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Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG intends to acquire Alcatel-Lucent’s Vacuum Technology Unit "Adixen"
Asslar, Germany, November 3, 2010. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG, Asslar, intends to acquire Alcatel-Lucent’s Vacuum Technology Unit (“Adixen”) which is headquartered in Annecy, France. Negotiations on the purchase of the companies, patents and licenses belonging to this unit have been largely finalized. Manfred Bender, Chief Executive Officer of Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG, comments on the envisaged acquisition: “With this move,… Read more »
Meyer Burger wins important order for over CHF 70 million with Asian customer
Meyer Burger has successfully concluded a contract of over CHF 70 million for wire saws and wafer inspection systems with a customer in Asia. The customer plans the expansion of its production facility in 2011, and relies on the high-tech manufacturing equipment from Meyer Burger. The equipment is scheduled to be delivered during 2011. Meyer… Read more »
Australias Largest Combined Cycle Power Plant Now Operational Using 97 Percent Less Water And Cutting Emissions By Half Compared To Traditional Coal Fired Generation
Australia’s largest combined cycle power station is operational and providing power to 400,000 Queensland homes while significantly reducing water usage in a drought prone region and reducing greenhouse gas emissions relative to equivalent coal-fired generation. In partnership with GE Energy, CH2M HILL, a global full-service consulting, design, construction, and operations firm, served as the engineer,… Read more »
CTDC Enters Into Agreement to Acquire a Solar Modules Manufacturer
China Technology Development Group Corporation (“CTDC”, the “Company” or “we”) (CTDC 2.51, +0.18, +7.73%) , a growing clean energy group based in China to provide solar energy products and solutions, announced today that CTDC has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with Linsun Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (“LSR”) and its stockholders, Goldpoly Company… Read more »
Wells Fargo to Fund Over $100 Million in U.S. Solar Projects Developed by GCL Solar
GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited (“GCL-Poly”) and Wells Fargo today announced a joint program through which Wells Fargo will invest over $100 million by the end of 2011 to fund the development of solar photovoltaic power projects throughout the U.S. by GCL-Poly subsidiary GCL Solar Energy Inc. (“GCL Solar”). Financing provided by Wells Fargo will enable… Read more »
When the message is mixed, so are the results
Steve Sawyer, Secretary General of the GWEC, will be instantly recognisable to most within the industry. His unique experience on the international policy stage coupled with an in-depth understanding of climate change and renewable energy represent a real step change for GWEC’s global lobbying efforts. Here, he talks to PES about the strength of the industry and gives us an insider’s… Read more »
Bright prospects – The HARTING Technology Group at electronica in Munich
Visitors to the HARTING Technology Group’s stand can expect to experience some “bright prospects” at this year’s electronica, taking place from November 9 to 12, 2010, in Munich. The Espelkamp headquartered, family owned and managed company is developing connectivity innovations for all industrial lifelines: data, signals and power. The triad formed by Installation Technology, Device Connectivity and Automation IT is… Read more »
Ge Lands Wind Turbine Deal To Power Suncor Energys Largest Wind Energy Project
GE (NYSE: GE) today announced an order from Suncor Energy for 55 of GE’s advanced 1.6-megawatt wind turbines for one of the largest wind power projects in the province of Alberta, Canada. The Wintering Hills project is part of a new “crop” of wind farms being built across Canada with the help of GE’s technical… Read more »
Broadwind Reports Third-Quarter 2010 Results
Broadwind Energy, Inc. (BWEN 1.93, -0.06, -3.02%) reported revenue of $38.2 million for the third quarter of 2010, up 4% from the second quarter of 2010. Versus the third quarter of 2009, revenues declined 36% from $59.5 million primarily due to lower tower production, reduced deployment of service technicians and lower hauling activity linked to… Read more »
Edison Mission Energy starts construction of new wind farm in Minnesota
Wind energy projects developer Edison Mission Group (EMG), a subsidiary of Edison International (NYSE: EIX | PowerRating), stated on Wednesday that its subsidiary Edison Mission Energy (EME) has started construction of its tenth wind project in Minnesota. The 30-megawatt Community Wind North project represents a total investment of USD58m and is scheduled for completion by… Read more »
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Powering the future with spin-out success
By Ciaran Farrell, Director of Consulting and Innovation Lead at Natural Power; and Iain Dinwoodie, Director of Innovations at Kudo Energy Commercialising spin-out technology is crucial for several reasons, particularly in industries like renewable energy, where innovation can have a wide-reaching, real-world impact. We often hear about spin-outs emerging from universities or research institutions, where… Read more »
OEG Energy Group Limited
OEG Energy Group Limited (“OEG”, the “Group”), a leading energy solutions business has appointed Paula Richardson to the newly created role of chief human resources officer, based at the company’s new headquarters in Dyce, Aberdeen. She will also join the executive team as part of her responsibilities. OEG last year grew its workforce to over… Read more »
SMD COLLABORATES WITH BEAM ON OFFSHORE AI INNOVATION
Underwater technology and services company, SMD, and deep technology company, Beam, are mobilising autonomous vehicles in harsh offshore environments using Beam’s Pathfinder software. Having purchased SMD’s market-leading Quantum EV, Beam plans to mount its innovative subsea perception system, SubSLAM – running their Pathfinder software – to the vehicle, enabling AI-driven autonomous piloting in deeper, harsher… Read more »
Diane Waghorne Receives Inaugural Mayor’s Spotlight Award on Behalf of Tech Safety Lines
Carrollton, TX — Tech Safety Lines, a global leader in life-saving safety training and equipment for industries including wind energy, construction, and telecommunications, has been honored as the first-ever recipient of the Mayor’s Spotlight Award. CEO Diane Waghorne accepted the prestigious award on behalf of the company during a ceremony at City Hall, where Mayor… Read more »
XOCEAN Secures €115 Million Investment to Accelerate Growth of Its Ocean Data Services Platform
Funding will support continued expansion across multiple offshore segments including wind development and operations, asset integrity assurance, CCUS, and civil hydrography DUBLIN – January 9, 2025 – XOCEAN, a leading provider of ocean data to the offshore energy and civil hydrography sectors, has closed a €115 million fundraise that will help support its ongoing growth… Read more »
Busch Group Expands Presence in Romania
The Busch Group has expanded the production facility of Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions in Romania. The new premises have now been inaugurated. Cluj, Romania, December 12, 2023 – The event took place at Nervia Industrial Park in Apahida, Cluj County. During the celebration, two other important milestones were also recognized: Busch Romania had its 10th anniversary… Read more »
All Energies Services Group Announces Strategic Acquisition of CWind Ltd from Inspirit Capital
NRG Systems’ Bat Deterrent Technology, Paired with Curtailment, Reduces Bat Fatalities at Wind Projects in Canada by Up to 91%
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