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Meyer Burger wins order for over CHF 30 million with Asian customer
Meyer Burger has successfully concluded a contract of over CHF 30 million for wire saws with a customer in Asia. The customer plans the expansion of its production facility in 2011, and relies on the high-tech manufacturing equipment from Meyer Burger. The wire saws are scheduled to be delivered during fiscal year 2011. Meyer Burger… Read more »
Solar Energy Initiatives Announces the Planned Distribution of Solar Park Initiatives Shares
SNRY Shareholders to Receive SOPV Stock Solar Energy Initiatives, with businesses in solar project development, distribution and workforce training, today announced that the company intends to distribute shares of Solar Park Initiatives. SNRY will file a registration statement during the fourth quarter of 2010 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which will enable… Read more »
Md. Company Announces Atlantic Cable Project to Bring Wind Power Ashore
Developers unveiled a $5 billion undersea transmission cable project Tuesday that could link a Maryland wind farm planned off the Worchester County coast to the mainland electric grid upon completion in 2020. The new 350-mile cable will be a “superhighway … to stimulate development that would otherwise not be possible,” said Robert Mitchell, chief executive… Read more »
NIB NORDIC INVESTMENT BANK: NIB allocates EUR 25 million to Danish Vestas for wind turbine innovation
NIB and Danish Vestas Wind Systems A/S have signed a new 4.5-year loan agreementtotalling EUR 25 million for financing Vestas’ R&D programme. The loan, which is an extension of the EUR 30 million loan NIB signed with Vestas inDecember 2009, is earmarked for developing a new type of a 3 MW wind turbine for low… Read more »
New Precast Modular Foundations for Wind Turbines
To meet the growing demand for precast modular foundations a new and innovative foundation system, Cell BlockTM, has been developed for small and community wind turbines. The Cell BlockTM foundation system will allow for the harnessing of wind power on sites like landfills and contaminated Superfund sites, as well as those found in remote locations… Read more »
Mechanical Engineering in a better mood world-wide
Grenzebach Maschinenbau signs contracts at glasstec Every two years, glasstec – the world’s most important fair for the glass industry and the respective sub-suppliers – takes place at Düsseldorf. Grenzebach Maschinenbau showed a lot of innovative technology for the glass and solar branch on their new, two-story fair stand. „For us, glasstec is the most… Read more »
The sun always shines on Solar Power International
With so many conferences and exhibitions in the solar/PV calendar, it can be tough to decide which to attend. PES is committed to showcasing the very best the industry has to offer, which is why in this issue we’re previewing SPI – North America’s largest B2B solar event. Background Previously known as the Solar Power… Read more »
HOCHTIEF and Beluga Shipping construct jack-up vessel for offshore wind farms
Construction of offshore wind farms requires new type of vessel A joint venture between HOCHTIEF Construction and the project and heavy-lift carrier provider BELUGA Shipping has commissioned the construction of a special jack-up vessel for the more rapid assembly of offshore wind turbines from the Polish shipyard Crist. The vessel should go into service in… Read more »
All Tentec Bolt-tensioning Tools Now With New Full Load, Positive Stop Safety Feature
Tentec is pleased to announce that its complete series of bolt tensioning equipment for wind turbines is now available with a unique, full load, positive stop feature. The new elliptical tool, designed for foundation tooling where there are space restrictions and accessibility problems, is the latest product to be launched with this important safety feature…. Read more »
CVD Equipment Corporation Receives $3.4M Order for Solar Production Tools
CVD Equipment Corporation announced today that it has received an initial order for $3.4 million from a solar panel manufacturer to provide deposition production tools for their solar factory. CVD continues to benefit from the increased demand for products that generate or save energy and we anticipate that this trend will continue to create demand… Read more »
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Enviromena secures £30m funding from Close Brothers Energy for construction of 70MW solar farm in Essex
Clean energy solutions company Enviromena has reached financial close with Close Brothers Energy to build a 70MW solar farm in Essex. The £30m deal, which includes a development and term loan facility, is part of a wider facility agreed with Close Brothers Energy in December 2023. The facility will be used to fund the construction and… Read more »
DNV CONDUCTS POWER CURVE VERIFICATION AT BAY OF ST. BRIEUC OFFSHORE WIND FARM USING ADVANCED NACELLE LIDAR TECHNOLOGY
DNV is performing power curve verification using advanced nacelle lidar technology at Ailes Marines’ Bay of St. Brieuc offshore wind farm, enhancing operational efficiency and aligning energy production with projections. DNV’s project includes designing, commissioning, and executing a power performance measurement campaign for turbines, ensuring compliance with updated industry standards. The Bay of St. Brieuc… Read more »
Ciel & Terre EMEA has begun the European largest floating solar project’s installation
[Lille, France – June 26, 2024] – Ciel & Terre, pioneer in floating solar solutions, has started the anchoring installation and floating platform assembly for the future largest Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) power plant, the Ilots Blandin project in Haute-Marne, France. This project, initiated in 2019 by Q ENERGY, represents an installation of 72.3 MWp of… Read more »
Solar and wind are increasingly competitive in wholesale power markets, offer a hedge against the uncertain cost of other generation sources
New Berkeley Lab study quantifies solar and wind costs in relation to wholesale market costs, suggests that purchasers should in some cases rethink contracting practices. Since solar and wind power are not tied to the vagaries of fuel markets, their steady prices can serve as a hedge against wholesale power price fluctuations. As wind and… Read more »
Busch Group Companies Announce Joint Presence at Semicon West
The three companies of the Busch Group (Busch Vacuum Solutions, Pfeiffer Vacuum and centrotherm clean solutions) announce their joint presence at Semicon West 2024. This marks a significant milestone, as it will be the inaugural occasion that the Busch Group exhibits collectively in one booth in the US. Maulburg, June 26, 2024 – Visitors of… Read more »
ABB and Cleanwatts sign MOU to accelerate intelligent energy management in communities and buildings
AI-driven energy-sharing platform will be integrated with ABB energy management technology The partnership targets lower costs, enhanced energy visualization and efficiency, energy sharing and flexibility, and user convenience in renewable energy communities Both companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore joint solutions ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation,… Read more »
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