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Aquamarine Power and SSE Renewables secure exclusive rights to develop 200MW Brough Head wave farm
A joint venture partnership between Aquamarine Power and SSE Renewables has today [Tuesday 16 March] been granted exclusive development rights to an area of the seabed off the coast of Orkney as part of the world’s first commercial leasing programme for wave and tidal energy generation projects. The partnership has been granted an agreement for… Read more »
Chinas Solar Industry Maintains Positive Growth Momentum
The technology group, The Linde Group, and its subsidiary, Linde LienHwa (LLH), jointly announce today several long-term gas supply contracts with leading Chinese solar manufacturers. The multi-million US dollar contracts will see Linde supplying to the full solar manufacturing value chain in China, from polysilicon to major solar module manufacturers, including GS Solar, Parity Solar,… Read more »
Solar energy firms seen vulnerable – Barron’s
Shares of a number of solar energy companies have become vulnerable as the Obama administration has turned out to be a lot less lucrative for green investors than originally hoped, Barron’s said. “For the industry, 2009 wasn’t just disappointing; it was a nightmare,” the weekly business newspaper said in its March 15 edition. Companies whose… Read more »
Things are looking bright for top solar-power stocks
Solar-energy stock prices have been falling for about two years. Once viewed as the newest and greenest energy source, solar power has become less popular with investors. They gradually realized that it is far from competitive with conventional energy sources on price, and that it accounts for less than 1 percent of U.S. electricity generation.Now,… Read more »
London landmark building will generate 8% of its energy needs
Peering down 148 metres from the top of the latest addition to London’s skyline, the traffic-clogged Elephant and Castle roundabout and its notorious neighbour, the Heygate estate, below feel an unlikely location for a world first. But next week, this new skyscraper, nicknamed “the Razor”, will take a crucial step towards becoming the world’s first… Read more »
Boralex gets $194 million loan for Ontario wind farm
Boralex Inc (BLX.TO: Quote) has secured financing of C$194.5 million ($191 million) for the construction and operation of its Thames River wind farm in southern Ontario, the Canadian renewable energy producer said on Monday. The funds will be used to finance the second phase of the 90-megawatt wind farm and to refinance Phase 1. The… Read more »
New issue – new staff? Five tips for renewables recruiting
So, with a new issue of PES going to press and a new financial year in the offing, is it time to boost your business with some new recruits? We asked Adam Grainger (Global Head of Energy and Engineering, Networkers International) to give our subscribers his five top tips for identifying quality candidates. 1) Identify… Read more »
Va. gov McDonnell signs offshore energy bills
Gov. Bob McDonnell signed into law Wednesday offshore drilling legislation intended to realize his goal of making Virginia the East Coast’s energy superpower. The bills supporting offshore oil and gas exploration and directing royalties from drilling back to Virginia each hinge on actions by the federal government and Congress. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is expected… Read more »
Applied Materials Expands Display, Solar Equipment Manufacturing Capability in Taiwan
Applied Materials, Inc., the world’s largest supplier of equipment to the semiconductor, flat panel display (FPD) and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries, today announced the opening of its newly expanded Tainan Manufacturing Center in Tainan, Taiwan. The nearly 15,000 square meter facility will enhance Applied’s capability to serve its FPD and thin film solar PV customers… Read more »
DEK Solar prepares to showcase pioneering PV3000 at AsiaSolar Energy Photovoltaic Exhibition and Forum
DEK Solar will be bringing its newly-introduced PV3000 metallization line to this year’s AsiaSolar Energy Photovoltaic Exhibition and Forum, being held at Shanghai Mart from 30th March – 1st April. In addition to providing an opportunity for visitors to see the line in action, the exhibition will also enable attendees to find out more about… Read more »
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Storm Lilian – energy networks issue storm advice
The UK’s energy networks have activated their weather response plans to prepare for the arrival of Storm Lilian, which is forecast to bring severe weather to parts of the country overnight tonight (Thursday 22 August) and tomorrow. Network operators in the affected areas are increasing staffing in contact centres and operational teams, and moving equipment to where… Read more »
Jan De Nul Group contests detention of dredging vessel Zheng He in Mexico
Despite various attempts undertaken by Jan De Nul Group, both through local proceedings as through diplomatic channels, dredging vessel Zheng He remains detained in the Port of Tampico, Mexico. Jan De Nul Group will continue to take all possible actions to protect its crew, to reserve its rights over its assets and to obtain a… Read more »
Terrasmart De-Risks Hail Damage with New Tracker Stow Feature
Withstand extreme weather and terrain challenges with cloud-based monitoring and industry-leading ground-mount portfolio BUFFALO, N.Y. August 20, 2024 — Terrasmart is excited to announce the release of a new hail stow feature for its single-axis tracker,TerraTrak. The hail stow capability brings additional risk mitigation functionality to PeakYieldTM, Terrasmart’s cloud-based tracker control and monitoring software platform…. Read more »
Alessandro Papaianni is the new Country Manager of K2 Systems Italy
Alessandro Papaianni is the new Country Manager for K2 Systems in Italy, effective immediately: Alessandro has been working in the photovoltaic industry for many years and has extensive experience in the field of renewable energies and B2B distribution. Claudia Vannoni, Head of Sales for Southern Europe, is certain: “His professional knowledge and strategic vision will… Read more »
Pfeiffer Vacuum Achieves Gold Medal in EcoVadis Sustainability
Pfeiffer Vacuum, a member of the global Busch Group, has once again been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal for its site in Asslar. This places the company among the top 2% of organizations evaluated over the past twelve months by the world’s largest sustainability rating provider. Asslar, August 20, 2024 – The recognition underscores… Read more »
Report Highlights Advancements in Wind Technology and Supply Chains
New dynamics expected in the years ahead as deployment and supply chains expand Though 2023 was a relatively slow year for new wind power deployment in the United States, the industry continues to see growth, solid performance, expanding supply chains, and attractive prices, according to a report prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by… Read more »
DNV SUPPORTS AUD 650M FINANCING FOR AKAYSHA’S ORANA ENERGY STORAGE PROJECT IN NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
REC Group Kicks Off Production of High-Efficiency Alpha Pro M HJT solar panels for U.S. Commercial and Industrial Solar Markets
AST Networks to Highlight Strategic Partnerships and In-Depth Sessions at SMM 2024
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