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It’s been noted before that war drives innovation. From cling film to aerosols, digital cameras to cold medicine and GM foods to Google, many of the gadgets and conveniences enjoyed today can be traced back to conflict. It’s therefore encouraging to learn that the US military has recently announced that it aims to use 50% renewable energy within ten… Read more »
Europes Leading Political Figures And Key Industry Players Are Set To Speak At Grids 2010
The GRIDS 2010 conference & exhibition, organised by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) will provide policy-makers, industry leaders and engineering experts with a platform to debate the issues surrounding the design, planning and building of new European electricity infrastructure that will meet Europe’s energy, consumer and climate needs. · Top speakers representing all stakeholders:… Read more »
The largest private solar power plant in the UK starts operation with Sputnik inverters
Today, Solarsense UK Ltd. starts operating Britain ‘s largest private solar power plant. Solarsense has installed the 200 kilowatt plant on the cowhouse of the Worthy Farm in the town of Glastonbury in southern England . The grounds are used as a venue for Europe ‘s largest open-air music festival, attended by roughly 200,000 guests… Read more »
European Commission Publishes Guidance Document On Wind Energy Developments And Natura 2000
The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is pleased that the European Commission has released a document, “Wind energy developments and Natura 2000”, which provides clear guidance to national and regional authorities on how to ensure that the development of wind farms in Natura 2000 areas is compatible with the EU’s Birds and Habitats Directives. The… Read more »
Chevron Energy Solutions Announces Solar and Energy Efficiency Projects in Orange County
Chevron Energy Solutions, a unit of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), announced three solar and energy efficiency projects in Orange County, Calif. The projects are expected to save the City of Brea and two school districts more than $40 million over the life of the projects through energy efficiency improvements and the installation of more than… Read more »
Shedding Light On The Worlds Fastest Growing Energy Market
BUSINESS leaders on the frontline of the solar energy revolution will meet at a major conference later this year to plot the UK’s future in the rapidly growing market. The Solar Flair 10 conference will see key players in the photovoltaic sector gather at Lumley Castle, County Durham, to discuss the future of the emerging… Read more »
Meyer Burger increases guidance on net sales for fiscal year 2010
Meyer Burger continues to benefit from the very positive market environment in the solar industry and increases its guidance on net sales. For fiscal year 2010, Meyer Burger expects net sales to reach about CHF 800 million now. The increase is based on expected deliveries and sales recognition until the end of the current year…. Read more »
Heading The Field In Competitive Orienteering And In Sustainable Building Simone Niggli Luder Builds An Energyplus House With The Megaslate Solar Roof System From 3s Photovoltaics
The multiple world champion in orienteering racing has fulfilled her dream of a modern home. As from now, Simone Niggli-Luder’s family will be living in a home which conserves resources and is energy efficient. The EnergyPlus house was built to comply with the Minergie standard and produces more energy than it uses. The MegaSlate® solar… Read more »
Carl Zeiss and Synopsys Collaborate on In-Die Registration Metrology for Photomask Manufacturing
Carl Zeiss SMS GmbH, a leading supplier for photomask metrology and repair tools and Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced a collaboration to support the ZEISS tool family for in-die metrology solutions for the 32-nanometer (nm) technology node and below. Synopsys will… Read more »
Simulating technology progress using patent data
“Patents, due to their nature, represent technological evolution and include speculation about how that particular technology might be developed and used in the future,” say Ervin Dubarić and Dimitris Giannoccaro of the Swedish Patent Office, who have been studying various methods and models for predicting and planning the future of technologies, and who are the… Read more »
More from across PES
Airborne Wind Energy developer Kitemill receives €2.5m cash boost from EIC (European Innovation Council) to accelerate commercialisation
Voss, Norway, July 22, 2024 – Airborne Wind Energy (AWE) developer Kitemill has secured €2.5million from the EIC (European Innovation Council) to accelerate the commercial launch of its novel technology. The multi-million-euro cash injection marks a significant milestone for Kitemill and its pioneering KM2 system (*see notes to editors) which received commendation from the EIC… Read more »
Nordex Group to offer N169/5.X turbine for the US market
169 m rotor diameter Power rating up to 5.5 MW Hamburg, 22 July 2024. The Nordex Group is expanding its product portfolio in the 5 MW segment and is launching a turbine variant of the proven Delta4000 platform, which is specially tailored to the requirements of the US market. The N169/5.X has a rotor… Read more »
ARESCA calls for wind energy experts to support the national adoption of industry standards
The American Renewable Energy Standards and Certification Association (ARESCA) is calling for experts who are directly and materially affected parties who are interested in participating as a member of an American National Standards (ANS) consensus body, known as the ARESCA Standards Committee of the Board (SCB), to support the adoption of the following IEC TC 88 standards… Read more »
WORLD BANK GROUP RELEASES REPORT ON OFFSHORE WIND DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS FOR BRAZIL BASED ON ANALYSIS BY DNV
Porto Alegre, Brazil, 18 July 2024 – The World Bank Group today released a study on “Scenarios for Offshore Wind Development in Brazil” conducted by DNV, the global independent energy expert and assurance provider. This report is one of a series of offshore wind roadmap studies commissioned by the World Bank Group (WBG) under its… Read more »
The UK Government today (July 18) announced the formation of an Onshore Wind Industry Taskforce.
The main aim of the taskforce will be to bring together key players from government, industry, regulatory bodies, the financial sector and other relevant organisations to drive forward the increases in onshore wind deployment needed to meet the UK’s 2030 targets. The taskforce will be chaired jointly by the UK Government’s Secretary of State for… Read more »
Busch Group at the Company Cup in Annecy
This year, staff members from more than 90 European companies participated in the eleventh Company Cup in Annecy, France. From the Maulburg-based Busch Group, 220 employees took part in the sporting competitions. Maulburg, July 18, 2024 – Participants from Pfeiffer Vacuum and Busch Vacuum Solutions competed together for the second time under the motto “One… Read more »
MACQUARIE ASSET MANAGEMENT AGREES TO ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL STAKE IN LYNN AND INNER DOWSING OFFSHORE WIND FARMS
More reliable and cost-effective: Schaeffler optimizes wind turbines using closed loop engineering
Warwickshire council goes against planning officers and turns down major solar farm on the day Labour’s chancellor promises new planning reforms
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