Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
TransData Licenses Wireless Smart Electric Meter Patents to Leading Smart Grid S …
DALLAS – TransData Inc., a leading manufacturer of advanced solid-state electricity meters announced today that it has licensed its wireless smart electric meter patent portfolio consisting of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,181,294; 6,462,713; and 6,903,699 (the “Smart Meter Patents”) to a leading smart grid solutions provider.
Today’s announcement marks the first license agreement generated by TransData’s Smart Meter Patents since TransData began enforcing its intellectual property. “We are extremely pleased to have…
Ceramic Polymer coatings for maximum concrete protection – Professional refurbis …
This year in July, a business partner from Ceramic Polymer GmbH, ISDW GmbH from Mittenwalde/Germany, renovated a heavily damaged waste water plant with competence and know-how. ISDW GmbH used the Ceramic Polymer – flooring system “CP-Synthofloor Beta 8016“ as scratch coat and primer as well as the high-end product “Proguard CN 200“.
Because of the constant contact with highly corrosive sewage water and the polluted atmosphere the concrete showed deep…
Argentina’s largest ethanol plant commences operations
Vogelbusch technology beats emission standards and allows best-of-breed performance
Vienna, October 30, 2013 – Vogelbusch today announced the opening of a bioethanol plant in Alejandro Roca, Argentina that is based on its state-of-the-art technology. After a smooth start-up period the production of prime quality bioethanol from the plant owned by Promaíz S.A. has reached full capacity within shortest time. The corn-based ethanol plant has a nameplate capacity of 420,000 liters…
Suffolk farm takes control of energy
48 kW WINAICO modules on barn roof
WINAICO, a division of Taiwan´s biggest module manufacturer Win Win Precision Technology Co., Ltd., was selected to be module supplier for a 48 kWp solar array in Kenton, Suffolk. The PV system consists of 192 WINAICO WSP 250W modules combined with 2 Power-One inverters. The estimated annual output of this system is 33.000 kWh generating potential annual savings of £6,184.00.
The solar modules…
Krampitz Communications Publishes Brief Report of the Study “How Biomass, Solar …
Cologne, 28 Oct. 2013. Only every fifth company in the renewable energy sector communicates professionally. Less than one of 100 communication messages is recognised and understood by its target group. Those are two of the most important results of the study “How Biomass, Solar and Wind-power Companies Communicate”, which the Press Agency Krampitz Communications is publishing on 2 December. A brief report is available starting today in German and English…
Solar Tower Systems GmbH (STS) from Starnberg/ Germany illuminates a Norwegian c …
Attracted by very great interest in the international media, performance of an innovative mirror system will be launched in this last week of October in Rjukan (Norway). This mirror system supplies the community with reflected sunlight during the dark of winter time. With customized solar mirror technology (Heliostats) the technology company Solar Tower Systems GmbH provides cozy warmth and sunlight onto the main square of the community.
Residents of Rjukan, an…
Oil & Gas Leaders meet in Erbil to discuss international investment in Kurdistan …
Gert Meinecke, Danish Ambassador to Iraq, met with Minister Falah Mustafa from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and other officials from the Department of Foreign Relations in the KRG this week, to announce that Danish companies will be participating in the progress and development of the Kurdistan Region.
Kurdistan’s recent achievements in its oil industry have turned the region into an economic hub for global oil companies including Exxon-Mobil, Total, and…
WasteMET Asia Clinches Best Exhibition Award
Inaugural event on waste management comes up tops at the Singapore Experience Awards 2013
Singapore, 22 October 2013 – It’s official. WasteMET Asia 2012 is the best exhibition of the year. The region’s premium exhibition to showcase the latest innovative equipment and technologies in waste management and recycling solutions, snagged the much-acclaimed accolade at the Singapore Experience Awards 2013 organised by the Singapore Tourism Board.
