Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
All inclusive: the new residential inverters by KACO new energy
Neckarsulm, 20. November 2014 – Europe sees a renaissance of the privately owned PV system: again, and more than ever, the „Energiewende“ is fueled by the commitment of the citizens. KACO new energy supports owners and installers with two residential lines of the new blueplanet solar PV inverters with output powers between 3 and 9 kilowatts. The inverters will be introduced in December and early 2015.
The transformerless blueplanet TL1 (1-phase)…
ALT Orion series Recessed Lights Evolves to High CRI, Creating Vivid Representat …
(Novemner 21, 2014 – Taipei) Aeon Lighting Technology, a Taiwanese high power LED manufacturer, has enhanced its Orion series by increasing CRI and brightness. In addition, it also allows customized patterns on panel lights, which can make commonplace panel lights more creative and appealing. All these new features not only can greatly boost the brightness, but also can render the colors of objects more naturally and faithfully. And they can…
Adelphi University’s Award-Winning Exploring Critical Issues Discusses Climate C …
(Garden City, NY, November 2014) Exploring Critical Issues, the award-winning televised series conceived and hosted by Adelphi University President Robert A. Scott, will once again bring expert panelists together to discuss important current topics. The latest edition will discuss the crucial topic of climate change. It will air for two weeks, beginning on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 10:00 PM.
“The earth may be the central element all people share…
SGS to Exhibit Industrial Supply Chain Services at POWER-GEN 2014
At next month’s energy production industry conference, POWER-GEN, from December 9-11, 2014, at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, SGS Industrial Services’ focus will be quality control in the industrial supply chain.
SGS, a first time exhibitor, will showcase its wide range of services that allow EPC professionals to spend time and energy on what really counts. With a global presence and the technical expertise to help customers rely…
Gate Driver Board and SPICE Models for Silicon Carbide Junction Transistors (SJT …
Gate Driver Board optimized for high switching speeds and behavior-based models enable power electronic design engineers to verify and quantify benefits of SJTs in board-level evaluation and circuit simulation
GeneSiC Semiconductor, a pioneer and global supplier of a broad range of Silicon Carbide (SiC) power semiconductors today announces the immediate availability of Gate Driver evaluation board and has expanded its design support for the industry’s lowest loss switches – the…
Oslon Square used in ALTLED Lodestar series
(November 7, 2014 – Taipei) ALT –Aeon Lighting Technology Inc. has launched a new Floodlight utilizing Osram Opto Semiconductors’ new Oslon Square chipset. ALTLED new Lodester Series have enhanced heat dissipation, color stability and a longer lifespan at higher wattage; which would include the high wattage lamps from 200W to 500W, that are powerful, robust, and super bright. Additionally, with Oslon Square’s improved efficiency, the LED lamps will also reduce…
SINETZ 3.7 neue Programmversion
SIGMA GmbH, liefert die Programmversion SINETZ 3.7 an die updateberechtigten Anwender aus. Inhalt des Updates sind Erweiterungen und Optimierungen der Softwareversion SINETZ 3.6, z.B.
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Polish Environment Ministry invites BBB to advise on wind energy issues
Lecture on noise emissions from wind turbines
Following the invitation of the Polish Ministry of the Environment in late August, BBB Umwelttechnik GmbH (BBB) had the opportunity to speak at a conference in Warsaw on the topic of noise emissions from wind turbines. The paper entitled: "Basic Acoustic Environmental Problems in the Design and Operation of Wind Farms - European Experience" was presented by Oliver Thomas, head of BBB’s department…
‘Water: More Valuable than Oil?’ Is Latest Topic In Adelphi University’s Award-W …
(Garden City, NY, October 2014) Exploring Critical Issues, the award-winning televised series conceived and hosted by Adelphi University President Robert A. Scott, opens the season with a discussion by expert panelists on the scarcity of a resource we don’t necessarily think about – clean water – and the many challenges this poses. The latest show, entitled “Water: More Valuable than Oil?,” will air for two weeks premiering on Sunday,…
WINAICO’s WSP-M6 PERC module wins Taiwan Excellent PV Award for best PV module f …
WINAICO’s high efficiency mono crystalline WSP-M6 PERC module, with patented HeatCap technology, has exceeded Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institutes’ evaluations to win the Taiwan Excellent PV award given by the Bureau of Energy, of Ministry of Economic Affairs. The award confirms that WINAICO is the perfect combination of safety, efficiency and reliability.
