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LSM 780 wins R&D 100 Award 2011
The LSM 780 from Carl Zeiss has been awarded the Research & Development 100 Award 2011. The LSM 780 is a confocal laser scanning microscope, featuring a high-sensitivity GaAsP detector, innovative software functions for single molecule and high dynamic range imaging, and a 355nm CW laser. The highly advanced detector almost doubles sensitivity, enabling researchers… Read more »
Phoenix Solar AG builds a 4.7 megawatt solar park for solarcomplex AG in the region of Lake Constance
Phoenix Solar AG, a leading international photovoltaic system integrator listed on the German TecDAX, has been commissioned as EPC contractor by Singen-based solarcomplex AG to build a solar park with a peak power of around 4.7 megawatts in Bodman- Ludwigshafen. Solarcomplex AG is a regional supplier of renewable energies specialised in realising power plants in… Read more »
Wind power drives global renewable energy growth
The REN21 Global Status Report released today shows that renewable energy continues its strong performance despite continuing economic turmoil, cuts in incentives and subsidies and low natural gas prices. The growth of wind power in particular continues to drive renewable energy development, but other sectors such as solar PV are also seeing strong investment. “Wind… Read more »
wpd to Receive Further Feed-in Contract for Wind Farm in Ontario
Yesterday (Wednesday) wpd received the feed-in contract for the Napier wind farm by the Energy Agency in Ontario. This “FIT” contract secures the purchase of the expected net capacity of 5.4 MW from the project as well as a guaranteed minimum remuneration for 20 years. “We appreciate our further success in Canada”, declares wpd CEO… Read more »
Continuous condition monitoring from Pfeiffer Vacuum
Pfeiffer Vacuum has developed a Condition Monitoring System (CMS) that affords optimum monitoring of the operating condition of vacuum pumps and vacuum gauges. Monitoring is especially advisable for systems that incorporate a large number of pumps or pumps that are difficult to access. In special applications, data transfer can be effected by means of fiber… Read more »
Worlds Second Largest Solar Cell Maker Taiwan Activates A Whole New Green Future
Huge solar business opportunities await in Taiwan with its position as the world’s second-largest solar cell maker. Great prospects blossom on July 13 with the Taiwan-organized seminar The Taiwan Solar Energy Industry Outlook & Renewable Energy Business Alliance Seminar at the show venue of Intersolar North America at Moscone Convention Center. Organized by TAITRA, SEMI,… Read more »
Ruukki made first deliveries of steel structures to Kvaerner Verdal AS for offshore wind farm project in North Sea
Ruukki delivered, from its Kalajoki plant, the first batch of steel structures for offshore wind tower foundations to the Norwegian company Kvaerner Verdal AS. Deliveries from Kalajoki for the Nordsee Ost offshore wind farm project in the North Sea will continue until summer 2012. Ruukki’s delivery includes a total of 240 of individual structures to… Read more »
Direct Grid Technologies introduces Gemini Series 480W Micro Inverter
Direct Grid announced today the development of a new dual module 480W micro‐inverter product which it will be showcasing at Inter Solar North America at the Moscone Center in San Francisco July 12‐14th, booth 7552. The Gemini Series micro‐inverter allows photovoltaic design engineers to utilize half the number of micro‐inverters in an array, when compared… Read more »
Corporate News: centrotherm achieves "First Ingot Out" at Chinese state company
With “First Ingot Out”, centrotherm SiTec GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of centrotherm photovoltaics AG, has achieved an important production milestone at large Chinese polysilicon manufacturer expanding to ingot at Shaanxi Province. The first 450 kilogram ingot was produced in less than 60 hours in the multi-crystalline ingot furnace developed by centrotherm SiTec, and has already… Read more »
Project Finance for Wind Farms is Key to Renewables Growth
Energy lawyers at Bond Pearce have advised REG Windpower, on the project financing of five operational wind farms. The twelve year project finance agreed with The Co-operative Bank when added to existing resources will provide REG with a total of £20 million for reinvestment. The deal reflects how instrumental project financing is to the growth… Read more »
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Anemoi partners with NAPA to maximise Rotor Sail benefits with voyage optimisation
Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd. (Anemoi) has signed an agreement with NAPA, the Finnish-based global maritime software, services and data analysis expert, to bring its weather routing and voyage optimisation tools to users of its award-winning Rotor Sails. The partnership between the two maritime technology companies will enable all vessels fitted with Anemoi’s Rotor Sails to… Read more »
DNV SURVEY SHOWS HALF OF ENERGY ORGANIZATIONS PREPARING TO INTEGRATE AI IN THE COMING YEAR
Stavanger, Norway, 27 August 2024 – Nearly half of senior energy professionals plan to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven applications into their operations in the coming year, according to a new report from DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider. Published today, DNV’s latest Energy Industry Insights special report, “Leading a data-driven transition,” draws on… Read more »
Storm Lilian – energy networks issue storm advice
The UK’s energy networks have activated their weather response plans to prepare for the arrival of Storm Lilian, which is forecast to bring severe weather to parts of the country overnight tonight (Thursday 22 August) and tomorrow. Network operators in the affected areas are increasing staffing in contact centres and operational teams, and moving equipment to where… Read more »
Jan De Nul Group contests detention of dredging vessel Zheng He in Mexico
Despite various attempts undertaken by Jan De Nul Group, both through local proceedings as through diplomatic channels, dredging vessel Zheng He remains detained in the Port of Tampico, Mexico. Jan De Nul Group will continue to take all possible actions to protect its crew, to reserve its rights over its assets and to obtain a… Read more »
Terrasmart De-Risks Hail Damage with New Tracker Stow Feature
Withstand extreme weather and terrain challenges with cloud-based monitoring and industry-leading ground-mount portfolio BUFFALO, N.Y. August 20, 2024 — Terrasmart is excited to announce the release of a new hail stow feature for its single-axis tracker,TerraTrak. The hail stow capability brings additional risk mitigation functionality to PeakYieldTM, Terrasmart’s cloud-based tracker control and monitoring software platform…. Read more »
Alessandro Papaianni is the new Country Manager of K2 Systems Italy
Alessandro Papaianni is the new Country Manager for K2 Systems in Italy, effective immediately: Alessandro has been working in the photovoltaic industry for many years and has extensive experience in the field of renewable energies and B2B distribution. Claudia Vannoni, Head of Sales for Southern Europe, is certain: “His professional knowledge and strategic vision will… Read more »
DNV SUPPORTS AUD 650M FINANCING FOR AKAYSHA’S ORANA ENERGY STORAGE PROJECT IN NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
REC Group Kicks Off Production of High-Efficiency Alpha Pro M HJT solar panels for U.S. Commercial and Industrial Solar Markets
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