Press Releases
Renewable energy can exceed global demand, according to UN report
Renewable energy sources are expected to contribute up to 80% of global energy supply by 2050, according to a new report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Following a review of 164 scenarios, the IPCC found that renewables will play the major role in any successful plan to combat climate change. “The… Read more »
SGS to Present its Renewable Energy Services in its First Attendance at Offshore Wind China 2011 in Shanghai and Wind Power Asia 2011 in Beijing
From June 15-17, 2011, and from June 22-24, 2011, SGS will be attending both the Offshore Wind China 2011 Conference and Exhibition in Shanghai and Wind Power Asia 2011 in Beijing. Throughout both events, SGS will showcase its wide portfolio of services for the renewable energy sector, including Coating Inspection and Failure Analysis as well… Read more »
UN IPCC: renewable energy potential is higher than energy demand
The total global potential for renewable energy “is substantially higher than both current and future projected global energy demand” is the message of the Special Report on Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation released by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) today in Abu Dhabi. The report states that renewable energy production… Read more »
Engineered Conductive Materials to Exhibit DB-1541-X Series Adhesives at Intersolar Europe 2011
Engineered Conductive Materials, LLC, a leading global supplier of conductive interconnect materials for photovoltaic applications, will showcase its DB- 1541-X Series Conductive Stringer Attach Adhesives in Hall A5, Stand 653 at the upcoming Intersolar Europe, scheduled to take place June 8-10, 2011 at the New Munich Trade Faire Centre in Munich, Germany. The DB-1541-X Series of Conductive Stringer Attach… Read more »
Worker health and safety now paramount for North American Wind Farms
Wind Energy Update. The wind industry remains one of the fastest growing forms of non-traditional electricity generation in North America and finished last year with a total of 40,180 MW of installed capacity, with a further 5,600 MW of new wind projects under construction. But while this sustained growth in new installations continues a new challenge is… Read more »
Bentek Solar Receives UL 1741 Listing and CSA 22.2 Certification for Its Circuit Breaker Re-Combiners
Bentek Solar, a leader in Balance of System (BOS) design and manufacturing for commercial and utility scale solar PV products, announces that it has received UL 1741 listing and CSA 22.2 certification for its circuit breaker re-combiners. “There are no fuses with these 100 percent circuit breaker re-combiners that provide maximum performance and safety with UL 489 breakers…. Read more »
3S Photovoltaics supplies solar modules for Umwelt Arena roof
What is to date Switzerland’s largest building-integrated photovoltaic installation incorporates the trend-setting integrated MegaSlate® roof system from 3S Photovoltaics, a member of Meyer Burger Technology Ltd [Ticker: MBTN]. Installation is the responsibility of BE Netz, while Sputnik, based in Biel, is the inverter supplier. The three companies involved are also providing their expertise about architectural… Read more »
Rickmers-Linie upgrades Indian service with the addition of new vessels
Rickmers-Linie, the German liner specialist for project cargoes and heavy lifts, is upgrading its Indian service with the addition of new vessels. It will also provide a direct service both eastbound and westbound between Europe and India although calls in Pakistan and the Middle East will be possible on an inducement basis. The base ports… Read more »
Press Release’s from Wind Energy Update
Offshore safety professionals have acknowledged that there is a requirement for wind-specific regulations to prevent accidents when developing farshore wind installations. Many offshore safety experts are of the opinion that the rapid increase in farshore installations is going to push existing regulations, many of which originated from the oil and gas sector, to the limit…. Read more »
Krayden, Inc. Opens New Warehouse in Canada as Key Step in Expansion
Krayden, Inc., a leading distributor of engineered materials, has opened a new warehouse in Toronto, Canada. The new warehouse will enable the company to better serve its Canadian customers. “With the booming solar industry and the supportive benefits offered in Canada, the expansion in Toronto was a natural next step for Krayden, Inc. We are… Read more »
