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Sputnik commissions the first solar power plant with a new megawatt station
Biel , 23. September 2009. Today in Hemau, in the district of Regensburg, will see the commissioning of the first megawatt station built by Sputnik Engineering, a Swiss inverter manufacturer. The 632 photovoltaic (PV) plant was installed on open land by SolaStrom Systems GmbH, a system integrator based in Augsburg. At this site the usual… Read more »
Sway seeks concession for test turbine in Oygarden
SWAY AS has applied for a test concession from the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate for constructing a test turbine in Naturgassparken in Oygarden (West Coast of Norway). The construction of the prototype will be conditional on financial support from Enova. The wind turbine will have a capacity of 10 MW and a rotor… Read more »
Applied Materials Begins Shipments of World’s Largest, Fastest, Roll-to-Roll Vacuum Coating Systems
ALZENAU, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that it has begun shipping multiple Applied TopmetTM 4450 systems, the world’s largest and fastest, roll-to-roll thin film metal deposition machine, to a customer in Europe. {pagebreak} This latest model of Applied’s Topmet 4450 product line deposits ultra-thin aluminum films on 4.5m (15 feet) wide rolls of… Read more »
HyperSonic Ultrasonic Reciprocating System Provides a Proven Solution
HyperSonic Ultrasonic Reciprocating System Provides a Proven Solution for Scaling Up Solar Manufacturing Processes Sono-Tek Corporation – Milton, NY announces the immediate availability of its new HyperSonic ultrasonic reciprocating coating system designed for processes such as Phosphoric Doping, CIGS coatings, anti-reflection coatings and various nanosuspension coatings for thin film and silicon solar cell production. {pagebreak}… Read more »
Team of Fraunhofer ISE and BASF nominated for the German Future Prize (Deutscher Zukunftspreis) 2009
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and BASF were nominated for the German Future Prize for the joint development of Micronal® PCM, a microencapsulated latent heat storage material for construction materials. This prize is awarded every year by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany. {pagebreak} By awarding this prize for technology… Read more »
Europe-wide Standardised Outdoor Tests for PV Modules
The Fraunhofer IWES in Kassel, Germany and the association DERlab e.V. are presenting for the first time Europe-wide standardised outdoor tests for PV modules at the world’s largest solar energy conference EU PVSEC Kassel, 22nd September 2009. {pagebreak} Module manufacturers sell their products all over the world. And yet, since unified standards are lacking, a… Read more »
FIST SA publishes three new reports on the photovoltaic patents’ landscape
This three-part analysis – “Silicon cells”, “Thin film cells” and “Organic and hybrid cells” provides extensive information and rational analysis of the global photovoltaic cells patents’ landscape. PARIS September 9, 2009 – “IP Overview Photovoltaic 2009” establishes a panorama of the worldwide patents claiming “silicon cells”, {pagebreak} “thin film cells” and “organic and hybrid cells”… Read more »
Avanti equipment in wind turbine towers in Uruguay
The Danish company Avanti Wind Systems has just supplied service lifts and ladder fall safety equipment for five new 2 MW wind turbine towers in Uruguay. The wind turbine park in Cerro de los Caracoles was financed by Spain and is operated by UTE, the Uruguayan state-owned electricity company. {pagebreak} The new turbine towers, which… Read more »
Samskip flats moving into new geographical areas
Samskip Multimodal Container Logistics can draw upon 30 years of experience operating flatrack equipment between the Benelux, Germany, the UK and Ireland. Now that experience is being made available to a wider network of customers. {pagebreak} Since the beginning of 2009 Samskip has expanded its flatrack services to cover new trade lanes to include Italy,… Read more »
Offgrid specialist Phaesun teaches solar companies in Uganda
Memmingen, 18 September 2009. Phaesun GmbH, a systems provider based in Memmingen , Germany , has taught technical and economical details of solar technology to 60 Ugandan participants for one week. Working along with Phaesun were four German partner companies, the German Solar Industry Association BSW-Solar and the GTZ. Representatives from 30 Ugandan solar companies,… Read more »
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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 »
OHM Group Invests in Rooftop Solar to Super-Charge Fast-Growing EV Sales
Innovative DC-optimised solar system is forecast to produce around 160MWh of energy each year – with potential to offset up to 50% of electricity use and reach over €50,000 savings annually, with payback expected in just three years Plans are already in place to install solar systems at eight additional sites See video here 8th… Read more »
All Energies Services Group Announces Strategic Acquisition of CWind Ltd from Inspirit Capital
All Energies Services Group (AES Group), a leading provider of sustainable energy solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of CWind Ltd, a market leader in offshore wind services, from private equity firm Inspirit Capital. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in AES Group’s mission to expand its footprint in the renewable energy sector… Read more »
SBM Offshore signs investment agreement with Ocean-Power
Amsterdam, 7 January 2025. Following the MoU signed with Norwegian company Ocean-Power in June 2024, SBM Offshore is pleased to announce an initial equity investment in Ocean-Power. As a result of this investment, SBM Offshore holds a minority ownership in Ocean-Power AS, and has appointed one director who has joined the company Board. This investment offers the… Read more »
NRG Systems’ Bat Deterrent Technology, Paired with Curtailment, Reduces Bat Fatalities at Wind Projects in Canada by Up to 91%
Comprehensive six-year study led by Natural Resource Solutions Inc. (NRSI) confirms acoustic deterrents could improve conservation and energy production outcomes at wind facilities Hinesburg, Vermont, USA – A landmark six-year study conducted by Natural Resource Solutions Inc. (NRSI) has shown that combining NRG Systems, Inc.’s pioneering Bat Deterrent System with operational curtailment can reduce bat… Read more »
Evolve Energy inks partnership deal with Shell Energy Europe
6th January 2024, Lytham, UK: Evolve Energy Supply Ltd (Evolve Energy), a licensed energy supplier specialising in flexible supply frameworks that integrate renewable energy solutions for UK Industrial and Commercial (I&C) businesses, has completed a long-term structured trading agreement with Shell Energy Europe Ltd (SEEL). Under the agreement, SEEL will provide Evolve Energy with commodity hedging services and access… Read more »
Jan De Nul installs subsea export cables to connect future floating wind farms off the Southern Brittany coast in France
DOE $5M Match Grant to Michigan-Based Clean Tech Company Gives the Green Light for Expansion
REC Group empowers US Solar Installers to enter thriving Commercial Segment with new REC Alpha Pro M Solar Panel
Ivalua to Enable Milence to Digitalize Procurement and Accelerate Innovation
CAPE HOLLAND SECURES CONTRACT FOR SHINAN-UI OFFSHORE WIND FARM IN SOUTH KOREA
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