ATLANTA, USA: Turkey will connect to the European electrical grid this September using GE's smart grid technology. The connection will allow for expanded energy and economic opportunities.
The Turkish Electricity Transmission Company (TEIAS) will now be able to buy and sell power in the European electricity market and the connection will strengthen the reliability and availability of energy throughout all of Europe.
"The territory serviced by ENTSO-E (European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity) is one of the highest demand regions for energy in the world,” according to a report issued in 2009 by the Ministry of Energy.
“The energy policies of ENTSO-E’s countries are driving a single market model through the synchronization of more networks, thus increasing the reliability of the supply of electricity to maximize the efficiency of generation, transmission, distribution and consumption of energy while minimizing environmental impact.”
Connecting Turkey with the rest of the European grid is an important step to help meet these initiatives. The cross-border system may also enable a new, cleaner energy mix for Europe. There is a demand for renewable energy in European countries, and Turkey has massive renewable energy sources, which makes this new relationship mutually beneficial to both TEIAS and ENTSO-E.
“Smart grid solutions are opening energy opportunities in new ways every day,” said Bob Gilligan, vice president—digital energy for GE Energy Services. “Our communications and control technologies are enabling international trade and power-sharing breakthroughs that seemed nearly impossible just a few years ago. When Turkey joins the European energy community, it will be a vital step forward for power systems on both sides of the connection.”
GE’s smart grid communications and wide area protection solutions will monitor grid status at the points of connection and automate the control of generation and load within Turkey. The system will optimize power sharing and power quality while improving reliability and preventing cascading outages.
GE completed the engineering for the system in a matter of months, using proven products and system integration expertise. Currently in the final phases of testing, GE’s wide-area protection solutions should enable the first inter-connection of Turkey’s and European grids in September.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
AUECC consolidates position as Asia’s leading semiconductor, TFT-LCD and PV chemical supplier
TAIPEI, TAIWAN: The board of directors of Asia Union Electronic Chemical Corp. (AUECC), BOC LienHwa’s wholly owned subsidiary for electronic chemicals, today announced it has completed the acquisition of all shares of its joint venture Company in China. BOC LienHwa is a 50:50 joint venture of The Linde Group and Lien Hwa Industrial Corporation of Taiwan.
This acquisition will consolidate the sales and operations of the China business under one global management team with a single focus on the high purity electronic chemical market, serving key customers in the semiconductor, flat panel display and photovoltaic (PV) industries. AUECC’s Shanghai based operations now offer customers the widest range of fully integrated high purity chemical manufacturing technologies, bringing key quality and economic benefits.
Curtis Dove, CEO of Asia Union Electronic Chemical Corp., said: “A clear competitive advantage for AUECC is the ownership of a large percentage of its raw material chain. The advanced process technologies at this facility put AUECC at the forefront as a solution provider to leading-edge manufacturing. The full ownership of this facility will allow AUECC to further expand its capacity and add even more advanced products for the Greater China market.”
Peter Owen, AUECC board chairman said: "AUECC is the fastest growing supplier of electronic chemical cleaners and etchants in the world. The acquisition completed today demonstrates AUECC’s commitment to support the fast growth of all electronic markets in the Asia region and beyond."
AUECC’s facilities in Taiwan and China manufacture and sell a broad range of ultrapure chemicals to the growing regional and world wide microelectronics industries, including wet process chemicals, specialty blends and CMP (chemical mechanical planarisation) related products.
In recent years AUECC has taken the leading position of chemicals supplied to the photovoltaic cell manufacturing market, currently supporting over 3 Giga watts of annual PV cell production with products including advanced proprietary chemicals that enhance cell performance.
BOCLienHwa is a joint venture between The Linde Group, a world leading gases and engineering group, and Taiwan’s Lien Hwa Industrial Corporation, offering gases, gas supply systems and services for numerous applications in semiconductor, solar cell, and TFT-LCD production.
This acquisition will consolidate the sales and operations of the China business under one global management team with a single focus on the high purity electronic chemical market, serving key customers in the semiconductor, flat panel display and photovoltaic (PV) industries. AUECC’s Shanghai based operations now offer customers the widest range of fully integrated high purity chemical manufacturing technologies, bringing key quality and economic benefits.
Curtis Dove, CEO of Asia Union Electronic Chemical Corp., said: “A clear competitive advantage for AUECC is the ownership of a large percentage of its raw material chain. The advanced process technologies at this facility put AUECC at the forefront as a solution provider to leading-edge manufacturing. The full ownership of this facility will allow AUECC to further expand its capacity and add even more advanced products for the Greater China market.”
