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IPVEA and EU PVSEC Present Programme for PV Production Forum 2011
The programme of the PV Production Forum 2011 taking place during the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (26th EU PVSEC) on Tuesday, September 6 in Hamburg, Germany, is now online. For the second time, the International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA) and the EU PVSEC jointly present this forum that focuses on the… Read more »
Bentek Solar’s 1000VDC MDSS Receives Key Listing & Certification
Bentek Solar, a leader in Balance of System (BOS) design and manufacturing for commercial and utility scale solar PV products, has received UL 1741 listing and CSA 22.2 certification for its 1000VDC Multiple Disconnect Safety System (MDSS).“The 1000VDC MDSS is designed and manufactured for large utility scale projects. We are pleased with the overall market… Read more »
HARTING Technology Group adds new board member
Effective as from July 1, 2011, Dr. rer. nat. Frank Brode will be active as board member New Technologies at the HARTING Technology Group. In this function he is directly responsible for the Central Quality and Technology Area. Dr. Brode launched his career in 1977 as a development engineer for optical fiber measuring technology at… Read more »
Dual Lane Transport Increases Throughput Rate Of Rehms Fast Firing PV Systems
Last month’s Intersolar exhibition saw some of the world’s leading solar authorities outline a bright future for the German solar industry, which has been tipped by the German Solar Association to account for 3% of the country’s gross electricity consumption this year. On the back of this trend, the issue of throughput is paramount, which… Read more »
Engineered Conductive Materials Debuts DB-1538-2 Ribbon Attach Conductive Adhesive
Engineered Conductive Materials, LLC, a leading global supplier of conductive interconnect materials for photovoltaic applications, introduces its DB-1538-2 Conductive Stringer Attach Adhesive, which is designed for use in thin-film, organic and thinned silicon solar modules. The DB-1538-2 Conductive Stringer Attach Adhesive is available as a one- or two-part adhesive. Companies that want to save money… Read more »
ZF Services celebrates the grand opening of its Center of Competence for Wind Energy Service
ZF Services celebrates grand opening of Center of Competence for Wind Energy Service in Dortmund Workshop for multi-brand servicing and repair inaugurated Global wind market poses extremely high demands Due to its extensive investments in the wind energy sector, ZF Services is very well positioned. The grand opening of the ZF Services Center of Competence… Read more »
Iberdrola renewables and areva form strategic partnership to Bid for french offshore wind projects
Iberdrola Renewables and AREVA have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop offshore wind projects in France following the government’s announcement of a plan to reach a 6 GW target by 2020. The partners will compete for two of the country’s five offshore zones offered in a first phase of bidding. Under the terms of the agreement, AREVA will be sole supplier of the turbines that will equip the offshore farms to be developed by Iberdrola Renewables. Iberdrola Renewables is the largest wind energy company in the world and has a pipeline of around 10,000 MW in offshore wind projects across Europe, primarily in the United Kingdom. AREVA is a top tier European player in the offshore wind industry. Its successful M5000 turbine won 600 MW of orders confirming the industry’s confidence in the group’s field‐proven technology. By the end of 2013, an installed base of over 120 new turbines will be in operation in Europe. Keith Anderson, Chief Executive of Iberdrola’s Global Offshore Division, said: ”The development of offshore wind projects is one of the key areas of growth for Iberdrola Renewables and we are now assessing major projects in the UK, Germany and France. AREVA has a very strong … Read more »
Meyer Burger successfully signs new contract with GCL in China worth more than CHF 160 million.
Meyer Burger has won additional orders for high precision wire saws and wafer inspection systems from Jiangsu GCL Silicon Material Technology Development Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited that is listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (Hong Kong Stock: 3800.HK). The wire saws from MB Wafertec and the inspection… Read more »
Total participation in the share capital of Roth & Rau AG of 81.89%
Meyer Burger published the final result at the end of the additional acceptance period. Total participation in the share capital of Roth & Rau AG of 81.89% – Successful public takeover of Roth & Rau AG– Meyer Burger acquired 81.89% of the share capital of Roth & Rau AG since publication of the tender offer… Read more »
Ruukki has signed a supplier contract with Caterpillar for delivery of Raex wear-resistant special steel
Caterpillar has approved Ruukki’s wear-resistant special steel Raex 400 in accordance with the Caterpillar specification 1E1839. Raex is used in ADT truck’s main body structure. The contract with Caterpillar covers the delivery of Raex to their major European facilities for 2011. The approval testing was performed at the CAT Peterlee production facility in the UK… Read more »
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Bardex Corp. Strengthens Presence in EMEA Offshore Wind Market with Strategic Hire for Director odf Business Development
With the addition of Ian Finch to its Sales team, Bardex re-establishes a European base committed to growing and supporting clients and projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Goleta, Calif., January 15, 2025 – Bardex, a global leader in products and engineering services designed for heavy lifting, transfer, and restraint for offshore energy,… Read more »
Nordex Group delivers more than 30% of the expansion of onshore wind energy in Germany in 2024
Hamburg, 16 January 2025. In 2024, the Nordex Group supplied 32% of newly-connected onshore wind power in Germany.According to the German Onshore Wind Energy Agency (Fachagentur Windenergie an Land), Nordex is the leading manufacturer in the market master data register, with 196 installed and commissioned turbines (based on the commissioning of onshore wind turbines reported… Read more »
Market leading WindSonic 2-axis wind sensors now easier to integrate into more systems
Lymington, 16 January 2025 – Gill Instruments, announced today an update to its market-leading WindSonic 2-axis wind sensors, WindSonic and WindSonic 75 both now have Modbus output alongside existing output options. Renowned for their accuracy and reliability, the WindSonic 2-axis anemometers are used extensively in applications that require integration into larger management and control systems across industries such as… Read more »
SCHMID Group Honored with “Best New Partner Award” from Founder PCB
Guangdong, January 14th, 2025 – The SCHMID Group is proud to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious “Best New Partner Award” from Founder PCB. This esteemed recognition highlights the success of a strong partnership and the shared pursuit of excellence that defines our collaboration. Receiving this award not only underscores the exceptional… Read more »
Empowering Sustainability: Sineng Electric Powers India’s Largest Floating Solar Plant with Advanced Technology
Khandwa, India, January 15, 2025, 2024 – Sineng Electric, a global leader in solar and energy storage solutions, has played a pivotal role in the successful commissioning of the 90MW Omkareshwar floating solar plant in Madhya Pradesh. The plant has been in commercial operation for over five months. According to Government of India Press Information… Read more »
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 »
Diane Waghorne Receives Inaugural Mayor’s Spotlight Award on Behalf of Tech Safety Lines
XOCEAN Secures €115 Million Investment to Accelerate Growth of Its Ocean Data Services Platform
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