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Solar cell producer ersol confirms best results in its 10-year history
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ersol solar cell production.
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With the publication of its audited financial statements for 2007 ersol Solar Energy AG (ersol, Erfurt, Germany) on March 28th 2008 confirmed its preliminary revenue figures (2007:
€ 160.2 million, previous year: € 127.8 million). The operating result (EBIT) grew by 10.1% to € 22.3 million (previous year: € 20.3 million). Notwithstanding
substantial expansion activities, in 2007 the Company thus posted the highest turnover and best operating results in its 10-year history. The EBIT margin stood at 13.9 %, compared to
15.9 % in the previous year. Due to the strong increase in the negative financial result (€ -8.9 million) there was a decline in the profit after taxes compared to the previous
year (2007: € 8.7 million, previous year: € 12.3 million). Earnings per share - diluted by the capital increase in summer 2007 and reduced by increased expenditure for
interest and currency hedging transactions - were only € 0.85. In 2006 this figure was € 1.25 and thus 47.1 % higher. A significant increase is anticipated for 2008, ersol
emphasizes.
Export ratio increases further
ersol generates a good portion of its revenue - 50.9 % - abroad: 28.3 % in Europe (excluding Germany), 10.9 % in China, 5.8 % each in Japan and North America and 0.1 % in other
countries. Germany accounts for 49.1 % of the Company’s revenue. The export ratio was 8.1 percentage points higher in 2007 than in 2006 (42.8 %). Since ersol’s German
customers in turn exported a larger portion of their module production in 2007, the indirect export share was substantially more than 50 %.
Strong growth in workforce proportionate to corporate development
In the Group as a whole, at the end of last year ersol AG employed a workforce of 802. In 2007 the Group created almost 400 new jobs. It is anticipated that the 1,000 mark will be
passed in the course of this year. In the reporting year the personnel cost ratio - the share of personnel costs from wages, salaries and social security in total revenue - was 13.4 %.
This high ratio (2006: 10.2 %) resulted from early contributions hiring for the timely satisfaction of personnel requirements in thin-film production, at the new cell plant in Arnstadt
and the Wafers segment, as well as for administrative functions in the Group. Many of the new employees undergo preparatory training before starting work in the new production
facilities. For the same reasons, revenue per employee fell compared to the previous year (about € 260 thousand compared to € 375 thousand). For 2008 the Company anticipates a
substantial reduction in the personnel expenses ratio, as more than double the production volume is to be generated using the workforce that already existed at the end of 2007.
Business segments marked by capacity expansion
The second year of group affiliation of SRS - ersol acquired the company in February 2006 - was extremely successful, as the corporate figures show. Overall, ersol Silicon benefits from
a strong global demand for its products and services; in particular with the demand for sorting and etching services being very high. Having been in business for the past eleven years,
the ersol subsidiary is able to build on a very strong network and thus guarantees the ersol Group a constant supply of polysilicon, among other things.
In 2007 the ersol Wafers segment was technologically very successful: in particular, polysilicon input was reduced further against the Watt output. At the same time, the year was
characterised by the significant expansion of ersol Wafers, which almost trebled its capacities by the end of 2007 from 45 MWp to 120 MWp. Complete acceptance of the production
buildings and infrastructure was possible. Production began in January 2008; the site is to be expanded further by the end of the year to a capacity of 180 MWp.
2007 the ersol Solar Cells segment was characterised by the impending start of the production in Arnstadt. Cell Fab 2 was inaugurated in November. With a crystalline silicon solar cell
production capacity of 100 MWp the factory has been able to significantly increase its monthly production since January 2008. By the end of 2008 this segment is to be expanded to a
capacity of 120 MWp. Another focal point was the expansion at the Erfurt site: capacity here was increased in 2007 from 60 MWp to 80 MWp and is to be expanded further to 100 MWp by the
end of 2008.
Thin-film activities, organised in the ersol Modules segment, are completely on schedule. An output of 20 MWp is targeted for this year. Negotiations are currently being held with
further potential customers after closing of the first sales contracts. The first test series being performed together with research partner Schott Solar in the micromorphous thin-film
module area are also progressing very satisfactorily. "Our expectations for 2007 were fulfilled in many respects. On the one hand ersol has passed further milestones in the expansion of
production capacity, on the other we have even exceeded our EBIT and sales targets. And that is not all: ersol has created a large number of jobs and once again set the course for the
future", Dr Claus Beneking, Chief Executive Officer of ersol, is delighted to report.
More detailed information on the Company’s operating figures for 2007 are referred in ersol’s Annual Report 2007, published online.
2008-03-31 Courtesy: ersol solar energy AG Solarserver.de © Heindl Server GmbH
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Power-One Aurora PV inverters selected for Spain’s largest Solar-Power Installation
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"Aurora" PV-Central inverters
by Power-One.
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Power-One, Inc. (Camarillo, CA) on March 12th 2008 announced that "Aurora" PV-Central inverters have been chosen by the Energy Division of Isolux Corsán for use in what will be
Spain’s largest photovoltaic-power installation, and the second largest renewable-energy facility in the world. One hundred of these 300 kilowatt commercial inverters due to
Power-One will be installed before September 2008 to process over 34 megawatts (MW) of solar electric power in an 180 acre installation. Mr. Paolo Casini, Power-One’s
Alternative Energy Marketing Director commented: "We would like to thank Isolux Corsán for selecting our Aurora PVI-Central inverters. When tested in accordance with IEC 61683
photovoltaic-system standards, these products can provide up to a 2.3 % performance ratio advantage compared to other commercial solutions; resulting in an additional 9,000 kilowatt
hours per year for each inverter. With 100 inverters in this installation, almost one megawatt hour of added power can be generated annually."
"The PVI Central utilizes a modular architecture that enhances flexibility and reliability. Flexibility is improved through the ability to incorporate modules of different power
ratings, which facilitates current-distribution optimization", Casini continued. Reliability had been increased because the failure of an individual inverter does not impact the
energy-harvesting capabilities of the other modules, Casini emphasizes.
