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Polycrystalline Solar Cells from Bosch Solar Energy

The cells use a coarse textured 2 mm silver busbar with silicon nitride antireflective coating as negative contact. For positive back contacts a 4.5 mm silver busbar with full-surface aluminum BSF is utilized.

28 May 2010

OWS 20 Feet Deluxe Windmill Aeration System from Outdoor Water Solutions

The 20 ft wind mill included in this system produces enough power to operate the aeration system. Two numbers of airstones contained in this system allows gradual diffusing of oxygen in two separate locations and a twoway selector valve is utilized for efficient regulating of airflow between the two airstones.

28 May 2010

Polymer Materials in Solar Modules Proves a Popular Topic

The AMI international conference, Polymers in Photovoltaics 2010, held in April in Cologne had well over 200 registered delegates to discuss the use of polymer materials in solar module production.

27 May 2010

Hydro to Build Norway's Largest Aluminium Recycling Plant

Hydro will build Norway’s largest plant for aluminium recycling at Karmøy. The plant will have an initial capacity of 35,000 mt. The total investment will be approximately NOK 260 million and will establish close to 40 new jobs in the plant.

27 May 2010

Hitachi and Osaki Electric Cooperate on Smart grid Technologies

Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT/TSE:6501, "Hitachi") and Osaki Electric Co., Ltd. (TSE:6644, "Osaki Electric") today announced that they have agreed to form a cooperative alliance in the smart grid-related business, including providing solutions based on Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) in the global market.

27 May 2010

Surfactants Made from Natural Renewable Raw Materials becoming More Popular

Natural, renewable raw materials combined with an excellent ecological footprint are one of the keys to achieve success in the markets. Cognis APG® surfactants are obtained from renewable plant-derived raw materials, such as vegetable oils and starch. They combine mildness to human skin, environmental compatibility and are safe, yet still offer good cleaning performance in laundry detergents, hard surface cleaners, and manual dish detergents alike.

27 May 2010

Timken Unveil UltraWind Bearings for Wind Turbines

With the highest life ratings in the industry verified by Germanischer Lloyd, the new UltraWind Series of bearings from Timken provides a cost-conscious, simplified drivetrain for main-shaft wind turbine designs (both gear and gearless).

26 May 2010

Applied Materials Collaborates with Chinese Company to Accelerate Photovoltaic Development

Applied Materials, Inc. and China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group (CECEP), a leading new energy company in China, today announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore projects for accelerating the development and deployment of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology.

26 May 2010

PowerbyProxi unveils First Wireless Power Solution for Wind Turbines

The first wireless power solution for wind turbines was unveiled today at the WindPower 2010 conference and exhibition in Dallas, Texas. PowerbyProxi Proxi-Ring contactless slip ring provides wireless power and data to pitch control systems in wind turbines.

26 May 2010

Germanischer Lloyd Verified Timken Bearings for Wind Turbine Applications

Germanischer Lloyd, the leading technical body validating the integrity of components and systems for wind energy, has verified Timken’s load-carrying capacity ratings for various wind bearing types.

26 May 2010

Ryan Hunter-Reay Appears at WINDPOWER 2010

Andretti Autosport and Integrated Electrical Services (IES) have announced that Ryan Hunter-Reay, an IndyCar driver, has appeared at the WINDPOWER 2010 Conference and Exposition under the sponsorship contract between the two firms.

26 May 2010

Allegiance Capital Corporation Endorses ‘Winds of Prosperity’ Report

Investment bank Allegiance Capital Corporation (ACC) strongly supports a study conducted by The Perryman Group titled "Winds of Prosperity".

26 May 2010

Staples and SunEdison Reach 15 M kWh Energy Generation Milestone

Office products company Staples, Inc. and SunEdison, a solar power services provider and MEMC Electronic Materials subsidiary, have announced the achievement of production milestone of 15 million kWh – sufficient to power more than 700 homes annually – from 32 solar installations located in Staples fulfillment centers and stores throughout North America.

26 May 2010

Standard Solar Appreciates Gov. O'Malley for Solar Legislation

Standard Solar, Inc. has appreciated the signing of legislation into law by Martin O'Malley, the Maryland Governor.

26 May 2010

S64-1.25 MW Wind Turbine from Suzlon Energy

The gear box utilized in the S64-1.25 MW model wind turbine provided by Suzlon Energy has single planetary stage and two helical stages and a rated power of 1.25 MW. This gear box is designed for a nominal load of 1390 kW and utilizes forced air cooling lubrication system.

26 May 2010