Press Releases
2bm Continues To See High Demand For Next-generation Power Monitoring Solution
New contracts for 2bm iMeter recently signed with Nottingham University, East Midlands Ambulance and the University of Warwick as organisations look to reduce energy usage in the data centre 2nd December 2011: 2bm, an innovator in data centre technology, www.2bm.co.uk continues to see exceptional demand for the 2bm iMeter – a highly advanced environmental and… Read more »
Oerlikon Solar further reduces production costs for thin film silicon PV panels
Oerlikon Solar announced today another milestone to further reduce the cost of production for its Micromorph® thin film silicon PV panels. Based on individual agreements between Oerlikon Solar and major global gas suppliers Air Liquide and Linde, Oerlikon Solar customers will be able to achieve a total gas budget of less than EUR 8,5 /… Read more »
Centrosolar Expands its Product Range into Neighbouring European Countries
Centrosolar AG continues to expand its strong market position into neighbouring European countries. Until recently, the Cenpac complete photovoltaic system was only available in Germany. It will now be marketed all over Europe. Centrosolar developed the system in 2010 and, in the process, achieved an important milestone: Cenpac is the first standard solar system available… Read more »
5 answers concerning the acquisition of the innovative production line for CIGS solar modules from Würth Solar
Reutlingen, December 1, 2011. On November 15, 2011, Manz signed a letter of intent to acquire the innovative production line for CIGS solar modules from Würth Solar, headquartered in Schwäbisch Hall. Dieter Manz, founder and CEO of Manz AG, provides five important answers about the upcoming deal. 1. The Big Picture: What was the state… Read more »
Global Wind Powers Ahead – Can cover up to 70% of Pledges
EU wind power makes step to 30% EU emissions cut possibleThe wind power industry released figures showing how wind power could meet up to 70% of Copenhagen pledges on the basis of current growth rates and projections for 2020. A new report released by the European Wind Energy association showed how wind power alone will… Read more »
Novel technology will lower cost of wind energy NGenTec to unveil plans for demonstrator at EWEA Offshore 2011
A Scottish company is to announce at the world’s largest offshore wind energy event plans to build and test innovative generator technology designed to produce maximum energy at minimum cost. Edinburgh-based NGenTec, which designs and supplies permanent magnet generators for wind turbines, will unveil its plans for novel prototype at EWEA Offshore 2011, to be… Read more »
Areva Wind M5000 135 Offshore Turbine Keeps Putting The Wind In Customers Sails With The Evolution Of The Proven M5000 Platform
AREVA Wind proudly unveiled the latest product extension of its M5000 product platform: the M5000-135. The M5000-135 enhances the M5000’s proven technology with a new 135m-rotor. The design of the M5000 turbine, which is exclusively designed for offshore conditions, is a unique hybrid drive solution combining best-in-class quality standards and unique offshore services to meet… Read more »
Siemens launches new 6-MW direct drive offshore wind turbine
Siemens Energy today launched its new 6-megawatt (MW) direct drive wind turbine at the European Offshore Wind Energy Conference in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The new SWT-6.0 will be available with rotor diameters of 120 and 154 meters and is designed for the most challenging offshore sites. It features the Siemens direct drive design with 50… Read more »
SeaZip Offshore Service signs contract today for 2 Damen Twin Axes for offshore wind farm maintenance
Damen Shipyards and SeaZip Offshore Service will sign a contract at the EWEA conference (14:30 hrs, stand 11020, Amsterdam, The Netherlands,). SeaZip has ordered two Fast Crew Suppliers of the 2610-type. The first ever FCS 2610 was delivered early 2011 and offers reduced peak accelerations of up to 75%, reduced added resistance in waves of… Read more »
Countdown for Intersolar Europe 2012
In 2012, the world’s largest exhibition for the solar industry will continue to grow and present an even wider range of partners Munich, 29 November 2011. On June 13, 2012, Intersolar Europe – the world’s largest exhibition for the solar industry – once again opens its doors at the Munich New Trade Fair Centre in… Read more »