Press Releases
centrotherm photovoltaics presents 2010 preliminary figures showing marked revenue and earnings growth
centrotherm photovoltaics AG benefited significantly from last year’s boom in new orders in the solar sector, and has achieved record results in the 2010 financial year according to preliminary figures. Revenue grew 22.6 percent to EUR 624.2 million (2009: EUR 509.1 million). Total operating performance increased to EUR 681.2 million (2009: EUR 536.0 million). Earnings… Read more »
GP Solar presents innovative products for optimizing solar production at SNEC in Shanghai
At this year’s 5th International Solar Industry and Photovoltaic Exhibition & Conference in Shanghai (SNEC) GP Solar GmbH presents its newest product advancement in laboratory measuring technology, the GP ISO-TEST .Waf. The wholly owned subsidiary of centrotherm photovoltaics AG will also present consumables – some with improved recipes – under the new brand, >GP Solar… Read more »
Permit granted for Finland’s first offshore wind project
In what is regarded as milestone decision Finish authorities granted the water permit to Suurhiekka offshore wind farm, the first full scale offshore project of the country. The project of 80 turbines has been developed by wpd since 2007 and aims for start of construction in 2014 – depending on the government’s decision on a… Read more »
Intersolar Award Highlighting Innovation For A Solar Powered Future
Intersolar invites international solar companies to submit applications for the solar industry’s most distinguished award for innovation On June 8, 2011 the fourth annual Intersolar AWARD is being presented at Intersolar Europe. The award pays tribute to innovative products and services in the fields of Photovoltaics, Solar Thermal Technology and PV Production Technology. This year,… Read more »
Two more Rickmers container giants named
17 February 2011 saw the naming of two more 13,100TEU container vessels for Rickmers Group in Ulsan, Korea. Leo Rickmers and Scorpio Rickmers will come into service for their charterer Maersk Line as Maersk Edmonton and Maersk Elba. Leo Rickmers was named by Manuela Steffens, wife of Jan Boje Steffens, CEO and Managing Partner of… Read more »
Solar energy-based telecom towers soon
Can you imagine your cellphone tower that transmits signals to your mobile handsets running on solar energy? That is set to happen soon, with as many as 400 telecom towers to be powered by panels that will sit on them, reflecting light from the sun to produce electricity that will be used by the towe… Read more »
New Processes for a Growing Global Market
In 2010, the international photovoltaics industry saw its turnover double with around 15 gigawatts (GW) of newly installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity, making 2010 to the industry’s most successful year to date. By way of comparison, new capacity totaled 7.1 GW in 2009, and 2008 saw approximately 5.7 GW installed worldwide. Huge price cuts in 2009… Read more »
Pfeiffer Vacuum Goes Bric Subsidiary In Brazil Established
• Pfeiffer Vacuum is now present in all boom areas • In Brazil now direct selling possible through import license registration • Inauguration of the new premise takes place in April Asslar, Germany, February 21, 2011. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG is in the process of opening its own subsidiary in São Paulo, Brazil. With these… Read more »
Saft Lithium-Ion Battery Technology Selected for Solar Energy Storage Project in California
Saft, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-tech batteries will supply renewable energy storage for 2500 R Street, California’s first micro-grid, distributed energy community housing project. These advanced homes will use the latest in smart grid, solar generation and energy storage to ensure each home generates as much clean energy as it uses, thus… Read more »
The One Legged Giant Worldwide Unique Crane Construction To Be Built In Rostock A Technical Innovation
The revolutionary character of trendsetting technologies sometimes can be misjudged and underestimated because they only make out one part of complex high-end systems. In the case of the innovative crane, currently being in the construction process in Rostock and destined for the new Heavy Lift Jack-Up-Vessel by BELUGA HOCHTIEF Offshore the danger of such a… Read more »
