improves job opportunities

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 »

Intergraph® and Siemens Energy resume successful partnership by extending their Global Alliance Agreement

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 »

New hydraulic systems and tools for the wind industry

SPX Hydraulic Technologies, part of SPX Corporation, is a global manufacturer of high-performance systems in the hydraulic energy and railway sectors, such as high pressure cylinders and jacks, pumps, torque wrenches, bolt-tensioners, nut splitters, work holding and railway track systems. Leading product brands are: – POWER TEAM: Brand solutions including tools, equipments and a variety… Read more »

aleo solar AG announces 2012 half-year result and lowers revenue guidance

Oldenburg, Prenzlau, 2 August 2012. aleo solar AG (ISIN: DE000A0JM634) today announced that it generated revenue of EUR 166.4 million in the first six months of 2012. This means that aleo solar’s revenue decreased by 28.3% compared to the first six months of 2011 (EUR 232.0 million). Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) came in… Read more »

Centrosolar online tool now also available internationally

The German solar company Centrosolar is launching an English-language version of the Centrocheck planning tool to the international market. Centrocheck is now available to help installers plan solar installations in any country from Austria to Vietnam. It complements the already established tool for clients in North America where installers use a special online portal customized… Read more »

ANTARIS SOLAR welcomes a delegation from the island nation of Vanuatu

Cooperation possibilities in the field of solar energy were discussed during the visit to ANTARIS SOLAR of a delegation from the island nation of Vanuatu. Vanuatu is at risk from a rise in the seal level caused by global warming. Not only would cooperation between ANTARIS SOLAR and Vanuatu represent an important step in the… Read more »

Siemens receives 270 MW wind order from Australia

Siemens has received an order for a total of 90 wind turbines with a combined capacity of 270 megawatts (MW) for the Snowtown II Wind Farm in Australia. The customer is TrustPower, one of New Zealand`s biggest energy retailers. The scope of supply encompasses delivery, installation and commissioning of 90 gearless SWT-3.0 wind turbines with… Read more »

AMSC Filing Criminal and Civil Complaints Against Sinovel

American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: AMSC), a global power technologies company, today announced that it is taking a series of legal actions against Sinovel Wind Group Co. Ltd. (Sinovel). AMSC is filing criminal and civil complaints in China against Sinovel and other parties alleging the illegal use of AMSC’s intellectual property. These cases follow an intensive… Read more »

SGS Returns to HUSUM WindEnergy Fair

SGS will attend HUSUM WindEnergy Fair and demonstrate its wide range of renewable energy services at stand 3C08. — SGS Exhibit Highlighting Renewable Energy Services HUSUM WindEnergy has been the leading international wind energy trade fair attracting savvy industry decision-makers for 20 years. Every two years, SGS sets up shop in the HUSUM WindEnergy market… Read more »

Bürkle Business Report: Sales Target Of 94 Million Euros By The End Of The Year

Machine manufacturer looks back to good first half of the year. Utilization ensured for the rest of the year. The Freudenstadt based company develops machines for the manufacture of composite boards for the automotive and aviation industry. The first six months of the year 2012 have been positive for the machine manufacturer specialized in presses… Read more »

SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES Receives New Solar Order

• Order exceeding € 7 million for several systems in the thin-film division received• Long-time cooperation partner continues to expand CIGS research• First results already presented in the course of the “German-South African Year of Science” Kahl am Main, July 30, 2012 – SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES (SINGULUS) reports an additional order in the Solar segment. A… Read more »

Government Support Holds the Key to Solar Thermal Power Future

NEW YORK (GBI Research), 30 July 2012 – Solar thermal power, or concentrated solar power (CSP), can make a sizeable impact on the world’s renewable energy industry – if governments across the globe can maintain supporting policies, says a new report by alternative energy analysts GBI Research. The latest report *cites government attitudes to CSP… Read more »

ANTARIS SOLAR is positive about prospects for the future

Reduced FITs, intense competition and numerous photovoltaic company insolvencies make for a subdued mood in the PV industry. By contrast ANTARIS SOLAR is looking positively towards the future. Efficient corporate structures, a sought after business model and international business activities have set the Bavarian PV specialist on a stable course for 2012 and beyond. Waldaschaff,… Read more »

Solar system installations have speed and safety sealed in with Geberit Mapress

With solar power technology on the increase Geberit has introduced a new colour-coded seal ring to its innovative Mapress press-fitting system for solar and industrial installations. The Government’s Renewable Heat Incentive, together with the Renewable Heat Premium Payment of £300 for solar thermal installations marks a growing trend for solar panels in commercial projects. Furthermore,… Read more »

Sika On Track For Profitable Growth Significant Rise In Gross Margin

In the first half of 2012, Sika increased sales by 6.4% in local currencies. In Swiss franc terms, after adjusting for exchange rate changes of -3.0%, sales increased by 3.4% year-on-year to CHF 2,307.0 million. Sika also further improved its gross result, which now stands at 53.1%. Sika’s strong global presence and its successful growth… Read more »

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd publishes preliminary (unaudited) key figures for first half year 2012

The difficult situation in the photovoltaic market continued unabated in the first half of 2012. In this challenging environment, the Meyer Burger Group achieved an incoming new order volume of approximately CHF 130 million. The order backlog as per the end of June 2012 was around CHF 670 million and it can be expected that… Read more »