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Meyer Burger Technology Ltd Mb Wafertec Responds To A Difficult And Highly Volatile Market Environment
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) today announced the reaction by MB Wafertec, Thun/Switzerland to the difficult and highly volatile market conditions in the photovoltaic industry. The high uncertainties within key markets, which have been exacerbated by current economic difficulties and fiscal policy problems, have caused MB Wafertec (Meyer Burger Ltd, Thun) to… Read more »
SGS Attends Inauguration of Torresol Energy’s Plant
the new concentrated solar power plant Gemasolar was officially inaugurated. Gemasolar, owned by Torresol Energy, a joint venture between SENER (60%) and Masdar (40%), is located in Fuentes Andalucia, Spain. The inauguration was the culmination of the successful collaboration with SGS which took place during the construction of the plant and continues with further cooperation… Read more »
SOLON Sells Solar Power Plants with a Combined Capacity of 4.6 MW in Italy
The solar technology company SOLON has sold a solar power plant with a capacity of 1.5 MW in the northern Italian province of Udine to EAM Solar AS, a Norwegian investment company who has also committed to buy a power plant with a capacity of 3.1 MW located just 10 km away. The two power… Read more »
Centrosolar donates solar modules for training centre in Haiti
The photovoltaic system has been on the grid in Léogâne since September A photovoltaic system is supplying a newly founded training centre in Haiti with solar power. The centre covers 2,000 square metres and provides training for mechanics and construction workers. Most of the modules were donated by Centrosolar, a company from Hamburg. Since the… Read more »
Crown Battery shares battery secrets, introduces world’s most advanced renewable energy batteries at Solar Power International
Ohio-based Crown Battery Manufacturing Company introduces the world’s most advanced batteries designed specifically for solar, wind, and microhydro systems. Crown’s renewable energy (RE) batteries provide longer life, increased reliability, higher performance, enhanced configurability, lower maintenance, and safe and easy handling – features only automated manufacturing can deliver. Hal Hawk, CEO and President, says, “Our company… Read more »
Unique insight from EDF
I’ve recently carried out some research into wind farm operation and maintenance, as part of the production for our upcoming conference – are you interested in having a look at one of the presentations delivered at our O&M 2010 event last year? It is entitled “The Changing direction of owner / operators towards a consistent,… Read more »
SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES Reports Preliminary Results for the First Nine Months
• Sales in the first nine months already exceed total sales in 2010• Result significantly positive• Order intake + 40.8 % in the period under review• Full-year forecast for 2011 with 33 % increase in sales and positive earnings reaffirmed According to preliminary results the SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG (SINGULUS) generated sales of about € 121.8… Read more »
DNV: Matthias Laatsch to lead DNV’s wind energy office in Hamburg
Hamburg: DNV has appointed Matthias Laatsch to lead its wind energy operations in Hamburg, Germany. Due to the combination of its global leadership in the certification of offshore wind projects and strong local capabilities in marine operations and surveillance in fabrication yards, DNV is in a prime position to support Germany’s offshore wind energy industry…. Read more »
EU free movement of electricity – Connecting Europe facilitated
The European Commission today proposed new EU legislation for speeding up and financing new energy infrastructure. “9.1 billion Euros of financial support from the EU budget for priority projects is substantially more money than was provided in the past”, said Christian Kjaer, Chief Executive Officer of the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), referring to the… Read more »
Tentec Bolt Tensioners Pass Offshore Trials with Flying Colours
Tentec’s Aero range of bolt tensioning equipment for the installation and maintenance of wind turbines are now the tools of choice for installation and maintenance engineers on the world’s largest operational offshore wind farm – Thanet. Following highly successful trials, comments on the bolt tensioning equipment from Tentec include “the tools have proven to be… 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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