Press Releases
Business Is Driven By Automation
The 27th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, said PVSEC, is taking place from September 24th until 28th September 2012 at the exhibition centre in Frankfurt/Main, Germany. The event is deemed to be the worldwide most significant platform for exchange between science, industry and the global PV- and solar markets. Arnold Gruppe in Weilburg/Germany… Read more »
DuPont Addresses Patent Protection at Solarbuzz China Conference
Intellectual Property Theft Growing in Competitive Climate of Photovoltaics DuPont Electronics & Communications Managing Director for Greater China, Walt Cheng, was a featured speaker today at the Solarbuzz China Photovoltaics (PV) Conference in Shanghai. In addressing the importance of materials supply in PV manufacturing, Cheng emphasized the critical role innovation plays in advancing the solar… Read more »
Tentec Focuses on European Market and Launches New Foundation Bolting Tool at Husum Energy 2012
With the launch of a new foundation Tensioning tool designed specifically for the European wind market and the appointment of Hannelore Khwaja as its dedicated Business Development Manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, bolt tightening specialist Tentec is demonstrating its commitment to this important marketplace. Tentec will have an increased presence at Husum Energy 2012… Read more »
AREVA installs a solar test center in Beaumont-Hague
AREVA has chosen the Beaumont-Hague site as the location for a test center for its Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) technology, thereby renewing its commitment to developing French industrial know-how. This unique project will be developed in the Research Hall of Beaumont-Hague (Hall de Recherche de Beaumont-Hague – HRB), where more than 80 researchers from the… Read more »
CENTROSOLAR to construct 1 MW PV system together with the Stadtwerke Trier
Centrosolar has successfully completed yet another megawatt project. The Hamburg based solar company installed a solar system with a capacity of over 1 MWp in Trier, Germany at the end of June. The system is a shared project of the City of Trier, Bürgerservice GmbH and the Trierer Energiegenossenschaft (Trier Energy Cooperative). All components used… Read more »
EU project SCALENANO Merck provides technological knowledge for the development of energy- and cost-efficient photovoltaic modules
With a budget of more than € 10 million, the European Union (EU)’s SCALENANO project aims to increase Europe’s competitiveness in photovoltaic technology by developing highly efficient, low-cost production processes for CIGS thin-film solar cells. As specialized materials supplier for applications requiring a high level of purity, reliability, and formulation know-how, Merck takes an active… Read more »
Siemens to supply 300 offshore wind turbines to DONG Energy
Projects in the United Kingdom to receive 300 of Siemens 6MW direct drive wind turbines Siemens and DONG Energy continue their successful cooperation in offshore wind. On July 19, 2012, the companies signed a framework agreement for the supply of a total of 300 wind turbines with a capacity of 1,800 megawatts (MW). The agreement… Read more »
EU offshore wind power capacity up 50% compared to first half 2011
132 new offshore wind turbines, totalling 523.2 megawatts (MW) were fully grid connected in Europe in the first six months of 2012. This is a 50% increase compared to the same period in 2011 when 348.1 MW were installed. “50 per cent more offshore wind power capacity was installed in Europe in the first half… Read more »
Renewable Resources Inc. Completes First Installation Of Residential Solar Photovoltaic Panels In Us
Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc., the North American subsidiary of one of the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) installers for commercial rooftops in the UK, announced today the completion of its first turnkey solar PV installation on a single family residence in Monroe, Connecticut. Producing clean and renewable solar electricity, the PV system includes 18 roof-mounted… Read more »
Element Power accepts first grid connection offer between UK and Ireland for the export of wind energy
National Grid UK today confirmed that a firm grid connection of 3,000 megawatts has been awarded to global renewable energy developer, Element Power. This is the first such dedicated connection offered to an Irish renewable energy exporter and enables Element Power to progress ‘Greenwire’ – a series of connected projects exporting wind power generated in… Read more »
