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Press Agency Krampitz begins Campaign Days for the Renewable Energy Branch
Cologne, 12 December 2012. The Press Agency Krampitz will soon be offering consultation interviews free-of-charge to managing directors, marketing and PR managers from biomass, solar and wind companies. These talks are aimed at identifying topics and selecting measures for a company’s PR. The discussions will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on each Tuesday from 8 to 29…
Ammonit supplies 100 Data Loggers and Measurement Equipment to C-WET in India
Berlin, December 13, 2012. Ammonit has won the international tender for a nationwide wind measurement campaign organised by C-WET in India. C-WET (Centre for Wind Energy Technology) is an autonomous agency under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, and is the leading institution for science and technology in India for research into wind and solar energy. The purpose of the campaign is to obtain precise wind measurements, according to…
Keystone Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance nominates Green Image Solutions as Preferr …
December 11, 2012
Green Image Solutions L.L.C. has been appointed by the Keystone Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance, to become a Preferred Vendor for High-Quality, Eco-Friendly Imaging Supplies (such as Toner, Ink, POS Ribbon, Thermal fax Rolls, Etc.). Green Image Solutions will also be working with the Independent Pharmacy Members of KPPA to implement their toner and inkjet cartridge recycling and environmental contribution program.
"The opportunity to become a preferred vendor and…
Dr. Peter Vest Appointed to the Executive Board of Windreich AG
Secure conditions for offshore projects enable further steps towards becoming the leading green energy supplier in Germany
Dr. Peter Vest is Director of Marketing and Business Development of Windreich AG
In the course of further development of Windreich AG’s business with regard to end consumer, Dr. Peter Vest was appointed to the Executive Board in the areas of marketing and business development. Willi Balz, founder and CEO of Windreich AG: "As an…
Solea Renewables Commissions 1 MW Off-grid Hybrid PV Plant for South African Min …
Johannesburg, South Africa - Solea Renewables completed and commissioned the world’s first 1MW ground mounted diesel/photovoltaic hybrid electric power plant for industrial mining applications.
The decentralized 1MWDC hybrid PV system was planned and installed for Cronimet Energy South Africa (Pty) Limited to fuel Cronimet Mining’s chromium ore operations.
The innovative and environmentally responsible renewable energy solution will allow the mining company to power their daytime operations with a decentralized grid-independent…
OCI Solar Power Announces Partnership with KACO new energy
New partnership adds to project in San Antonio supplying 400 MW solar power to 70,000 households; increases new jobs by 70
SAN ANTONIO (Dec. 03, 2012) – KACO new energy, a global inverter manufacturer headquartered in Germany, and OCI Solar Power, a leading solar power developer, finalized a partnership to construct the largest photovoltaic solar power project in the Lone Star State. This mega-project will account for sales to KACO new…
ELECTRONICA 2012 REVIEW – DELTA SUCCESSFULLY PRESENTS ADVANCED POWER SUPPLY SOLU …
Delta, the world´s largest supplier of switch-mode power supplies and global provider of smart and green energy solutions was showcasing its latest product innovations at electronica, the leading trade fair for electronics. From November, 13-16, Delta attracted huge numbers of visitors. Despite the slight general market downtrend the company feels confident about the future development of electronics industry.
Delta provided visitors insight to their latest developments and innovations…
Palantir Solutions Canada appoints Sam Edgerton
Today, Palantir, a provider of dynamic planning technology for the upstream oil and gas industry announces the appointment of Sam Edgerton as Senior Project Manager/Business Process Consultant for its Canadian operation. The appointment will see Sam applying his extensive knowledge and industry experience to ensure that Palantir Canada’s clients can combine market leading software with dynamic and insightful consulting services.
Bringing over thirty years of industry experience to Palantir,…
WELTEC BIOPOWER Builds 500-kW Plant in France
Contract signed at EuroTier
For WELTEC BIOPOWER, the participation at the BioEnergy Decentral part of the EuroTier proved very successful. Thus, the biogas plant manufacturer from Vechta, Germany, was also able to use its booth as a platform for signing a contract for the establishment of a 500-kW plant in Saint-Varent in western France.
The French project developer Methaneo is the contracting partner of WELTEC. The Paris-based company has elaborated its own…
Contec Controls Automatic Boiler Control
Derbyshire firm Contec Heat Controls launch a limited supply of their new automatic boiler control which can save up to 20% of heating bills once fitted to a central heating boiler.
