June 2010
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Certification for Gamesa wind turbine
Gamesa has received certification for its G90 Class II wind turbine from GL Renewables Certification (GL), one of the world’s leading wind energy industry certification bodies.
Abu Dhabi pilot project for solar energy
As preparation for the Solar Roof Program in Abu Dhabi, employees of the local power company ADDC (Abu Dhabi Distribution Company) undertook training in photovoltaics at the Berlin-based Renewables Academy (RENAC).
Top honors for Dupont biofuels technology
All three DuPont biofuels collaborations received top honors in the 2010 “Transformative Technologies 30” survey, conducted by the magazine Biofuels Digest.
Exchange Forum on Wind Turbine Installation Vessels
Since offshore wind farming is in its start-up phase with many players in field, a large number of different design concepts exist with a large potential for growth. The concepts of renewable energy were the topic of the GL First Class Exchange Forum. What are the solutions for offshore installations? What type of vessels are [...]
Strong European market for wind turbines in 2010
The EWEA expects 10 gigawatt (GW) of new wind power capacity to be installed in the EU during 2010, taking total installed capacity by the end of 2010 to almost 85 GW – an increase of 13%.
South African wind-farm to power Football World Cup
The wind turbines project from Electrawinds (Belgian wind-farm provider) with carbon consultancy support of CO2logic (European carbon consultancy) will provide energy to the football world cup via South Africa’s first ever wind-farm
Farm manure generates energy in Britisch WELtec plant
The German company WELtec BioPower GmbH will complete a 1 MW biogas plant with integrated unpacking and separation system and shredder for the British company Fernbrook Bio before the end of 2010.