The Exhibition of the Year award exemplifies…
EARTH INFRASTRUCTURES PLAYS ITS PART IN PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
New Delhi- The alarming rise in pollution levels is certainly a matter of serious concern. Pollution, in one form or the other, has been adding misery to the lives of millions of people across the globe.
World Health Organization has shown apprehensions over the increase of pollutants in the air, and its negative impact upon health. It has been classed as a leading environmental cause of cancer by the organization.
Increasing…
WINAICO will be presenting detailed information about PERC solar cell’s weak lig …
Alongside the launch of the energy storage system to the Asian market
WINAICO, a division of Taiwan´s biggest module manufacturer Win Win Precision Technology Co., Ltd., will participate at this year’s PV Taiwan. The show takes place from October 30 to November 1 2013 in Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Center.
After the successful introduction in the European market, WINAICO will unveil its state-of-the-art energy storage system in Taiwan. At…
3rd Annual World Shale Awards Shortlist Announced
The shortlist for the 3rd Annual World Shale Awards 2013, taking place in Houston, was announced today featuring entries from across the shale oil and gas supply chain.
Categories for 2013 include the International Pioneer Award recognising the company which has made the most significant progress in Shale gas or oil outside of North America; the Technological Innovator Award recognizing the technological breakthrough of the year in Shale E&P; the Community…
Global Sustainability Leaders Set To Convene At The 4th Annual Sustainable Innov …
LONDON / WARSAW – 16th October 2013. Climate Action is delighted to announce that Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action, Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for the Environment, leading global economist Lord Nicholas Stern and former Prime Minister of Denmark, Lars Lokke Rasmussen, will join Achim Steiner, UNEP Executive Director, and a host of global leaders from business and the financial community to discuss green growth at the 2013 Sustainable…
Daniel Gnangni, MD of PETROCI discusses the investment opportunities in the Gulf …
CWC Group recently caught up with Daniel Gnangni, Managing Director of PETROCI to ask his opinion on the upcoming Gulf of Guinea Conference; the most promising opportunities in the Gulf of Guinea’s hydrocarbon industry; the impact of an unstable international gas market on the Gulf of Guinea and priorities for PETROCI.
Gnangni says “Everything highlights the fact that the eastern part of the Gulf of Guinea represents the majority of…
Orga Systems delivers its Smart Energy Billing for Vattenfall’s Smart Energy Haf …
Engaging with customers – Enhancing the smart home with dynamic pricing
Paderborn (Germany), 15 October 2013 - Orga Systems’ real-time pricing and event driven dynamic energy billing is part of Vattenfall’s Smart Energy HafenCity Project in Hamburg. Vattenfall – one of Europe’s leading energy suppliers – targets to achieve a decrease of consumption and CO2 emissions in electrical power and for heating in a pilot project in Hamburg City. During…
PV manufacturer WINAICO announces strategic partnership with Ogden Power
Development of sustainable energy solutions in remote Australian communities
Sydney/Creglingen, 07.10.2013 – WINAICO Australia Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Taiwan´s largest photovoltaic module manufacturer Win Win Precision Technology Co., Ltd, will be at Australia’s All Energy Exhibition in Melbourne, signing an MOU with Ogden Electrical Pty Ltd (trading as Ogden Power) for the co-development of a range of high quality, reliable energy solutions designed to reduce the reliance on…
Global energy company invests in innovative vacuum equipment
Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum receives double-digit million Euro order for uranium enrichment
Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum received a double-digit million Euro order for vacuum technology from a global manufacturer of uranium centrifuges for nuclear power facilities. Oerlikon Leybold’s vacuum solutions will play an essential role in a nuclear plant presently under construction in the United States. Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum will deliver proven fore vacuum equipment for 12 different systems and will offer customized…
Full speed ahead for electric vehicles
At the foot of the Zugspitze, KIT Campus Alpin launches fleet test with three electric vehicles
After bringing electromobility to its home community, Fraunhofer IAO’s branch lab in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is teaming up with the University of Stuttgart’s Institute for Human Factors and Technology Management IAT to do the same for a neighbor. In September 2013, three electric vehicles joined the fleet serving the Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research – Atmospheric…
UTS unveils new containerized solution for cost effective biogas plants
UTS Biogas Ltd (UTS), is the UK arm of UTS Biogastechnik, a global provider of innovative and sustainable biogas plants. UTS will be unveiling its new “ProCon” containerised solution for Biogas Plants at EBEC. UTS is currently constructing several ProCon projects in central Europe and has 5 such projects on its UK books, utilising a wide variety of crops and agricultural wastes.
