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San Diego County Approves First Ever Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
Building Department Gives WePOWER Turbine Green Light After Testing The first Vertical Axis Wind Turbine has now gone live in San Diego County, at the home of a forward-thinking resident named Tim Williams, who is taking action to go green. This 3.4 kW Falcon turbine from WePOWER was installed on an 18′ pole on Williams’… Read more »
Meeting the Toughest Mechanical Demands: Han® 70 A Crimp Module
A new Han® 70 A Crimp module – predestined for applications presenting the toughest mechanical demands – is now available for the Han-Modular® series from the HARTING Technology Group. The Han® 70 A Crimp module is plug compatible with the Han® 70 A Axial screw module already used in many applications. The transmission of a… Read more »
The American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE) is offering a Free Renewable Energy Seminar Next Week
On Saturday, January 15th, the American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE) is offering a free renewable energy seminar to those interested in receiving training in the solar and weatherization industries. The American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE) is offering a free renewable energy seminar on Saturday, January 15th, 2011. The seminar is entitled FR-101: Solar… Read more »
North America Leads Charge to Provide Solutions to Wind Turbine Supply Chain Stagnation
With an estimated 40,000 new turbines to be installed in the US by 2015, wind turbine OEM’s are desperate to source reliable components from local suppliers. Importing components from Europe and Asia can be costly and lengthy. New wind component suppliers need to secure manufacturing capacity strategies now if they are going to seize their… Read more »
Happy New Year From Pes
We at Power and Energy Solutions would like to wish all of our friends in the solar/PV industry a very happy and prosperous new year. 2010 turned out to be a landmark year for all of us, with increased capacity despite the economic downturn. And with the same focus, dedication and vision, we’ll ensure that… Read more »
Concrete Foundation for Scottish Wind Power
News that the installation of a giant wind farm located in the Moray Firth, Scotland, is set to go ahead has been welcomed by the concrete industry keen to realise the potential of a range of foundation solutions for offshore wind turbines. Moray Offshore Renewables has signed an agreement with the Crown Estate to start… Read more »
IMPSA Expands Investment in ANSYS Solutions for Wind and Hydro Turbine Innovation
Renewable Energy Provider Leveraging ANSYS Multiphysics Engineering Simulation Renewable energy equipment developer/manufacturer IMPSA is expanding its investment in ANSYS® software to create innovative wind and hydro turbines, which will make the systems more efficient and, consequently, deliver improved customer satisfaction. Headquartered in Argentina, IMPSA plans to apply the full range of ANSYS capabilities in complex… Read more »
Corps Makes Permit Determination, Record of Decision on Cape Wind Wind Energy Facility Proposal in Nantucket Sound
After reviewing the Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision on the Cape Wind, LLC wind energy facility proposal to construct 130 wind turbines in Nantucket Sound, Mass., that was compiled by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District has made its determination… Read more »
JinkoSolar Announces 1.3 MW Solar Module Supply Agreement with Leading U.S. Solar Integrator Premier Power
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (“JinkoSolar”), a fast-growing vertically integrated solar product manufacturer with low-cost operations based in China, announced today that it has entered into a module supply agreement with Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc. (“Premier Power”), a leading photovoltaic system integrator based in California. Under the terms of the agreement, JinkoSolar will supply Premier… Read more »
Ppg And Plasticolors Introduce Advanced Urethane Gel Coat
New product targets global wind energy market PPG Commercial Coatings is introducing a sophisticated urethane gel coat designed specifically for the wind energy market. The gel coat is available in clear for wind blades and pigmented for nacelles, as developed and manufactured by Plasticolors, Inc., of Ashtabula, Ohio. The urethane gel coat will be marketed… Read more »
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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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