Press Releases
Leading wind operators set to release long-term O&M strategy
The release or discussion of O&M cost data is still not discussed by leading operators, arguably out of a growing concern that public and policy enthusiasm for windpower would be dampened. As one large turbine fleet manager stated, “We have the data on O&M costs, but we won’t even share it with the manufacturers. [Their… Read more »
SOLON supplies modules for 5.5 MW solar power plant in Saxony
SOLON SE will supply solar modules for a 5.5 MW power plant in Scheibenberg, Saxony (Germany). The plant will be built on an 11.4 hectare area that was previously used for agriculture and is due to be finished and connected to the grid by the end of the year. It will generate enough electricity for… Read more »
centrotherm photovoltaics reports 38.7 percent revenue growth to EUR 635.7 million in first nine months of 2011
centrotherm photovoltaics AG has confirmed the preliminary results that it announced on October 28. The globally leading international technology and equipment supplier for the photovoltaics sector grew its consolidated revenue by 38.7 percent to reach EUR 635.7 million in the first nine months of 2011 (prioryear period: EUR 458.4 million), thereby already exceeding its reported… Read more »
PROINSO launches online store to sell PV products in the USA, Germany, Spain, and Italy
PROINSO, a company selling modules, inverters, solar trackers and fixed structures for solar photovoltaic installations, has recently launched PROINSO STORE, an innovative online store that will supply photovoltaic products from leading brands in the American, Spanish, German, and Italian markets first and then in other European markets like the UK, France or Greece, all countries… Read more »
MAGE SOLAR is to become the name-giver for the stadium of the German Bundesliga team SC Freiburg
From the second half of the 2011/12 season onwards, SC Freiburg will play its home matches in the MAGE SOLAR Stadium. The partners announced this officially at a press conference on November 10, 2011 in Freiburg. Freiburg / Ravensburg (Germany) November 10, 2011 – MAGE SOLAR AG, headquartered in Ravensburg, is expanding its commitment as… Read more »
Ad hoc announcement acc. to Section 15 of German Securities Trading Law (WpHG): Positive operating result in difficult market environment
Positive EBIT of EUR 1.7 million for 3rd quarter (previous year EUR 3.2 million) Almost three-quarters of revenue generated outside Germany Long-term focus on quality roof systems proving to be a successful business model Guidance for full year confirmed CENTROSOLAR Group AG defied the market trend to achieve a positive third-quarter operating result of EUR… Read more »
aleo solar AG boosts international revenue in the first nine months of 2011 and reduces revenue forecast
aleo solar AG today announced that it generated revenue of EUR 344.6 million in the first nine months of 2011. This means that aleo solar’s revenue decreased by 16.4% compared with the first nine months of 2010 (EUR 412.1 million). Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) came in at EUR 7.4 million (EUR 40.3 million),… Read more »
EU wind power makes step to a 30% EU emissions cut possible
European wind power production will meet a massive 31% of the emissions reduction required by the current EU climate target. Today the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) published a new report revealing that by 2020, the EU wind industry would avoid 342 million tonnes of CO2, equivalent to 31% of the EU’s target of reducing… Read more »
Theodor Scheidegger appointed CEO of the Siemens Solar & Hydro Division
Theodor (Ted) Scheidegger (53) will become CEO of the Solar & Hydro Division of Siemens Energy. Scheidegger previously held executive positions in various companies, most recently as CEO of Sovello AG, one of the leading integrated suppliers of solar wafers, and solar cells and modules. “We’re pleased to have secured a recognized leader with international… Read more »
An environmentally-friendly power plant on the roof is a true investment – Modules from aleo solar can generate efficient solar electricity for private use
aleo solar AG, together with its partner UK Solar Provider Ltd., offers technical solutions to help customers across the UK take advantage of their own self-generated solar electricity. Since May 2011, a 95-kilowatt system installed on a barn roof in South Cambridgeshire has been producing enough electricity to power farm operations such as grain drying… Read more »