Peter Owen, AUECC board chairman said: "AUECC is the fastest growing supplier of electronic chemical cleaners and etchants in the world. The acquisition completed today demonstrates AUECC’s commitment to support the fast growth of all electronic markets in the Asia region and beyond."
AUECC’s facilities in Taiwan and China manufacture and sell a broad range of ultrapure chemicals to the growing regional and world wide microelectronics industries, including wet process chemicals, specialty blends and CMP (chemical mechanical planarisation) related products.
In recent years AUECC has taken the leading position of chemicals supplied to the photovoltaic cell manufacturing market, currently supporting over 3 Giga watts of annual PV cell production with products including advanced proprietary chemicals that enhance cell performance.
BOCLienHwa is a joint venture between The Linde Group, a world leading gases and engineering group, and Taiwan’s Lien Hwa Industrial Corporation, offering gases, gas supply systems and services for numerous applications in semiconductor, solar cell, and TFT-LCD production.
Leading Chinese solar cell manufacturer orders RASIRC steamers
PVSEC, SAN DIEGO, USA: RASIRC, the steam purification company, announced the sale of multiple RASIRC Steamers to a leading solar cell manufacturer in China. The manufacturer plans to improve overall process efficiency by using Steamer-generated ultrapure water vapor for passivation and other processes.
The RASIRC Steamer is the only technology to generate 100 percent purified steam from de-ionized (DI) water. It offers improved efficiency and growth rate to industries, including photovoltaics and semiconductors, where thermal oxide films are an essential feature. RASIRC designs and manufactures products for controlled humidification and ultrapure steam generation for critical manufacturing processes.
"This is one of several installations for RASIRC products into China, which demonstrates the transition of our technology from R&D into volume manufacturing of photovoltaics,” said RASIRC founder and president Jeffrey Spiegelman. "Our methods of delivering pure water vapor improve results, lower operating costs, and eliminate the need for hydrogen."
Thermal silicon oxides are known to effectively passivate silicon surfaces and have been used for the fabrication of highly efficient silicon solar cells. Generally, the steam used for wet oxidation is produced by combustion of hydrogen and oxygen gases.
The RASIRC Steamer uses a new approach for direct steam delivery that purifies vaporized de-ionized water. This process decreases costs for expendables, eliminates hydrogen gas from the facility thereby improving safety, and allows for delivery of 100% saturated steam into the process, maximizing the growth rate of the oxidation layer.
The RASIRC Steamer is the only technology to generate 100 percent purified steam from de-ionized (DI) water. It offers improved efficiency and growth rate to industries, including photovoltaics and semiconductors, where thermal oxide films are an essential feature. RASIRC designs and manufactures products for controlled humidification and ultrapure steam generation for critical manufacturing processes.
"This is one of several installations for RASIRC products into China, which demonstrates the transition of our technology from R&D into volume manufacturing of photovoltaics,” said RASIRC founder and president Jeffrey Spiegelman. "Our methods of delivering pure water vapor improve results, lower operating costs, and eliminate the need for hydrogen."
Thermal silicon oxides are known to effectively passivate silicon surfaces and have been used for the fabrication of highly efficient silicon solar cells. Generally, the steam used for wet oxidation is produced by combustion of hydrogen and oxygen gases.
The RASIRC Steamer uses a new approach for direct steam delivery that purifies vaporized de-ionized water. This process decreases costs for expendables, eliminates hydrogen gas from the facility thereby improving safety, and allows for delivery of 100% saturated steam into the process, maximizing the growth rate of the oxidation layer.
PSE&G awards solar monitoring contract to Noveda Technologies
BRANCHBURG, USA: Noveda Technologies, a leader in web-based real-time energy monitoring systems, will be providing monitoring and hosting services for PSE&G's solar programs.
Under the contract, Noveda will provide the hardware, software and operational support services required to enable PSE&G to continuously monitor the performance of all its solar system assets.
Specifically, Noveda will provide PSE&G with SunFlow Monitor along with an operations portal that will enable users to view and monitor all the various solar installations in the state from one system. Noveda's innovative Operations Portal integrates the various elements of real-time remote monitoring with enhanced multi-site operational links that will allow PSE&G to proactively manage its entire solar installation portfolio from a single "operations center."
The Noveda Operations Portal provides a full project life-cycle window into the installation progress, real-time commissioning and performance tracking of each solar installation. Combined with Noveda's high definition kiosk displays, operators can easily manage hundreds of installations from the operations center.
PSE&G plans to install 80 MW of solar capacity in New Jersey, including 200,000 pole-mounted systems, which is the largest of its kind in the world. PSE&G expects to have a significant part of the capacity installed by 2013. These solar units are connected directly into PSE&G's electric distribution system and the power will be sold into the PJM wholesale grid providing value to its customers.
