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Solar tool ensures safety in the face of strong winds
Developers from DEGERenergie have created a so-called design tool which planners and operators of solar plants can use to safeguard against storm damage – providing a standard of safety that is currently not demanded by legislators or insurance companies. Tracking systems from the company increase the energy yield of photovoltaic systems by up to 45… Read more »
Cities could become the new power plants
An embryonic movement is growing in Europe to build “smart cities” that will challenge the status quo. Such cities would become self-contained units, their buildings gleaning energy from the powerful weather systems sweeping across their roofs and feeding it down to homes below and vehicles in the streets. Electric cars in the garages would double… Read more »
Trina Solar signs sales agreement with GA Solar
CHANGZHOU, China, Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) (“Trina Solar” or the “Company”), a leading integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products from the production of ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of PV modules, today announced that its subsidiary, Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd., {pagebreak} entered into a sales agreement… Read more »
Scottish offshore wind farm sites set out
Plans to build 10 wind farms off the coast of Scotland moved a step forward this week, after Britain’s Crown Estate gave companies the green light to explore the sites. Scottish Power and E.ON are among the nine firms to be awarded “exclusivity agreements” for locations which include the Solway Firth and Wigtown Bay. This… Read more »
KUKA innovation at the Photovoltaic Technology Show 2009
KUKA innovation at the Photovoltaic Technology Show 2009Solar modules for a perfect frame (of mind) Augsburg, 17 February 2009 (pk) – KUKA Systems is presenting its new ROBO FRAME module (for which a patent application has been filed) at this year’s PTS (Photovoltaic Technology Show) trade fair in Munich. Furthermore, KUKA Systems will also be… Read more »
New database to revolutionise offshore site analysis
A new piece of software is set to revolutionise how sites for offshore wind energy are selected, by providing accurate data on wind speed and direction for the first time. The Offshore Wind Speed Database, which has been developed by the UK’s leading renewable energy and environmental consultancy, Atmos Consulting, will provide accurate, site-specific data… Read more »
3M Forms renewable energy division
One of the world’s largest manufacturing companies has formed a renewable-energy division to increase its presence in the growing solar and other alternative-energy markets and offset pressures on its other businesses. While traditional businesses are being crippled by the economic downturn, the overall solar market is growing. 3M Chief Executive George W. Buckley said last… Read more »
Wind: A Booming sector in a plunging economy
Despite the economic downturn, wind power has becomes Europe’s fastest growing energy source. More wind power was installed in Europe than any other electricity-generating technology in 2008, according to data released by the European Wind Energy Association. EWEA figures show that wind power provided 43% of new capacity – or almost two gigawatts – compared… Read more »
Atlantic storm approaching Europe may slam power price
Spanish windmills owned by Iberdrola SA and Endesa SA may generate a record amount of electricity this week, forcing local power prices to three-year lows, calculations from Bloomberg weather data show. An Atlantic Ocean storm is forecast to generate winds averaging 17.4 miles an hour across the peninsula. Lighter winds, at 13.6 miles an hour,… Read more »
EU Parliament backs new renewables goals
A summit regarding Europe’s future energy policy last week has seen MEPs backing proposals for new EU targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80% before 2050. And, the meetings of the full EU Parliament in Strasbourg saw support for a 60% renewable energy target. {pagebreak} As Europe continues to re-draft its energy policy following… Read more »
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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 »
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
All Energies Services Group Announces Strategic Acquisition of CWind Ltd from Inspirit Capital
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