Aurora PVI-Central inverters are available in configurations from 50 kW to 300 kW, and due to the producer feature high speed maximum power point tracking channels and industry-leading
efficiencies, to optimize energy harvesting across a wide range of operating conditions. These commercial-grade products are delivered pre-configured and pre-tested; significantly
reducing on-site installation wiring and testing. Power-One designs and manufactures energy-efficient power conversion and power management solutions for alternative/renewable energy,
routers, data storage and servers, wireless communications, optical networking, medical diagnostics, military, railway controls, automated/semiconductor test equipment, and custom
applications. Power-One, with headquarters in Camarillo, CA, has global sales offices, manufacturing, and R&D operations in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
2008-03-31 Courtesy: Power-One, Inc. Solarserver.de © Heindl Server GmbH
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First virtual global conference on climate change on the internet in November 2008
The first global, purely virtual climate conference, "Klima 2008 / Climate 2008", will take place from November the 3rd to 7th 2008. It will be organised by the Faculty of Life
Sciences of the University of Applied Sciences Hamburg (Germany) under the leadership of Professor Walter Leal from the research and transfer centre "Applications of Life Sciences". The
centre is part of the Faculty of Life Sciences. Other partners of the conference are the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
(IPCC), and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Moreover, UNESCO declared the event to be a project of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005
to 2014). The Hamburg public relations agency RAIKE Kommunikation is also a partner of the conference and responsible for its sponsoring as well as the marketing.
Climate Conference with a new concept
"Klima 2008 / Climate 2008" will take place exclusively on the Internet. Conference languages are German and English. On the basis of submitted scientific paper abstracts participants
of the conference will debate in forums on various aspects of the climate change. In addition, they will have the opportunity to present climate projects to a worldwide audience. The
public may also be interested in getting in contact with the participating scientists. "We offer the opportunity to discuss with all target groups at a high level without polluting the
environment," says Leal. The climate conference will address a wide audience: scientists, politicians, businessmen, associations and NGOs, as well as schools and everyone else who is
interested in the conference. Objectives of the conference are to develop synergies, to share scientific knowledge and to promote cooperation among scientific institutions. The
organisers expect at least a million conference participants. Participation in "2008 Klima / Climate 2008" is free.
Ideas and abstracts to be submitted from March
Ideas and abstracts for technical papers can be submitted by e-mail to ftz-als@ls.haw-hamburg.de. A high-level scientific advisory board
will sift them and choose the ones which will be put on the website. Members of the advisory board are, for example, scientists of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, the
Max Planck Institute for Meteorology, the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, the Technical University of Delft and the EPA. Potential participants can register at
http://www.klima2008.net.
The research and transfer centre "Applications of Life Sciences" of the University of Applied Sciences Hamburg, Germany was founded in August 2007. It is managed by Professor Walter
Leal. The centre provides local, national and international project approaches - particularly in the field of life sciences (including biotechnology, as well as medical, pharmaceutical
and environmental protection technology) and in terms of issues such as energy, climate change and sustainability.
2008-03-31 Courtesy: RAIKE Kommunikation GmbH Solarserver.de © Heindl Server GmbH
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Linde signs supply contract and joint development programme with solar cell producer Malibu
Linde Nippon Sanso (LNS), a company of The Linde Group, has signed an exclusive contract with Malibu GmbH & Co. KG in Bielefeld (Germany) to supply all of the gases needed to
make photovoltaic modules. The long term contract comprises over-the-fence supply of nitrogen (N2), hydrogen (H2), silane (SiH4), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), argon (Ar), and helium
(He). The turnkey installation includes a complete gas distribution network and gas leak detection system. LNS will also provide on-site gas and chemical management services.
Additionally, Linde and Malibu have entered into a Joint Development Programme for the development of advanced gas technology to improve cell efficiency, throughput and yield. Malibu is
a joint venture between energy service provider E.ON and Schüco, a major worldwide provider of building envelope systems.
Photovoltaic module production in Osterweddingen (Germany)
"This contract shall prove to be strategically invaluable for Linde's fast growing Photovoltaic business", said Dr. Aldo Belloni, member of the Executive Board of Linde AG. "The joint
development programme will allow us to further develop our gas technology and to contribute to reducing the cost per watt in solar cell production", added Andreas Günther, president of
Linde Nippon Sanso. Using innovative thin-film technology, Malibu will initially construct a 40 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic module production line in Osterweddingen (Germany),
incorporating multi-layer cell technology for increased efficiency. As the plant is scheduled to increase in size, Linde will add N2, H2 and fluorine (F2) on-site plants. The Linde
Group is a world leading gases and engineering company with around 50,000 employees working in about 100 countries and achieved sales in the 2007 financial year of EUR 12.3 billion. The
strategy of The Linde Group is geared towards earnings-based growth and focuses on the expansion of its international business with forward-looking products and services.
2008-03-26 Courtesy: The Linde Group Solarserver.de © Heindl Server GmbH
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International technology group SCHOTT: Creation of 500 new jobs in Germany planned; solar business driving growth
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SCHOTT relies on thin-film solar modules
and invested 75 million euros in an
ultra-modern production facility in Jena
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Based on how well business has developed during the first five months of the fiscal year 2007/2008 (ends 9/30), SCHOTT, the international technology group based in Mainz (Germany)
expects to see this positive development continue through the remainder of the year. "Our solar business is mainly responsible for driving our growth. No other company in the world
today is as well-positioned as SCHOTT in both photovoltaics and solar thermal power plant technology", emphasized the Chairman of the Board of Management, Professor Udo Ungeheuer, at
the annual results press conference held in Seville (Spain). SCHOTT hopes to increase Group sales by 5 %, achieve the same level of EBIT earnings as in the preceding fiscal year and
record solid annual net profit. In order to continue improving its position as one of the leading technology groups in the field of specialized glass products and other high-tech
materials, SCHOTT plans to invest 320 million euros towards fixed assets during its current fiscal year. Here, the main focus will be on the high growth sectors solar technology,
specialized glass tubing and pharmaceutical packaging. More than 240 million euros will be invested in these areas. The company plans to invest some 170 million euros at its
sites in Germany. The construction of additional manufacturing facilities will also result in an increase in the number of employees. For the current fiscal year, Professor Ungeheuer
announced that approximately 500 new jobs will be created in Germany alone, 300 of which will be in the area of solar.
