Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
Rely on a high level of operational safety: H2O at ZVO Surface Days in Berlin
Safely comply with limit values, reliably separate heavy metals, oils and fats and simultaneously reduce costs. How? By efficiently processing process water with VACUDEST vacuum distillation systems. The leaders in zero liquid discharge production at H2O GmbH will be on hand at Booth 64 at ZVO Surface Days to explain the benefits of efficient wastewater processing for surface engineering and electroplating operations. The company is set to present the new…
Systematically pure air
Amazone has integrated energy-saving torch welding extraction into the production
Metal-processing companies can directly include the planning of ventilation systems when building a new hall. But what kind of extraction and filter technology can be successfully integrated into the existing production, which individually protects employees against emissions and is extremely energy-saving?
This is the question that Hilmar Heitmann, project engineer at Amazone at the main production facility in Hasbergen-Gaste (close…
French Hospital Warms Up to Biogas Alliance
WELTEC Builds another Plant with Heat Concept in France
Alliances generate benefits for all involved – as in the case of the French heat alliance between an agricultural biogas plant and a psychiatric hospital. The "Méthavigne" project merits a second glance, especially because society and the environment also benefit from this union of a public institution and a private company. Together with the partner Domaix Energie, the German manufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWER…
H2O GmbH is a new partner of the Blue Competence sustainability initiative
Steinen, Germany. Sustainability is the hot topic of our time. In a world of dwindling natural resources, taking environmental responsibility is absolutely essential. That’s why the German Engineering Association (VDMA) launched the Blue Competence sustainability initiative. Since its launch in early 2011, around 400 partners from the European mechanical engineering industry have joined the network, and H2O GmbH from Steinen, Germany, is now among them. The company qualified as a…
South Africa's largest solar roof delivers clean energy to shopping mall
Johannesburg / Neckarsulm, 07. July 2015 – The shopping and leisure centre in Gauteng has continued its rooftop development: Having now tripled its photovoltaic output, the Clearwater Mall now operates South Africa's largest solar rooftop. As before, KACO new energy Powador 60.0 TL3 solar PV inverters are delivering the power.
Last year the Clearwater Mall in Strubens Valley near Johannesburg had already begun to cover a portion of its electricity needs…
offshore coatings ensure the functionality of wind energy plants
Europe aims for a regenerative energy production with big offshore wind farms. The United Kingdom, Germany and Denmark are the leading countries within this industrial sector. Now the wave spills over to Asian waters; China and Japan expand their offshore capacities for efficient utilization of ecological energy sources.
Rotor frames, rotor blades and towers of offshore wind generators have to withstand extreme weather conditions. The constantly moist and…
Redflow’s High Energy Density Flow Battery with Small Footprint Enters the Europ …
Redflow – pioneer in long-life, cost-effective and safe energy storage flow batteries – has announced its entry into the European market. Redflow is the first energy storage company to enter large-scale commercial manufacturing through global giant, Flextronics. "As we expand worldwide, we know our battery technology is ideal for applications required by the European market, such as on and off grid remote rural power, telecommunications BTS sites, utility energy, commercial…
Variotwin 4.0 – The revolution of flat roof mounting systems
The first flat roof mounting system with integrated clamping
A flat roof mounting system which speeds up the mounting time and reduces the costs; which includes all needed components and omits superfluous materials? From now on such as system has a name: Variotwin 4.0.
With its preceding system Variotwin, Solardirekt already heralded a new era in the market for flat roof mounting systems. Thanks to its flexibility and compactness, Variotwin became a…
UASympEx 2015: Europe’s 1st Symposium for Integration and Security of drones in …
Hamburg – UASympEx will take place on September 18th and 19th 2015 in Hamburg, on the initiative of Christian L. Caballero Kroschel and Jan Hesselbarth from Caballero & Hesselbarth Consulting – together with the Northern Business School (NBS) and supported by the city of Hamburg.