Hsinchu, Taiwan, 30.10.2014 - WINAICO, a globally leading PV module brand by the semiconductor company Win Win Precision Technology…
FOCUS: Smart Grid 2014
Smart grid technology has the capacity to increase energy efficiency by improving awareness among consumers about the connection between electricity use and the environment. On Wednesday, November 5, experts will convene at the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) in New York to review the technology’s past successes and future challenges.
NEW YORK (October 30, 2014) – After sequential hurricanes in 2011 and 2012, New Yorkers experienced firsthand how an…
U.S. DOE Launches $1 Million H2 Refuel H-Prize Competition for Small-Scale Hydro …
Washington DC, October 29, 2014 – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO) and the Hydrogen Education Foundation (HEF) announced the launch of the $1 Million H2 Refuel H-Prize. The two-year competition challenges America’s engineers and entrepreneurs to develop affordable systems for small-scale hydrogen fueling. This H-Prize competition will assist in expanding the hydrogen infrastructure across the country to support more transportation energy options for…
Orga Systems’ GOLD Utility: Newly enhanced vending capabilities
Meet Orga Systems at the European Utility Week 2014
Paderborn (Germany), 28 October 2014 ˗ Orga Systems, a leading software vendor for real-time charging and billing solutions, with an international customer base in the telecommunications, utilities and automotive markets, will be presenting its latest GOLD Utility release at the “European Utility Week 2014” from Nov. 4th – 6th in Amsterdam. It is the market-leading conference in the Utility space, bringing together…
5th Edition of Waste Management Middle East Opens in Dubai
Initiatives are being taken to ensure a better waste management plan by both government and industry. During the recent Arab Environment Day, H.E. Dr. Rashid Ahmad bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water spoke of the role of technology and innovative solutions that will enable a sustainable environment, coinciding with the launch of the Carbon Footprint App by the Ministry.
Taking into account the vision for an eco-friendly and sustainable nation…
GeneSiC Releases 25 mOhm/1700 V Silicon Carbide Transistors
SiC switches offering lowest conduction losses and superior short circuit capability released for High Frequency Power Circuits
Dulles, Virginia., Oct 28, 2014 -- GeneSiC Semiconductor, a pioneer and global supplier of a broad range of Silicon Carbide (SiC) power semiconductors today announces the immediate availability of a family of low on-resistance 1700V and 1200 V SiC Junction Transistors in TO-247 packages. The use of high voltage, high frequency, high…
Oil and gas executives celebrate North Africa’s top student achievements at ESEP …
London, October 27, 2014 – For the first time in over 10 years, top performing students from across North Africa will travel to Algeria to meet NOCs (national oil and gas company) CEO’s and senior government representatives at the Awards of Excellence Ceremony on December 7, in Algiers. At the ceremony, two top talents will be awarded for their outstanding industry contribution to geophysics and petroleum engineering.…
OTI Greentech signs agreement to acquire 51% of Visionaire Energy AS in Norway
- Visionaire Energy is one of the leading service providers for the Scandinavian Oil & Gas and Maritime industry
- OTI Greentech expands into a key market in Europe
- Additional profitable revenues of EUR 20 m per year
- Purchase option for remaining 49% secured
- The completion of the acquisition is expected before end of 2014
Zug, 27 October 2014. OTI Greentech Group AG, a leading provider of sustainable cleantech solutions…
Light India 2014 showcases LED lighting innovations and new developments in LED …
Impressive demonstration of new technologies breaks visitor records of the debut edition
Establishing itself as the driving force of innovations and opportunities in the lighting industry, the 2nd edition of India’s premier trade fair for the international lighting industry drew to a close with excellent results of new product launches, technology previews, knowledge exchange and intense networking among exhibitors and attendees.
With an emphasis on green and energy efficient lighting technology, Light…
Aeon Lighting Technology’s UNIQUBE™ LED Square Downlight Design takes home Comme …
(October 27, 2014 – Taipei) Taiwanese high-power LED manufacturer Aeon Lighting Technology (ALT) is attending the biggest Lighting Fair in Asia「2014 Hong Kong International Light Fair」,displaying superior LED brightness and its leading tech in the industry. The product that gained the most attraction was the Uniqube™ Square-design Downlight which won two of the awards, the Commercial Lighting-Design and Eco-Design awards from 「My Favourite Lighting Products Award 2014」.
One of the…
Experts deliberate on latest techniques and innovation in Enhanced Oil Recovery
The CAGR of 28.7 percent indicates that the Global Enhanced Oil Recovery Market is highly lucrative. However, an increasing global energy demand is not alone in accounting for an increased interest in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) activities. Rise in oil prices, aging and less productive oil fields, demographic factors and expanding population base are leading to increasing demand for oil and rapid growth in the market. It also indicates an…
Plant Management from A to Z
New ProMOS Bio Software Guides Biogas Plants into the Future
Stringent conditions for biogas plant operators underline the need for innovative management systems. Moreover, economic efficiency is becoming increasingly important. WELTEC BIOPOWER has developed a comprehensive application in order to enable technically reliable, profitable operation.
