Press Releases
Sustainable Transport: Electrical Mobility Hallmark for Spanish Cities
Electrical mobility is one of the most promising solutions for both the simultaneous provision of transport and the reduction of greenhouse gases. Recognizing the environmental advantages of electrical mobility, the Instituto para la Diversificacion Ahorro de la Energia (IDAE) is creating a hallmark for Spanish cities which will advance the integration of the electrical vehicle… Read more »
Jose Antonio Mieres, new CEO of Grupo OPDE who have formed a new Board of Directors
The Spanish solar photovoltaic multinational constitutes its new Executive Management Team, led by CEO José Antonio Mieres, and their new Board of Directors, presided over by Alejandro Chaves December 16, 2010 .- Grupo OPDE the Spanish multinational solar photovoltaic energy company formed by OPDE PROINSO and MECASOLAR has recently formed its new executive committee through… Read more »
On location in Asia since 25 years
The HARTING Technology Group embarked on developing the key Asian markets at an early stage. Back in 1985, the family owned and managed company headquartered in Espelkamp founded its subsidiary HARTING K.K. in Japan. The operations based in Yokohama are now serving the world’s fourth largest economy from four different locations, and are also operating… Read more »
Offshore wind insurers: Pivotal to knowledge transfer and risk mitigation?
By making risk their business, insurers enjoy a unique insight into the industries in which they operate. With a clear vantage point of the sector coupled with inside information on why costly mistakes have been made, insurers should play a pivotal role in knowledge exchange within the offshore wind industry. Yet most developers wait until… Read more »
DEK Solar appoints new distributor to meet growing demand in Japan
DEK Solar has appointed Tokyo-based DKSH Japan K.K. to distribute its range of photovoltaic metallization solutions in the region. The move follows a sharp rise in demand for DEK Solar technologies, which are now manufactured in Asia in addition to Europe. DKSH Japan is the leading provider of market expansion services in the region with… Read more »
Meyer Burger wins order for over CHF 55 million with customer in Asia
Meyer Burger has successfully concluded a contract of over CHF 55 million with a customer in Asia. The contract includes slicing, bricking, and automated gluing systems from MB Wafertec (Meyer Burger Ltd) and wafer inspection systems from Hennecke Systems GmbH. The equipment is scheduled to be delivered during 2011. Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss… Read more »
DED incentives help Danish manufacturing company to create 50 new jobs in Moberly
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that Vest-Fiber, a supplier of fiberglass products and services primarily to the wind turbine industry headquartered in Denmark, has chosen Moberly to be the location of a new manufacturing facility. The company’s capital investment of $2 million will create 50 new local jobs. “The decision by… Read more »
Phoenix Solar AG announces change at Executive Board level
Phoenix Solar AG herewith announces that Mr.Manfred Bächler, Chief Technology Officer, will be laying down his Executive Board mandate with effect from 31 December 2010 for personal reasons. It is with great regret that the Supervisory Board of Phoenix Solar AG has acknowledged the wish of Mr. Bächler to withdraw prematurely from the Executive Board…. Read more »
PowerGuard Launches New Web Portal
Portal adds convenience and value to retail insurance broker partners Today, PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services-a Managing General Agent and Lloyds cover holder specializing in unique insurance and risk management solutions for the wind and solar energy industries-announced the launch of their new web site that includes an enhanced Broker Services portal at www.PowerGuardIns.com. The site’s… Read more »
Suitable Solar Energy Zones Identified in Western States
Report Details Areas Conservationists Hope Department of Interior Will Prioritize for Guided Utility-Scale Development Wilderness Society Denver, CO, December 13, 2010– In anticipation of an announcement by the Department of Interior later this week, a report analyzing solar energy zones in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah was released today. In the Zone: Powering… Read more »