Press Releases
HARTING unleashes the potential of PROFINET
At this year’s SPS/IPS/DRIVES in Nuremberg the HARTING Technology Group is taking Automation IT to a new level. Within the HARTING triad of Automation IT, Device Connectivity and Installation Technology the Automation IT components stand for highly innovative solutions in industrial automation. Following on from the year 2009 that saw the market launch of “Fast Track Switching”, a new technology… Read more »
GE Energy Recognizes CH2M HILL for Exemplary Safety Performance on Large EPC Power Project
In recognition of its continued and persistent commitment to safety, CH2M HILL, a global full-service consulting, design, construction, and operations firm, has been awarded the 2010 Energy EPC Excellence Award for EHS (Environmental, Health, Safety) Excellence by GE Energy for performance on the 630 megawatt Darling Downs Power Station Project. “This award signifies not only… Read more »
Massachusetts Approves Cape Wind/National Grid Power Purchase Agreement
Cape Wind passed another major milestone today with the approval by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) of the 15-year Power Purchase Agreement with National Grid to buy Cape Wind’s energy, capacity and renewable energy credits. Cape Wind President Jim Gordon said, “Massachusetts is now in a position to become a global leader in… Read more »
Politicians To Acknowledge Urgency And Importance Of Major Grid Investments
Make it a priority: cross-border interconnection capacities, key European corridors for electricity trade, offshore grids, and even a future supergrid.The EU and Member States need to acknowledge the urgency and importance of major grid investments, according to a joint statement by the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E), the European Wind Energy… Read more »
VENSYS Controls Rotor Position on Wind Turbines with TURCK uprox+ Sensors
During the Olympic Summer Games in August 2008, China appeared as an environmentally-friendly host. In addition to the use of solar energy and terrestrial heat, the organizers relied primarily on wind energy, which alone was intended to cover 20 percent of the energy demand of all Olympic event facilities. The electricity is generated in the… Read more »
Wind-energy task force discusses turbine project
They couldn’t believe something so big is in Ashtabula County. Members of the Great Lakes Energy Development Task Force met at the GaREAT sports complex Thursday afternoon and were wowed by the size, scope and implications of the nonprofit economic development engine. When Lorry Wagner, the president of the Lake Erie Energy Development Corp. (LEEDCo)… Read more »
Yingli Green Energy Supplier Award to Reis Robotics
Yingli Green Energy with an annual production capacity of 1GW is a leading solar energy company and one of the world’s largest vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturers. With its philosophy of using advanced high technology in its manufacturing, Yingli is a high demand customer to every supplier. With close to 100 installed production lines, Reis Robotics… Read more »
Vestas has received a 90 MW order for 50 V100-1.8 MW wind turbines from John Deere Wind Energy
Vestas has received a 90 MW order for 50 V100-1.8 MW wind turbines from John Deere Wind Energy for the Michigan Wind II project near Minden City, Michigan, USA. The contract includes delivery and commissioning along with a 10-year service and maintenance agreement. Delivery is scheduled for mid-2011 and commissioning is expected by the end… Read more »
Yingli Green Energy Grants Applied Materials Award for Outstanding Technology and Service
Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that Yingli Green Energy has granted Applied its “Special Contribution Award” for excellence in optimizing the efficiency and productivity of Yingli’s solar photovoltaic (PV) cell manufacturing operations in Baoding, Hebei province, China. Applied Materials was one of only two equipment manufacturers among Yingli’s 200 suppliers to win this prestigious award…. Read more »
Expansion Of Tentecs Global Reach In India Results In Major Order
Tentec’s Wind Energy Division is pleased to announce it has received a major order for the Aero range of tensioners from India. Working together with its agent, Gemini Power Hydraulics Pvt Ltd, Business Manager Roy Sheldon travelled to India and secured an order for a range of WTB tensioners. “We have worked hard to establish… Read more »
