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centrotherm photovoltaics expands international commitment, and focuses on Indian growth market with new subsidiary in Bangalore
centrotherm photovoltaics AG is strengthening its presence in Asia with its own subsidiary in the Indian economic metropolis of Bangalore. This step allows the world’s leading technology and equipment supplier to the photovoltaics sector to expand its sales and service activities in the growth market of India. At a formal opening ceremony today, representatives from… Read more »
Innovative technologies for composite customers
Henkel is presenting its innovative solutions with clear benefits for composite customers at the JEC Composite Europe 2011 trade show in Paris. Along with demonstrating the advantages of the products, Henkel representatives will exchange their expertise and experiences with other professionals. Development of new materials with their wide-ranging application potential poses major challenges for modern… Read more »
DNV with new cleaner energy leadership in the UK
DNV is strengthening its UK focus on cleaner energies by appointing Mark Young as head of its Cleaner Energy Department. His broad experience in both the US and European market is of great value for risk management services and technical support to the rapidly growing UK wind industry. Mark Young has more than 13 years… Read more »
Crew Transfer Vessel for offshore wind farms
Off-shore areas are optimal for wind power due to more reliable winds and smaller aesthetic problems. Service and maintenance in the maritime environment however is more challenging. The conditions can be very demanding at sea and it makes it difficult for the service crew to access the turbines safely. Especially the forceful waves, make docking… Read more »
centrotherm photovoltaics expands production area at Blaubeuren site by one third to around 31,000 square meters
centrotherm photovoltaics AG is on course for expansion, committing investments at its Blaubeuren headquarters in view of high order volumes. In the coming months the production area at the southern German site, currently 23,000 square meters, will be extended by a third to comprise a total of some 31,000 square meters. The investment volume is… Read more »
New legislation needed now to meet EU 2050 climate commitment
The EU must put extra legislation in place in the lifetime of the current European Commission if it is to meet its commitment to cut domestic carbon emissions by 80-95% by 2050, warned the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). Last week the European Commission released its ‘Roadmap to a low carbon society’ which outlined the… Read more »
Simon Sutton Appointed to CIGRE Strategic Advisory Group for Insulating Materials
Dow Wire and Cable is proud to announce that Simon Sutton, European End-Use Marketing Manager, has been appointed to the CIGRE Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) for solid insulating materials. The SAG provides guidance to the Study Committee chairman and proposes topics for Working Groups within CIGRE’s Materials and Emerging Test Techniques Study Committee (SC D1)… Read more »
Heliatek Gmbh Purchases Two Dr. Schenk Metrology Systems For Opv Production Line
Heliatek GmbH, a technological leader of organic photovoltaic modules, has chosen the Dr. Schenk GmbH SolarInspect RollToRoll Metrology Solution for their production line of OPV. The delivery and integration of the two metrology systems into the first line in Dresden, Germany, is scheduled for mid 2011. “Dr. Schenk’s metrology solutions will help Heliatek to improve… Read more »
Ad-hoc release pursuant to Section 15 of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG)
Phoenix Solar AG releases preliminary figures for the financial year 2010 and announces dividend payment – Highest revenues and best EBIT in the history of the company– Share of international business leaps to 26 percent– Proposal for dividend payment of EUR 0.35 per share Sulzemoos 15 March 2011 / Based on preliminary figures, Phoenix Solar… Read more »
New research shows 20 MW wind turbines are feasible
20 Megawatt wind turbines are feasible, according to a new report from the EU-funded UpWind project, published today at the EWEA 2011 Annual Event in Brussels. The UpWind project explored the design limits of upscaling wind turbines to 20 Megawatt (MW) and found that they would have rotor diameters of around 200 metres, compared to… Read more »
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We4Ce’s 2.5-3MW rotor blade design passes validation test at Suzlon in India
We4Ce designed rotor blade structure and conducted training; InDutch Composites Technology produced mold and prototype; Suzlon Group performed extreme fatigue tests; TÜV Rheinland issued blade design certification and conformity statements Almelo, Netherlands, 29 January 2025 – We4Ce, a Dutch rotor blade design and technology supplier, has this month completed end-to-end blade tests in India for a new… Read more »
MRPC Receives “Innovation in Vacuum Busch Award”
The “Innovation in Vacuum Busch Award” goes to the Norwegian company MRPC (Marine Roll & Pitch Control) for its innovative buoyancy control system to stabilize ships, offshore wind turbines, and other floating units. TYR rotary lobe blowers and SAMOS side channel blowers from the Busch Group are used in this system. MRPC is a subsidiary… Read more »
Salvors needed to put Red Sea’s long-term environmental impact first amid Sounion disaster, says Ambipar Response
The long-term environmental impact of the Sounion vessel disaster, both of the vessel and the Red Sea, were at the forefront of the critical salvage operation, noted Ambipar Response, the emergency response division of Ambipar Group, who led the spill response and pollution prevention effort for the stricken 164,000 dwt tanker (IMO: 9312145) in August… Read more »
Renewable Power: TotalEnergies Will Supply 1.5 TWh to STMicroelectronics in France over 15 Years
1st PPA in France for STMicroelectronics, aiming at 100% renewable sourcing by 2027 Power comes from 2 recent wind and solar farms of 75 MW operated by TotalEnergies Paris, Geneva – January 28, 2025 — TotalEnergies and STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, have signed a physical[1] Power Purchase… Read more »
INTERSOLAR EUROPE: COSTS DECREASE AS MARKET DYNAMICS INTENSIFY – PHOTOVOLTAICS ON CONTINUED COURSE FOR GROWTH
Munich/Pforzheim, January 28, 2025 – The global growth of solar power generation shows no signs of slowing. Some of the established markets are seeing a fast deployment of photovoltaics (PV), while new, up-and-coming markets are adding to the boom. In 2024, the global milestone of two terawatts of installed PV capacity was achieved. The solar… Read more »
Julian Brown Joins Perceptual Robotics as Board Chair
Julian Brown, a seasoned wind industry leader, as new Board Chair. With his vast experience in the wind industry, including leadership roles at MHI Vestas Offshore Wind and RenewableUK, Julian will play a key role in guiding Perceptual Robotics as we evolve our focus from inspections to optimising wind asset management. Kostas Karachalios, CEO, shared,… Read more »
USV manufacturer and marine data acquisition specialist, Uncrewed Survey Solutions can now operate in UK waters utilising MGN 705
The Nordex Group announces leadership transition as CSO takes on new role within the company
Nordex Group reaches new heights with its inhouse developed hybrid tower: The second N175/6.X has now been installed – for the first time with a hub height of 179 metres
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