SCHOTT strengthens focus on solar; manufacturing of thin-film modules in operation at Jena (germany)
The technology group sees excellent prospects in the global photovoltaic market that continues to produce double-digit growth rates. Here, thanks to the WACKER SCHOTT Solar GmbH joint
venture, SCHOTT Solar GmbH covers the entire value-creation chain, including everything from wafers to cells and solar modules. Furthermore, the company is able to rely on a secure
supply of raw silicon materials. Capacities are now also being expanded at the plants in Jena, Alzenau and at one site each in the Czech Republic and the United States. At the beginning
of March, 2008, the ground-breaking ceremony took place for a new solar plant in New Mexico. SCHOTT Solar also sees good opportunities in the area of thin-film technology. Here,
manufacturing of ASI® thin-film modules went into operation in Jena. This technology calls for amorphous silicon to be applied to glass substrates in a way that conserves raw materials.
These thin-film modules can then be easily integrated into window, roof and facade glazing, where they combine attractive architectural solutions with environmentally friendly
generation of electrical power.
Solar thermal power plants breakthrough in Europe as well
In the area of solar receivers, the key component of solar thermal parabolic trough power plants, SCHOTT currently ranks as the world’s leader in terms of both market share and
technology. The Andasol 1 power plant project in Spain, for which SCHOTT has already delivered thousands of receivers, clearly shows the breakthrough that this type of energy generation
is experiencing in Europe, as well. Because the company has already established the respective manufacturing capacities in Germany, Spain and the United states, SCHOTT is well-prepared
for the increase in demand that will accompany additional power plant projects.
2008-03-25 Courtesy: SCHOTT Group Solarserver.de © Heindl Server GmbH
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Concentrix Solar GmbH combines expertise and completes financing round
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Concentrating PV Modules "FLATCON"
by Concentrix Solar.
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Concentrix Solar GmbH (Freiburg, Germany), one of the leading companies in the area of concentrator photovoltaics (CPV), has completed its second financing round. In addition to Good
Energies, a leading investor in renewable energy and energy efficiency, the Spanish company Abengoa Solar, as one of the worldwide leaders in the development and construction of solar
power plants participated in the new financing round. The new capital will be used to finance Concentrix’ first industrial production line and to develop markets in Southern
Europe, with an initial focus on Spain. As a key element of the new partnership Concentrix and Abengoa Solar have created a joint venture - Concentrix Iberia S.A. – for the
commercialisation of Concentrix’ "FLATCON" technology in the Spanish market. Hansjörg Lerchenmüller, CEO of Concentrix Solar GmbH, is pleased with this new partnership:
"Abengoa Solar has a lot of experience in building and operating solar power plants and is the perfect partner for the development of the Spanish market."
PV system efficiencies of more than 23 %.
Dr. Sven Hansen of Good Energies is convinced that this partnership provides valuable support: "Abengoa Solar has a strong position in the Spanish market but also in other target
countries for concentrator photovoltaics. Abengoa ideally complements Concentrix’ strategic setup bringing highly sophisticated project development and market know-how to
Concentrix and accelerating its growth."
Santiago Seage, CEO of Abengoa Solar, looks forward to the cooperation: "We are very excited about the cooperation. Concentrix achieves extraordinary technical results as well as market
leading efficiencies of more than 23 %. We are absolutely convinced of the potential of the technology."
2008-03-20 Courtesy: Concentrix Solar GmbH Solarserver.de © Heindl Server GmbH
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Concentrating solar thermal systems: Flagsol performs study for parabolic trough plants in Oman
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Parabolic troughs to support oil production
in Oman
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The German Flagsol GmbH, one of Solar Millennium's technology companies, has been commissioned to perform a feasibility study for a parabolic trough plant in the Sultanate of Oman.
The goal of the study is to examine the use of concentrating solar thermal systems for the generation of steam in the oil production in Oman. Hot steam is injected into the deposit
under high pressure in order to expand the oil production. This enables better utilization of the deposit and the degree of deoiling is significantly increased. The use of solar energy
for steam generation is an environmentally-friendly and cost-effective alternative to conventional steam generation, Solar Millennium emphasizes in a press release. Emissions which are
hostile to the climate and the use of fossil raw materials are significantly reduced. With the conventional utilization of oil fields using natural pressure or pumping to the
surface, a large proportion of the raw materials in a deposit remain unused due to the natural flow characteristic limits. The supply of steam under high pressure substantially
increases an oil field's utilization rate. The warming effect improves the flowability and thereby the mobility of the crude oil.
Considerable market potential for parabolic trough technology
Due to the viscosity of the oil, some oil fields can only be utilized with the injection of steam on site and with the use of other newly-developed pumping technologies. Due to high oil
prices and the international market dynamics, it is to be expected that this technology will find increasing use for the intensified utilization of oil fields in many known as well as
partially utilized oil deposits. Dr. Thomas Thaufelder, Managing Director of Flagsol, sees considerable market potential for parabolic trough technology: "Parabolic troughs are ideal
for the generation of hot steam. Environmentally-friendly steam generation using solar energy reduces the use of fossil raw materials. In addition to the generation of solar power, the
generation of steam and industrial process heat constitute a further interesting field of application for parabolic troughs."
Flagsol is continually working on the further development of parabolic trough collectors in order to increase their efficiency and to expand the market portfolio. To this end Flagsol is
working on direct evaporation together with reputable research institutes and industrial partners. In the future, instead of a heat transfer medium being heated in the absorber pipes of
the collectors, water is to be evaporated directly. The use of newly-developed thermal storage units means that steam can be provided on a constant, plannable basis.
2008-03-19 Courtesy: Solar Millennium AG Solarserver.de © Heindl Server GmbH
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GT Solar & Trina Solar Sign Million Polysilicon Reactor Contract
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polysilicon reactor
by GT Solar
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GT Solar Incorporated (Merrimack, NH, USA), a global provider of a comprehensive range of equipment, services and technology solutions to the solar power industry, announced on March
11th 2008 that it has entered into a contract to supply Trina Solar (Lianyungang) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Trina Solar, Ltd. with polysilicon reactors and converters worth
Million. The equipment will be used by Trina Solar in conjunction with the company’s announced plans to build and operate a multi-phased polysilicon production facility in
Lianyungang, located in China’s Jiangsu Province. The contract is subject to the approvals by the boards of both companies. "This MM contract is for GT Solar’s
latest technology 48 rod chemical vapor deposition reactor and silicon tetrachloride (STC) hydrogenation conversion units, which convert STC to trichlorosilane (TCS)", GT Solar reports
in a press release.