After extensive testing with British Gas, a leading Pub Company, and Northampton & Nottingham Universities the automatic boiler control from Contec Heat Controls has now been launched in Derbyshire.
Managing Director Anthony Broderick says “With the continual increases in energy bills…
Public Engagement And Acceptance Play Huge Role In Developing Successful Nuclear …
Focus on nuclear new builds at Nuclear Power Asia in Kuala Lumpur in January
Despite current anti-nuclear sentiments following the Fukushima nuclear disaster, many Asian countries are building and planning new plants. Supported by the World Nuclear Association, the 4th annual Nuclear Power Asia returns to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 15-16 January 2013, bringing together the global nuclear power industry to discuss the opportunities of growth in the Asia region.
Focusing on…
Industrial shredder for Zak Enterprises
Zak Enterprises, a leader in IT recycling and data security based in San Francisco, CA, has recently expanded its capabilities into the data destruction field. The company purchased the UNTHA America RS30 industrial shredder and is now able to offer total destruction of hard drives, tapes and other data retention materials. Located in Hampton, NH, UNTHA shredding technology America, Inc. is a division of the Austrian-based UNTHA shredding technology GmbH,…
European Gas Conference returns to Vienna as industry faces significant developm …
More than 300 industry leaders will gather for the annual European Gas Conference in Vienna in January as the industry faces significant developments. European Gas Conference programme director Monika Simões says the event will focus on the future of the European and global gas industry with regards to demand and supply dynamics, concrete commercial solutions and opportunities and regulatory and policy changes.
Leading industry voices
The European Gas…
Gulf Region To Seek Waste-Water Solutions In Dubai
In most of the Gulf region, limited water resources pose severe constraints on economic and social development. According to the World Bank report, over pumping of underground water has lowered the water table which has increased the groundwater salinity, ground water depletion, and ecological degradation and this raises a serious threat of shortage and quality of water for the future. In this context, the development of non-conventional resources such as…
Waste King rescues threatened snakes
Waste King, the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, is becoming used to rescuing distressed livestock as part of its day-to-day activities. It has now added two grass snakes to its list which began, in August 2011, with ‘Colin’ a Giant African Land Snail.
In the last few weeks, while helping a Watford-based customer clear garden rubbish, Waste King’s operatives came across two grass snakes – which had chosen to hibernate…
Opus Energy Novices' Hurdle winner at The Cheltenham Open
Independent energy supplier to UK businesses, Opus Energy, would like to congratulate Paul Nicholls who trained Dodging Bullets, ridden by Ruby Walsh and bred by Frankie Dettori, for winning this year’s £25,000 Grade Two Opus Energy Novices’ Hurdle on the Countryside Day at Cheltenham’s Open Meeting on Friday 16th November.
This is the second year in which Opus Energy has sponsored the Grade Two Opus Energy Novices’ Hurdle, which is known…
Qatar Project Management partners for the 4th Annual Middle East DC (District Co …
The 2022 World Cup has indeed put Qatar on the world development map and will serve as a key milestone in its path to realizing The National Vision - Qatar 2030. Salah Nezar, Sustainability Director of Qatar Project Management (QPM), said "Opportunities for solar cooling in Qatar are huge due to the fact the 2022 World Cup needs to be a carbon neutral tournament . Furthermore, a number of QPM…
Meralco and Orga Systems bring smart grid roll out to Philippines
Real-time billing for smart grids enables Meralco to pilot prepaid scheme
Paderborn (Germany), 15 November 2012: Orga Systems and Meralco, a leading Asian energy supplier, are bringing the first smart grid solution to the Philippines. In an initial pilot scheme, 40,000 customers will be connected. Using Orga Systems’ OS.Energy as part of an end-to-end smart grid solution, Meralco provides dynamic smart metering innovations. OS.Energy offers a tiered prepaid electricity scheme based…
Nigerian Federal Ministry of Finance, Diamond Bank, Stanbic Bank & Access Bank c …
The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Finance have confirmed their endorsement of the Energy Finance Seminar, an integral part of CWC’s Nigeria Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition taking place 18-21 February 2013 in Abuja, Nigeria.
Danladi Irmiya Kifasi, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Finance and well as Bright Okogu, Director General, Budget Office of the Federation will present the finance seminar on Monday 18th February 2013.
