Press Releases
Lead Battery industry employees tell their stories in New “Good Neighbors” Video Shared Values of Safety and Sustainability Drive the Industry
WASHINGTON — November 2, 2017 — A new video features heartfelt stories from employees and community leaders who share their experiences working in an industry that prioritizes safe, sustainable and innovative practices in the workplace. Supported by Essential Energy Everyday, the “Good Neighbors” video showcases the dedicated people behind the great companies that make up… Read more »
ABB microgrid technology to power Robben Island
Zurich, Switzerland, November 2, 2017 – Microgrid and wireless technologies will integrate renewable solar energy and reduce the use of fossil fuels to power World Heritage Site in South Africa Bringing a modern, sustainable technology solution to a historically significant site, ABB has provided a microgrid system to integrate solar energy and supply power to… Read more »
LM Wind Power 73.5 meter blade arrives at Castellón Port – the largest wind turbine blade ever made and transported in Spain
On October 20, the first LM 73.5 P wind turbine blade successfully arrived at Castellón Port. It is the largest blade ever produced and transported through Spain. Destined for the Merkur offshore wind farm in Germany to power GE’s Haliade 150-6 MW turbine offshore, the 73.5 meter blade began its journey at LM Wind Power’s… Read more »
Tuco signes contract with Danish Defence
Tuco Marine Group signs contract with DALO for two hydrographic survey vessels for operations in Danish inland waters. A lot has happened since hydrographic surveys were conducted using lead lines that were lowered into the water until they hit the bottom. Today there are technologies available such as sonar and lidar that utilize sound or… Read more »
Meyer Burger is optimising manufacturing footprint and product portfolio
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) announced today that it has initiated a cost efficiency programme to optimise manufacturing costs and further concentrate its product portfolio. As a result, the production site in Thun/Switzerland, which currently manufactures equipment used in the wafer and module processes as well as for building integrated photovoltaics applications,… Read more »
New ultrasonic Bolt Load measuring equipment launched by Hydratight
Joint integrity specialist Hydratight has introduced advanced electronic bolt load monitoring equipment for use on any critical bolted application. The BoltScope Ultra is a handheld device that monitors and displays elongation, stress and load on fasteners. Hydratight has provided the system for use in oil and gas, nuclear, wind and power generation industries. However, it… Read more »
Siemens Gamesa to supply wind turbines totaling more than 780 MW in the U.S.
• The company will supply over 300 turbines to sites in the U.S., with a combined capacity of 784 MW • Combined product offering results in five major projects • New orders will leverage U.S. manufacturing facilities Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) announced today that the company will supply 310 wind turbines of different types… Read more »
AISUS launches new tool for enhanced offshore inspection
Aberdeen-based AISUS has invested a six-figure sum in upgrading and developing cutting edge inspection technology as it looks to further broaden its range of services and increase its geographical reach to provide its customers with the most efficient, cost-effective technological solutions. AISUS has today (Monday 30th October) launched an improved internal gravity deployed ultrasonic scanning… Read more »
Tim P. Ryan confirmed as Phoenix Solar CEO
Tim P. Ryan’s tenure as Group CEO at Phoenix Solar extended for another year until December 31st, 2018 Investments in the global sales team and process paying off – weighted project pipeline now at some 600 MWp and free order backlog at €225 million The Phoenix Solar Supervisory Board expresses confidence in growth potential for… Read more »
Moray East Selects MHI Vestas Offshore Wind As Preferred Turbine Supplier for 950MW Offshore Windfarm
Moray Offshore Windfarm East (Ltd) (known as ‘Moray East’) is pleased to announce that MHI Vestas has been selected as preferred turbine supplier for the project – a 950MW offshore windfarm in the Outer Moray Firth, 22km from the East Coast of Scotland. The scope will include the supply and installation of 100 Vestas V164-9.5MW… Read more »