Month: November 2010

ZEISS photomask registration system PROVE prevails in the market

Carl Zeiss reports two further orders for the mask registration metrology system PROVETM. The recently launched system is already installed at customer sites in Asia and USA and enables high resolution in-die registration measurements on photomasks. “The first customers using the PROVE tool confirmed the unique performance in terms of repeatability, tool stability, and measurement… Read more »

Vestas Selects Broadwind Towers for Glacier Hills Wind Project

Broadwind Energy, Inc. (BWEN 1.71, +0.03, +1.79%) today announced that its Tower Tech Systems subsidiary was selected as the supplier of wind towers for the Glacier Hills Wind Park project. The Glacier Hills Wind Park is located in the towns of Randolph and Scott in Columbia County, Wisconsin. The 90-turbine project is expected to generate… Read more »

Phoenix Solar AG builds two solar power plants for E.ON in Italy

Phoenix Solar AG, a leading photovoltaic system integrator listed on the German TecDAX, is building two solar power plants in Italy with an overall peak power of 8.9 megawatts (MWp). The customers are two project companies belonging to E.ON Climate & Renewables. Phoenix Solar AG is responsible for planning and building the photovoltaic power plants… Read more »

BBB Umwelttechnik GmbH (BBB) reaccredited by DAkkS

BBB Umwelttechnik GmbH (BBB), one of Germany’s leading service providers in the field of wind energy, was recently granted accreditation by the German Accreditation Board (DAkkS) to conduct wind measurement in accordance with DIN ISO/IEC 17025:2005. At the same time, the company was reaccredited in the field of “determining wind potential and energy yields of wind energy systems” after a… Read more »

BBB Umwelttechnik GmbH (BBB) at RENEX in Istanbul

From 9 to 12 December 2010, BBB Umwelttechnik GmbH (BBB), among the leading German consulting service providers in the field of wind energy, will be exhibiting at the Turkish RENEX fair. The company’s wind energy experts from Gelsenkirchen and Weiden will be available to share their knowledge with visitors at the joint exhibition stand of the state of North-Rhine… Read more »

Upsolar Establishes Italian Presence With Upsolar Italia

Upsolar, a leading international solar module supplier, today announced it has founded subsidiary Upsolar Italia SRL. Headquartered in Treviso, Italy, near Venice, the office will serve as the hub of Upsolar’s various projects throughout the country. The first major project serviced through Upsolar Italia is a 7.3 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) park in Alessandria for RAL Srl, a company instituted by hydropower producer Compagnia Valdostana delle Acque SpA… Read more »

3S Modultec supplies first production line for crystalline solar modules in Korea

3S Swiss Solar Systems, a subsidiary of Meyer Burger Technology AG, is collaborating with emergent Korean solar company, KISCO. By the spring of 2011, with an integrated 3S Modultec 65MW production line, KISCO will be producing highly efficient crystalline solar modules only 6 months after signing the contract. A further extension of their production capacity… Read more »

DNV developing new Offshore Standard for floating wind turbine structures

In order to support faster progress in the offshore floating wind industry, DNV and key players are developing a common design standard. The conclusions from this joint industry project will provide best practices on principles and technical requirements and guidance for design, construction and in-service inspection work. Although the offshore floating wind industry is still… Read more »

Honorary doctorate for Dietmar Harting

Dipl. Kfm. Dietmar Harting has been honored with the highest academic award for his outstanding services to national and international engineering standards, business achievements and multi- faceted commitment to both state and society. The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at the Leibniz University of Hanover has awarded an honorary doctorate to the managing partner of HARTING KGaA (Espelkamp). University… Read more »

The Perfect Model for Thin-Film Solar Modules

The Stuttgart-based software developer doppelintegral GmbH has launched the new version 8.0.1 of their software INSEL (Integrated Simulation Environment Language) this month. This software is much more than a conventional simulation program for renewable energy systems. Instead, it is designed for professionals and end customers to understand, plan, monitor and visualise renewable energy systems. To… Read more »

Day4 Energy Signs Agreement with NSP Corporation for the Supply of PV Cells

Day4 Energy Inc. (TSX: DFE), a leading global provider of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions, announces an agreement with Neo Solar Power Corporation (“NSP”) of Hsinchu, Taiwan, one of the leading PV cell producers in the world, to provide Day4 Energy (“Day4”) with its high performance PV solar cells through 2011. “We are delighted… Read more »

aleo solar AG starts distribution in the UK following MCS certification

aleo solar today announced that it has received MCS certification for its poly- and monocrystalline solar modules. This ensures that operators of solar power plants with aleo modules will be able to benefit from UK feed-in subsidies. Certification is granted by the British Approvals Board for Telecommunications (BABT), working in partnership with TÜV Süd. The… Read more »

HARTING unleashes the potential of PROFINET

At this year’s SPS/IPS/DRIVES in Nuremberg the HARTING Technology Group is taking Automation IT to a new level. Within the HARTING triad of Automation IT, Device Connectivity and Installation Technology the Automation IT components stand for highly innovative solutions in industrial automation. Following on from the year 2009 that saw the market launch of “Fast Track Switching”, a new technology… Read more »

Transcat Enters Into Letter of Intent to Acquire Wind Turbine Tools, Inc.