Time-saving, cost-effective and ‘high spec’ – the ProCon…
European Utility Week 2013: Adapting to the individual needs of the customer
Orga Systems showcases customer oriented utility services from an end customer perspective
Paderborn (Germany), 08 October 2013 - The increasing importance amongst the different stakeholders in the utility industry of collaboration, interoperability, shared objectives and joint ambitions will be the main focus at the upcoming European Utility Week, taking place in Amsterdam from October 15th until 17th. Orga Systems, a leading software vendor for real-time charging and billing solutions, with an…
Name change: MWM GmbH to become Caterpillar Energy Solutions GmbH
Mannheim, October 08, 2013 | On November 1st, MWM GmbH will change its name to Caterpillar Energy Solutions GmbH. The name change solely affects the legal entity, the established MWM brand is being continued. This step underscores MWM's belonging to the global company Caterpillar.
Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Two years ago, MWM, the…
BlueTech® Research Launches BTR 6.0 Online Water Technology Intelligence Platfor …
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – October 7, 2013 – BlueTech® Research, an independent water technology market intelligence firm, has launched BlueTech® 6.0, the company’s cornerstone online water technology intelligence platform.
The interactive platform provides a systematic way for clients to map market trends, dynamics, and opportunities, and understand technology drivers, competitive landscapes, patents/licenses and key opportunities.
“We built BlueTech® 6.0 to provide key water industry players – both insiders and outsiders – with the…
Waaree Energies launches the WS- 400 Wp PV Module in India
Mumbai, September 2013: One of India’s leading innovative solar solution companies, Waaree Energies Ltd launches the WS-400 Wp PV Module. As the first of its kind single product in India, the WS-400 brings highest efficiency of 18.85% as well as power in the module industry.
The Waaree WS-400 Wp module is set to optimise solar power plant projects and revolutionise the module industry by generating more power per panel surface area.…
WINAICO provides 850 kWp solar plant in South Africa with its modules
Africa’s major on-roof system in operation so far
Creglingen, 02.10.2013 – Photovoltaic module manufacturer Win Win Precision Technology Co., Ltd. from Taiwan provided a 850 kWp solar system in South Africa with its PV modules. It is Africa’s major on-roof system put into operation so far. 3.400 WINAICO WSP-250P6 solar modules have been installed on the roof of a steal treatment company.
The power produced by the system installed on the building…
Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Petroleum & Energy and PETROCI to host a regional me …
Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Petroleum & Energy, PETROCI and International Gas Union will host the CWC Group's 16th Gulf of Guinea Oil & Gas Conference (GOG16) in Abidjan, November 6-8, 2013. The event is one of the longest running and most recognised platforms to focus on West Africa's energy sector and confirmed to be inaugurated by the country’s Minister of Petroleum & Energy, H.E. Adama Toungara.
Energy ministers from across…
The crown capital management - GCHQ: inside the top secret world of Britain’s bi …
A couple years back, GCHQ held its yearly sports fest on Wednesday, 15 June at London’s Civil Service Sports Club. A gender-friendly, six-a-side football match was the main event of the activity, with games kicking off at exactly 11 A.M..
