Press Releases
Marine Renewables Gathers Pace and Profitability
The UK is the global leader in the development of Marine Renewable energy. This source of renewable energy is one of the most reliable and predictable of all. With technologies now proving their viability and plans for commercial deployment of projects now gathering momentum this industry is on the dawn of a new and very… Read more »
Pushing the Design Envelope: the Emerging Reality of 10-20MW Offshore Wind Turbines
As the offshore wind sector grows so will the size of the turbines used to power its energy into electricity? According to the Offshore Wind Supply Chain Strategy Report 2011 the average size of offshore wind turbines is set to grow from its present 2 to 7MW capacity range to between 10 and 20MW in… Read more »
Announcing Mexico WindPower 2012 Conference and Exhibition, to promote the development and growth of the Mexican wind energy industry
Mexico’s first high level international wind energy event will take place on 14-15 February 2012 in Mexico City. Mexico WindPower 2012 is being organized by the Mexican Wind Energy Association (AMDEE), E.J. Krause de México (EJK) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). “It is a great pleasure to participate in the launch of this… Read more »
Octopus Investments response to DECC decision on Feed in Tariff extensions
On Tuesday the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) published its response to the ‘Consultation on a change to the rules for extensions to installations under the GB Feed-in Tariffs Scheme’. In short, DECC announced that the consultation on extending the large-scale Feed-in Tariff (FiT) had ended, and that the new rules on extensions… Read more »
Optimized wafer sorting using belt conveyors
Using the modular belt conveyors by Montech, user can optimize wafer and cell sorting in the solar industry. A solar conveyor brings the wafers/cells, a vacuum conveyor transfers the wafers/cells to carriers or boxes after sorting, and finally, a closed-loop transfer system carries away the carriers or boxes. Montech exhibited this application for the first time at… Read more »
DNV releases updated standard for offshore wind turbine structures
DNV’s recognized standard for design of offshore wind turbine structures has been through a revision process together with the wind energy industry. The updated standard which aims to reduce cost and increase safety is now available. The standard, Design of Offshore Wind Turbine Structures (DNV-OS-J101), provides principles, technical requirements and guidance for design, construction and… Read more »
Btu International To Debut Tritan Hv90 Metallization Firing System At PV Taiwan 2011
BTU International (Nasdaq: BTUI), a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets, introduces the TRITANTM HV90 metallization firing system for silicon photovoltaics. The TRITAN HV90 dual-lane metallization firing system features increased throughput at 3600 wafers per hour, an edge belt, volatile organic compound (VOC) abatement and a… Read more »
First Superconductor Cable Energized In Koreas Power Grid
Korea Electric Power Corporation, LS Cable & System and AMSC Partner on First Superconductor Power Cable Utilizing Second Generation Superconductor Wire I’CHEON, South Korea – September 28, 2011 – Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), LS Cable & System and American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: AMSC) today announced that the world’s longest distribution-voltage superconductor cable system has… Read more »
Btu Internationals Paul Lancaster To Serve As Panelist For Solar Module Manufacturing Discussion At Smta International 2011
BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment to the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets, today announced that Paul Lancaster, western regional sales manager, will serve as a panelist for the Solar Module Manufacturing Panel Discussion at the upcoming SMTA International Conference & Exhibition at the Fort Worth Convention Center in… Read more »
German solar giant launches free online solar systems design tool to increase solar knowledge in UK, webinar demo 5th October 10.30am
Conergy, one of the world’s leading solar system manufacturers, today launched its ‘Conergizer’ tool in the UK to coincide with the start of Green Building Week. The online systems planning tool helps users work out the best solar solution for any roof – aesthetically, financially and in terms of pure kilowatt power generation potential. The… Read more »
