Renewable News
The latest renewable energy news and information from the alternative energy industry.
DuPont and Suntech Sign Strategic Agreement Key Collaboration Seeks to Expand Solar Energy Adoption
DuPont and Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd., the world's largest producer of solar panels, have signed a strategic agreement to help increase the supply of photovoltaic materials and technologies for the growing global market for solar energy. The agreement focuses on technology advancements, supply chain optimization cost reduction initiatives, and DuPontTM Tedlar…
Shmuel Fledel appointed CEO of Siemens’ Solar Thermal Energy Business Unit
Effective February 1, 2012, Shmuel Fledel (58) will become CEO of the Solar Thermal Energy Business Unit in the Solar & Hydro Division of Siemens Energy. Fledel is an aeronautical engineer and has vast experience in production process improvement. He has profound knowledge of engineering, finance and marketing, which he gained in various high-level management positions during his …
SOLON and Bauder Agree to Sales Cooperation
SOLON and Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG, the leading European manufacturer of roof systems, have entered into a sales cooperation agreement. This was announced today by Bauder general manager Paul-Herrmann Bauder on occasion of the trade fair "Dach und Holz" in Stuttgart. In the future these companies will jointly offer a photovoltaic solution for flat roofs sealed with bitu…
PPG to make SOLARPHIRE PV glass at Fresno plant
PPG becomes only West Coast manufacturer of low-iron glass for solar industry
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 1, 2012 - PPG Industries' (NYSE:PPG) flat glass business announced that it will expand production capability at its Fresno, Calif., plant to accommodate the manufacture of SOLARPHIRE(R) PV glass, an ultra-low-iron glass used to make components for the solar power industry.<…
3TIER Releases 2011 Wind Energy Performance Map of Europe
3TIER RELEASES 2011 WIND ENERGY PERFORMANCE MAP OF EUROPE Shows Wind Speeds Varied by up to 10% from Average
LONDON (February 1, 2012) - 3TIER®, a global leader in renewable energy assessment and forecasting, today released a wind performance map of Europe for the entire year of 2011. The map illustrates that for the duration of the past year, wind speeds were…
Manz Provides Update on CIGSfab at PHOTON's Fourth Thin-Film Conference in San Francisco
• The efficiency of CIGS modules from the Manz CIGSfab steadily nearing the laboratory values attained by the ZSW in Stuttgart
• Acquisition of the CIGS "innovation line" from Würth Solar in January 2012 accelerating technological development
• Manz is expanding its lead over the competition with the most qualified C…
EU PVSEC and IPVEA present the PV Production Forum 2012 at 27th EU PVSEC in Frankfurt, Germany
The European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) and the International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA) present the PV Production Forum 2012 during the 27th EU PVSEC in Frankfurt, Germany. Jointly organized by IPVEA and EU PVSEC, the third edition of the PV Production Forum provides an international platform for photovoltaic manufacturing technologies.…
Centrosolar modules obtain best possible PID test results
Centrosolar customers can rely on decades of solar yields, without having to put up with reductions in performance: TÜV Rheinland has certified that the modules produced by the Hamburg-based company are resistant to voltage-related performance degradation. This effect, which is referred to as PID (potential induced degradation), is one of the main causes of reduced performance of…
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd – Meyer Burger appoints Dr. Patrick Hofer-Noser as Head of Renewable Energy Systems
In this newly created position, Dr. Patrick Hofer-Noser will be responsible for renewable energy systems as Meyer Burger continues to strengthen its efforts in the Cleantech energy sector.
Meyer Burger Technology AG (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) today announced that Dr. Patrick Hofer-Noser will assume responsibility for renewable energy systems as of April 1, 2012. With t…
The offshore wind industry elite meet in London to address critical supply chain matters
Despite its rapid growth over the past few years the offshore wind industry still has numerous issues to resolve. Supply chain cost and availability for instance, are two of the most critical once which are now urging for immediate action. Keen always to address the most high-priority industry matters, Wind Energy Update is pleased to announce that its 2nd Annual Offshore Wind Supply Chai…
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