The ProMOS Bio software contains the bundled know-how of the biogas manufacturer from Germany. Accordingly, it is suitable for all plant types and classes, even those of…
Aeon Lighting Technology (ALT) - Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn) …
(2014.10.17 －Taipei) Taiwan’s High Powered LED illumination company, Aeon Lighting Technology (ALT), is set out to attend Asia’s biggest light fair - the 16th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn). For the first time, ALT will be stationed in the Hall of Aurora, a hall that rounds up all other well-known international lighting companies. To prepare for this event, ALT will be combining its top LED technologies and innovations, in…
ALT Coastal Cleanup Day
(October 9, 2014 – Taipei) ALT (Aeon Lighting Technology) employees with friends and family participated, on October 4, in a beach clean-up organized by and between North Coast with Guanyinshan National Scenic Area and ALT. ALT staff and family members spent a joyous afternoon cleaning up the Laomei Green Reef Beach in the northeastern coast of Taiwan. The result was positive: over 200 kilos of waste and garbage were collected.…
Tentec Fulfils Major Bolt Tensioning Order for Wind Turbines in China
Working together with its distributor in China, HTS, Tentec has sealed a major order for its bolt tensioning equipment from a leading international wind turbine manufacturer. The order involves the supply of 50 specially designed WTB blade bolt tensioners for the new G114 wind turbines.
Tentec’s standard Aero WTB series is a purpose designed range of hydraulic bolt tensioning tools to suit most wind turbine bolting applications. All WTB tensioning tools…
Soma Oil & Gas Exploration Ltd announces sponsorship of the CWC’s 2nd Somalia Oi …
Soma Oil & Gas Exploration Limited, the Somalia-focused oil and gas exploration company, is pleased to announce it will be sponsoring CWC’s Somalia Oil & Gas Summit for the second year running.
Following the success of the inaugural event last year, the Somalia Oil & Gas Summit 2014, organized by the CWC Group, will be taking place on 20 October 2014, at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Cadogan Place, London,…
ALTLED® Aluminum Plus Panel Light
(September 30, 2014 – Taipei) The ALTLED 46W panel light is a sleek panel light which emits beautifully distributed light without glare. The product is equipped with premium aluminum thermal management which quickly dissipates unneeded heat generated from the chipset. The product adopts side-lighting type backlight module as opposed to the conventional direct-lighting type backlight module, which may be brighter but a lot thicker and provides uneven area light source,…
Biomethane for France
WELTEC Receives Order for Biogas Project with Gas Processing
French agriculture has a wealth of raw and waste materials that are suitable for biogas plants. However, only half of the available materials are presently used for energy production. Thus, ambitious development plans have been drawn up: By 2020, the biomass share in the field of renewable energies in France is to rise to about 50 percent.
No wonder that that the number…
Waste King announces headquarters’ move
Waste King - a specialist collections, clearance and recycling company that focuses on providing a service which is highly environmentally friendly – is moving its headquarters from the Frogmore Industrial Estate at Two Waters, Hemel Hempstead, to the Old Ministry Airfield, in Cheddington.
Waste King’s Operations Director, Andy Cattigan, explained: “For some time, Waste King has been experiencing a steady and continual increase in its customer base. With this has…
4th Annual Smart Grids Smart Meters Summit Opens in Abu Dhabi, UAE
The 4th Annual Smart Grids Smart Meters Summit opened in Abu Dhabi today with a call to utilities companies to understand the significance and savings brought by the integration of technology into energy grids. The two-day summit, officially supported by the Ministry Of Energy, U.A.E, hosted representatives of government authorities, policy-makers, regulatory authorities, utility providers and technology specialists. The summit was inaugurated by H.E. Eng. Suhail Mohammed Faraj Al Mazroui,…
4th Annual Global Refining Technology Forum kicks off in Doha, Qatar
With varied challenges like economy changes, varying regulatory standards and process optimization, refineries world over are always on the lookout for solutions to maximize productivity while keeping costs at a minimum. Continuous technological advancements in refining and increasing energy demands has seen a lot of joint ventures in setting up new refineries or revamping current operations in existing refineries. Fleming Gulf through its Global Refining Technology Forum series, endeavors to…
ALT Takes up Ice Bucket Challenge
(September 15, 2014 – Taipei) Ice bucket challenge? Not a problem for ALT!!