The market of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and its economical impact is developing rapidly. In comparison to international development Germany stays behind its possibilities. There is…
“Stack and system testing for automotive applications”
Highly positive response to FuelCon keynote speech at the International PEM Stack Test Workshop of ZSW
Within the EU project “Stack Test” the 3rd International Workshop on PEM Fuel Cell Stack Testing „From Harmonized Fuel Cell Stack Testing to Standardization” was taking place from June 16th – 17th at the ZSW in Ulm. With its long-term experience in standardized testing procedures and environments, FuelCon Managing Board Mathias Bode was…
KACO new energy and Saft provide storage systems in the 10 kWh range
Neckarsulm, 16. June 2015 – In a joint effort KACO new energy and Saft offer a storage solution for residential and small commercial solar PV installations.
KACO new energy GmbH and Saft are offering a new, highly flexible storage solution by combining two of their latest products: the blueplanet gridsave 14.0 TL3 three-phase bidirectional battery inverter and the Intensium® Home 10M lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. This package creates the perfect solution for…
Thailand is the next hub for KACO new energy's APAC business
Neckarsulm, 16. June 2015 – KACO new energy and Fah Chai Engineering Co. Ltd have teamed up to establish Thailand as the base to expand their photovoltaic business with Fah Chai Engineering being the official representative for KACO new energy's products and services in the APAC region.
In a signing ceremony on 15th May, KACO new energy's Head of Business Development, Mr. Dorko Eliaszewskyj appointed Fah Chai Engineering Limited as the…
Deutsche Windtechnik AG acquires seebaWIND Service GmbH
On 1 June 2015, Deutsche Windtechnik AG acquired 100% of the shares of seebaWIND Service GmbH and Level 360 Gesellschaft für Rotor- und Gittermastservice mbH. The business acquisition provides Deutsche Windtechnik AG with an even better starting point for further growth in the international onshore and offshore service markets. In particular, this enables Deutsche Windtechnik AG to expand its systems technology from the present focus on Vestas®/NEG Micon and Siemens®/AN…
HYBRID POWER PLANT WITH SOLAR PANELS AND RIVER TURBINE AS OPTIMAL SOLUTION FOR D …
More than half of Colombia's territory is located outside the National Interconnected System, which means that people living in these areas are dependent on alternative solutions to get access to electricity. Since the grid extension to these regions is too expensive, other decentralized and off-grid solutions are required. Within this scenario, the Colombian government has promoted the development of projects using renewable sources of energy.
Many of the decentralized energy projects…
Bloomberg includes Talesun in its Tier 1 List of Module Manufacturers
Munich, 09th June 2015: Zhongli Talesun Solar, a leading international manufacturer of high quality solar modules and cells, is among the top 10 companies in Bloomberg's Tier 1 list of PV module manufacturers. The Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) rankings include producers who, in addition to possessing a given production capacity, can also display a substantial history of completed PV projects. An important component of the ranking system is the…
WELTEC Management System Wins Biogas Innovation Award
Award-winning ProMOS Bio Ensures Profitable Biogas Operation
On 3 June 2015, the biogas plant manufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWER received the "Biogas Innovation Award of the German Agriculture" in recognition of its ProMOS Bio management system. Using this software, operators of all biogas plants can easily collect, check and analyse their operating data. The award in the "Economy" category honours particularly trend-setting technologies.
The award was bestowed for the sixth time at…
Keith Grossman to share his expertise in negotiating at Greater Fort Myers Chamb …
Sixteen professionals will “Get Connected!” with business owners
Attorney and Mediator Keith Grossman, founder and managing partner of Grossman Law & Conflict Management, will be a featured speaker at the June “Get Connected!” luncheon meeting of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce. The popular program returns on Thursday, June 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Pelican Preserve Golf Club in Fort Myers.