"We are pleased to announce that this latest contract with Trina Solar reflects GT Solar’s strategic role in meeting the global demand for polysilicon, which is a basic material
for the manufacture of solar cells", GT Solar CEO Thomas Zarrella. Noted. "Our technology and equipment continue to help the solar power industry meet the growth in product demand while
helping the industry drive down the cost per kilowatt hour", Zarrella added. GT’s VP for Polysilicon, David Keck, said: "Trina Solar is a recognized leader in manufacturing high
quality monocrystalline photovoltaic modules and is an important client to our team here at GT Solar. Trina Solar is focused on developing a strong brand in the marketplace, investing
continuously in its technology platform and ensuring a low cost position, and we look forward to continuing to play a role in their success."
Jifan Gao, Chairman and CEO of Trina Solar,commented: "As a customer of GT Solar, we have come to value GT’s superior technology and equipment, and look forward to working
together to continue to lower manufacturing costs as we increase our capacity and execute on our growth strategy."
2008-03-18 Courtesy: GT Solar Incorporated Solarserver.de © Heindl Server GmbH
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Council Chooses WorldWater & Solar Technologies to Build Largest Municipal Solar Installation in New Jersey
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WorldWater reference project including solar
arrays totaling 500 kilowatts in Egg Harbor
Township (NJ).
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WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp., developer and marketer of proprietary high-power solar photovoltaic systems, on March 11th 2008 announced that the City Council of Ocean
City (NJ) has awarded the Company a contract to build a million solar PV system for the City which is expected to produce nearly 550,000 kilowatt hours of energy in its first year.
The Ocean City Municipal Solar Energy Power Project will include roof mounts on the Cultural Arts and Community Center, the new Public Works Complex building, the Vehicle Maintenance
Center and the Sports and Civic Center. The award for the long-term Power Purchase Agreement with WorldWater is expected to allow Ocean City to offset approximately 17 % of the
City’s total yearly electricity requirements for buildings that it owns and/or operates. The project is expected to be completed later this year. "This is a win-win for
WorldWater and the State of New Jersey", said Quentin T. Kelly, Chairman and CEO. "Following on our successful installations elsewhere in the state, these rooftop applications will save
Ocean City millions of dollars overall and once again prove that sustainable energy is a sensible solution as oil prices remain at record levels. Under WorldWater’s awarded
contract, which lasts 15 years, the company will receive .6 million in rebates from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, along with solar renewable energy credits (SRECs) and
federal tax credits on top of the ongoing electric billings to be paid by Ocean City. We are pleased to continue providing New Jersey residents with cutting edge,
environmentally-friendly ways to power their way to the future."
Four proposals were received by the City, which selected WorldWater. Mayor Salvatore Perillo stated: "At a time when we are seeing double-digit increases in annual electric costs, this
is welcomed savings. The savings will start in July and will help us to reduce our energy budget."
In addition to Megawatts of installations in the US and globally, solar installations completed by WorldWater in the State of New Jersey include: the Federal Courthouse Annex in
Trenton; Liberty Science Center in Jersey City; Atlantic County Utilities Authority Water Treatment Plant in Atlantic City; Voorhees Middle School in Voorhees Township; Ray Angelini
Incorporated (RAI) Electrical Contractors in Sewell and Richard Stockton College in Pomona.
2008-03-14 Courtesy: WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp. Solarserver.de © Heindl Server GmbH
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Xantrex launches next generation Solar Charge Controller in Europe
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Solar Charge Con-
troller Xantrex XW.
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Xantrex Technology Inc. (VANCOUVER, B.C.) on March 3rd 2008 announced the launch of the CE marked "Xantrex XW Solar Charge Controller" designed for photovoltaic back-up and off grid
applications. Xantrex has designed the XW Solar Charge Controller to stand out from its competition, with a reliable, compact and efficient design. The Xantrex XW Solar Charge
Controller is a photovoltaic (PV) charge controller that offers Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technology, which allows maximum energy harvest from the solar array to deliver the
optimal available current for charging batteries. When charging, the XW Solar Charge Controller regulates battery voltage and output current based on the amount of energy available from
the PV array and state-of-charge of the batteries. Unlike other MPPT charge controllers on the market, the XW Solar Charge Controller continuously adjusts the solar array to fine-tune
energy generation, which is particularly critical during periods of fast moving cloud cover, the producer emphasizes in a press release. "We are proud to bring our
next-generation charge controller to the market as we strive to make solar and backup power more cost-effective for an increasing number of home and business owners", said John Wallace,
Xantrex CEO.
The XW Solar Charge Controller has a 60 amp maximum charge rate and can be used with 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 volt DC battery systems. It is able to charge a lower nominal-voltage battery
from a higher nominal-voltage array. This provides flexibility for installers to use longer wiring runs without compromising efficiency. The charge controller is also convection cooled
and works without a fan, which improves reliability. The Xantrex XW Solar Charge Controller includes a standard five-year warranty and meets all European directives and safety
standards.
2008-03-13 Courtesy: Xantrex Technology Inc. Solarserver.de © Heindl Server GmbH
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Concentrix Solar installed the first 100 kW of their concentrator PV large power station in Spain
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CPV Systems in Puertollano (Spain).
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Concentrix Solar GmbH (Freiburg, Germany), one of the leading companies in the area of concentrator photovoltaics (CPV), mounted eighteen systems each with a power of 5.75 kW in
Puertollano, Spain in February 2008. The construction of the 100 kW plant was begun in December 2007 after Concentrix had successfully carried out the type tests of its 5.75 kW systems
and likewise fulfilled all of the technical criteria according to the international IEC standard. Now it is ready to be connected to the public grid. With this installation, Concentrix
is the first company within the Spanish ISFOC project that has installed a complete 100 kW system that is ready to be connected to the grid. The Freiburg company Concentrix will install
a total of 500 kW in Puertollano. The Institute of Concentration Photovoltaic Systems (ISFOC) coordinates the construction of the first larger solar power plant in Europe in which
high-efficiency III-V multi-junction solar cells are implemented. A total nominal power of 3 MW will be installed at different sites throughout the province of Castilla-La
Mancha in Spain. In the first construction phase of the demonstration project, the aim is to install a total of 1.7 MW.
