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Avanti Climb Assistance in 141 new wind turbines in Oregon, USA
141 new wind turbines in Oregon, USA, are to have Avanti Climb Assistance installed. This is a system which makes it easier for service technicians to climb up and down the ladders in wind turbines. The agreement with Avanti Wind Systems has just been signed. The 141 new wind turbines will be installed in Biglow… Read more »
KUKA Systems wins industry award for its welding process for fiber-reinforced plastics
Augsburg, 25 February 2009 (pm|dg) – The award presented by the automotive industry to KUKA Systems last summer for its new and highly flexible welding process for fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) is now followed by a further trophy: the international industry association JEC Composites is to honor the Augsburg-based company with its Innovation Award 2009 in… Read more »
It pays to use your own solar power
24. February 2009. Raphael van Hövell is one of the first system operators in Germany to finance their PV installations with the new tariff for private consumers under the German Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG). With the EEG amendment on 1 January this year the German government introduced the new type of payment for PV… Read more »
New chief representative in China
February 15th 2009 – IT Power Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Zhang Dianjun as the new Chief Representative for its China operations. IT Power sees the China energy market as a significant growth area and plans to expand the China office to make the most of the opportunity. Mr Zhang will… Read more »
Global business groups claim climate deal ‘possible’
Business organisations from across the world, including Europe, the United States, China, India and Brazil, have voiced their support for a global climate change agreement at this year’s UN meeting in Copenhagen. “Business is committed to supporting a successful outcome at the COP15 in Copenhagen, which we believe is possible in spite of the economic… Read more »
Green recruitment: expanding through the downturn
The current economic climate has led to a gloomy few months for the recruitment industry but the green job sector has so far remained strong. This week, leading green recruitment firm Acre Resources reported that it has seen the UK climate change job market grow by over 50% in the last year as companies start… Read more »
Aquamarine agrees 1000MW Site Development Agreement
Aquamarine agrees 1000MW Site Development Agreement with Airtricity for its Wave and Tidal Technologies Aquamarine has signed a Development Agreement with Airtricity, the renewable energy development division of Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), aimed at developing sites capable of hosting 1,000MW of marine energy by 2020. {pagebreak} Under the Agreement, the two companies will enter… Read more »
Euro banks still back investments in renewable energy projects
The credit crunch is starting to make an impact on smaller European green energy projects, but cash-rich utilities and the bigger lending institutions will continue to get deals done, green power experts say. “The main problem for the smaller developers is the short-term freeze on lending,” said Christian Kjaer of the European Wind Energy Association… Read more »
Solar tool ensures safety in the face of strong winds
Developers from DEGERenergie have created a so-called design tool which planners and operators of solar plants can use to safeguard against storm damage – providing a standard of safety that is currently not demanded by legislators or insurance companies. Tracking systems from the company increase the energy yield of photovoltaic systems by up to 45… Read more »
Cities could become the new power plants
An embryonic movement is growing in Europe to build “smart cities” that will challenge the status quo. Such cities would become self-contained units, their buildings gleaning energy from the powerful weather systems sweeping across their roofs and feeding it down to homes below and vehicles in the streets. Electric cars in the garages would double… 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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