Press Releases
Only a third of all PV installers in the USA already offer energy storage
The prices of the storage solutions and the resulting low margins are the main reasons why US installers choose not to carry this technology in their portfolio, as the latest study conducted by EuPD Research reveals. Bonn. 38% of the participants of the “PV InstallerSurvey USA 2015/2016” decide not to offer energy storage solutions to… Read more »
Rnrgs Cms System Turbinephd Installed At Grant County Wind Farm
Hinesburg, VT, USA, April 13th 2016 – RNRG has announced today that the site-wide installation of its “TurbinePhD” condition monitoring systems has been completed at the 21 MW Grant County Wind Farm in Minnesota, USA. Originally constructed in 2010 and owned by Aspenall Energies, the project is composed of ten 2.1MW Suzlon S88 wind turbines…. Read more »
Bibby Marine Services appoints Stephen Bolton to the role of Operations Director as build progresses on Bibby WaveMaster 1
Bibby Marine Services, owners of the recently commissioned Service Operations Vessel (SOV) for offshore wind farm operators, Bibby WaveMaster 1, has announced a key appointment. Stephen Bolton has been appointed Operations Director. Stephen brings a wealth of industry experience to this strategically important role, having worked in the electricity industry for over 20 years. He… Read more »
Perovskite Solar Cells on the Rise, With Likely Commercialization in 2019
The emerging technology reaches 21% efficiency in the lab, leading to deal-making between companies and academic institutions driving research, Lux Research says BOSTON, MA – April 12, 2016 – Perovskite solar cells are hailed as the next generation of photovoltaic material, and are hoping to drive adoption in new applications. While there are challenges to… Read more »
In Northern Italy 1740 hours of solar productivity in one yea
This is the real experience in a PV plant in Piacenza (Northern Italy) where the wide range of input voltage of the Omron Inverter maximize productivity hours in the year The best solution to repair at the uncertainty of the incentives scheme experienced recently in Italy is to increase solar productivity hours during the year:… Read more »
Solar Energy Company PROINSO to donate solar equipment to United World Colleges
Solar energy company PROINSO will donate solar equipment to sixteen United World Colleges (UWC) to assist students in comparing renewable energy data from different parts of the world. PROINSO’s first donation has been made to UWC Atlantic College in Llantwit Major, South Wales. The equipment will be set up in the college’s ‘Valley’, an on-site… Read more »
WindEurope welcomes Enel Green Power’s Francesco Venturini as new chairman of the board
WindEurope has elected Francesco Venturini, Chief Executive Officer of Enel Green Power, as its new chairman. Mr. Venturini was elected for an 18-month term by WindEurope’s Board of Directors, which is comprised of corporate members, national associations and other organisations. Upon his appointment, Mr. Venturini said: “It is an honour for me to have been… Read more »
The Switch receives permanent magnet shaft generator order for LNG vessel
Helsinki, Finland, April 7, 2016 – The Switch, a specialist of megawatt-class permanent magnet (PM) machines for advanced marine drive trains, has been selected to deliver its PM shaft generator for an LNG carrier with a 45,000 cubic meter cargo capacity, allowing the vessel to gain greater efficiency over its entire speed range. This order… Read more »
Meyer Burger receives significant contract for over CHF 18 million
Meyer Burger receives significant contract for over CHF 18 million for upgrade equipment and technologies including the MAiA 2.1 system platform, SiNA cell coating systems and innovative DW288 diamond wire cutting equipment and technology. JA Solar, a leading solar manufacturer in Asia, has awarded Meyer Burger a contract for the delivery of its industrially proven… Read more »
Surge of interest expected in £4.5m contract race
— Flexitricity opens doors for new connections to its demand response network — Businesses and organisations across the UK are being urged to become part of a network of ‘virtual’ power stations and secure a share of £4.5million. Flexitricity is seeking new organisations to join its network of Energy Partners who help National Grid balance… Read more »
