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Wakefield Acoustics secures six-figure contract with UK energy farm
Wakefield Acoustics, a leader in the design, manufacture and installation of noise control technologies, has secured a six-figure contract to supply a package of acoustic equipment for the new gas-fired power plant at Creyke Beck Power Station in East Yorkshire. As part of the contract, the company will supply 11 high specification inlet ventilation modules,… Read more »
Siemens Gamesa wins first order for a hybrid wind-solar project in India
• It also is the country’s first large commercial hybrid project • The scope includes connecting a 28.8-MW solar facility to an existing 50-MW wind farm Siemens Gamesa has been mandated to develop India’s first large commercial hybrid wind-solar project, where a 28.8-MW solar facility will be connected to an existing 50-MW wind farm. This is the… Read more »
International Intercomparison of PV Modules Reaffirms Measurement Precision of the CalLab PV Modules
At 1.3 percent measurement precision, the accredited calibration laboratory of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE achieved a record value. Measurement repeatability is 0.4 percent. Germany’s national accreditation body DAkkS has confirmed this value according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005. The excellent measurement precision of CalLab PV Modules was also proven in a… Read more »
Fraunhofer ISE Pushes World Record for Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Cells to 22.3 Percent
Research and industry worldwide are working to further reduce the costs of solar electricity and German research is playing a leading role. With its newest solar cell, the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has now exceeded its own world record for multicrystalline solar cells. The record cell converts 22.3 percent of the incident… Read more »
New main building as a gift on the 15th anniversary of 3D-Micromac AG
The German laser micromachining specialist has celebrated its 15th anniversary with opening its new main building The German mechanical engineering company 3D-Micromac AG, the leading specialist in laser micromachining, has celebrated its 15th year of existence on September 7, 2017. At the same time, 3D-Micromac has opened its newly constructed main building with a ceremonial… Read more »
Hanwha Q CELLS Japan Surpasses 3 GW Milestone of Accumulated Solar Module Shipments in Japan since 2011
‘- 3 GW milestone surpassed after only 6 years of operation in the country – Hanwha Q CELLS already ranked second in yearly module shipments of 2016 and continuing growth – Q.PARTNERS network with over 700 companies and Q.MAX series are success drivers in commercial and residential market segments [Tokyo, Japan, September 21, 2017] Hanwha… Read more »
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy appoints Alan Feeley as Chief Cyber Security Officer
• Chief Information Officer Alan Feeley takes over additional role • Strong focus on the merged company’s operational framework for cyber security Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has appointed Alan Feeley as its new Chief Cyber Security Officer. In addition to his current responsibilities as Chief Information Officer, he will expand and manage the company’s operational… Read more »
Financing Solar Transactions: How the Middle East is Changing the Game
Saudi Arabia is the next big market, followed by rising stars Egypt, Jordan and Morocco. Tunisia and Algeria are more nascent markets while Turkey is actively procuring. Dubai, September 19, 2017 In recent years, the MENA region has experienced a boom in solar projects and significant improvement in the investment climate for solar energy. Commercial… Read more »
RECOM approved by the Turkish government for 200 MW module supply
DÜSSELDORF, Germany, September 21 – RECOM, the largest European PV module manufacturer, became one of the few international manufacturers of solar modules to receive the surveillance certificate Gözetim – import license from the Turkish Ministry of Economics. RECOM will supply a total of 200 megawatts (MW) of Polycrystalline solar modules for Turkish photovoltaic projects within… Read more »
Solar eclipses all other new types of electricity generation in 2016 to become the world’s favourite, says GlobalData
Solar has become the world’s favorite new type of electricity generation, with more solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity being installed than any other generation technology according to GlobalData, a recognized leader in providing business information and analytics. The company’s latest report update on the GlobalData Power Attractiveness Index (GPAI) confirms that worldwide, approximately 72 gigawatts (GW)… Read more »
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LIFTKET expands presence in Italy with new subsidiary
LIFTKET continues its international growth and is now officially present in the Italian market with its own subsidiary. Under the leadership of Raffaele Fantelli as CEO of LIFTKET Italy, the company will not only strengthen its direct market presence but also strategically realign the sourcing activities of the LIFTKET Group. With this expansion, LIFTKET aims… Read more »
ORE Catapult agrees contract with drive train specialist for new UK offshore wind testing facility
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has appointed RENK Test System GmbH to design, manufacture and install a new drive train test rig at the National Renewable Energy Centre in Blyth, Northumberland. Following confirmation in 2024 of a dedicated capital funding grant from UKRI, the Catapult announced its intention to expand and upgrade its testing… Read more »
Jan De Nul contracted for monopile installation for one of Scotland’s largest offshore wind projects
At 1080 MW, Inch Cape is one of Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm projects to enter construction. The project will feature 72 turbines off the east coast of Scotland. Jan De Nul is contracted for the installation of the monopile foundations with the offshore heavy-lift vessel Les Alizés. Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm recently… Read more »
Hydrogen Forum at HUSUM WIND 2025
From 16 to 19 September, the trade fair will highlight “Green Hydrogen” as one of this year’s special topics. The Hydrogen Area showcases the entire value chain. An open forum with expert lectures, the German-Danish Energy Dialogue, and international experts will provide valuable insights into current research, innovative technologies, and forward-looking infrastructure. Husum, 27 February… Read more »
AEROCOMPACT launches the COMPACTWALL TR mounting system
Satteins, Austria, 27.02.2025. PV mounting specialists AEROCOMPACT is today expanding its facade solutions, with the COMPACTWALL TR substructure. The patented long rail TR system is already established on their COMPACTMETAL roof systems with sandwich panels; this is due to it redirecting all compressive and tensile forces through the sandwich into the building structure, so the panels… Read more »
Germany set to secure energy independence, but narrowly miss climate target
Germany’s energy mix will shift dramatically. By 2050, the country’s reliance on energy imports will drop from 70% to 27%, reducing its dependency on foreign energy sources. Imports of coal and oil are expected to decrease by 99% and 79%, respectively. DNV’s first German Energy Transition Outlook 2025 predicts CO2 emissions will fall by 89%… Read more »
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