Grossman will be part of…
ALTLED® improves energy efficiency of national badminton court in Ehime Japan
(2015.06.2 – Taipei) A national badminton court located in Tobe, Ehime, Japan has installed with all new ALTLED® lightings to create a more energy saving and standard compliant sports venue for national competition. It is also the predefined venue for the badminton item in 2017 national sports festival of Japan, equipped with 10 badminton courts.
The court’s ceiling is 16 meter in height, and the court’s total area is at least…
Invitation to our Press Conferences at Intersolar Europe 2015
Solar Revolution: Zeversolar rolls up the PV inverter market
At the world´s leading exhibition for the solar industry – the Intersolar Europe – Zeversolar is explaining how it will revolutionise the PV inverter market.
• How are we planning to roll up the PV inverter market?
• How do we manage to attain highest efficiencies, full flexibility and the lowest weight with minimal system costs?
• How do we manage to use less power electronic components with…
seebaWIND Service starts pilot project with BayWa r.e.
Osnabrück. In Wettendorf in Lower Saxony, seebaWIND Service GmbH is upgrading four Fuhrländer FL2500 wind turbines with aerodynamically improved rotor blades. The innovative product was developed by BayWa r.e. and adapted for Fuhrländer FL2500 and Nordex N100 wind turbines with the help of seebaWIND Service. In a further development, the partners have been able to increase the turbine yield by lengthening the aerodynamically active profiles of the blades and adding…
Leclanché to Present New Storage Products at Intersolar Europe
Willstätt, Yverdon 19th May 2015 – Leclanché SA (SIX Swiss Exchange: LECN), a specialist in the production of large-format lithium-ion cells and energy storage systems, is introducing two new residential and small business storage systems for photovoltaic installations at this year's Intersolar Europe. The energy storage systems use proven lithium-ion technology. Europe's leading exhibition for the solar industry takes place in Munich between 10th and 12th June. Leclanché will unveil…
10th Annual HR Strategies In Energy Opens
19 May 2015, Dubai – The 10th Annual HR Strategies in Energy, a gathering of regional and global HR experts in the Energy sector, was inaugurated at the Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa Hotel, Dubai, U.A.E. Conceptualized under the theme of “Bridging the Talent Gap - Innovation & Learning in Changing Times”, the forum, in its tenth year, also included HR strategies from the power & utilities sector in…
OTI Greentech AG expands its management board and lays foundation for further gr …
• Expansion of management board to four persons
• Entrepreneur Stephan Rind to strengthen supervisory board
Berlin, 04.05.2015 –OTI Greentech AG, a fast growing international Cleantech-solutions provider, whose shares are traded on the Düsseldorf Stock Exchange, has expanded its management board by three persons to a total of four. In doing so, the company is laying the foundation for further profitable growth after the successful completion of the merger.
The Norwegian Johnny Christiansen, with decades…
Understanding Environmental Processes with LAN Data Acquisition Systems by bmcm
Maisach/Munich, Germany. Measurement specialist BMC Messsysteme GmbH (bmcm) presents PC measurement ideal for applications concerning environmental monitoring. Especially DAQ hardware recording measuring data via network (LAN) is extremely flexible and all-purpose.
Environmental monitoring concentrates on measuring and observing environmental conditions, such as water, air, and soil quality.
Another important part is the wide-ranged topic "healthy living" dealing with hazardous substances in building fabrics, indoor climate, mold infestation, electric smog, or noise, for…
Press Release & INVITATION | Inauguration of 'the green hub' | Special Guest 'Ad …
Announcement & Invitation
the green hub
A youth & community based video documentation centre for documenting Wildlife, the Environment & People Biodiversity in the North East Region of India (NER).
A Project by North East Network (NEN) & Dusty Foot Productions (DFP)
Date: Saturday, 2nd May 2015
Programme:
3 p.m : Press Interaction with Organisers along with Adil Hussain special guest at the inauguration.