Sunlight concentrated 500 times onto a small highly-efficient solar cell
Concentrix Solar GmbH was founded in February 2005 as a spin-off company of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in Freiburg, Germany. Concentrix manufactures
concentrator power plants for sunny locations. Using a Fresnel lens, sunlight is concentrated 500 times focussing onto a small highly-efficient solar cell. These solar cells convert the
concentrated light directly into electrical energy. Concentrix Solar GmbH was awarded the Innovation Award of the German Economy 2007 in the category of "Start-Up Companies". In
Freiburg, Concentrix operates a pilot production line with a nominal production capacity of 1 MW for manufacturing the concentrator modules. Concentrix plans to bring a 25 MW production
line into operation by the middle of 2008 - thus steering this new photovoltaic technology towards large-scale commercial production.
Solar power plants up to 3 MW in total
The Instituto de Sistemas Fotovoltaicos de Concentración is the result of the R&D plan promoted by the Department of Education and Science from the Castilla La Mancha Government and
the Institute of Solar Energy from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. The project is financed by the Ministry of Education and Science. The headquarters, laboratories and some of
the ISFOC pilot photovoltaic plants are being built in Puertollano, where all the Institute activities will be coordinated. Establishing in Castilla La Mancha the main vehicle for the
development of CPV technologies is the chief goal. In order to generate key knowledge on this technology, ISFOC is executing a number of power plants (up to 3 MW in total) incorporating
different concentrator technologies which are to become shortly available in the market. ISFOC has become a national and world reference in CPV. With the infrastructure installed after
the two year establishment period, ambitious R&D projects will be undertaken.
2008-03-12 Courtesy: Concentrix Solar GmbH Solarserver.de © Heindl Server GmbH
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aleo solar AG signs gigawatt cell procurement agreement with Q-Cells AG
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Solar power plant Viana (Spain) with 24.000
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aleo solar AG (Oldenburg, Prenzlau, Germany) announced that it has signed a procurement agreement for solar cells with Q-Cells AG (Thalheim, Germany). This contract, which runs from
2008 to the end of 2019, covers a volume of at least 1,270 megawatts, with an option to expand up to a total volume of 2,270 megawatts, aloe solar reports in a press release. There will
be no industry-typical advance payments; pricing is oriented on market trends, the company emphasizes. aleo solar AG is significantly expanding its business relations with
Q-Cells AG. "We are producing more and more modules in more and more countries at a consistently high premium quality," says Heiner Willers, member of the Management Board of aleo solar
AG. "We can do this because we have the necessary production expertise and pay attention to a select quality in our materials. With Q-Cells, we have the world's largest solar cell
manufacturer on board. Our previous experience with Q-cells has been excellent. We are now continuing this high-quality partnership."
Both domestically and internationally, aleo solar AG is systematically pursuing its growth targets. Currently, production capacities are being expanded from 100 to 180 megawatts by the
end of 2009. "We continue to believe in quality, a strong brand and absolute customer focus in sales. With a strong partner at our side, we are creating the foundation for the
sustainable pursuit of our ambitious, growth-oriented goals," says Jakobus Smit, CEO of aleo solar AG.
2008-03-12 Courtesy: aleo solar AG Solarserver.de © Heindl Server GmbH
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PV producer DayStar Technologies signs Letter of Intent with German renewable energy company Juwi Solar
DayStar Technologies, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA), a developer of photovoltaic products based on CIGS thin film semiconductor technology, on March 6th, 2008 announced, it has signed a
letter of intent (LOI) with juwi solar GmbH (Germany). The LOI identifies juwi solar as a sales partner for DayStar in commercializing its CIGS glass modules. Juwi will work closely
with DayStar in the early stages of production to test and evaluate modules in field installations and assist with third party qualifications required for financing large utility power
plants. The LOI will conclude when the two companies enter into a definitive sales agreement that would commit juwi to procure up to 25 percent of DayStar’s production through
2011.
The juwi group is one of the leading companies in the renewable energy sector in Europe. For almost 12 years juwi has developed, financed and operated wind, solar and bio energy
projects. Juwi has 260 employees developing projects in ten countries on four continents. By the end of 2007 juwi had developed more than 600 PV power plants with a total capacity of
approximately 80 MWp. In 2008 juwi projects installing an additional 120 MWp and is currently constructing a 40 MWp power plant near Brandis (Germany) which when complete will be the
world’s largest grid- tied PV system.
DayStar to enter current and emerging PV markets world-wide
"We are very excited to add juwi solar to our growing family of highly qualified sales partners. The experience they have with thin film modules in particular will be invaluable to our
commercialization activities", said Terry Schuyler, DayStar's vice president of sales and marketing. "We look forward to a long term sales relationship that can assist us in entering
into current and emerging markets world-wide", Schuyler continued. "Engaging DayStar at this important stage of their commercialization is critical to ensuring our well designed and
cost-effective system solutions", said Lars Falck, managing director of juwi solar. "We believe DayStar’s CIGS modules can offer us a competitive cost and performance advantage in
meeting our aggressive growth plans for the future", Falck emphasizes.
2008-03-12 Courtesy: DayStar Technologies, Inc. Solarserver.de © Heindl Server GmbH
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WKN sells German wind energy project to International Power
WKN Windkraft Nord AG has sold the turnkey wind energy project Karstaedt to International Power plc, a leading independent electricity generating company. Karstaedt which is located
in the Federal State of Brandenburg has already reached commercial operation. Since the end of December 2007 ten Vestas V90 wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 20 megawatts
have been producing environmentally friendly power. The hub height of the turbines is 105 m each. Karstaedt is one of the projects WKN Windkraft Nord AG erected in 2007.
