Press Releases
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 »
Editors note
Recently, published figures show that the wind energy industry is bouncing back from a disappointing 2010. The first half of this year shows a 72 per cent increase in generating capacity compared to the same time last year. However the grim, if not predictable spectre of the Production Tax Credit renewal is looming, and could… Read more »
Although Much Has Been Done Theres So Much More To Do
The Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21) convenes international multi-stakeholder leadership to enable a rapid global transition to renewable energy. It promotes appropriate policies that increase the wise use of such energies in developing and industrialized economies, and its Chairman, Mohamed El-Ashry, has worked tirelessly to promote its successes and strengthen the… Read more »
Last word
After a relatively slow year in 2010, figures for the first half of this year show wind energy returning to growth. Strong political support from both parties, as well as increasing awareness within communities of the economic benefits of wind power developments, will hopefully make 2011 a strong year for wind energy. However, the impending… Read more »
Wind rebounds in Q2
US wind energy continued to rebound in the second quarter of 2011, with 2,151 megawatts (MW) of electrical generating capacity installed in the first half of 2011 versus 1,250 MW during the same time in 2010, up 72 percent. However, analysts at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) cautioned that without stable policy such as… Read more »
