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Latest news from Renewable Energy World Europe 2012 : 'Integrating the renewables sector' shapes conference programme
Renewable Energy World Europe has announced details of this year’s conference programme and plenary discussion. ‘Integrating the renewables sector’ will be the central theme for this year’s conference, which will once again be co-located with POWER-GEN Europe. The event will take place from 12-14 June 2012 at the Köelnmesse, Cologne. Industry experts will deliver an unequalled programme of strategic, technical, keynote and plenary sessions across two conference tracks – integration and renewable. The Integration track will feature sessions on ‘Pathways to Integration’, ‘Storage’, ‘Smart Gri... [more]
HENDRIX/KERITE CABLE OFFERS 34.5 kV TRXLP INSULATED UNDERGROUND CABLE WITH FLEXIBLE DELIVERY SCHEDULES
34.5 kV Cable is Ideal for Wind Power Applications Milford, NH- Hendrix/Kerite Cable (Marmon Utility, LLC.), a premier provider of high-quality underground power distribution products, announces its offering of 34.5 kV TRXLP-insulated medium voltage cable for applications in the wind power industry. Hendrix manufactures all cable in the USA, which is made and tested to ICEA/AEIC Standards and is dry-cure, triple-extruded. The 34.5 kV cable is available in both aluminum and copper conductor. Standard conductor sizes ranging from 1/0 through 1250 kcmil in full and reduced concentric neutr... [more]
Stainless Threaded Fasteners launches Solar mounting system designed for uk roofs launching at ecobuild
Stainless Threaded Fasteners (STF), one of Europe’s leading distributors of stainless steel and brass fasteners, introduces an innovative new PV solar mounting system that has been specially designed to be compatible with UK roof tiles at this year’s Ecobuild exhibition, which is taking place at the ExCel Centre in London on 20-22nd March. The REDtiP solar mounting system offers a range of four stainless steel roof hooks that have been designed in the UK to fit UK roofs. Description: QR Code www redtip coSTF Director and General Manager, David Jackson, explains: “Imported roof hooks are ... [more]
Major industry speakers to address key energy issues and behavioural change at National Energy Management Exhibition (NEMEX)
National Energy Management Exhibition (NEMEX) opens at the NEC Birmingham in May 2012, featuring a new second conference theatre to mark its 30th anniversary with a host of top-level keynote speakers who will be expanding the ideas and available advice for energy professionals. One of the country’s leading environmentalists, Tony Juniper, will be spearheading the NEMEX seminar programme, alongside a number of influential MPs, including Barry Gardiner MP, Ed Milliband’s Special Envoy on Climate Change and Environment, and Alan Whitehead MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Renewable and... [more]
Solar panels : last chance to take advantage of higher Feed-In Tariff
Solar panels became a popular choice for homeowners : not only they reduce carbon footprint on the planet but they also offer money saving opportunities. The latest news that the Feed-In Tariff will be halved in March has resulted in a ‘gold rush’ as people look to take advantage of the higher tariff. As the deadline gets closer, solar panels sites have seen a surge in sales. It has come to light that the Feed-In Tariff will soon be cut from 43.3p per kilowatt to 21p per kilowatt. The cut will come in March but any installation which is completed before this time will benefit from the hi... [more]