Before the “Ice Bucket Challenge” craze, ALT products have already been known to feature products that work in the harshest environments. Remember the PAR38 lamp cooking in boiling water? This time, the challenge is for the lamp to work and operate in ice cold water. Please see video for the ultimate ice lamp challenge here: http://youtu.be/gcUlzIg2R30
The standard…
Nuclear Energy Market in India is expected to grow by 15% till 2020; Reveals New …
The Nuclear Energy sector in India has been growing rapidly over the past few years and is scheduled to grow at an even more rapid pace over the next 2 decades. It is now the fourth-largest source of electricity in India after thermal power, hydroelectric power and renewable energy Sources. The accelerated growth in the sector is projected due to factors like:
- India’s advances in Thorium-based nuclear reactor technology
- Successful…
Al Khobar Forum Gathers Global Corrosion Experts To Address Related Issues
Corrosion is one of the most prevalent factors contributing to breakdowns in operations across numerous industries like oil, gas, manufacturing and construction. Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI), appearing in pipelines underneath the insulation is responsible for 40-60% of the maintenance and repairs costs. Mere inspection of these pipelines can be expensive if there arises a need for the insulation to be removed. In an effort to address CUI and related issues,…
ALT Partners with Realty Developer for Quality Lighting & Living
(Sept. 3, 2014 – Taipei) Other than work, the home is where most people spend most of their time. It is a place of comfort and relief, where people go back to relax and spend quality time with their loved ones. Which is why safety and the quality of materials used in building your home is so important.
Lighting is something people generally overlook, but is nevertheless one of the…
Indian Renewable Energy Sector is Expected to See US$ 81.44 billion Worth Invest …
Bangalore, 3rd September, 2014 - India is expected to add 39,133.27 MW renewable installed capacity by 2022 presenting huge opportunities of investments in this sector.
While briefing the Canadian trade delegation during an event organized by Canadian Consulate General in Bangalore, Ambarish Kumar Verma, Chief Executive Officer at NOVONOUS mentioned that “Indian renewable energy sector is expected to reach 72.40 GW installed capacity by 2022 which will result in an investment…
WELTEC BIOPOWER receives order for 1.1 MW extension in Dorset
Award-Winning AD plant processes food waste to energy
Weltec Biopower (UK) Ltd, based in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, has been granted the contract to extend the award-winning food waste AD plant in Piddlehinton, Dorset. Plant owners Eco Sustainable Solutions Ltd. are expanding with a further 1.1MW of food waste processing capacity. This follows on from the Weltec successes of commissioning two other plants in early 2014. With other construction projects underway, new…
Mine Water Conference Gets Underway in Peru
Experts from the mining industry, local governments, solution providers and research institutions have gathered in Peru to elaborate on latest topics and trends on mine water management – a crucial concern in Latin America.
The conference opened on Wednesday with Juan Carlos Sevilla Gildemeister, Head of Water Authority, Autoridad Nacional Del Agua giving an overview of water resources management and mining in Peru, followed by an insight into latest Government…
Ceramic Polymer GmbH: New deck coating of a maritime oil jetty on Jurong Island …
On Jurong Island (artificial center of industries with an area of 32 km², located in the southwest of Singapore) the coating “Proguard CN-1M” was applied within the sump area of an oil-jetty. The main requirements to the coating material are skid-resistance and high chemical resistance to provide a durable concrete protection against the aggressive oil fluids.
Jurong Island / Singapore: The man-made Jurong Island is the center of Singapore’s energy…
WINAICO leads the world on reliability by securing IEC 61215, the most stringent …
WINAICO is one of the first PV Manufacturers in the world to secure IEC 61215 with its modules withstanding the impact of 35mm hail stones travelling at over 98 kph as tested by TÜV Rheinland, offering its customers greater system reliability in hazardous environments
Hsinchu, Taiwan, 08.08.2014 - WINAICO, a division of Taiwan's top module manufacturer, Win Win Precision Techonology Co., Ltd, has announced that their modules have passed the most…
KACO new energy gains ground in Asia
Seoul / Neckarsulm, 14 August 2014 – Solar PV inverters from KACO new energy GmbH are in demand in South Korea: the manufacturer, based in Neckarsulm, Germany is the market leader in the Asian country and expects an 80% market share for the current year. The forecasts for the Japanese market are also giving the company cause to feel positive about its position in Asia.
In 2013 KACO new energy…
ALTLED Orion HPF T8 Tube Passes LVD
(Aug 11, 2014 – Taipei) Other than FCC, RoHS, and CE, ALTLED’s HPF T8 tube has most recently passed LVD laser testing.
