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To stay ahead, invest in R&D
“If you want to stay ahead of the competition you have to invest in R&D” The Komax Group, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Switzerland, is one of the top global providers of wire processing systems and assembly automation equipment. One of its primary markets is the photovoltaics industry and to this end we invited… Read more »
Its about best technologies
“It’s about best technologies, highest throughput and lowest losses” For industries that require expensive raw materials such as silicon and sapphire, production efficiency and process stability are key to operating cost-efficient production lines. Peter Pauli, CEO of Meyer Burger AG, explains how this major provider of slicing systems to solar-cell manufacturers helps its clients achieve… Read more »
Making the connection
Sporting a philosophy of inventing market-orientated products, combined with innovation and vision, PES discovers how the firmly-established Multi-Contact has adapted to the challenges that the global quest for renewable energy presents. We speak to CEO, Rainer Isenrich… {pagebreak} PES: Can you explain a little about your company and what you offer the renewable energy industry?Rainer… Read more »
A one stop supplier strategy can work
In manufacturing, a one-stop supplier strategy can work in everyone’s favour If an industry is going to flourish, it needs a quality-controlled supply network. Renewable energy producers in particular need end products that are safe, reliable and built to last. PES asks Rolf Schäfer (Dipl.-Phys.), owner of Robeko, about the challenges and benefits of entering… Read more »
Hi rising demand for renewable energy
Quality should be designed into your products.The rising demand for renewable energy means a greater demand for sophisticated technology. But it’s not simply customer satisfaction that counts these days. Jukka-Pekka Mäkinen, CEO and President of The Switch, explains how his firm is responding and contributing to the environmental revolution. {pagebreak} PES: Can you explain a… Read more »
Unique systems saves time and money
Unique system saves time and money for the wind power industry Swedish Actsafe is the company behind the world’s first power ascender, a personal elevator that climbs a standard rope. The company is now the market leader within this growing segment of rope access and is continuously developing solutions for making working at height safe,… Read more »
Enhancing wind turbine reliability and performance
Dipl.-Ing. Kirsten Tschauder, Deutsche BP AG Unplanned wind turbine downtime can lead to high financial losses and wind energy market statistics indicate that the average turbine downtime due to unscheduled events is around 270 hours per year. Roughly one third of such losses can be minimised or avoided by considering the special ambient and application… Read more »
The guardian angel
As the world entered a new millennium, Dr. Peter Volkmer discovered that condition monitoring of the rotor blades of wind turbines not only reduces risks but also pays for itself. At the time, systems monitoring the power train were already available and so the obvious question was why the most stressed parts of a wind… Read more »
Winds of change
Angelika Pullen, Policy & Communications Director, Global Wind Energy Council. With wind power predicted to deliver 34% of the world’s electricity by 2050, Angelika Pullen takes a look at how the future of energy is not only bright, but also decidedly green. Corporate leaders are walking a different path in their efforts to reduce carbon… Read more »
The 21st century battle for energy
THE 21st CENTURY BATTLE FOR ENERGY Christian Kjaer, CEO of the European Wind Energy Association discusses the current state of the industry and puts forward his blueprint for the future… {pagebreak} In March this year, 27 EU Heads of State unanimously agreed that 20% of our energy consumption must come from renewable energy sources by… Read more »
More from across PES
High level of bookings for elektrotechnik
New exhibitors announced for the upcoming building, industrial and energy technology show Even now, eight months before the show gets underway, elektrotechnik bookings are high, which augurs well for a promising event in 2025. Exhibitors at the building, industrial and energy technology show will comprise businesses that have been exhibiting for years as well as… Read more »
NextFloat+ Project secures €13m grant from Innovation Fund
The NextFloat+ Project has secured a ‘cornerstone grant’ of €13.4m from the European Commission’s Innovation Fund supporting the industrialisation of floating wind. The pan-European project aims to accelerate the roll out of the next generation of floating wind technology by boosting competitiveness and scalability. Led by a consortium formed by X1 Wind, as project coordinator, alongside Technip Energies and… Read more »
JinkoSolar to Supply Utility Scale Storage to Athens Airport
MUNICH, June 21, 2024 — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (“JinkoSolar” or the “Company”) (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, announced today that it has entered into a Heads of Terms with kIEFER to supply its large scale battery storage, SunTera to Athens International Airport (AIA), hence… Read more »
Blue World completes successful testing of 200 kW maritime fuel cell system to run on green methanol
With a successful test of the first ever 200 kW HT PEM fuel cell system, an important milestone was reached in bringing new technology into play to push forward the decarbonisation of the maritime industry. Aalborg, Denmark, 25 June 2024 – After months of preparation, Blue World Technologies is proud to announce the successful testing… Read more »
Neustark secures $69 million in funding to expand carbon removal solution globally
Growth equity funding round led by Decarbonization Partners, with participation from Blume Equity, to propel neustark’s expansion across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and support its mission to remove 1 million tons of CO2 in 2030. Existing backers Siemens Financial Services, Verve Ventures, ACE Ventures, and Holcim continue their support, and UBS adds debt financing. The… Read more »
NEW DNV SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS OIL AND GAS SECTOR PARADOX
Industry must balance increasing demand for petroleum products and growing pressure to transition to low-carbon energy sources to reduce emissions A recent DNV survey reveals that 64% of oil and gas industry leaders say that the pace of the energy transition is accelerating, while 68% are optimistic about sector growth despite lingering impacts from the… Read more »
St. John’s Shipbuilding Continues Commitment to Offshore Wind with Third CTV Delivery
Titan Wind Energy announces the investment decision for a Monopile production plant in Cuxhaven-Germany
Ginlong (Solis) Technologies and TÜV Rheinland Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Clean Energy During Intersolar 2024
ntersolar 2024: SolarEdge Launches New Powerful Solution for Small-Medium Utility Scale and Dual-Use Solar Segment in Germany
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