Senior representatives…
GAF and partners showcase the possibilities offered by Earth Observation for ver …
SYMIN website goes live: www3.gaf.de/symin
Munich, Germany, November 14, 2012
GAF AG, together with the Institute for Environmental Security (IES), the Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC) and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) are pleased to announce the launch of the SYMIN Project's new website: www3.gaf.de/symin. The website aims to showcase how Earth Observation (EO) can assist mining authorities with the regulation of informal mining activities through the detection of informal mining…
Milk the Sun was awarded at the Green Apple Award in the category Europe: Best P …
London / Berlin. Milk the Sun was awarded the Green Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice 2012 in Europe during the distinctions of the International Green Apple Awards conducted in the House of Commons in Palace of Westminster in London. German company received the bronze prize for its innovative business model from the hands of the MP, Liz Kendall.
The Green Apple Award is among the eldest and most recognized environmental…
4th Annual Middle East DC (District Cooling) Summit: Plan To Action
The 4th installment of the highly successful Middle East DC Summit will take place between 25th and 27th November,2012 at the Grand Hyatt Doha, Qatar and will see participation not only from leading DC technology specialists from a global platform but also from Middle East based organizations who are advocating the use and adoption of District Cooling systems proactively.
The summit will host a high profile delegation that will include…
Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand Gathers International Utilities, Retaile …
Meet with decision makers from SP AusNet, Jemena, AGL Energy, Origin Energy, Ergon Energy, and many more
More than 700 high-level professionals from international Utilities, Retailers and Distributors are gathering for the 10th Annual Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand, the region’s largest industry conference and exhibition, to be held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 20-22 November.
“We have a huge line-up of 77 industry experts this year,” says…
New Energy Husum 2013 expands its portfolio
Husum, 09 November 2012. New Energy Husum 2013 is staging a special exhibition on ecological building to focus on the subject of passive houses. The Husum exhibition from 21 to 24 March 2013 will for the first time also be providing a platform for biofuel producers, and businesses involved in geothermal energy and hydroelectric power generation.
As one of the most important trade fairs in the renewable energy sector, the…
DELTA PRESENTS ADVANCED POWER SUPPLIES AND SOLUTIONS AT ELECTRONICA 2012
Delta, the world´s largest supplier of switch-mode power supplies and global provider of smart and green energy solutions, will be showcasing its latest product innovations at the leading trade fair for electronics. From November, 13-16, highly advanced power supply solutions will be on display in Munich.
Delta´s product portfolio covers a huge range of components and power supply solutions for a large variety of application areas, like telecommunication, office…
Booming Electrical Equipments Market in India
According to a new research report by RNCOS, “Indian Power Sector - New Opportunities for Growth”, the electrical equipment market in India, which is segmented into generation equipments (Boilers, Turbines and Generators – BTG) and Transmission & Distribution (T&D) equipments (cables, transformers, switchgears, energy meters, capacitors, transmission lines, conductors and rotating machines) is highly diverse and a wide range of high and low-technology products are being manufactured. The report revealed…
New EnOcean EDK 350 developer kit enables modular development of energy harvesti …
* Complete energy harvesting product set for fast integration and configuration of batteryless wireless technology
* Flexible expandability of EnOcean ESK 300 starter kit to developer kit
Oberhaching/Munich, Germany, November 08, 2012 — At this year‘s electronica (November 13–16, 2012, Munich), EnOcean will introduce its new EDK 350 developer kit covering the entire product range, from energy harvesting and wireless modules to ready-made product solutions. The new kit is part…
Progress through Unity
rational motion and TM4 at the eCarTec 2012.
Cologne, 07 November 2012
The eCarTec in Munich is Germany’s leading electromobility trade show. While the focus last year was still on various new vehicle models with electric and hybrid powertrains, this year’s show, from 23-25 October 2012, turned the spotlight on the innovations in suppliers’ components, services and technologies. Particularly in the sector of motor and component manufacturers, many new actors are pushing…
IMServ shows businesses how to slash energy bills in the face of new price rises
According to a report carried out by Business Juice 25% year-on-year price rises would push one in twelve companies out of business. Sam Dean, Strategic Partner Channel Manager at IMServ, the UK’s largest independent energy data management provider, believes businesses can save money by implementing energy saving programmes to counteract the rises.
Sam’s team at IMServ work closely with many FTSE 250 organisations and companies within the commercial and industrial…
Distributors from Around the World Gather at the First Tentec Worldwide Distribu …
Over 30 delegates from 25 countries attended the first Worldwide Distributors Conference run by West Bromwich bolt tightening specialists, Tentec. The conference provided the opportunity for Tentec to present its company vision for the future, unveil plans for new bolt tightening product developments and gave all delegates the opportunity to exchange views and ideas on how to improve sales and marketing of Tentec’s products.
