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In the city of Moers near Duisburg, 120 project partners, customers and..
In the city of Moers near Duisburg, 120 project partners, customers and suppliers have inaugurated Germany ‘s largest photovoltaic plant using thin-film technology on a pitched roof. 24 March 2009. The system provider Solaxis GmbH and Solardach GmbH have jointly developed a solar power plant on the roof of Riedel Recycling. {pagebreak} The solar modules… Read more »
Pressurex® Sensor Film Provides Optimum Calibration and Quality Control for Solar Module Manufacturing
Tactile pressure indicating film provides a simple cost-effective method for process control and monitoring of solar module production equipment Sensor Products Inc. introduces Pressurex®, a surface pressure indicating film that reveals pressure magnitude and distribution between any two contacting or mating surfaces. In the Photovoltaics industry, {pagebreak} the need to reduce peripheral cracks on solar… Read more »
Ewec 2009 a resounding success
Delegates left the European Wind Energy Conference 2009 (EWEC) last week with the reminder that wind energy is Europe’s number one in terms of new power capacity ringing in their ears. {pagebreak} “In 2008, we installed 8,454 MW of wind capacity, making up 36% of power installations”, stressed Arthouros Zervos, President of the European Wind… Read more »
Tentec Appoints McCann Equipment in Canada as Agents for Aero Wind Turbine Tools
Tentec Appoints McCann Equipment in Canada as Agents for Aero Wind Turbine Tools Continuing the expansion of its global network for the sales, distribution and service of the recently launched Aero range of hydraulic bolt tensioners for wind turbines, {pagebreak} Tentec is pleased to announce the appointment of McCann Equipment as its agent in Canada…. Read more »
US Solar industry posts strong growth in 2008
Solar energy capacity in the United States grew by 17 percent in 2008, according to a preliminary report released by the Solar Energy Industries Association. But Rhone Resch, the president of the solar group, warned that the financial crisis has hit the industry hard, since financing for projects has largely dried up. {pagebreak} “We’re not… Read more »
Filmetrics Launches Thin-film Photovoltaic Dedicated Metrology Systems
High-speed, reliable, and affordable metrology solutions for every class of thin-film photovoltaic material used in today’s industry San Diego CA, March 2009. Filmetrics announces the launch of its thin-film photovoltaic (TFPV) dedicated measurement systems. {pagebreak} With the release of the F10-PV and the F37-PV Filmetrics now offers commercially available tabletop and in-line metrology solutions for… Read more »
US Adopts feed-in tarrifs
If domestic solar panels become as common on the plains and rooftops of the United States as they are abroad, it may be because the financing technique that gave Europe an early lead in renewable energy is starting to cross the Atlantic. {pagebreak} The idea is to pay homeowners and businesses cash for producing green… Read more »
Italy aims to fifty-fold the capacity of photovoltaic installations
Italy plans to boost capacity of its photovoltaic installations turning sunlight into power- to 16,000 megawatts (MW) in 2020 from about 280 MW now, on the back of generous government incentives. {pagebreak} And industry body GIFI, together with Italy’s state power management agency GSE, have recently released the following key facts about the sector: *… Read more »
Boeing and Vestas form research partnership
Last week, two major but very different players in the world of aerodynamics – the American airplane builder Boeing and the giant Danish wind-turbine maker Vestas – announced they would seek ways to work together on various projects. {pagebreak} And while it is still early days, the recently announced partnership is an interesting sign of… Read more »
Only by anticipating our customers’ demands ..
A world-renowned manufacturer within the PV industry, Bruker-Spaleck has built its business upon innovation and diversification. Heinrich Schillings talks to PES about the past, present and future of the company. {pagebreak} PES: Bruker-Spaleck is well-known for its manufacture of flat wires which are used in a variety of applications. Can you tell us something of… Read more »
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Dellner Group Welcomes Antec
Dellner Group has acquired Antec, solidifying its role as a key supplier of products, services, technology and customer service in the wind and industrial sector. The acquisition represents the merging of two passionate teams, united by a shared commitment to innovation and excellent customer service. Antec, with its deep expertise in designing, manufacturing, and maintaining… Read more »
MONTURWIND – A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE OF WIND TURBINE MAINTENANCE
A collaborative team from Natural Power, the University of Huddersfield and Sensonics recently visited the Crystal Rig II Wind Farm near Dunbar in East Lothian. The wind farm has an installed capacity of 138 MW and is managed by Natural Power, part of the Fred Olsen Group. This UK government funded project investigating blade health… Read more »
WindEnergy Hamburg 2024 powers up: Collaboration is key to a successful energy transition
WindEnergy Hamburg 2024 is sending a powerful signal: At the official opening ceremony, with Vice-chancellor Dr Robert Habeck attending remotely by video, leading representatives from politics and the industry emphasised the importance of clear regulations and international cooperation in driving the energy transition. Dr Melanie Leonhard, Hamburg’s Senator for Economics and Innovation, emphasized the radiance of… Read more »
All European units united under one umbrella: Deutsche Windtechnik creates new European holding company
Deutsche Windtechnik has reorganised parts of its company: Effective immediately all European units – with the exception of the German units – are united under the umbrella of the newly created company Deutsche Windtechnik Europe GmbH. This step will help to create even more long-term clarity and responsibility in the organisational structure of the increasingly… Read more »
Solarwatt Unveils New Solar-Powered Innovations to Drive Sector Coupling and Advance Europe’s Energy Transition Bold new vision drives accessibility to clean power, heat, and mobility.
Dresden, Germany – 24th September 2024 SOLARWATT, pioneers in solar solutions for more than 30 years, unveil new solar-powered technologies to amplify its vision of sector coupling by providing holistic energy management solutions for homeowners throughout Europe. Integrating the energy sectors—electricity, heating, and mobility—into a cohesive energy system powered by a single source, demonstrates Solarwatt’s… Read more »
Slightly higher acquisition costs, significantly cheaper production
“Why Swiss Steel Group’s E 40 K Superclean is the key to more efficient manufacturing processes” Emmenbrücke, Witten, August 2024 – When it comes to choosing the right tool steel, there is often only one criterion in the foreground: the price. But this is exactly where it pays to take a closer look. The special… Read more »
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