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US Short on capacity to fully exploit wind and solar
The US has inadequate transmission capacity to carry the energy that wind and solar power projects could produce, according to a report by two renewable-energy groups. The wind power projects waiting to be linked to transmission lines could supply 20 percent of the nation’s electricity needs, according to the report issued by the Solar Energy… Read more »
UK to establish renewable technology benchmark with first awards from GBP 1.1 billion fund
Four innovative projects capable of putting Britain at the forefront of international efforts to develop renewable energy have become the first initiatives to benefit from a potential £1.1billion fund established to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The projects were awarded money by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI), a unique public-private partnership between global industries and… Read more »
Welsh wind power ‘not hitting target’
The Welsh Assembly Government has “little hope” of hitting its 2010 renewable energy target, claims a leading British environment spokesman. Montgomeryshire AM Mick Bates said there was a “stifling lack of progress”, especially in wind farm development. The assembly government has pledged that it will increase green energy by 10% by 2010. It said £6.5bn… Read more »
Avanti Climb Assistance in 141 new wind turbines in Oregon, USA
141 new wind turbines in Oregon, USA, are to have Avanti Climb Assistance installed. This is a system which makes it easier for service technicians to climb up and down the ladders in wind turbines. The agreement with Avanti Wind Systems has just been signed. The 141 new wind turbines will be installed in Biglow… Read more »
KUKA Systems wins industry award for its welding process for fiber-reinforced plastics
Augsburg, 25 February 2009 (pm|dg) – The award presented by the automotive industry to KUKA Systems last summer for its new and highly flexible welding process for fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) is now followed by a further trophy: the international industry association JEC Composites is to honor the Augsburg-based company with its Innovation Award 2009 in… Read more »
It pays to use your own solar power
24. February 2009. Raphael van Hövell is one of the first system operators in Germany to finance their PV installations with the new tariff for private consumers under the German Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG). With the EEG amendment on 1 January this year the German government introduced the new type of payment for PV… Read more »
New chief representative in China
February 15th 2009 – IT Power Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Zhang Dianjun as the new Chief Representative for its China operations. IT Power sees the China energy market as a significant growth area and plans to expand the China office to make the most of the opportunity. Mr Zhang will… Read more »
Global business groups claim climate deal ‘possible’
Business organisations from across the world, including Europe, the United States, China, India and Brazil, have voiced their support for a global climate change agreement at this year’s UN meeting in Copenhagen. “Business is committed to supporting a successful outcome at the COP15 in Copenhagen, which we believe is possible in spite of the economic… Read more »
Green recruitment: expanding through the downturn
The current economic climate has led to a gloomy few months for the recruitment industry but the green job sector has so far remained strong. This week, leading green recruitment firm Acre Resources reported that it has seen the UK climate change job market grow by over 50% in the last year as companies start… Read more »
Aquamarine agrees 1000MW Site Development Agreement
Aquamarine agrees 1000MW Site Development Agreement with Airtricity for its Wave and Tidal Technologies Aquamarine has signed a Development Agreement with Airtricity, the renewable energy development division of Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), aimed at developing sites capable of hosting 1,000MW of marine energy by 2020. {pagebreak} Under the Agreement, the two companies will enter… Read more »
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Precision technology that shapes the future: stoba at the Precision Fair 2024
(Backnang, 18.10.2024) From November 13 to 14, 2024, stoba will be presenting its broad range of services as a global technology partner in the field of precision technology at the Precision Fair in s’-Hertogenbosch (NL). Interested parties are invited to present their technological challenges to the company – at the event and beyond. For over 60 years,… Read more »
ENG8 achieves another global first in the race for fusion energy – a self-powering fusion reactor producing excess electricity.
Catalysed fusion specialists at ENG8 International have confirmed the results of the recent independent validation of its EnergiCell®, conducted by world-renowned LENR (low energy nuclear reactions) expert Dr Jean-Paul Biberian. The validation showed that the system can be self-powering and export net electricity. Dr Jean-Paul Biberian said: “We can consider that the device can operate… Read more »
Photon Energy Expands Romanian IPP Portfolio to Over 50 MWp
The Company has completed and grid-connected an additional power plant in Romania with a generation capacity of 3.2 MWp located near Sărulești in Călărași County. The Sărulești power plant is Group’s thirteenth Romanian photovoltaic asset, bringing the total capacity of its Romanian portfolio to 51.6 MWp. The total annual production of the power plant is… Read more »
Meet FIFISH E-MASTER: Redefining Advanced Underwater Inspections, Measurements, and Surveys
QYSEA Technology announces the launch of its next-generation compact ROV, the FIFISH E-MASTER, tailored for marine professionals. Equipped with advanced sensors and sonar systems, the E-MASTER enhances operational efficiency and reliability for marine professionals in key industries including civil infrastructure, maritime shipping, offshore energy, underwater surveillance, and subsea explorations. Real-time & Offline Smart Measurements… Read more »
Canada’s First Certified Zero-Carbon Building Offsets its Energy Use Over Three Years with Rooftop and Carport Solar System
17th October 2024 – The evolv1 building in the University of Waterloo Research and Technology Park in Waterloo, Ontario, has become self-sufficient in electricity following the installation of an innovative DC-optimized rooftop and carport solar system. Over a three year period, the system offset 105% of the facility’s energy use and saved approximately $360,000 in energy costs…. Read more »
Solar leader welcomes Industrial Strategy while asserting it’s time to ‘meet ambition with action’
Following the release of the Government’s Industrial Strategy, a leading solar authority has asserted that – while sharpened focus on the progress of clean energy provides a positive step in the right direction – it’s crucial that ambition is met with decisive, progressive action. Launched on Monday 14th October, the Government’s new Industrial Strategy, the first… Read more »
USU Positioned as a Leader in the 2024 SPARK Matrix™ for IT Service Management Tools by QKS Group
Windward Offshore GmbH & Co. KG creates Joint Venture with Stödig Ship Management AS for Technical and Crew Management of CSOV Fleet
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