The LVD ensures that electrical equipment within certain voltage limits both provides a high level of protection for European citizens and enjoys a Single Market in the European Union. Although Low Voltage Directive (LVD) safety testing is perceived as much simpler than EMC or environmental testing, it should…
Conductivity Sensing I/O Board Precisely Measures Aqueous Liquid Conductance
Mosaic Industries, Inc. has introduced a new plug-in module, the Conductivity Sensing Wildcard, for measuring conductivity in aqueous solutions. This tiny 2" by 2.5" board is a member of the Wildcard series of mezzanine boards that connect to Mosaic embedded computers, microcontrollers and instrument controllers.
The Conductivity Sensing Wildcard is a precision instrument for measuring the electrical conductivity of ionic solutions. It converts the solution conductivity to an analog…
Mining Industry Leaders to Discuss Technology Improvements at Chile Conference.
How far can technology change go in helping mining companies raise operational margins, drive productivity and cut costs? Mining innovators from CODELCO, BHP Billiton, Cochilco, Griffin Coal Mining, Kairos Mining, Hochschild Mining, Newmont, CSIRO and the Center for Excellence in Mining Innovation will share first hand experiences on the subject at the 5th Annual Global Mining Technology Forum in October.
Marco Orellana, CIO of the world's largest copper producer –…
Aspects of Heavy Oil Refining to be Addressed at the Global Refining Technology …
Dr. M R Raizi, Professor Chemical Engineering Department - Kuwait University and Editor in Chief - International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Tech+971 4609 1570nology has joined the speaker panel for the 4th Annual Global Refining Technology Forum to be held from 15 - 17 September 2014 at the Grand Hyatt Doha in Qatar. Refineries world over are facing various challenges when it comes to utilizing resources to cope…
FPL Helps Customers Save On Their Energy Bills with Seven Summer Tips
Easy savings are just a click away with Florida Power & Light's free Online Home Energy Survey.
JUNO BEACH, Fla. (August 5, 2014) -- Summer is synonymous with higher temperatures, and that may also mean higher than normal energy bills. As the days get longer and hotter, your air conditioner needs to run longer to keep you cool and can account for half or more of your bill.
"In hotter months, your…
Smart Cities
‘Smart Cities’ – Exhibition and Conference for South - East Europe
Date: 11 – 13 March 2015
Frequency: Annual
Organizer: Via Expo
Venue: Sofia, Inter Expo Center
The focus of ‘Smart Cities’ Exhibition and Conference will be on intelligent transport, building management and automation, ICT technology implementation in the overall urban activity.
Today, 80 % of the Europeans live in cities. They occupy only about 2% of the land area, but they consume 75% of…
Save the LIFE - Emergency, Rescue-, Safety Management and Control
Exhibition & Conference for South-East Europe on Emergency, Rescue-, Safety Management and Control
Date: 11 – 13 March 2015
Frequency: Annual
Organizer: Via Expo
Venue: Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
Due to the increasing climate variability and more frequent industrial accidents over the last few years, the issues like emergency, rescue-, safety- management and control attain extreme significance for the Region of South-East Europe. These topics will be considered as a NEW SECTION in…
Floating LNG Experts to congregate in Malaysia to discuss the latest development …
Natural gas is one of the most important resources in the world today, mainly because it is one of the cleanest burning fossil fuels and its diverse household and industry applications. Ample amount of natural gas resources world over has tilted the focus of companies on exploring, producing and refining natural gas for consumption. Companies are now looking at tapping into water based natural gas fields, investing in Floating LNG…
Leading technology company OFRU is investing € 3.7 million in a new site in Alze …
OFRU Recycling GmbH & Co. KG, a medium-sized family company from Babenhausen/Hesse, is investing in an exemplary project on Alzenau-North industrial estate and therefore strengthening its position as one of the leading technology companies in solvent recycling plants.
OFRU, known worldwide as a producer of "modern made-in-Germany environmental technology," celebrated the official start of construction by cutting the first turf at the ground breaking ceremony and paves the way for expansion…
Top Industry Experts and Practitioners to Analyze Mine Water Management Strategi …
The 3rd LatAm Mine Water Conference commences in 4 weeks at the Radisson Decapolis Miraflores Hotel – Lima, gathering a mix of government officials, mining firms, solution providers and research institutions to share skills and latest strategies to curb water degradation that results from the mining process.
Juan Carlos Sevilla Gildemeister, Head of National Water Authority, Peru (Autoridad National Del Agua) will start off the summit with his keynote. Gildemeister…