4 p.m : Public Launch (Followed by Tea)
Venue: the green hub,…
ALT introduces Suspended Fixture with Contemporary Design
(2015.4.24 – Taipei) Taiwanese high power LED manufacturer Aeon Lighting Technology (ALT) introduces a suspended LED T8 fixture that exhibits of slim and simple elegance, along with an impeccable internal LED heat-dissipation design optimized for illumination and its output consistency.
This type of suspended fixture uses silver anodized aluminum exterior, giving it a smooth surface and an appealing color design. The fixture is also equipped with light diffusing panels, providing an…
Inauguration of Future of Energy Conservation Market in India 2015 Industry Rese …
NOVONOUS has prepared a compressive industry report titled “Future of Energy Conservation Market in India 2015” which will be launched during the GREEN Summit 2015 event scheduled between 23rd and 25th April 2015.
This event will be inaugurated by Sri Siddaramaiah, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of Karnataka. This industry report will be released by Sri D. K. Shivakumar, Hon’ble Minister for Energy, Government of Karnataka.
India has the world’s fifth-largest electricity generation…
Aeon Lighting Donates LED bulbs to sponsor the Earth Day
(2015.04.17 – Taipei) Taiwanese high power LED lighting company Aeon Lighting Technology Inc.(ALT) sponsors the Earth Day Taiwan organizer “Taiwan Environmental Info Association(TEIA)” with a earth day campaign. Once the donation is complete with TEIA, donator can get one ALTLED® bulb free of charge.
The ALTLED® bulbs provide uniform light pattern, long lifespan, and high consistency in every aspect backed by many international certifications. ALT’s CEO James Liang said ”The…
Global asset integrity leaders discuss the future of Pipeline Integrity Manageme …
Summit saw asset integrity leaders from across the globe congregate to discuss and debate the latest technology developments in the field of Pipeline Integrity Management
20 April, 2015, Abu Dhabi: Fleming Gulf's 5th Annual Global Pipeline Integrity and Technology Summit opened today at the Park Rotana, Abu Dhabi. Focusing on the theme "Technology that integrates Excellence", the summit featured insightful discussions regarding current market needs in order to face the challenges…
Marine Solar Power Solution Receives Acceptance
Eco Marine Power’s Renewable Energy Solution for Shipping Recognized by ClassNK
Fukuoka, Japan - 13th April 2015 - Eco Marine Power (EMP) announced today that it has received the acceptance from ClassNK (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai) for its Aquarius Marine Solar Power solution as installed on classed vessels. The acceptance of this system is a major step forward for EMP and brings to the shipping market a renewable energy solution that can…
BBB contributes to „Windpower Tech Brazil 2015“
BBB Umwelttechnik (BBB) participates in „Windpower Tech Brazil“ which takes place on 16 and 17 April 2015 in Golden Tulip Belas Artes Hotel in São Paulo. The conference focuses on practical challenges in the development and operation of wind energy projects in the current market environment in Brazil, also taking project financing issues into account. Consequently, the presentation of case studies and the discussion of concrete problems and available solutions…
Adelphi University saves $1.6 million annually with ambitious energy efficiency …
As part of its commitment to sustainability, Adelphi University has embarked on an ambitious asset renewal and energy efficiency project. Ecosystem Energy Services, (“Ecosystem”), is the energy efficiency firm leading the project and this includes the replacement of 4 boilers, the installation of a 1.99 MW combined heat and power plant, and a major upgrade of the ventilation system in the Science Building. Construction has already begun and will continue…
The UK’s largest solar roof uses KACO new energy inverters
Castle Donington / Neckarsulm, 08. April 2015 – Since the beginning of March, 90 of the Neckarsulm-based manufacturer's solar PV inverters have been generating solar power for on-site use at the Marks & Spencer East Midland Distribution Centre in Castle Donington. Totalling 6.1 megawatts, this photovoltaic array belonging to the British retail chain is the largest solar rooftop in the United Kingdom.