Govi Rao, CEO of Noveda Technologies said: "This is a very prestigious contract for us and we are excited to be selected to work with the nation's leading utility company in this rapidly emerging space."
He added: "PSE&G's leadership in renewable energy gives us an opportunity to leverage our core technology and innovation. This approach to use real-time monitoring technology is another example of PSE&G's proactive strategy to build a robust renewable energy portfolio."
"PSE&G is keen on fostering innovation through partnerships and this contract with Noveda is yet another example of this approach," said Al Matos, vice president for renewables and energy solutions.
"Noveda's technology will enable us to continuously monitor the increasing number of solar installations and proactively provide operational and maintenance support, thus increasing the reliability of this clean distributed generation resource."
The first project under the contract is expected to go live in the next two weeks.
Under the contract, Noveda will provide the hardware, software and operational support services required to enable PSE&G to continuously monitor the performance of all its solar system assets.
Specifically, Noveda will provide PSE&G with SunFlow Monitor along with an operations portal that will enable users to view and monitor all the various solar installations in the state from one system. Noveda's innovative Operations Portal integrates the various elements of real-time remote monitoring with enhanced multi-site operational links that will allow PSE&G to proactively manage its entire solar installation portfolio from a single "operations center."
The Noveda Operations Portal provides a full project life-cycle window into the installation progress, real-time commissioning and performance tracking of each solar installation. Combined with Noveda's high definition kiosk displays, operators can easily manage hundreds of installations from the operations center.
PSE&G plans to install 80 MW of solar capacity in New Jersey, including 200,000 pole-mounted systems, which is the largest of its kind in the world. PSE&G expects to have a significant part of the capacity installed by 2013. These solar units are connected directly into PSE&G's electric distribution system and the power will be sold into the PJM wholesale grid providing value to its customers.
Govi Rao, CEO of Noveda Technologies said: "This is a very prestigious contract for us and we are excited to be selected to work with the nation's leading utility company in this rapidly emerging space."
He added: "PSE&G's leadership in renewable energy gives us an opportunity to leverage our core technology and innovation. This approach to use real-time monitoring technology is another example of PSE&G's proactive strategy to build a robust renewable energy portfolio."
"PSE&G is keen on fostering innovation through partnerships and this contract with Noveda is yet another example of this approach," said Al Matos, vice president for renewables and energy solutions.
"Noveda's technology will enable us to continuously monitor the increasing number of solar installations and proactively provide operational and maintenance support, thus increasing the reliability of this clean distributed generation resource."
The first project under the contract is expected to go live in the next two weeks.
SPX appoints Raj Kapur as GM of SPX India and Africa
CHARLOTTE, USA: SPX Corp. announced the appointment of Raj Kapur as GM of SPX India and Africa. Kapur comes to SPX from Dow Corning where he spent more than 30 years, most recently serving as chairman and managing director of Dow Corning India Pvt Ltd.
In this newly created position, Kapur will be responsible for directing and overseeing SPX's overall growth and expansion efforts in India, as well as the African continent. In doing so, he is expected to work closely with other business segment leaders to drive the continued international expansion of SPX's broad array of businesses serving the energy infrastructure, process equipment and vehicle service end markets.
"The rapidly developing markets of India and Africa present significant opportunities for our businesses serving the energy, food and transportation industries, and are central to our overall expansion strategy," said SPX chairman, president and CEO, Christopher J. Kearney.
"Raj's extensive leadership skills and local experience, coupled with his proven ability to build market leadership and efficiently manage a growing sales force, make him the ideal person to help us further elevate our presence in these important regions of the world."
One of Kapur's first priorities will be to build out SPX's local sales force and workforce in India, which now totals approximately 200 employees. He also will be responsible for identifying potential strategic acquisitions and alliances similar to the joint venture SPX established last year with Thermax Ltd, a leader in energy and environmental management based in Pune, India.
That joint venture is currently marketing SPX's pollution control and heat transfer technologies to power producers in India and other countries in Southeast Asia.
Additionally, Kapur will seek to expand SPX's growing footprint in Africa. The company currently has a significant presence in South Africa, supplying cooling towers and thermal components for new and existing power plants, including two massive new power stations: Medupi and Kusile. SPX has approximately 400 employees working for its businesses in the region.
In this newly created position, Kapur will be responsible for directing and overseeing SPX's overall growth and expansion efforts in India, as well as the African continent. In doing so, he is expected to work closely with other business segment leaders to drive the continued international expansion of SPX's broad array of businesses serving the energy infrastructure, process equipment and vehicle service end markets.