The day was a cheerful experience for those normally ensconced in the agency’s unique doughnut-shaped command centre in Cheltenham. Participants were given a six-page list of rules and regulations to ascertain…
'SEE Solar' - South-East European Exhibition on Solar PV and Thermal Technologie …
SEE Solar - South-East European Exhibition on Solar PV and Thermal Technologies
Date: 5-7 March 2014
Frequency: Annual
Organizer: Via Expo
Venue: Sofia, Inter Expo Center
Solar energy keeps a leading position in the renewable energy mix as a reliable, inexhaustible and environmentally friendly source. In terms of the electricity production coming from new generators, PV ranked second with almost 30% after wind energy in 2012. The world’s cumulative capacity is capable of producing…
'Save the Planet' - 5-th Conference and Exhibition on Waste Management, Recyclin …
Exhibition
Date: 5-7 March 2014
Frequency: Annual
Sequence: 5th edition
Organizer: Via Expo
Venue: Sofia, Inter Expo Center
The countries in South-East Europe no matter they are EU members or not, they are all aiming in becoming a part of the vision of the European recycling society. The governments across the Region are updating their national legislations and regulations, as well as are modernizing the old infrastructure which includes the creation of regional waste disposal systems,…
10th Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Congress and Exhibition for South-East …
South-East European Exhibition on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
EXHIBITION
Date: 5-7 March 2014
Frequency: Annual
Sequence: 10th edition
Organizer: Via Expo
Venue: Sofia, Inter Expo Center
In the context of the dynamic climate changes and continuously rising prices of conventional energy sources, now more than ever a necessity of urgent upgrade of the global energy systems with aim to make ready it for meeting the numerous future challenges comes to the fore. A Report of the…
'Smart Cities' - South-East European Exhibition & Forum
'Smart Cities' - South-East European Exhibition & Forum
Date: 5-7 March 2014
Frequency: Annual
Organizer: Via Expo
Venue: Sofia, Inter Expo Center
The first South-East European Smart Cities event will focus exclusively on Intelligent Energy, Intelligent Mobility & Transport, Intelligent Emergencies Management and ICT, Intelligent Waste Management. Today, 80 % of the Europeans live in urban areas. Cities occupy only about 2% of the land area, but they consume 75 % of resources and…
Governments and industry leaders meet in Houston at the World Shale Oil & Gas Su …
During the week of November 4 – 8, 2013, Houston will host senior government representatives and industry decision makers from across the globe at the 4th annual World Shale Oil & Gas Summit and Exhibition.
With more than 50 guest speakers from countries including China, South Africa, Australia, the UK, Brazil, India, Turkey as well as the United States, discussions will focus on the latest developments in…
Defective LED Lights Pose a Serious Risk of Personal Injury: ALT Safeguards Cons …
Last month, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall on 99,000 LED light bulbs that were sold in the US between October 2012 and May 2013. These light bulbs were manufactured in China under a leading lighting company. The main problem was potential shock hazard caused by a lead wire in the bulb’s housing with improper fitting, which can electrify the entire lamp. Recall of LED light bulbs…
Peregrine Petroleum Moving Forward with Oil and Gas Exploration in Texas Permian …
DALLAS and HOUSTON – Texas-based Peregrine Petroleum is building on the company’s oil and gas exploration and development activities in the West Texas Permian Basin following the company’s 2012 acquisition of producing wells from Macquarie Americas Corp.
Only five years since being founded by a group of energy industry veterans from Hunt Petroleum Corp., Peregrine has become one of the country’s leading private oil and gas companies. In March of last…
Innovative Carbon Offsets Benefit Public Sector Clients
Clean Skies for Communities™ offset 154,000 pounds of C02 emissions for
Energize 2013 Summit and through a national Crowdfunding Campaign
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, August 9, 2013 – Environmental Certificate Exchange’s Clean Skies for Communities™ environmental attributes entered the green conference market by offsetting energy for participants of the Energize 2013 Sustainable Energy Summit. Clean Skies™ products were also featured in a national crowdfunding campaign using the RocketHub platform in…
Engerati named top resource on electricity and the power grid
The Engerati online platform for the smart energy community has been named as one of the top 100 resources on electricity and the power grid by the website Electrical Engineering Schools Dot Org. Engerati has been an important voice in the power and utility cyberspace since its inception in 2011. It is part of the Clarion Events Group.
