Ceravision Launches New Standard in Lighting - High Efficiency Plasma (HEP)BLETCHLEY PARK, England, November 23 - Ceravision Ltd, the world leader in energy efficient plasma National Grid CEO Interviewed on Interim Results 2009LONDON, November 19 - National Grid, the electricity and gas distribution company, announced CURRENT Group, a Leader in Providing Smart Grid Solutions to Utilities Worldwide, Has Been Selected As One of The World's Top Ten Smart Grid Innovators at GreenBeat 2009CURRENT CEO Tom Casey Speaks on the Game Changing Power of Grid-based Demand Management Solutions through CURRENT's leading System Optimization Technologies for the Distribution Grid at GreenBeat 2009 Marine Energy Market in Europe Still Weathering Economic StormFrost & Sullivan: Government Support and New Investments are now Vital LONDON, November 17 - The nascent European marine energy industry is still weathering storms Moog Supplies Testing Equipment for Blade Test Center for Suzlon EnergyTurnkey Project Includes Test System Development, Configuration and Comprehensive Training at Cutting-Edge Test Center Enfinity and Titan Energy Systems to Develop, Finance and Construct 1 GWp of PV Installations in Andhra Pradesh, IndiaHYDERABAD, India, November 10 - Enfinity, a global renewable energy developer, and Titan Energy Systems, CURRENT Group Demonstrates Industry’s First Comprehensive Smart Grid Smart Transformer Station (STS) Solution for European and Asia Pacific UtilitiesBUDAPEST, Hungary - – CURRENT has released and is demonstrating the industry’s first comprehensive Smart Grid solution for primary and secondary transformer stations with utility partner ELMU at EUTC in Budapest, Hungary. Government Investments in Infrastructure Drive Angola’s Electricity Industry, Reveals Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa - Frost & Sullivan forecasts that spending on electricity infrastructure in Angola will reach US$8.4 billion over the next few years. Together with the country’s robust economic growth, this massive government investment in infrastructure development is set to boost Angola’s electricity industry. Frost & Sullivan: Governments’ Support Is Boosting the Geothermal Energy Market in EuropeLONDON - Until recently, the geothermal energy market grew tepidly, in spurts, in just a handful of countries. Insufficient government support and high initial investment costs topped by an overall lack of interest pushed this market into the sidelines. However, the increasingly urgent need to curb climate change is proving to be an effective catalyst for this industry. As many governments race to meet renewable energy goals of 2020, they are revisiting this sector which promises to contribute electricity as a base-load power while severing dependence on foreign oil and gas. Frost & Sullivan expects the geothermal industry to steadily gather steam in the coming years, despite the current economic situation and restraining factors such as high initial investment costs. Eneco and Bio Energie Europa Make Production L’Oreal Libramont 100% Carbon NeutralLIBRAMONT, Belgium - - Integrated Industrial Biogas Plant Supplies Clean Heat and Electricity The Brattle Group Releases Comprehensive Report for PJM Analyzing Pros and Cons of Alternative Power Market Designs to Address International Resource AdequacyCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - A Brattle Group report analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy and capacity market designs was released today at a meeting of PJM Interconnection’s Capacity Market Evolution Committee. The report provides an international comparison of power markets to analyze the many challenges and design features that regulators and system operators worldwide are grappling with as they attempt to design competitive electricity power markets that assure long-term system reliability. WhiteSmoke Launches WhiteSmoke Translator BetaWILMINGTON, Delaware - - A Text Translation Tool for the Desktop and the Web WhiteSmoke announces the immediate availability of WhiteSmoke Translator in beta mode, a software application for translating single words and whole texts. Based on Statistical Machine Translation (SMT) technology and algorithms that “learn” sentence structure and word context, WhiteSmoke Translator produces high quality translations for single words and full texts, with 55 language pairs to be supported by the end of 2009. The product is available now as a free download, and will remain beta while improvements are made to the service based on user queries. Frost & Sullivan: Economic Growth Energises Mozambique’s Electricity IndustryCAPE TOWN, South Africa - Due to poor planning, decades of under-investment and deteriorating infrastructure, the provision of electricity in Mozambique has been deficient. However, outstanding economic growth and the government rural electrification programme are galvanising the electricity industry in the country. Frost & Sullivan Examines the Future of Green Energy in AfricaCAPE TOWN, South Africa - Growing government support in the form of production subsidies and the increasing liberalisation of electricity sectors is boosting the renewable energy industry in Africa. The announcement of renewable energy feed-in-tariffs in South Africa and Kenya are an indication of more favourable green energy policies in the region. Wind Energy: The Fall in Orders in 2009 Will Affect Revenues in 2010. New Growth Strategies Are Now Essential, Says Frost & SullivanLONDON - Due to the strong growth and placement of wind turbine orders in 2008 and the lead time between placing the orders and shipping them out to customers, the top line for wind turbine manufacturers in 2009 has been relatively unaffected. However, the fall in orders in 2009 will affect revenues of these companies in 2010. Therefore, it is essential for companies to adopt new strategies to keep their margins intact. And some companies have already started taking extraordinary and urgent measures to sustain and accelerate growth in a tough environment. Frost & Sullivan Picks SolarEdge for Hot Investment Opportunity Award in European Solar Photovoltaic MarketLONDON - The 2009 Frost & Sullivan European Solar Photovoltaic Hot Investment Opportunity Award is presented to SolarEdge Technologies Inc. (SolarEdge). The company has a strong focus on Germany, United States, France, Italy, Spain and Japan, all of which have displayed the largest growth potential for solar photovoltaics (PV). With its groundbreaking distributed direct current (DC) system architecture, SolarEdge is comfortably placed to gain the most out of the revolutionary changes it promises to bring to the solar energy industry. ICE Announces 43 New OTC Cleared Energy ContractsATLANTA - **Contracts to Launch September 28** IntercontinentalExchange, Inc.