"The rapidly developing markets of India and Africa present significant opportunities for our businesses serving the energy, food and transportation industries, and are central to our overall expansion strategy," said SPX chairman, president and CEO, Christopher J. Kearney.
"Raj's extensive leadership skills and local experience, coupled with his proven ability to build market leadership and efficiently manage a growing sales force, make him the ideal person to help us further elevate our presence in these important regions of the world."
One of Kapur's first priorities will be to build out SPX's local sales force and workforce in India, which now totals approximately 200 employees. He also will be responsible for identifying potential strategic acquisitions and alliances similar to the joint venture SPX established last year with Thermax Ltd, a leader in energy and environmental management based in Pune, India.
That joint venture is currently marketing SPX's pollution control and heat transfer technologies to power producers in India and other countries in Southeast Asia.
Additionally, Kapur will seek to expand SPX's growing footprint in Africa. The company currently has a significant presence in South Africa, supplying cooling towers and thermal components for new and existing power plants, including two massive new power stations: Medupi and Kusile. SPX has approximately 400 employees working for its businesses in the region.
Yingli Green Energy announces five-year polysilicon supply agreement with OCI
BAODING, CHINA: Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd, a leading solar energy company and one of the world's largest vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturers, which markets its products under the brand "Yingli Solar," has signed a five-year polysilicon supply agreement with OCI Chemical Corp. (OCI), a leading chemicals producer in Korea.
Under the terms of the agreement, OCI has agreed to supply polysilicon with a total value of approximately US$442 million to Yingli Green Energy from 2011 to 2015.
Under the terms of the agreement, OCI has agreed to supply polysilicon with a total value of approximately US$442 million to Yingli Green Energy from 2011 to 2015.
Intertek open solar thermal test lab
CHICAGO, USA: Intertek, a leader in testing, inspection and certification services announces the addition of solar thermal testing capabilities to its Dallas facility.
The laboratory, accredited by the Solar Rating and Certification Corp. (SRCC), A2LA and Standards Council of Canada, tests solar thermal equipment to safety and performance standards including SRCC SD 100, CSA F378-87 and EN 12975-1. Compliance to these standards is required for manufacturers to receive SRCC Certification and the ETL Listed Mark for North American market access.
Solar Thermal Energy systems provide a cost-efficient solution to reducing greenhouse gases by using the sun’s energy to heat water. Increases in state and federal rebates and incentive programs is driving consumer demand and moving manufacturers to bring new products to market faster.
The new state of the art test facility is equipped with Solar Tracker system, which can simultaneously test multiple samples to expedite the test completion and enable the manufacturer to get the product to market faster.
“The opening of Intertek’s new solar thermal lab in Texas, combined with our existing lab in Guangzhou, China, provides manufacturers with fast, expert certification solutions to demonstrate compliance to safety and performance criteria,” said Sunny Rai, Program Director, Photovoltaic & Semiconductor at Intertek.
“As an OSHA recognized Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) with established expertise and facilities for testing building products, HVAC/R equipment and photovoltaic panels, Intertek is uniquely positioned to support the needs of solar thermal manufacturers.”
Certification of solar thermal systems benefits manufacturers, contractors, consumers, and government agencies by establishing credibility and acceptance; standardized methods for measuring product performance; and durability and certification standards as a rational basis for qualification to tax credit programs.
The laboratory, accredited by the Solar Rating and Certification Corp. (SRCC), A2LA and Standards Council of Canada, tests solar thermal equipment to safety and performance standards including SRCC SD 100, CSA F378-87 and EN 12975-1. Compliance to these standards is required for manufacturers to receive SRCC Certification and the ETL Listed Mark for North American market access.
Solar Thermal Energy systems provide a cost-efficient solution to reducing greenhouse gases by using the sun’s energy to heat water. Increases in state and federal rebates and incentive programs is driving consumer demand and moving manufacturers to bring new products to market faster.
The new state of the art test facility is equipped with Solar Tracker system, which can simultaneously test multiple samples to expedite the test completion and enable the manufacturer to get the product to market faster.
“The opening of Intertek’s new solar thermal lab in Texas, combined with our existing lab in Guangzhou, China, provides manufacturers with fast, expert certification solutions to demonstrate compliance to safety and performance criteria,” said Sunny Rai, Program Director, Photovoltaic & Semiconductor at Intertek.
“As an OSHA recognized Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) with established expertise and facilities for testing building products, HVAC/R equipment and photovoltaic panels, Intertek is uniquely positioned to support the needs of solar thermal manufacturers.”
Certification of solar thermal systems benefits manufacturers, contractors, consumers, and government agencies by establishing credibility and acceptance; standardized methods for measuring product performance; and durability and certification standards as a rational basis for qualification to tax credit programs.
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