Electricalengineeringschools.org describes its Electricity 101: The Top Online Resources, a…
TPG to power new Microsoft Project Server implementation at a major DNO
Leading UK Distribution Network Operator selects TPG The Project Group UK to implement multi-project management solution based on Microsoft Project Server
TPG The Project Group, an international full-service provider for enterprise-wide project management, announced today that it has been selected by a leading Distribution Network Operator (DNO) in the UK to implement Microsoft Project Server. DNOs are organisations licensed to distribute electricity in the UK. The customer will use the solution…
vermicon AG: New product helps protecting the environment
Nitrifying bacteria for wastewater treatment plants
30th July 2013: With its innovative PowerBacteria developed for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants the microbiology specialist vermicon AG, located in Munich, helps protecting the environment and wastewater treatment plants to abide the legal wastewater limit values.
Environmental protection is one of the central issues of wastewater treatment. Water which is discharged into the environmental cycle is subject to strict limitations concerning the discharge values.…
European nuclear new build outlook might increase even more than already expecte …
Bremen, July 23rd 2013 – in the recent study “Nuclear Business Opportunities for Suppliers“ (published mid of June 2013), xCon Partners estimates 370 new nuclear power plant units to be built worldwide until 2030, corresponding to a market potential of 1.5 billion Euro. Asia is expected to pursue the most ambitious plans with the construction of 233 new units – for Europe, 78 new units are expected. Current considerations of…
CUCULUS GMBH ISO 9001 CERTIFIED
ILMENAU (Germany), 24.07.2013 - CUCULUS GMBH MEETS THE QUALITY MANAGEMENT STANDARD DIN EN ISO 9001:2008. THE CERTIFICATION WAS ISSUED BY THE TÜV THURINGIA. THIS CONFIRMES THE QUALITY ORIENTED AND CUSTOMER FOCUSED WORK OF CUCULUS IN THE AREAS DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND SUPPORT OF IT-SOLUTIONS FOR ELECTRICITY, GAS AND WATER AS WELL AS RENEWABLE ENERGIES.
CUCULUS is a globally operating company in the areas of Smart Metering, Smart Home and Smart Grid.…
Zinc-air batteries on the rise - FuelCon AG develops new system for testing zinc …
In the face of electric mobility, the zinc-air battery lately enjoys an increasing interest. Especially with its high energy density, the ability for recharging and the low raw material costs, this battery technology becomes extra attractive for the industry. However, the zinc-air battery still needs an applicable design for realizing the storage of a larger energy quantity.
In order to support researchers in responding to the current scientific and technical…
Off-Grid Experts Workshop 2013
The system integrator Phaesun together with the manufacturer of solar electronics Steca invite the international Off-Grid community to the 3rd Off-Grid Experts Workshop on 13./14. September in Memmingen/Germany.
The Off-Grid Experts Workshop is a unique event focusing on Off-Grid power supply. The visitors can expect a two days program fully packed with Off-Grid expertise: lectures, do-it yourself-workshops, discussion, exhibition with manufacturers and institutions, electro moto-cross and a lot more.
Furthermore there…
Anti-dumping tariffs on PV-modules: Banks call loans with solar pioneer Gehrlich …
Pioneering German photovoltaic company Gehrlicher Solar AG files for protection under the German bankruptcy laws. Its subsidiaries, in particular the successful, growing US subsidiary Gehrlicher Solar America Corporation, are not directly affected by this filing.
Dornach n. Munich, Germany. Gehrlicher Solar AG (GSAG), one of the oldest companies in the solar industry, filed for preliminary reorganization proceedings at the District Court of Munich on July, 5th. The court appointed Oliver Schartl…
WELTEC Biomethane Plant in Arneburg Feeds in Gas
Gas Refinery in Germany Supplies 5,000 Homes
From the economic, ecological and technological perspective, biomethane is the energy source of tomorrow. The commissioning of the biomethane refinery in Arneburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, underlines this statement. The plant, which reflects the entire know-how of the industry, stands in stark contrast to the abandoned nuclear power plant building site next door, a vivid reminder of an era of conventional energy production.