(R) (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global regulated futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, announced today the introduction of 43 new OTC cleared energy contracts for North American electricity, natural gas, natural gas liquids and oil. ICE plans to make these OTC swaps and options available for clearing beginning Monday, September 28, 2009. Last Chance to Voice Business Electricity ConcernsLONDON - Price comparison service, Make It Cheaper, is urging small businesses to add their voice to its concerns over the changes being proposed by Ofgem in an attempt to make business energy ( www.makeitcheaper.com/business-electricity.aspx) contracts fairer. ICIS Heren Offers Expert Comment on Energy Prices and NewsLONDON - In the last week, ICIS Heren has been quoted in four national newspapers, proving it’s the UK’s leading authority on energy prices. Landis+Gyr Welcomes EU Energy Package as a Move Towards the Smart GridZUG, Switzerland - Landis+Gyr welcomes the EU energy package, which officially comes into force today, as a positive move towards the development of the Smart Grid. The two Directives and three Regulations are the latest acts to achieve an integrated EU-wide energy market and to enhance consumer protection measures. Czech and Slovak Short-term Electricity Markets CoupledPRAGUE - On 31 August 2009 the day-ahead market bids for purchase and/or sale of electricity from all participants were accepted for auction and traded successfully - without any regard whether they were market participants from the Czech or from the Slovak Republic. Rapid Growth in Solar Thermals Calls for Trade Associations to Launch New Solar Handbook and ChecklistKENILWORTH, England - The Solar Trade Association and the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council will be holding a joint launch event at the Restaurant Ship Hispaniola at 5pm on Wednesday 9th Sept for the Solar Thermal Benchmark Commissioning Checklist and STA Solar Handbook. Law Society Members ‘Make it Cheaper’LONDON - The Law Society of England & Wales has appointed Make It Cheaper (www.makeitcheaper.com/) as its preferred supplier to assist its membership in cutting business electricity bills ( www.makeitcheaper.com/business-electricity.aspx). Make It Cheaper, the UK’s largest energy price comparison and switching service for businesses, makes an average GBP1,500 saving per customer per year. BlackLight Power Inc. Announces its Sixth Commercial License AgreementCRANBURY, New Jersey - - Non-Exclusive License with Akridge Energy to produce up to 400 MW of continuous power /C O R R E C T I O N — BlackLight Power/CRANBURY, New Jersey - In the news release, “BlackLight Power Inc. Announces its Sixth Commercial License Agreement” issued on 30 Jul 2009 13:00 GMT, by BlackLight Power over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that, in the boilerplate, after the first mention of the company name “Akridge Energy, LLC”, all subsequent mentions should read “Akridge” rather than “Akridge Energy” as originally issued inadvertently. EDP Energias do Brasil Reports EBITDA of R$344 Million in 2Q09SAO PAULO - - Manageable Expenses, excluding Depreciation and Amortization, reduced by 12% compared with 2Q08 Electric Vehicles Unplugged: An Event That Plugged the World Into a Green TomorrowLONDON - Frost & Sullivan’s landmark interactive electric vehicle (EV) workshop, one of the first events of its kind to combine parliamentary debates and industry presentation sessions, was a resounding success in terms of networking opportunities and helping businesses position themselves in the race toward the electric vehicle era. Most significantly, it confirmed that government, stakeholders and the industry are all very much on the same page with regard to the importance of a greener future. Deregulation Offers Lucrative Opportunities in the Ghanaian Power Sector, States Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa - Robust demand for power in Ghana is leading to power shortages and placing enormous pressure on existing power generation facilities. In response, the government has opened up the industry to the private sector to support investments in new generation facilities. Loss of Production Even More Dangerous in Times of Low Oil PricesABU DHABI - - Security Specialists Must Work Together With Public Authorities to Reduce Risks BT Credit Card Benefits Now UnlimitedCHESTER, England - - Card Users Will get Even More Generous BT Bill Discounts and 0 Per Cent Interest on Balance Transfers for 13 Months Power Rental in Africa to Double by 2014, Reveals Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa - The use of power rental equipment is becoming increasingly important in sub-Saharan Africa to alleviate the current electricity crisis affecting the region. Despite customers’ preference for buying gensets rather than renting them, power rental companies that are able to provide rental services at a competitive price with robust after-sales support can expect to gain significant returns. “Filling Station of the Future”ESSEN, Germany - Cooperation Between RWE and APCOA, Europe’s Largest Car Park Operator The RWE Group and APCOA Autoparking GmbH are entering into a partnership in the area of electric mobility. The two companies are launching a joint roll-out of charging points for electric cars in publicly accessible parking areas. This will make it possible for drivers to recharge their electric vehicles very conveniently, for example while they do the shopping. Energy-Efficient Lighting Products Boost Revenues in South Africa, Frost & Sullivan RevealsCAPE TOWN, South Africa - Although the South African lighting equipment market is highly price sensitive, innovative lighting technologies are creating new opportunities for suppliers. These new technologies will see the value of the market more than triple over the next five years. Indian Low and Medium Voltage Switchgear Markets to Rebound by 2010, Driven by Demand from Various Segments, Says Frost & SullivanMUMBAI, India - Given the current economic situation, growth of the Indian low voltage (LV) and medium voltage (MV) switchgear markets is expected to comparatively slow down in 2009. By 2010, however, the market is expected to pick up, driven by demand from utilities, infrastructure, and industrial, residential, and commercial user segments. Geico’s Self-Sustainable PaintshopMILAN - With paint shops being the biggest consumers of power in assembly plants, the challenge in an increasingly energy-hungry world is to make them more efficient. |
