Press Releases
Meyer Burger launches comprehensive structural programme to sustainably increase its profitability
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) announced today that it has initiated a company-wide structural programme. The objective of the programme is to extensively strengthen the company’s strategic technology units focussed on high-end photovoltaic user markets and to increase its flexibility in the often challenging high-end key markets. In addition, the global service… Read more »
WindEnergy Hamburg 2016: Exhibitors closing first deals – Recruiting Day to turn world’s leading expo for wind energy into job exchange
Open until 30 September at the Hamburg Messe fair site Hamburg, 28 September 2016 WindEnergy Hamburg is once again delivering proof of its role as a true global business platform for the wind industry. When the world’s leading expo for wind energy opened this week, several international companies seized the opportunity to close or announce… Read more »
REACTION: Aberdeen offshore wind farm turbines
Responding to news that Swedish utility Vattenfall has awarded a turbine supply order to MHI Vestas Offshore Wind for the 92.4-MW Aberdeen offshore wind farm, also known as the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre; Jenny Hogan, Director of Policy at Scottish Renewables, said: “As a developing industry, offshore wind has huge potential. Innovation is crucial if… Read more »
New Siemens onshore wind turbine offers less noise at optimum performance
• SWT-3.3-130LN for noise sensitive sites • Noise level at 104.9 decibels • Serial production in early 2017 High performance at low to medium wind speeds – that’s what the new Siemens low noise SWT-3.3-130LN wind turbine offers customers. The new model operates at a reduced rotor speed compared to the SWT-3.3-130, and includes aerodynamic… Read more »
Senvion Calls On CWind For HV Cable Testing And Commissioning
Colchester September 28, 2016 CWind, a leading provider of services to the offshore wind industry, has today announced that it has won a contract to provide HV cable testing and commissioning for Senvion at Nordergründe. CWind will provide the testing and commissioning works at the 18 Senvion 6.2M126 turbines, which are being installed at the… Read more »
Siemens low noise wind turbine blades inspired by silent flight of the owl
• Noise mitigation by biomimicry of owl wing’s trailing edge fringe • Product launch “Next Generation DinoTail” • Serial production to be started soon Silent operation of turbines is crucial for the success of many onshore wind projects. Siemens has therefore conducted extensive R&D over the last years to further reduce the noise of its wind turbines. An… Read more »
Offshore Wind Opportunities on the Agenda at Industry Event
With global offshore wind expenditure forecast to reach £210 billion over the next 10 years, the National Subsea Research Initiative (NSRI) and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult have joined forces in a bid encourage subsea companies to diversify. NSRI and ORE Catapult are hosting an event on 4th October at the Village Hotel, Aberdeen… Read more »
University of Bristol appoints DNV GL’s wind energy expert as Visiting Professor
Bristol, United Kingdom (26 September 2016), the University of Bristol has appointed Ervin Bossanyi, Senior Principal Researcher Renewables at DNV GL, as Visiting Industrial Professor within the University’s Department of Aerospace Engineering. The appointment will help to align the University’s research programme with the needs of the renewables industry and to prepare the next generation… Read more »
Xcel Energy Uses Vaisala’s Due Diligence Services to Finance Colorado’s Largest Wind Energy Project
When complete, 600 MW Rush Creek will be one of the largest wind farms in Colorado and the most economical VAISALA CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE SEPTMEBER 26, 2016 Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement and provider of industry-leading renewable energy consulting services, has partnered with Xcel Energy, Colorado’s largest utility, to… Read more »
The flywheel energy storage by STORNETIC balances output fluctuations of wind power plants over the long term
Jülich, 26 September 2016. For the first time, STORNETIC is presenting its energy storage solution for wind parks. The flywheel energy storage solution from the technology company based at Jülich (Germany) allows wind farm operators to balance output fluctuations of their wind power plants over the long term. This allows a wind farm’s energy output… Read more »