The conference offered a lively mix…
EMLab P&K Releases Free Android Mobile App at Google Play
EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company, announced today the launch of its Android mobile app for clients. The mobile app is free and is now available for download in the Google Play store. The Android app makes it easy and convenient for clients to access laboratory results wherever they are – in the field, at the office, or anywhere they have a network connection.
"EMLab P&K continues to lead the industry in…
Bedfordshire Growers launch new High Quality 10kg Onion Tray
Bedfordshire Growers has just introduced a new 10kg cardboard tray for distribution of onions to wholesale markets. The new ‘Bedgrow’ tray is a higher quality method of storage than traditional nets. The tray has been specifically designed for easier handling and to dramatically improve cleanliness. Shale and dust can be problem for customers handling nets and the cardboard tray also helps to reduce the risks of external contamination during handling…
Demand–Supply gap in power generation drives the Power Backup Market in India
Netscribes a knowledge consulting Solutions Company, announces the launch of its Power Backup Market in India 2012 report. India has a huge shortage in terms of power supplied and the power actually demanded by consumers, which is expected to provide a boost to the Indian Power Backup market.
The report begins with the introduction section which offers a brief insight into the installed capacity of electricity in India and the…
Sun Master is a strong partner for Arab companies in the solar thermal energy in …
The leading producer of solar thermal collectors in Austria has set new benchmarks in solar thermal energy with 2 top product innovations in 2012 and is presenting them at the Big 5 in Dubai | Sun Master is a reliable and strong partner for Arab companies, wholesalers and installers.
Together with cooperation partner, ECOTHERM AUSTRIA GmbH, Sun Master Energiesysteme GmbH (www.sun-master.at) is presenting itself to the trade public at the…
Durham University Leads the Way with Environmentally Efficient Building
The city of Durham has always had a proud heritage of beautiful buildings that stretches back to medieval times. The city in the north-east of England boasts the 11th century Durham Castle and the breathtaking grandeur of Durham Cathedral (forming a UNESCO World Heritage site), and can now be equally proud of the new Palatine Centre at the University of Durham.
Durham University was founded in 1836, is one of Britain’s…
EMART Energy 2012 opening session features the European Energy Transition
More than 850 energy trading professionals will gather at the upcoming EMART Energy 2012 from 21-22 November in Amsterdam, at the 14th edition of what is regarded as Europe’s largest and leading platform for energy traders.
According to Nel Jonk, the EMART Energy programme director, the European energy market is undergoing huge changes and is rapidly developing new rules. She continues: “with the nuclear exits in Germany and renewables…
Opus Energy awards £10K to good causes
Independent energy supplier to UK businesses, Northampton and Oxford-based Opus Energy, has awarded £10K from its Opus Energy Gift fund to help power the projects of local charities and community groups.
Not-for-profit community groups in Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire were invited to prepare and submit a short video identifying the aim and purpose of the group and what project they would use a stake of the £10K Opus Energy Gift fund for.…
Crown Capital Eco Management Indonesia News: Renewable Energy Would Save EU Tril …
The Commission by environmental campaigners forecast 3 trillion Euros would generate by 2050 on their green revolution campaign- to make EU energy almost totally carbon free.
The energy shift would already create around half a million extra jobs by 2020, Crown researchers from German aerospace center DLR, which also specializes in energy and transport, found. It has legislated to ensure that 20 percent of the energy mix is green by the…
Kamstrup joins iPower Smart Grid research project
Kamstrup announces they are joining the iPower Smart Grid research project.
In 2025, 50% of Denmark's electricity comes from wind energy. iPower will honour this ambition by developing an intelligent and flexible energy system that can handle a fluctuating power generation.
iPower is a research project of 32 collaborating partners, universities and research institutions as well as industrial companies from various countries.
Department of Electrical Engineering at the Technical University of…
The Green Upgrade of South-East Europe
Environmental issues are of high priority for South-East Europe and the market in the relevant sectors is in need of expert experience, modern technology products and equipment.
What are the current trends, free market niches for foreign companies and opportunities for new win-win partnerships in the Region?
