Press Releases
PERC cells: production costs down, efficiency up
SCHMID Group optimizes the manufacturing process of PERC cells, thereby reducing the consumption of chemicals Easy to retrofit: Selective emitter to increase the efficiency Get to know the innovations of the SCHMID Group at a trade show:SNEC in Shanghai, May 24 – 26, 2016 (hall E3, booth 365) Intersolar Europe in Munich, June 22 –… Read more »
Solar cells of the future could be based on iron molecules
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have successfully explained how iron-based dyes work on a molecular level in solar cells. The new findings will accelerate the development of inexpensive and environmentally friendly solar cells. The goal is to be able to use iron-based dyes in solar cells in the future. Watch, share and/or embed illustrative… Read more »
Gcube Targets Us Weather Risk Market
Following recent record low wind speeds, specialist renewable energy insurer steps up weather risk transfer support for US wind investors with new appointment New York, May 18 2016 – GCube, the leading underwriter for renewable energy initiatives, has responded to increasing demand from US wind project-financed wind operators, notably those refinancing or going through acquisitions,… Read more »
Met Office launches vital weather forecasting product upgrade to boost staff safety and efficiency for energy companies
New VisualEyesTM software provides site-specific weather forecast information to enable energy asset operators, site engineers and contractors to make better, more informed decisions London, 18th May 2016: Lighting, strong winds, snow, freezing temperatures, fog and heavy rain are just some of the meteorological challenges facing those managing energy-production facilities, such as windfarms. Forecasting favourable and… Read more »
SolarWorld presents the Bisun System: bifacial solar cell technology combined with optimized racking and 300 watt high performance module at Intersolar Europe
SolarWorld is presenting the latest developments in solar modules and storage technologies at Intersolar Europe from June 22 to 24, 2016. Highlights include bifacial solar power modules with their own newly developed racking system and the new high performance module that achieves output of over 300 watt on the basis of 5-busbar technology combined with… Read more »
meteocontrol and Phoenix Solar establish alliance in the MENAT region
Augsburg, May 18, 2016. – The Middle East, northern Africa and Turkey (MENAT) are the focal point of the partnership between the photovoltaic service providers meteocontrol GmbH and Phoenix Solar AG. Phoenix Solar, an international photovoltaic company, will rely on meteocontrol’s monitoring systems to operate PV power plants in the MENAT region. The companies are… Read more »
“Friends of Floating Offshore Wind” join forces to make the sector’s voice heard in both Scottish and UK markets
No less than 10 technology developers and associations (see the entire list below) gathered to found “Friends of Floating Offshore wind”, a group who will promote the interests of Floating Offshore Wind in Scotland and UK in order to create favourable conditions for the further development of the sector in these areas Global climate change… Read more »
Jan De Nul Group stands firmly on its feet
KEY FIGURES Increased turnover of € 2,244 million (+ 10%) Record EBITDA of € 632 million (+ 51%) Net profit of € 265 million (+ 83%) Extremely strong solvency ratio of 56%, thanks to the continued reservation of profitNet debt-free for the second year in a row Targeted strategic investments Stable order book of €… Read more »
Ads Tec Gmbh At Intersolar Europe New Battery Storage Solutions And Powerbooster Systems
On stand 230 in hall B1 of the electrical energy storage show (ees) under the Intersolar Europe 2016 umbrella, Nürtingen-based ADS-TEC presents new variations of its powerful StoraXe® Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Systems. As a novelty and special highlight of the show this year, ADS-TEC presents the smart, compact “PowerBooster” outdoor battery system for the supply… Read more »
Tuco Inks another Wind Far Daughter Craft for SOV
Tuco Marine Group of Denmark inks a new order for their 11m WIND FARM SERVICE BOAT from the ProZero series of Fast Rescue Boats, Daughter Crafts and Workboats. The new order from a major, but for now undisclosed, company in the European offshore market. Is a, third in a row, sale of Tuco Marines 11m… Read more »
