Press Releases
Stena Line, First in the World With Wind Power Onboard a Ferry
As part of Stena Line’s environmental efforts, a world first project is now getting underway.As the first passenger ferry in the world, the Stena Jutlandica, Gothenburg-Fredrikshaven, is being equipped with two wind turbines at the prow,which will contribute by both supplying energy and reducing fuel consumption. “Within our Energy Saving Programme, we are currently pursuing… Read more »
Aquamarine Power prepares for second Oyster installation
Wave energy company Aquamarine Power took the first step towards installation of its second full-scale Oyster wave energy converter last week [15 June] with the arrival of the ‘Excalibur’ jack-up barge in Orkney. The vessel is now stationed at the European Marine Energy Centre’s (EMEC) Billia Croo site, where the Oyster will be installed later… Read more »
AREVA part of consortium selected as preferred project for Solar Flagships program
The Australian Government has selected the AREVA Solar, CS Energy and Wind Pros- pect CWP consortium’s “Solar Dawn” as the preferred solar thermal power project in Round 1 of the Australian Government’s Solar Flagships Program. The Solar Flagships Program aims to provide the foundation for large-scale, grid- connected solar power and accelerate the commercialization of… Read more »
New legal name for the wind measurement expert Ammonit
In order to increase its visibility on the global market and respond to its international clientele, the German wind measurement expert Ammonit is now operating with an English company name: Ammonit Measurement GmbH. The name change has been effective since 14 June 2011. For more than 20 years Ammonit has played a leading role in… Read more »
EXXERGY is a new member of PV Experts
The solar industry is facing tremendous challenges. Competition is getting more severe and places producers under high efficiency and cost pressures. Decreasing feed-in tariffs, politically induced fluctuations in demand and the desire to introduce photovoltaic and semi-finished products at lower cost and faster into the market, leads to more complex tasks. To optimally support customers… Read more »
Visionconsult Presents Village Of The Future For Roma Inclusion
Global consulting company takes part in High Level Event on EU Funds Contribution to Roma Integration Sofia, Bulgaria, 20 June 2011 – Global consulting company VisionConsult International takes advantage of the High Level Event on EU Funds Contribution to Roma Integration to present their “Village of the Future” project. The event in Sofia from 21… Read more »
Concrete Proof For Offshore Windfarms
The concrete sector is developing solutions that will meet the challenges set by Offshore Proof, a new survey by accountancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) which believes that offshore wind power has some way to go to prove that it can be a valid part of the renewable energy mix. The survey reports that the next 5… Read more »
Only Four Weeks Left Until The Nomination Deadline The Energy Award Powered By Joule Renexpo Celebrates Distinguished Figures In The Industry
The countdown has begun! Only four weeks left until the deadline for nominations for the “Energy Award powered by Joule & RENEXPO®”. The award is being presented for the third time in collaboration with the agricultural publisher Deutscher Landwirtschaftsverlag. “The response to our call for nominations has been huge so far,” says Elisabetta Alberti, organizer… Read more »
Ahlstrom starts production of specialty reinforcements for the wind energy market in China
Ahlstrom Corporation, a global high performance materials company, takes another step in executing its growth strategy in Asia by starting production of specialty reinforcements for the wind energy market in China. The production of glass fiber reinforcements, which is used among other things to strengthen wind mill blades, will be started by the fourth quarter… Read more »
enXco and San Diego Gas & Electric Sign Power Purchase Agreement for 130 MWp (110 MW ac) Catalina Solar Energy Project
enXco, an EDF Energies Nouvelles Company and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) have entered into a Power Purchase Agreement for a 130 MWp (110 MW ac) solar photovoltaic (PV) facility to be built in Kern County, California. enXco will develop, build, and own the Catalina Solar Project while SDG&E will buy the power generated… Read more »