24,272 PV modules are spread across the whole roof…
OTI Greentech AG: Reverse Merger completed successfully
• Registration in corporate register confirmed
• Cleantech company with estimated EUR 25 million in sales now listed on Düsseldorf Stock Exchange
• Continued growth through combination of patented cleantech products and Services expected
Berlin, 7th of April 2015 – The Reverse Merger of OTI Greentech Group AG, Zug, Switzerland into OTI Greentech AG, Bremen (the “Company”) has been completed. In total 21.604.162 shares of OTI Greentech Group AG, Zug, were tendered by way…
Instabill has joined Comodo PCI Complaince Program
Instabill Joins The
Comodo Painless PCI Program
CLIFTON, NJ, March 26, 2015 – The Comodo organization, a global innovator and developer of cybersecurity solutions, today announced that Instabill, one of the industry's leading high risk merchant account providers for e-commerce and retail businesses, has joined the Comodo Painless PCI program.
The Comodo Painless PCI program makes it easier for merchants to become PCI DSS 3.0 compliant and protected,…
Green Vegetables Gas Up
WELTEC BIOPOWER Builds 500-kW Biogas Plant for Vegetable Producer
In January 2015, WELTEC BIOPOWER started building an anaerobic digestion plant in Loughgall, Northern Ireland. The customer and operator of the 500-kW plant is the vegetable producer Gilfresh Produce. The enterprise produces numerous field-grown products and processes them into food. "For WELTEC, this is the third plant in Northern Ireland and thus the eleventh in the UK", says Kevin Monson, sales manager…
FuelCon Factory Tour is going into a second round on April 16th
After the successful start during HANNOVER MESSE 2014 the 2. FuelCon Factory Tour will be held this year on April 16th, giving interested fair visitors the chance to meet the manufacturer of fuel cell or battery testing systems at close range.
Starting 9:15 in the morning at Hanover fairground, a bus will take the visitor group to FuelCon´s headquarters in Magdeburg-Barleben. During several technical presentations in the assembling hall of FuelCon,…
Tentec Launch Innovative New Range of Spring Return Topside Bolt Tensioning Tool …
Tentec, a world-leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of bolt tightening equipment for the oil and gas industry will be launching its brand new range of topside bolt tensioning tools at AOG 2015 in Perth, Australia 11-20th March. Visitors will be able to view Tentec’s Force10 tools on the stand of its Australian distributor National Tools Booth M1.
The Force10 range of topside bolt tensioning tools from Tentec consist of 10…
WINAICO remains hopeful despite US ITC tariff decision for Taiwan solar industry
Despite the US International Trade Commission’s final tariff decision for modules using Taiwanese components, WINAICO remains hopeful that Taiwan solar industry can find a Win-Win solution by bringing technically differentiated and high efficiency solar products for the benefit of the US solar industry.
Hsinchu, Taiwan, 23.01.2015 – Despite the final tariff decision by the US International Trade Commission for modules using Taiwanese components, WINAICO, a globally leading PV module brand by…
Sunny shopping with KACO new energy – mall in South Africa powers itself using e …
Johannesburg / Neckarsulm, 16. January 2015 – A typical shopping- and leisure-centre in the densely-populated Province of Gauteng has switched over to solar power. The tried-and-tested Powador 60.0 TL3 solar PV inverters by KACO new energy supply the electricity.
In Strubens Valley, on the western outskirts of Johannesburg, one attaches great value to comfort. That includes the Clearwater Mall with over 250 shops, restaurants, cinemas and sports studios… in short: a…
‘Save the Life’ 2015 has been launched to respond to the climate change impacts …
The different nature of disasters and industrial accidents requires an implementation of professional experience, appropriate technology and intensified trans-border interaction. In the most cases they affect humans, environment and global economy. Climate change is already happening: 900 extreme events were registered across the world in 2013 and South-East Europe felt nearly all types of natural disasters in the last years.
