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Siemens HCPV module partner Semprius achieves world record for photovoltaic module efficiency
Siemens HCPV module partner Semprius achieves world record for photovoltaic module efficiency The solar company Semprius, in which Siemens has invested as a strategic partner in June 2011, achieved a world record for photovoltaic module efficiency of 33.9 percent. This result was externally certified after measurement under standard test conditions at the Instituto de Energía… Read more »
Siemens Energy press release: Siemens secures first wind turbine orders in Africa
Siemens Energy has secured its first wind turbine orders with a total capacity of 100 MW in Africa. Nareva Holding and Siemens signed a contract for the delivery of a total of 44 wind turbines for the Haouma and Foum El Oued Wind Power Plants in Morocco. The scope of supply includes the delivery, installation… Read more »
AREVA’s consolidated revenue in 2011
In 2011, AREVA’s consolidated revenue came to 8.872 billion euros, down slightly (-2.6%) compared with 2010 (-1.2% like for like). The decrease in revenue in nuclear operations was partially offset by significant growth in the renewables business. Foreign exchange and changes in the scope of consolidation had respectively a negative impact of 113 million euros… Read more »
Conergy Prepares For Uncertain March Solar Feed In Tariffs With Industrys Most Comprehensive No Quibble Warranty
• Robert Goss, MD Conergy UK: “Solar is meant to be a good investment but if you’re not covered by a comprehensive warranty, it can end up being very expensive indeed.” Milton Keynes, 27 January 2012 – Conergy today launched the most all-encompassing warranty scheme in British solar, called PremiumPlus, with the aim of addressing… Read more »
National Solar Power Announces Solar Farm Agreement with Liberty County, Florida
National Solar Power today announced the company has entered into a solar farm development agreement with Liberty County, Florida. Under the agreement, National Solar Power will build an up to 100MW solar energy project on property in Liberty County—adjacent to the company’s Gadsden County, Florida solar farm project. The project, representing a $350 million investment… Read more »
Siemens wins steam turbine orders for solar thermal power plants in India
Siemens Energy has been awarded three orders by different customers to supply a total of four steam turbine generator units for solar thermal power plants in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The steam turbines of type SST-700 are intended for the Godawari, Abhijeet and Diwakar & KVK parabolic trough power plants. With a total rating… Read more »
REF CALLS FOR TRANSPARENCY OVER SECRET WIND POWER "CONSTRAINT PAYMENTS
In response to an increasing number of press inquiries about the sums of money paid to wind farms to reduce output (the so-called ‘constraint payments’) Renewable Energy Foundation (REF[1]) is today publishing a new online database giving analysed details of all wind farms constrained off the system through the Balancing Mechanism, which is operated by… Read more »
Climate protection companies meet Minister of Economics
The “climate protection companies” are pioneers and serve as models for other companies. They demonstrate that climate protection pays off. The HARTING Technology Group became a member of the initiative last year. However, environmental and climate protection have been a key part of everyday working life at the company for decades. Energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly practices… Read more »
BTU to Highlight Advanced Thermal Processing Equipment at PV Korea 2012
BTU International will highlight its next-generation thermal processing equipment in Booth K-41 at the upcoming Solar Energy Expo 2012 (Expo Solar/PV Korea), scheduled to take place February 15-17, 2012 in Kintex, Korea. BTU experts will be on hand to discuss advanced thermal processing solutions for photovoltaics including metallization, diffusion and annealing. BTU’s new TRITANTM HV90… Read more »
PROINSO ends year 2011 with supply of 303 MW worldwide, exports amounting to 88%
PROINSO, a company that supplies modules, inverters, trackers and fixed structures for ground- or roof-mounted PV systems, supplied a total 303 MW in modules and inverters in 2011 that were installed in solar projects around the world. Thanks to last year’s turnover, PROINSO, a company of OPDE Group, delivered a total 1,115 MW to different… Read more »
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Harlyn wins third Oceans Winds project to collect and store spare inter array cables at Moray West
North East-based Harlyn Solutions Ltd (Harlyn) has signed an agreement with Ocean Winds for the collection, storage, and emergency preparedness of Moray West’s spare inter array cables (IACs). Moray West is a new offshore wind farm in the outer Moray Firth and this exciting project is set to make a vital contribution to Scotland’s renewable… Read more »
Helvar Welcomes Kim Långström as New CEO
Helvar is pleased to announce that Kim Långström has officially assumed the role of CEO as of September 2nd, 2024. With extensive experience in the smart building industry, Kim is ready to lead Helvar into its next phase of growth and innovation while advancing its mission to provide intelligent, sustainable lighting solutions. Kim joins Helvar from senior… Read more »
Port of Lowestoft welcomes first vessel to Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility as construction continues at pace
‘Soft start’ to Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) operations underway with Norside Supporter vessel call. The Port of Lowestoft, the UK’s most easterly port, which is owned and operated by Associated British Ports (ABP), has achieved a significant milestone as it welcomed the first commercial vessel to the Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) on Tuesday… Read more »
ZF Wind Power Coimbatore is the f irst plant in India to roll out 50 Gigawatts of wind g earboxes
•ZF reinforces its global leadership in wind gearbox technology with a 50 GW milestone of wind gearboxes for ZF Coimbatore •ZF Wind Power Coimbatore, the world’s largest wind gearbox plant outside of China and the only fully integrated gearbox manufacturing facility in India boasts a state-of-the-art setup for both export and domestic production. •ZF reaffirms… Read more »
The next generation of maintenance vessels for offshore wind turbines
KNUD E HANSEN continues to expand its portfolio of innovative designs and extensive experience in the offshore wind farm sector with a new wind turbine maintenance platform – The “Jack-up on Jack-up” concept. This four-legged jack-up vessel features a 15 m wide working platform, which can be elevated to the height of the nacelle, thus… Read more »
Full Circle signs a long-term contract to service four Enercon turbines at Tesco Distribution Centres in England and Wales
Full Circle has signed a new long-term O&M contract with British supermarket chain, Tesco. The contract covers full-scope maintenance and 24/7 remote monitoring of four Enercon E53 turbines situated next to the Tesco Distribution Centres in Daventry, England and Magor, Newport, Wales. The electricity generated by these turbines is designated to power the respective depots…. Read more »
NZTC Clean Energy Start-up Accelerator Opens Applications With £500K Grant Funding Available
ABP and Clarksons Port Services sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance Lowestoft as key offshore energy hub with new Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility
TRESIOS crewing & careers” business unit continues as “MR. JAMES workforce & crewing
Sineng Electric Obtains VDE Compliance Certificate for SN100(X)/110/125PT String Inverter
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