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Synergy Elevator From ThyssenKrupp Achieves Top Rating in Energy Efficiency

The machine-room-less elevator "synergy" from ThyssenKrupp Elevator is a real space-saver. It can be integrated into any building design and gives architects greater creative freedom. It also sets environmental benchmarks. TÜV SÜD recently gave a "synergy" elevator in Köthen (Germany) an energy efficiency class "A" rating.

27 Jan 2011

Newly Formed Research Laboratory to Develop Polymers for Photovoltics

Arkema and CEA teams from INES (Institut National de l'Energie Solaire) have joined forces to create in France the first private/public mixed research laboratory dedicated to the development of polymer materials for the various photovoltaic module technologies.

27 Jan 2011

Masdar PV, Beck Energy to Develop Solar PV Power Facility in Germany

Thin-film photovoltaic products manufacturer, Masdar PV and Beck Energy, a developer of ultra-efficient solar power facilities across the world, have collaborated to construct a solar photovoltaic power facility in Luckenwalde, Germany.

27 Jan 2011

Konarka Technologies, University of Texas Scientists Collaborate to Enhance Plastic Solar Cell Technologies

The scientists at University of Texas at Austin and Konarka Technologies, pioneer in plastic solar cell production, have collaborated to develop enhanced plastic solar cell technologies.

27 Jan 2011

Technip to Evaluate Vertical-Axis Offshore Floating Wind Turbine Prototype

Technip in collaboration with EDF Energies nouvelles, Nénuphar and Converteam is establishing the Vertiwind project to evaluate a pre-industrial prototype of a vertical-axis offshore floating wind turbine.

27 Jan 2011

New Hydrogen Fuel cell Research and Development Center in Scotland

A high-tech hydrogen fuel cell research and development center has been established in Methil, Fife, Scotland. Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland, inaugurated the £4.7 million research center.

27 Jan 2011

General Electric Signs Wind Turbine Supply Contract with Monsson Alma

General Electric has signed an agreement with Monsson Alma to supply 14 wind turbines for Monsson Alma’s two wind power projects with a total capacity of 35 MW in Romania.

27 Jan 2011

AMSC Receives $9m Follow-on Order for Wind Turbine Electrical Control Systems

American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: AMSC), a global power technologies company, today announced that it has received a $9 million follow-on order for the supply of wind turbine electrical control systems from Inox Wind Limited (IWL), part of India’s Inox Group of Companies.

27 Jan 2011

Aerodyn Approves PPG's HYBON for USe in Wind Turbine Blades

PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has announced the qualification of HYBON(R) 2026 direct roving fiber glass for use in selected fabrics and epoxy resin systems of aerodynBlade 1.5-, 2.0- and 2.5-megawatt wind turbine blades by aerodyn, a leading independent engineering firm that develops wind energy turbines and blades.

27 Jan 2011

Acuity Introduces LED Luminaires for Demanding Environments

Acuity Brands (NYSE: AYI), a market leader in innovative energy-efficient lighting and control solutions, has announced its new Holophane(R) Petrolux(R) LED luminaires which address the need for a reliable, low-maintenance, LED lighting solution for harsh environments

27 Jan 2011

DuPont to Talk About the Benefits of Bioplastics

The many ways bio-based materials can enhance performance and meet consumer demand for environmentally responsible products are explored in a talk by Carol Casarino, Ph.D., global technology manager, DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers, at the inaugural Bioplastics "Reshaping of an Industry" Conference.

27 Jan 2011

Research Markets Publish New Report on Hydro Power Market in France

Research and Markets have released a new report “Hydro Power Market Outlook in France to 2020 - Capacity, Generation, Regulations, Key Power Plants, and Key Companies,” which provides insights into the hydro energy market in France and also gives predictions up to 2020.

26 Jan 2011