Together with wind farms completed in Spain, Italy and the US, WKN constructed a total of 201megawatts in 2007. "We are delighted to have completed this acquisition with International
Power and look forward to working with them again in the near future", said Martinus Scherweit, CEO of WKN AG. "It shows that the German market still is an attractive one for
international investors."
WKN AG has planned, installed and operated turnkey wind parks in Germany since 1990. In addition, WKN AG is also expanding abroad and is internationally represented by subsidiaries in
numerous European countries and the USA. WKN AG is part of the innovative “House of Future Energies” corporate network in Husum, an established center of excellence for
renewable energy sources in Germany. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of BGZ Beteiligungsgesellschaft Zukunftsenergien AG, or BGZ AG for short.
2008-03-11 Courtesy: WKN Windkraft Nord AG Solarserver.de © Heindl Server GmbH
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REN21-Report: Renewable Energy Accelerates Meteoric Rise
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New Renewables and Large Hydro provide
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The renewable energy industry is stepping up its meteoric rise into the mainstream of the energy sector, according to the REN21 Renewables 2007 Global Status Report. Renewable energy
production capacities are growing rapidly as a result of more countries enacting far-reaching policies. Prepared by the Renewable Energy Network for the 21st Century (REN21) in
collaboration with the Worldwatch Institut the Renewables 2007 Global Status Report paints an encouraging picture of rapidly expanding renewable energy markets, policies, industries,
and rural applications around the world. In 2007, global wind generating capacity is estimated to have increased 28 percent, while grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity rose
52 percent.
Perceptions of politicians and energy-sector analysts lag far behind reality
"So much has happened in the renewable energy sector during the past five years that the perceptions of some politicians and energy-sector analysts lag far behind the reality of where
the renewables industry is today", says Mohamed El-Ashry, Chair of REN21. Renowned researcher Dr. Eric Martinot led an international team of 140 researchers and contributors from both
developed and developing countries to produce the report. He says renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, geothermal, and small-scale hydropower offer countries the means to
improve their energy security and spur economic development.
Highlights of the REN21 Renewables 2007 Global Status Report:
Renewable electricity generation capacity estimated 240 GW
Renewable electricity generation capacity reached an estimated 240 gigawatts (GW) worldwide in 2007, an increase of 50 percent over 2004. Renewable energy represents 5 percent of global
power capacity and 3.4 percent of global power generation. New renewable energy (not counting large hydropower) generated as much electric power worldwide in 2006 as one-quarter of the
world’s nuclear power plants. Large hydropower itself accounted for 15 percent of global power generation.
95 GW wind power, 105 GW solar thermal and over 10 GW solar photovoltaics
The largest component of the renewable power capacity increase was wind power, which grew again by over 25 percent worldwide in 2007, to reach an estimated 95 GW. The fastest growing
energy technology in the world is grid-connected solar photovoltaics (PV), with 50 percent annual increases in cumulative installed capacity in both 2006 and 2007, to an estimated 7.7
GW. This translates into 1.5 million homes with rooftop solar PV feeding into the grid worldwide. Another estimated 2.7 GW of stand-alone systems brings global PV capacity to over 10
GW.
Rooftop solar heat collectors provide hot water to nearly 50 million households worldwide, and space heating to a growing number of homes. Existing solar hot water/heating capacity
increased by 19 percent in 2006 to reach 105 gigawatts-thermal globally.
Biomass and geothermal energy are commonly used for both power and heating, with recent increases in a number of countries, including uses for district heating. More than 2 million
ground-source heat pumps are used in 30 countries for heating and cooling of buildings. Production of biofuels (ethanol and biodiesel) exceeded an estimated 53 billion liters in 2007,
up 43 percent from 2005. Ethanol production in 2007 represented about four percent of the 1,300 billion liters of gasoline consumed globally. Annual biodiesel production increased by
more than 50 percent in 2006.
Developing countries share more than 40 percent of existing renewable power capacity
Renewable energy, especially small hydropower, biomass, and solar PV, provides electricity, heat, motive power, and water pumping for tens of millions of people in rural areas of
developing countries, serving agriculture, small industry, homes, schools, and community needs. Twenty-five million households cook and light their homes with biogas, and 2.5 million
households use solar lighting systems.
Developing countries as a group have more than 40 percent of existing renewable power capacity, more than 70 percent of existing solar hot water capacity, and 45 percent of biofuel
production.
billion invested in renewables
Investment reached an estimated billion in new renewable power, fuel, and heat production assets worldwide in 2007 (excluding large hydropower), of which 47 percent was for wind
power and 30 percent was for solar PV. Investment in large hydropower represented an additional –20 billion. Investment flows became more diversified and mainstreamed during
2006/2007, including those from major commercial and investment banks, venture capital and private equity investors, multilateral and bilateral development organizations, and smaller
local financiers.
National goals for accelerating renewables
Citing the report, Martinot says the renewable energy sector now accounts for 2.4 million jobs globally, and has doubled electric generating capacity since 2004, to 240 gigawatts. More
than 65 countries now have national goals for accelerating the use of renewable energy and are enacting far-reaching policies to meet those goals. Multilateral agencies and private
investors alike are integrating renewable energy into their mainstream portfolios, capturing the interest of the largest global companies.
Worldwatch President Chris Flavin says the report shows that renewable energy is poised to make a significant contribution to meeting energy needs and reducing the growth in carbon
dioxide emissions in the years immediately ahead. “The science is telling us we need to substantially reduce emissions now, but this will only happen with even stronger policies
to accelerate the growth of clean energy,” he says.
Renewable energy on top of the international policy agenda
El-Ashry emphasizes that many of the trends described in the Renewables 2007 Global Status Report are the result of leadership and actions launched since the major renewable energy
conference held in Bonn, Germany, in 2004. “This leadership has never been more important, as renewable energy has now reached the top of the international policy agenda under the
United Nations and the G8,” said El-Ashry.
UNEP Executive Director Steiner: The beginning of an emerging Green Economy
Commenting on the dramatic rise of renewables, Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), said: "The findings come in the
wake of UNEP’s annual gathering of environment ministers in Monaco last week. It is clear from ministers in Monaco and from reports like REN21 that we are beginning to see
elements of an emerging Green Economy, fueled by the existing climate change agreements and the prospect of even deeper and more decisive emissions reductions post 2012." The Renewables
2007 Global Status Report was released ahead of the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC), taking place March 4–6 in Washington, D.C. WIREC will be the
third such international conference following those in Bonn in 2004 and Beijing in 2005.