'Save the Life' is the first science-to-business (S2B), business-to-government (B2G) and…
Electric vehicles for Fellbach
City council switches to e-mobility following Fraunhofer IAO analysis
With eight electric vehicles currently in operation, Fellbach City Council’s vehicle fleet is now almost completely electric. In preparation for the switchover, Fraunhofer IAO scientists working as part of the elektromobilisiert.de project simulated various scenarios for systematically electrifying the council’s fleet and provided a cost and environmental analysis.
Is it possible to switch to an all-electric vehicle fleet – and if so,…
Start-Stop phenomena for PEM fuel cells
Highly regarded presentation at Fraunhofer ISE workshop.
As its contribution to the BMWi funded project “Stress”, the FuelCon AG develops in consultation with the Fraunhofer-Institut for Solar Energy Systems ISE a testing station for analyzing start-stop cycles of PEM fuel cells. Within this frame, the Fraunhofer ISE organized the workshop „Start-Stop phenomena and strategies for PEMFC” in December 2014. As invited speaker, Mathias Bode (Managing Board FuelCon AG) presented suitable…
Fleming Gulf Announces 2nd Edition African Mine Security Summit in Johannesburg
Mining although one of the biggest contributors to the African economy, is burdened with a wide rage of concerns when it comes to security. Rampant illegal mining, theft of precious metals and corruption has given rise for stringent security and control measures to be implemented although significant challenges arise due to remote locations, depth and extreme conditions. Going a step further in advancing knowledge about safeguarding the African mining industry…
No trumpets – solar power for Jericho and its neighbours instead.
Jericho / Neckarsulm, 09. December 2014 – It is not always good which comes out of Jerusalem and Palestine. Now, solar energy may make a small contribution to further cooperation and understanding, coming from the West Bank to Jerusalem: In the vicinity of the lowest city in the world one of the largest solar power stations in the Middle East produces clean electricity - with inverters by KACO new energy.
It…
The Royal Jordanian Residence electrified by the sun – and KACO new energy inver …
Amman / Neckarsulm, 03. December 2014 – The Jordanian Royal Family is setting a prime example for the use of the most powerful local energy source: the sun. Quality, "made in Germany" inverters then supply the electricity to the Al Manal Palace in Amman.
The Hashemites belong to one of the oldest Princely Families in the Arab World and one of their most well-known representatives in modern-day times is probably still…
Smart Cities
By 2050, the world's population is expected to reach nine billion, with over two thirds of people living in cities. On Tuesday, December 9, ICT and sustainability experts will convene at the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) in New York to discuss future solutions for urban systems.
NEW YORK (December 3, 2014) – Urbanization, globalization, demographic and climate change are continually placing higher demands on our cities. How will…
Energy efficiency you can count on
New ENBUS! smartphone app helps home owners on the way to energy efficiency
The building sector accounts for 40 percent of primary energy consumption in Europe. Home owners seeking for energy efficiency are faced with confusing and sometimes contradictory information. Now, Fraunhofer IAO has developed a smartphone app in the EU project ENBUS! that helps home owners calculate the tangible benefits of energy efficiency measures before investing.
“I’m an energy saver” –…
Kirk warns: stay away from Russian website design & development coders
Portsmouth NH, November 14 — Kirk Communications (www.kirkcommunications.com) warns that a spate of its new clients have fallen victim to Russian hackers, incompetent website design & development codersand hacking app builders.
“It’s really sad to gain new clients due to their misfortune with an offshore website design & development company,” said Nate Tennant, President and co-founder of Kirk website design & development company. Russia is a hacker’s haven where coders can…
WINAICO secures JET certification for the Japanese solar market
WINAICO secures JET certification for both WST and WSP PV modules to provide top quality PV solution to the Japanese solar market
Hsinchu, Taiwan, 21.11.2014 – WINAICO, a globally leading PV module brand by the semiconductor company, Win Win Precision Technology Co., Ltd., has announced their WST and WSP module series have obtained JET certifications for the Japanese solar market. The milestone is further proof of WINAICO’s PV module workmanship passes…
