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Linde achieves growth, invests in innovation despite over-capacity in PV industry
Defying the impact of a depressed economy on market movements, the Linde Gases Division of The Linde Group closed 2009 with more than 6GWp (Gigawatt peak) of production capacity across its global photovoltaic (PV) customer base. Linde demonstrated increased market traction securing multiple new contract wins and renewals with leading thin-film and crystalline manufacturers worldwide… Read more »
Austin Energy Revamps Solar Incentive Program
Austin Energy has devised a new approach for incentivizing solar power among its commercial, multifamily, and non-profit customers. The municipal electric utility said the new approach saves $2.4 million over the life of the program compared to the old way of administering the program for those customers. Rather than provide an upfront rebate on the… Read more »
Energy Conversion Devices Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2010
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) (Nasdaq: ENER), the leading global manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products for the building-integrated and commercial rooftop markets, today announced financial results for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2010. Total consolidated revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 were $52.9 million compared to $103.1 million in… Read more »
Wind, solar groups push US renewable energy standard
* Stimulus funds powered most renewables to expand in 2009 * Energy groups stress domestic job creation * Call for federal energy standard, extended tax credits By Deborah Zabarenko, Environment Correspondent WASHINGTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) – U.S. industry executives from the wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal and biomass sectors pushed on Tuesday for a federal renewable… Read more »
New Jersey Congressmen Push Federal Solar Energy Bill
A new bill modeled in part on successful solar energy programs in New Jersey and California was introduced in Congress last week with support from both of the Garden State’s Senators and U.S. Rep. Albio Sires. The bill – which has the somewhat clunky title of the 10 Million Solar Roofs and 10 Million Gallons… Read more »
Energy Storage Project Aims to Extend Utility of Solar Power
International Battery, a U.S. manufacturer and developer of large-format lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, is partnering with system integrator HNU Energy to assess the effectiveness of storing solar energy using new, more-efficient battery technology. If successful, the solar power generation and energy storage project in Maui, Hawaii, could pave the way for small businesses and others that… Read more »
Vestas Lowers Forecast as Developers Cut Orders on Financing
Vestas Wind Systems A/S, the world’s biggest maker of wind turbines, lowered its full-year forecast after wind park developers delayed or canceled orders because of a lack of financing. Vestas expects 2010 sales of 7 billion euros ($9.6 billion), compared with a previous range of 7 billion to 8 billion euros, the Randers, Denmark-based company… Read more »
Nuclear giant Areva buys solar company Ausra
The world’s largest nuclear plant builder, Areva SA, is diversifying into solar power with the aim of becoming an industry leader, as it acquires U.S.-based solar thermal player Ausra, the company said on Monday.”This market is set to have 20 gigawatts by the year 2020. Areva has an objective to be a world leader in… Read more »
State approves grants for wind technology research
The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved two grants totaling about $1.7 million for studying the development of offshore wind technologies in the state. Grand Valley State University’s Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center and the University of Michigan’s Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute are getting $1.3 million for jointly researching offshore wind and ice data… Read more »
From dud to stud, Portugal is now a global leader in renewable energy
Ten years ago energy pundits said Portugal was wasting its rich renewable energy sources; now, the country generates 35.9% of its electricity from wind and solar energy. Portugal’s wind energy industry has led the country’s shift away from fossil fuels. Recently, the Portuguese wind industry displaced Spain as the wind industry that provides the second-largest… Read more »
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Ciel & Terre EMEA has begun the European largest floating solar project’s installation
[Lille, France – June 26, 2024] – Ciel & Terre, pioneer in floating solar solutions, has started the anchoring installation and floating platform assembly for the future largest Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) power plant, the Ilots Blandin project in Haute-Marne, France. This project, initiated in 2019 by Q ENERGY, represents an installation of 72.3 MWp of… Read more »
Solar and wind are increasingly competitive in wholesale power markets, offer a hedge against the uncertain cost of other generation sources
New Berkeley Lab study quantifies solar and wind costs in relation to wholesale market costs, suggests that purchasers should in some cases rethink contracting practices. Since solar and wind power are not tied to the vagaries of fuel markets, their steady prices can serve as a hedge against wholesale power price fluctuations. As wind and… Read more »
Busch Group Companies Announce Joint Presence at Semicon West
The three companies of the Busch Group (Busch Vacuum Solutions, Pfeiffer Vacuum and centrotherm clean solutions) announce their joint presence at Semicon West 2024. This marks a significant milestone, as it will be the inaugural occasion that the Busch Group exhibits collectively in one booth in the US. Maulburg, June 26, 2024 – Visitors of… Read more »
ABB and Cleanwatts sign MOU to accelerate intelligent energy management in communities and buildings
AI-driven energy-sharing platform will be integrated with ABB energy management technology The partnership targets lower costs, enhanced energy visualization and efficiency, energy sharing and flexibility, and user convenience in renewable energy communities Both companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore joint solutions ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation,… Read more »
Modulift at World’s First Offshore Energy Island
Specialist lifting equipment manufacturer, Modulift is facilitating the construction of a complex offshore energy project in the North Sea. Deemed to be the world’s first artificial energy island, “Princess Elisabeth” marks a significant milestone in renewable energy infrastructure development. Situated 30 miles off the coast of Belgium, in the 3.5-GW Princess Elisabeth offshore wind zone,… Read more »
Swiss Steel Group supplies Green Steel Stainless+ for completely stainless steel.
Swiss Steel Group has successfully launched Green Steel Stainless+. A new variant of completely stainless steel that meets the highest ecological standards. This innovative solution demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and the protection of our environment. Green Steel Stainless+ is characterized by its outstanding properties: Depending on the requirement profile, it is corrosion and heat… Read more »
Blue World completes successful testing of 200 kW maritime fuel cell system to run on green methanol
Neustark secures $69 million in funding to expand carbon removal solution globally
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