The REN21 Renewables 2007 Global Status Report and Presentation slides are available to Download at: http://www.ren21.net/globalstatusreport/default.asp#download.
2008-03-10 Courtesy: REN21 Solarserver.de © Heindl Server GmbH
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Bank Sarasin: Renewable energies still an attractive investment even in volatile markets
Bank Sarasin’s Sustainability team plans to draw more attention to renewable energies in 2008 as a compelling investment theme. Despite the stock market slump in recent weeks,
which has inevitably affected investments in renewable energies as well, Bank Sarasin is still confident about this segment’s positive fundamentals and growth opportunities.
Generous state subsidies and soaring energy demand, coupled with the steady depletion of oil and gas reserves, mean that the solar, hydro and wind power are set to play an increasingly
vital role in global energy policy, the bank reports in a press release. These ideal overall conditions create attractive prospects for renewables, Sarasin emphasizes.
Renewable energies have moved into the spotlight in recent years in response to concerns about global climate change and the growing importance of environmental and climate protection.
This trend has been supported by the deregulation of electricity and gas markets, booming energy demand from emerging economies such as China, and shrinking fossil fuel reserves. Bank
Sarasin first championed this key theme back in 1990, and since 1999 it has regularly published its own research reports. In 2001 it successfully launched its first New Energy Fund. The
specialist reports published by its highly experienced Sustainable Research team have secured Sarasin’s leading reputation as a pioneer in sustainable investment.
Still high growth rates for solar photovoltaic and wind energy
In 2007 the global photovoltaic market once again grew by more than 40 %, and was the best performer of all the "clean energies" measured by investment volume and investment
performance. Bank Sarasin expects the global market to continue to grow between 40 and 50 percent in 2008, with capacity rising from 2.3 to 3.5 gigawatt (GW). The prospects are still
very good for the wind market as well, as evidenced by predicted annual growth rates of 25 %. Biofuel companies, on the other hand, will continue to struggle with high raw material
prices for maize, wheat and vegetable oils. In this segment Bank Sarasin favours investments in second-generation biofuels, or technologies based on biomass. The bank has also
identified new growth markets such as wave power, geothermal energy and solar thermal power, as well as energy storage technologies.
Governments worldwide send out positive signals
Renewable energies are also being generously subsidised by the state. In recent months, a number of governments have given positive signals in this respect: various federal states in
America now offer attractive tax breaks on investments in renewables. In December 2007, the first act of office by Australia’s newly elected prime minister was to finally sign the
Kyoto Protocol to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The current draft directive proposed by the European Commission to promote the use of renewable energies is meant to pave the way for
renewables to contribute 20 % of total EU energy production by 2020. According to Bank Sarasin’s experts, this politically binding target will provide a substantial boost to
climate protection initiatives and significantly enhances the excellent prospects for renewable energies going forward.
Broadly diversified investment in renewables
An investment in the New Energy Fund or Sarasin New Power Fund due to the bank rose by more than 40 % in value during the course of 2007. In January the New Power Fund did suffer a 20 %
correction, but has stabilised since then. "Given the favourable environment described previously, an investment in renewable energy looks extremely promising at the current point in
time", the bank outlines.
2008-03-07 Courtesy: Bank Sarasin & Cie AG Solarserver.de © Heindl Server GmbH
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SolFocus Appoints Senior Executives to Head European Operations
SolFocus on March 5th 2008 announced the appointment of Roberto de Diego Arozamena as Managing Director of SolFocus Europe, and Pedro Ladron de Guevara de Echavarria as Vice
President and General Manager of the company’s Tracking Systems Business Division. These appointments are crucial steps following the November election of the SolFocus Europe
board of directors which, the company emphasizes. SolFocus develops and markets solar energy solutions targeting a dramatic reduction in the cost of delivering renewable solar energy.
The company’s products include concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) solutions and intelligent solar tracking systems.
"Building a world-class team to lead SolFocus Europe has been the first priority since SolFocus Europe was formed", explained company Chairman Gary D. Conley. "Both Mr. de Diego
Arozamena and Mr. Ladron de Guevara de Echavarria have extensive global expertise in a variety of industries which are directly applicable to the challenges and opportunities faced by
SolFocus Europe in becoming the premier enabler and supplier of solar energy solutions for Europe and beyond", Conley added. As Managing Director for SolFocus Europe, Mr. de Diego
Arozamena will lead the company’s activities including sales, field operations, M&A, and organizational development.As Vice President and General Manager of the SolFocus
Tracking Systems Division, Mr. Ladron de Guevara de Echavarria is responsible for building the business which provides sun tracking systems for a variety of solar technologies.
2008-03-07 Courtesy: SolFocus, Inc. Solarserver.de © Heindl Server GmbH
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German Solar Cell Researchers at Fraunhofer ISE distinguished with prestigous Italian Eni award
For their work on thin highly efficient silicon solar cells, Dr. Stefan Glunz and his colleagues Dr. Oliver Schultz, Dr. Daniel Kray and Dr. Ansgar Metter were conferred with the Eni
Award 2008 in the category "Science and Technology" by the Italian energy company Eni. Through this award, Eni promotes research and technological innovation in renewable energy. The
jury, comprised of an international commission made up of renowned scientists, includes the Nobel Laureate Harold W. Kroto. The official awards ceremony will take place in May 2008 in
Italy. Stefan Glunz is head of the Department of "Silicon Solar Cells - Development and Characterization" at Fraunhofer ISE in Freiburg, Germany. He and his team have developed several
new process steps for obtaining a higher electrical yield from silicon solar cells. These technological innovations are now being transferred successively to industrial
production and hence are contributing to cost reductions for solar electricity.
multicrystalline silicon solar cell with record efficiency of 20.3 %
New cell structures and metallization concepts for thin silicon wafers are the focus of this work. Included in the superior results produced by the Freiburg researchers are a world
record efficiency for multicrystalline silicon solar cells of 20.3 %, a thin film monocrystalline silicon solar cell with a thickness of 40µm and an efficiency of over 20 % as well as a
non-contact metallization process using aerosol printing.
