Press Releases
Concrete Answer for Super-Sized Wind Turbines
The introduction of super-sized offshore wind turbines, nearly 1,000ft tall and five times more powerful than any other wind turbine yet installed in UK coastal waters, will demand foundations that can take the strain. The new turbine design has been developed from work by the pan-European Upwind research project funded by the European Union. The… Read more »
Wind energy: over 21% of all new power capacity in 2011
In 2011, 9,616 MW of wind energy capacity was installed in the EU, making a total of 93,957 MW – enough to supply 6.3% of the EU’s electricity, according to figures published today by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). Representing 21.4% of new power capacity, wind energy installations in 2011 were very similar to… Read more »
aleo once and for always: Ferragamo counts on the German module manufacturer
aleo solar AG has recorded a high number of repeat-orders in Italy: aleo modules are often re-ordered to expand solar systems or in the case of new projects on the roofs of both private homes and companies as well as on other appropriate surfaces. The Ferragamo family is one of the many satisfied managers of… Read more »
AMSC Provides Litigation Update
AMSC, a global solutions provider serving wind and grid leaders, today provided an update regarding its legal actions in China. As previously reported, AMSC has filed for arbitration and has filed three civil lawsuits in the Chinese courts against Sinovel Wind Group Co., Ltd. (Sinovel) and companies related to Sinovel. In total, AMSC is seeking… Read more »
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd Meyer Burger Appoints Dr Patrick Hofer Noser As Head Of Renewable Energy Systems
In this newly created position, Dr. Patrick Hofer-Noser will be responsible for renewable energy systems as Meyer Burger continues to strengthen its efforts in the Cleantech energy sector. Meyer Burger Technology AG (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) today announced that Dr. Patrick Hofer-Noser will assume responsibility for renewable energy systems as of April 1, 2012. With… Read more »
The offshore wind industry elite meet in London to address critical supply chain matters
Despite its rapid growth over the past few years the offshore wind industry still has numerous issues to resolve. Supply chain cost and availability for instance, are two of the most critical once which are now urging for immediate action. Keen always to address the most high-priority industry matters, Wind Energy Update is pleased to… Read more »
PPG to make SOLARPHIRE PV glass at Fresno plant
PPG becomes only West Coast manufacturer of low-iron glass for solar industry PITTSBURGH, Feb. 1, 2012 – PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) flat glass business announced that it will expand production capability at its Fresno, Calif., plant to accommodate the manufacture of SOLARPHIRE(R) PV glass, an ultra-low-iron glass used to make components for the solar power industry…. Read more »
3TIER Releases 2011 Wind Energy Performance Map of Europe
3TIER RELEASES 2011 WIND ENERGY PERFORMANCE MAP OF EUROPE Shows Wind Speeds Varied by up to 10% from Average LONDON (February 1, 2012) – 3TIER®, a global leader in renewable energy assessment and forecasting, today released a wind performance map of Europe for the entire year of 2011. The map illustrates that for the duration… Read more »
Manz Provides Update on CIGSfab at PHOTON’s Fourth Thin-Film Conference in San Francisco
• The efficiency of CIGS modules from the Manz CIGSfab steadily nearing the laboratory values attained by the ZSW in Stuttgart • Acquisition of the CIGS “innovation line” from Würth Solar in January 2012 accelerating technological development • Manz is expanding its lead over the competition with the most qualified CIGS team in the industry… Read more »
Centrosolar modules obtain best possible PID test results
Centrosolar customers can rely on decades of solar yields, without having to put up with reductions in performance: TÜV Rheinland has certified that the modules produced by the Hamburg-based company are resistant to voltage-related performance degradation. This effect, which is referred to as PID (potential induced degradation), is one of the main causes of reduced… Read more »