After a building time…
FuelCon delivered test system for new battery laboratory of TÜV Rheinland
Beginning of June, TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH has opened a new battery test laboratory in Nuremberg, Germany equipped with FuelCon testing system. During the ceremony, opened by Managing Director Dipl.-Ing. Jörg Mähler and Dr. Armin Rudolph of Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Infrastructure, Transportation and Technology, the invited guests could view behind the scenes. Thereby, also the FuelCon Evaluator-B30 battery test station was introduced.
Besides the Evaluator-B30 that contains…
Power Requirements a Vital Consideration for International Major Events
Saint Petersburg, Russia: Aggreko, the world leader in the provision of temporary power and temperature control services will be demonstrating the “efficiency for every stage” concept at SportAccord Convention 2013, as it continues its partnership with the most important event on the international sports business calendar. Aggreko will be exhibiting at the Lenexpo Exhibition Centre in Saint Petersburg, presenting this new concept to senior executives and key decision makers responsible…
Battery-Specialist e-Wolf presents Intelligent Energy Storage System on the Inte …
The German battery specialist e-Wolf has premiere with its Intelligent Energy Storage System (IESS) on the solar fair Intersolar in Munich (19. to 21. of June 2013/Hall B2, Booth 170O). The modular, stationary battery storage system allows the supply and recharging of electricity, e.g. from renewable energies to increase significantly the self-consumption of electricity from buildings.
Through its modular concept and configurable communication interface, the IESS can be individually…
EWC extrapolation of wind generated electricity in the EEX gap
Karlsruhe, 12/06/2013. As renewable energies are becoming more and more important, meteorological data in analysis and forecast has become very significant for the electricity market. Due to innate fluctuations of renewable power production and it`s difficult forecast for the spot market, which are concerned with a cost risk for balancing energy, a considerable part of trade is shifted to the intraday market. Highly topical forecasting-updates for today and extrapolations for…
ENTRADE Group acquires Agnion Energy Inc.
International investors transfer their shares to North Rhine Westphalian generator of electricity from wood
The ENTRADE Group is buying all the shares in Agnion Energy Inc. from their existing owners. These are three international venture capital companies and the largest US corporation in the waste management field, which are withdrawing from their investment after the initial phase in which the technology company was founded and built up. After restructuring operations…
The emissions experts at AVL Emission Test Systems have a clear vision for reduc …
Neuss, March 3, 2013 The market environment of motors and powertrains is developing more quickly than ever before and presenting the motor industry with entirely new challenges.
This is leading to the emergence of new requirements for the reduction of exhaust gas emissions. The global variety of legislation regulating exhaust emission standards and certifications necessitate viable solutions for development and compliance using the different types of test bench.
AVL Emission Test Systems…
Major energy technology investment play: up to EUR 50 million for efficient ener …
Strüngman Brothers invest in sustainable forms of energy efficiency – German start-up revolu-tionises manufacturing of cooling systems and heat pumps
Munich – Santo Venture Capital (Brothers Andreas and Thomas Strüngmann) invested EUR 11.8 million in energy efficiency gmbH, based in Munich, Germany, with an option to increase their stake by an additional EUR 40 million. In closing this major investment deal, fledgling energy efficiency gmbh has put itself squarely on the…
WELTEC BIOPOWER constructs 1.8 MW plant in Finland
WELTEC BIOPOWER biogas plant construction company from Vechta (Germany) builds a biogas plant in Jeppo (Finland). The company from Lower Saxony is implementing this project jointly with its Finnish project partner, Doranova.
As early as autumn 2013, the plant will produce biomethane refined to natural gas quality, which is suitable for all consumption paths and as such also suitable as fuel for the growing network of Finnish natural gas stations. The…
