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Driving progress through distributed generation
Applied Materials is a US company that focuses on its 40-year equipment manufacturing competency to unlock cost reductions and accelerate the march towards peak and grid parity. Robert DeLine, Applied’s Managing Director of Channel Development, talks PES through the process. PES: Grid parity is the buzz word of 2010. How does your company aid cost… Read more »
Gaining market share while balancing the books
Canadian Solar Inc. is one of the world’s largest solar module producers. In this interview, Gregory Spanoudakis, President of European Operations, shares his thoughts on the company’s ever-growing success and the outlook for 2010. PES: Welcome back to PES magazine. What have been the challenges and the successes that your company has faced since we… Read more »
Unleashing the power of silicon chemistry for the PV industry
Don Buchalski, senior marketing specialist, Dow Corning Solar Solutions, talks to PES about the advantages silicon-based materials bring to the PV industry and the specific solutions offered by Dow Corning. PES: Stephanie Burns, Dow Corning’s CEO, has stated that making solar energy economically competitive with traditional energy sources is a corporate priority for your company…. Read more »
Strengthening the industry
PES is proud to welcome back Egbert Wenninger, Vice President, Sales Glass Technology of Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH (Grenzebach). We pressed him on recent business partnerships, product development and more. PES: We note that Grenzebach has formed a recent partnership with Algoscan. Can you explain a little about this business and what you intend to offer… Read more »
Quality, repeatability and reliability are always our first priorities
As a comprehensive optoelectronics group, Jenoptik is well-known – and indeed, well respected – within the PV arena. With its group headquarters in Jena (Germany), the company is represented in nearly 70 countries and has major production sites abroad in the USA, France and Switzerland as well as shareholdings in India, China, Korea and Japan…. Read more »
The Three Pillars Of Pv
As CEO of Meyer Burger, Peter Pauli has helmed the company through a period of impressive – and perhaps unprecedented – growth. Their all-share acquisition of 3S Industries has created a company with a workforce comprising more than 1,000 employees, making it the world’s third-largest PV equipment supplier. Here, he tells PES about the past,… Read more »
A focus on quality with a strong technical background is a part of our culture
One of the most forward-looking operators within the PV industry, Multi-Contact is nevertheless built upon decades of innovation and experience across a broad sweep of industries. PES caught up with CEO, Rainer Isenrich, who is currently steering the company into previously-untapped global markets. PES: Welcome back to PES. For the benefit of any new readers… Read more »
Vital vacuum
As CEO of Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum, Dr. Andreas Widl is one of the PV industry’s leading lights. Here, he talks to PES about the evolution of the company and the technological advances that have made it a major global player. PES: Welcome to PES magazine, for the benefit of our readers who might not be… Read more »
An enviable focus on manufacturing optimisation
Since 1995, Prediktor has delivered advanced industrial IT tools and solutions to a wide range of industries, including the PV sector. As CEO Steinar Sælid explains, the company’s solutions are based on deep process knowledge and insights into customers’ processes and operations. PES: When you were formulating your Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solution back in… Read more »
Setting benchmarks as a pioneer of multi-opening technology
In October last year, Hans-Joachim Bender was awarded a German Enterprise Medal (“Wirtschaftsmedaille”) in recognition of his corporate merits and achievements as the managing partner of Robert Bürkle GmbH. The Black Forest plant manufacturer is bucking the recent economic trend by introducing new products and innovations and has aggressively opened up the photovoltaic market as… Read more »
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XOCEAN Secures €115 Million Investment to Accelerate Growth of Its Ocean Data Services Platform
Funding will support continued expansion across multiple offshore segments including wind development and operations, asset integrity assurance, CCUS, and civil hydrography DUBLIN – January 9, 2025 – XOCEAN, a leading provider of ocean data to the offshore energy and civil hydrography sectors, has closed a €115 million fundraise that will help support its ongoing growth… Read more »
Busch Group Expands Presence in Romania
The Busch Group has expanded the production facility of Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions in Romania. The new premises have now been inaugurated. Cluj, Romania, December 12, 2023 – The event took place at Nervia Industrial Park in Apahida, Cluj County. During the celebration, two other important milestones were also recognized: Busch Romania had its 10th anniversary… Read more »
OHM Group Invests in Rooftop Solar to Super-Charge Fast-Growing EV Sales
Innovative DC-optimised solar system is forecast to produce around 160MWh of energy each year – with potential to offset up to 50% of electricity use and reach over €50,000 savings annually, with payback expected in just three years Plans are already in place to install solar systems at eight additional sites See video here 8th… Read more »
All Energies Services Group Announces Strategic Acquisition of CWind Ltd from Inspirit Capital
All Energies Services Group (AES Group), a leading provider of sustainable energy solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of CWind Ltd, a market leader in offshore wind services, from private equity firm Inspirit Capital. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in AES Group’s mission to expand its footprint in the renewable energy sector… Read more »
SBM Offshore signs investment agreement with Ocean-Power
Amsterdam, 7 January 2025. Following the MoU signed with Norwegian company Ocean-Power in June 2024, SBM Offshore is pleased to announce an initial equity investment in Ocean-Power. As a result of this investment, SBM Offshore holds a minority ownership in Ocean-Power AS, and has appointed one director who has joined the company Board. This investment offers the… Read more »
NRG Systems’ Bat Deterrent Technology, Paired with Curtailment, Reduces Bat Fatalities at Wind Projects in Canada by Up to 91%
Comprehensive six-year study led by Natural Resource Solutions Inc. (NRSI) confirms acoustic deterrents could improve conservation and energy production outcomes at wind facilities Hinesburg, Vermont, USA – A landmark six-year study conducted by Natural Resource Solutions Inc. (NRSI) has shown that combining NRG Systems, Inc.’s pioneering Bat Deterrent System with operational curtailment can reduce bat… Read more »
Jan De Nul installs subsea export cables to connect future floating wind farms off the Southern Brittany coast in France
DOE $5M Match Grant to Michigan-Based Clean Tech Company Gives the Green Light for Expansion
REC Group empowers US Solar Installers to enter thriving Commercial Segment with new REC Alpha Pro M Solar Panel
Ivalua to Enable Milence to Digitalize Procurement and Accelerate Innovation
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