Transcat, Inc. (TRNS 6.99, 0.00, 0.00%) (“Transcat” or the “Company”), a leading distributor of professional grade handheld test and measurement instruments and accredited provider of calibration, repair and weighing system services, announced today that it has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire substantially all of the assets of Wind Turbine Tools, Inc…. Read more »

Silicon-based solar energy company profits surge in the third quarter, but the long-term bearish

Citi China’s Yingli Green Energy Holding Company stock rating from “position” reduced to “sell” and said polysilicon plant in view of the company into higher production costs,nickel powder, declining profit margins than its larger competitors. “Price elasticity of demand with reference to the overall market and the current price level,nickel powder coat, the first half… Read more »

DEK Solar continues awards-run with Global Technology accolade

DEK Solar has added to its 2010 awards success with the addition of a prestigious Global Technology Award. Evidence of the solar cell manufacturing equipment specialist’s continued success in the alternative energies field, the award celebrated DEK Solar’s ongoing innovation commitment. The sixth annual Global Technology Awards ceremony was held at SMTA International in Orlando, Florida, and was a… Read more »

Powering Europe New Report Sets Out Vision For The Future European Grid And Markets

Today the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) publishes a new report with a vision for a modern renewable energy power system, which sets out how the grid can integrate increasing amounts of wind energy. Last week the European Commission said: “The EU pays the price for its outdated and poorly interconnected energy infrastructure”. Today the… Read more »

Politicians To Acknowledge Urgency And Importance Of Major Grid Investments

Make it a priority: cross-border interconnection capacities, key European corridors for electricity trade, offshore grids, and even a future supergrid.The EU and Member States need to acknowledge the urgency and importance of major grid investments, according to a joint statement by the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E), the European Wind Energy… Read more »

Massachusetts Approves Cape Wind/National Grid Power Purchase Agreement

Cape Wind passed another major milestone today with the approval by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) of the 15-year Power Purchase Agreement with National Grid to buy Cape Wind’s energy, capacity and renewable energy credits. Cape Wind President Jim Gordon said, “Massachusetts is now in a position to become a global leader in… Read more »

GE Energy Recognizes CH2M HILL for Exemplary Safety Performance on Large EPC Power Project

In recognition of its continued and persistent commitment to safety, CH2M HILL, a global full-service consulting, design, construction, and operations firm, has been awarded the 2010 Energy EPC Excellence Award for EHS (Environmental, Health, Safety) Excellence by GE Energy for performance on the 630 megawatt Darling Downs Power Station Project. “This award signifies not only… Read more »

Expansion Of Tentecs Global Reach In India Results In Major Order

Tentec’s Wind Energy Division is pleased to announce it has received a major order for the Aero range of tensioners from India. Working together with its agent, Gemini Power Hydraulics Pvt Ltd, Business Manager Roy Sheldon travelled to India and secured an order for a range of WTB tensioners. “We have worked hard to establish… Read more »

VENSYS Controls Rotor Position on Wind Turbines with TURCK uprox+ Sensors

During the Olympic Summer Games in August 2008, China appeared as an environmentally-friendly host. In addition to the use of solar energy and terrestrial heat, the organizers relied primarily on wind energy, which alone was intended to cover 20 percent of the energy demand of all Olympic event facilities. The electricity is generated in the… Read more »

Wind-energy task force discusses turbine project

They couldn’t believe something so big is in Ashtabula County. Members of the Great Lakes Energy Development Task Force met at the GaREAT sports complex Thursday afternoon and were wowed by the size, scope and implications of the nonprofit economic development engine. When Lorry Wagner, the president of the Lake Erie Energy Development Corp. (LEEDCo)… Read more »

Yingli Green Energy Supplier Award to Reis Robotics

Yingli Green Energy with an annual production capacity of 1GW is a leading solar energy company and one of the world’s largest vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturers. With its philosophy of using advanced high technology in its manufacturing, Yingli is a high demand customer to every supplier. With close to 100 installed production lines, Reis Robotics… Read more »

Yingli Green Energy Grants Applied Materials Award for Outstanding Technology and Service

Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that Yingli Green Energy has granted Applied its “Special Contribution Award” for excellence in optimizing the efficiency and productivity of Yingli’s solar photovoltaic (PV) cell manufacturing operations in Baoding, Hebei province, China. Applied Materials was one of only two equipment manufacturers among Yingli’s 200 suppliers to win this prestigious award…. Read more »

Vestas has received a 90 MW order for 50 V100-1.8 MW wind turbines from John Deere Wind Energy

Vestas has received a 90 MW order for 50 V100-1.8 MW wind turbines from John Deere Wind Energy for the Michigan Wind II project near Minden City, Michigan, USA. The contract includes delivery and commissioning along with a 10-year service and maintenance agreement. Delivery is scheduled for mid-2011 and commissioning is expected by the end… Read more »

Professional Research on Trina Solar Limited and JA Solar Holdings Co. Ltd. — Solar Energy Growth Boost Specialized Semiconductors Financials but Stock Prices Do not Follow

http://www.wallstreetequityresearch.com/ allows shareholders to gain full understanding of the economic and market forces influencing the semiconductor – specialized industry, and offers free research on industry players Trina Solar Limited (TSL 23.22, +0.61, +2.70%) and JA Solar Holdings Co. Ltd. (JASO 7.19, -0.08, -1.07%) . Register today at www.wallstreetequityresearch.com to receive free research reports on these companies…. Read more »

UNI-SOLAR Brand Photovoltaics to be Utilized in a 9.7 Megawatt Portfolio of Projects in Italy With Winch Energy

United Solar, a leading global manufacturer of light-weight, flexible thin-film solar modules and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices (ENER 4.77, +0.07, +1.49%) , announced today it will supply six megawatts of UNI-SOLAR brand photovoltaics for a 9.7 megawatt portfolio of solar projects developed by Winch Energy, in the region of Puglia, Italy. The… Read more »

Establishment of a Joint Venture Company for the ownership of m/v BBC Houston carrying the US flag

Teras Cargo Transport (America), LLC, a recognized full‐service marine transport and logistics service provider and BBC Chartering & Logistic GmbH & Co. KG, a recognized global leader in providing tailor‐made flexible shipping solutions for both heavy lift and project cargoes, announced this week that they have entered into a powerful alliance for the joint ownership… Read more »

Intersolar India Conference 2010

In 2010 the Intersolar India Conference will take place from December 13-15 at the Leela Kempinski Mumbai, one day prior to the exhibition Intersolar India which starts on the 14th of Dec – 16th Dec at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Intersolar expects up to 700 attendees from around the world to attend the comprehensive… Read more »

Tidal executives petition Energy Minister for greater support and "real action"

In preparation for the 4th International Tidal Energy Summit coming to London on 23rd-24th November, Tidal Today on behalf of the tidal energy industry is looking to present an Open Letter/ Petition to Rt Hon Chris Huhne, MP and the UK’s Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change. The letter calls for further support… Read more »

Unable to attend the ‘4th International Tidal Today Summit and 1st International Tidal Today Awards’? No worries! For the first time ever! Content from the conference will be updated live via Twitter!

Tony Jack – Marketing Manager for Tidal Today and Wind Energy Update will be tweeting live from the ‘4th International Tidal Today Summit and 1st International Tidal Today Awards’. Yes, for the first time ever content from this year’s Tidal Today Summit will be updated on the social network, Twitter. The tweets will consist of live quotes from… Read more »

Ethiopia announces plans to get into wind energy in a big way

The Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo) has signed agreements for the creation of two large wind farms that will significantly alter life in a country where only 25 percent of residents currently have access to electricity. Ethiopia’ first ever wind power plant will be built in Ashegoda, near Mekelle, the capital of the nation’s Tigray… Read more »

Windlab Expands Fleet of Second Wind Triton Sonic Wind Profilers

International wind energy developer Windlab has adopted Second Wind’s Triton Sonic Wind Profilers as part of its standard wind resource assessment methodology, Second Wind and Windlab announced today. With a fleet of 12 Tritons, Windlab has added remote sensing to its wind resource assessment studies worldwide. Windlab is a global wind development company, with a… Read more »

APPrO: Inaugural Canadian Energy Innovation Award Presented to Morgan Solar

Toronto-based solar energy start-up Morgan Solar Inc. was today awarded the inaugural Canadian Energy Innovation Award (CEIA) for its pioneering collaboration with the University of Ottawa SUNLab. The award was presented jointly by Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE), Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) and the Association of Power Producers of Ontario (APPrO). A panel of… Read more »

Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. Announces Record Results for the Financial Year End 2010

Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. (SNRY 0.10, -0.01, -9.09%) , with businesses in solar project development, distribution and workforce training, announced revenues of over $4.6 million for the year ended July 31, 2010. “The previous year was a period of market expansion, operational growth and escalating top-line financials,” said Mr. David Fann, CEO of Solar Energy… Read more »