The South-East European Forum and Exhibition will give answers to these questions. The event will be organized by Via Expo for the 9th year…
WINAICO introduces its new QUANTUM PV module with high-efficiency cells at inter …
The new WSP-M6 QUANTUM module series was showcased at PV Taiwan and All-Energy Australia for the first time
Creglingen, 25.10.2012 – WINAICO, a subsidiary of Taiwan´s biggest photovoltaic module manufacturer Win Win Precision Technology Co., Ltd., has presented its new high performance module with a nominal capacity of up to 285 W at PV Taiwan in Taipei and All-Energy Australia in Melbourne. Although the module has the same dimensions as the…
WELTEC BIOPOWER Builds 3-MW Biogas Plant in Uruguay
A milk powder producer from Uruguay has engaged WELTEC BIOPOWER for the construction of a 3-MW biogas plant. The building work at the site north of Montevideo will begin in January 2013. In the first development stage, WELTEC will set up an 800-kWel plant. The full output of 3 MW is to be installed by 2015.
Due to factors such as the high requirement profile and the needed quality standards for…
SAV Systems AirMaster wins Ventilation Product of the Year
SAV’s AirMaster direct, zone-specific, Demand Controlled Ventilation air handling units with heat recovery have been voted Commercial / Industrial Ventilation Product of the Year in the HVR Awards 2012.
AirMaster’s innovative features won through against stiff competition, with the judges recognising the significant advantages that these through-the-wall/roof units deliver. These benefits include effective demand-control of Indoor Air Quality at a local level, with low noise and significant energy savings.
Technological innovation and…
Booming Power Demand in Southern Region in India
According to a new research report by RNCOS, “Indian Power Sector - New Opportunities for Growth”, the electricity demand in India is increasing at a significant rate. However, during our analysis, it was found that southern region is anticipated to witness a strong power demand in the coming years mainly growing on the back of increasing population with the continuous rise in per capita consumption. State-level analysis further revealed that…
GlacialLight GL-FL30-V2 – Enhanced LED Flood Lighting for Interior and Exterior …
- Lighter and More Energy Efficient with Radiant Luminosity -
25 October, 2012, Taipei, Taiwan - GlacialLight, a division of the Taiwanese technology manufacturer, GlacialTech Inc., has added the GL-FL30-V2, a 27W AC-input LED Flood Light with Philips Lumileds LED chips, to its energy efficient and light-weight flood light series.
The GL-FL30-V2 comes with a range of enhancements when compared to the earlier models of GL-FL30. The maximum input voltage of this…
Waste King named as a finalist in this year’s CIWM Awards for Environmental Exce …
Waste King, the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, has been named on the shortlist for this year’s Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) Awards for Environmental Excellence. Waste King’s nomination is in the ‘SME Recycling Performance of the Year’ category.
The awards ceremony, which will be hosted by writer and TV presenter Kate Humble, is being held at the Marriott, in Grosvenor Square, London, on Thursday 8th November.
Formed in 2007…
Can Gas Fill The Renewable Sector's Finance Gap?
Considering the pain being encountered by the wider energy sector, many see the current state of the Renewables as 'not that bad...or maybe 'not as bad as it could be'. It could be said that there are several layers of protective wrap on Renewables, however, finance is probably not one of them. Moving from 2010 to 2011 and into 2012, the sector faced rapid fire challenges with repealed FIT programs…
Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Conference to Present a Holistic Approach for Susta …
Conference to include a workshop for investors and tours of the leading international renewable energy projects
Eilat, Israel (October 22, 2012) – The Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Initiative today announced the agenda for its 5th International Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Conference & Exhibition taking place on November 27-29, 2012 in Eilat, Israel.
The Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Conference will discuss the global need for implementing a holistic approach to sustainable energies and present solutions…
AESG First Company in Middle East to Provide Consultancy for New ISO 50001 Energ …
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates- 22 October 2012- AESG, a leading energy and sustainability consultancy in the Middle East, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Vincotte, a global leader in management systems, to jointly provide consultancy and implementation services for the new ISO 50001 Standard for Energy Management. The partnership enables the companies to be among the first in the region to offer services for the new ISO…
Preparing To Launch Sail-Solar Merchant Ship
Greenheart, an international non-profit organization, is preparing to build the world’s first fuel-free, container-ready commercial vessel. The small sail-solar ship is specially designed for use by communities in developing countries. It will be built in Chittagong, Bangladesh and launched as early as next year.
Producing no emissions, s/v Greenheart is designed as an ocean-going hybrid that uses an innovative combination of traditional sail and solar power. It is pollution-free, simple…