Also highlighted by the awarders of the prize was the close cooperation that the Fraunhofer ISE researchers have with the photovoltaic industry. "We are very happy to have received the
Eni Award", says Stefan Glunz. "It confirms not only the work carried out by the entire high efficiency team of technicians and scientists but also our strategy to continually work
together with solar cell manufacturers on exploiting crystalline silicon technology to its full potential", he added.
Called the "Eni Award" for the first time this year, this award was bestowed ten times previously under the name "Eni Italgas Prize". In 2008 the Science & Technology award category
was given to two parties: Stefan Glunz and his colleagues from Fraunhofer ISE share the award with Arthur J. Nozik from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in the USA.
More information about the Eni Award.: http://www.eni.it/en_IT/innovation-technology/eni-award/eni-award.shtml
2008-03-03 Courtesy: Fraunhofer ISE Solarserver.de © Heindl Server GmbH
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Solar Energy Project Masdar named "Clean Tech Leader of the Year"
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Computer simulation of Masdar
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The Masdar Initiative, Abu Dhabi’s investment in developing future energy solutions, was named the "Cleantech Leader of the Year" on February 26th 2007 at the Cleantech
Forum’s Cleantech Awards in San Francisco (California, USA). The prestigious recognition was bestowed on the initiative for contributing credibility and resources to the cleantech
industry. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar, received the award on behalf of Masdar at the Cleantech Forum Gala Dinner, which was attended by more than 900 global leaders in
clean technology. "Masdar is developing and investing in innovative solutions for the world’s increasing demand for future energies", Dr. Al Jaber said. "We are greatly honored by
this gesture of trust and confidence, as success in the development of technologies in renewable and sustainable energies – a mission of the Masdar Initiative – will only
come from true cooperation and collaboration with our peers in the industry", he continued.
Since 2003, the Cleantech Group has recognized selected individuals, companies and other organizations that furthered the cleantech sector with the Cleantech Awards. Winners are chosen
by the Cleantech Group’s senior staff and advisory boards. Past "Cleantech Leader of the Year" recipients include Sir Nicholas Stern of the World Bank; CalPERS, the largest public
pension fund in the United States; and the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange.
Strategic equity stakes
Launched in September 2006, Masdar has created a $ 250 million Masdar Clean Tech Fund (CTF) in partnership with Credit Suisse, Siemens and Consensus Business Group of the UK. The fund
is a diversified venture capital investment vehicle that will build a portfolio of clean technology companies. The CTF has concluded its first year with one of the strongest and most
successful deal flows in the investment community. It deployed most of its capital in 2007, one year ahead of schedule, taking strategic equity stakes in companies, such as Solargenics,
Segway, Halosource, Europlasma, Sulfurcell, Heliovolt, SIC Processing and EnerTech Capital.
The world’s first zero-carbon, zero-waste, car-free city
Earlier in February 2008, Masdar broke ground on Masdar City, the world’s first zero-carbon, zero-waste, car-free city, where all of its programs will be centrally located. The
6.5-square kilometer district, growing eventually to 1,500 businesses and 50,000 residents, will be home to international business and top minds in the field of sustainable and
alternative energy.
Masdar is also investing in human capital by cultivating the scientific and human talent required for the new clean technology sector. It has established the Masdar Institute of Science
and Technology (MIST), the Middle East’s first graduate-level, research-driven scientific institution focused on energy and sustainability, in cooperation with the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology. MIST also encompasses the Masdar Research Network (MRN), a network of universities across the world in conducting advanced research in energy and sustainability
technologies.
The Masdar Initiative is Abu Dhabi’s multi-faceted, multi-billion dollar investment in the development and commercialization of innovative technologies in renewable, alternative
and sustainable energies as well as sustainable design. Masdar is driven by the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (ADFEC), a wholly owned company of the government of Abu Dhabi through
the Mubadala Development Company. In January 2008, Abu Dhabi announced it will invest billion in Masdar, the largest single government investment of its kind. For more information
about the Masdar Initiative.
Further information: http://www.masdaruae.com.
2008-03-03 Courtesy: Masdar Initiative Solarserver.de © Heindl Server GmbH
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Energy-using Products Act (EuPA): a building stone for climate protection
The German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) coordinates the implementation of the European Ecodesign Directive in Germany and connects political goals to
those which are technically and economically feasible. Energy-using products are those products for whose use energy must be supplied in the form of electricity, fossil fuels or
renewable energy resources. This applies to all phases of the life cycle of a product, i.e. production, use and disposal. The objective of the Energy-using Products Act EuPA is to
awaken manufacturers and consumers to the issues of energy efficiency and environmental compatibility. The EuPA is thus a significant contribution to climate protection.
"Energy efficiency and environmental compatibility are improved most efficiently in a free- market industry when they succeed in a fair competition. The EuPA and its basis, the European
Ecodesign Directive create the Europe-wide conditions for this", says Professor Dr. Manfred Hennecke, BAM's president.
BAM has been trusted with an important new task: according to the law it is the commissioned body. As an interface between EU Commission, Federal Government and manufacturers and
federations concerned it coordinates the implementation of this European Directive (2005/32/EG) into German law. In connection with its new task, BAM will delegate an expert who will
represent the Federal Government in a consultation forum established by the EU. The member states and federations concerned present their opinions on the planned Ecodesign Provisions,
then after discussions in this forum, the European Union issues firm instructions specifying provisions for design and, in particular, energy consumption for the products.
An advisory group consisting of representatives from industry, environmental and consumer federations and the Ministries involved as well as independent specialists has been set up by
BAM for the preparation of the German position for the consultation forum. Together with the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) and the German Energy Agency (dena) BAM compiles the German
responses to the planned implementation measures and, through BMWi, passes them on to the European Commission.
Information on Ecodesign Provisions on the internet
BAM informs the public of the current developments of the Ecodesign Provisions. Target groups are primarily small companies that do not maintain their own agencies in Brussels. Further
information can be found on the website http://www.ebpg.bam.de
2008-03-02 Courtesy: BAM Solarserver.de © Heindl Server GmbH
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