Press Releases
SCHOTT Solar receives large order from Israel
• Order for 12 MW underscores the growth strategy in the Mediterranean region• Further collaboration planned with partner GreenTops Mainz, March 15 2012 – SCHOTT Solar has received a large order for 12 MW of photovoltaic modules from Israel. The customer is GreenTops, one of SCHOTT Solar’s key partners in the Mediterranean region. GreenTops is… Read more »
European Parliament calls for binding 2030 renewables target
The European Parliament voted today for the first time in favour of setting a binding renewable energy target for 2030. “The Parliament’s vote sends a strong message to the European Council as it prepares its response to the European Commission’s Energy Roadmap 2050”, commented Stephane Bourgeois, Head of Regulatory Affairs at the European Wind Energy… Read more »
Offshore wind: AREVA delivers M5000 turbines for Trianels Borkum wind farm
AREVA announces the delivery of 20 M5000 turbines, out of a total of 40, to be installed in Trianel’s Borkum offshore wind park located in the German North Sea. The Borkum wind farm, situated 45 km away from the northern coast of the Borkum Island, is currently under construction close to “alpha ventus”, the first… Read more »
Centrosolar Continues to Extend its Market Leadership in Quality
Customers can now see the high quality of Centrosolar solar modules at a glance: Germany’s TÜV Rheinland (Technical Inspection Association Rheinland) has put the Hamburg-based manufacturer’s modules through five quality tests. A new TÜV logo displays all of the tests that have been passed. Anyone interested in learning more can read about these tests at… Read more »
Siemens wins first solar receivers order for Indian solar power plant
Siemens Energy has been awarded an order to supply UVAC 2010 (Universal Vacuum Air Collector) solar receivers for a parabolic trough power plant to be built in Rajasthan, India. Purchaser is Shiram EPC Limited under contract to project developer Abhijeet (Corporate Ispat Alloys Ltd). Siemens will supply over 17,000 solar receivers, which will generate all… Read more »
SOLON: Most Warranties Will Be Transferred.
The newly founded SOLON Energy GmbH is giving customers of the insolvent SOLON SE the opportunity to continue nearly all warranties on modules. Owners of roof-mounted systems are requested to register online at www.solon.com/de/antrag-altgarantie by the end of August 2012. They will then receive confirmation from SOLON that outstanding warranty obligations will be continued free… Read more »
First Damen Fast Crew Supplier built in Ecuador
For the first time, a Damen Fast Crew Supplier 1605 will be built in Ecuador by Astilleros Navales Ecuatorianos (ASTINAVE) Shipyard. Damen is supplying the complete, prefabricated Shipbuilding Material Package Kit to ASTINAVE. The yard’s technical staff are responsible for the construction, together with Damen Technical Cooperation (DTC). The DTC concept enables customers to build… Read more »
Huge O&M increase for North American Wind Industry
Wind Energy Update’s largest North American event, the 4th Annual Wind Energy Operations and Maintenance Summit, has already seen over 250 wind professionals and 18 sponsors confirm their attendance with still 6 weeks until the event itself takes place. There have recently been significant shifts in the mindset of the wind industry. As fleets of… Read more »
Analysis in offshore wind risk provokes substantial industry interest
A document published on Wind Energy Update’s website on offshore wind risk mitigation attracted record interest over the last week and clearly demonstrated the need for information on past and present risk factors in the offshore wind business. Five days after its publication the offshore wind risk mitigation document was seen by professionals from market… Read more »
Suzlon Group announces S8X; next generation low-wind 1.5 MW turbine for India
Pune: Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth largest wind turbine maker*, announced its latest turbine in the 1.5 MW range focused on harnessing Class III, low-wind sites. The new turbine is specifically designed to deliver high efficiency and cost effective power generation even at low wind speeds, therefore increasing the size of the market and making… Read more »
