The recent earthquake in Japan and subsequent loss of 10% of Japan’s electric power due to failures and explosions in at least two nuclear power plants, demonstrates the frailness of relying on any “one” energy source, particularly one that holds the …
Natural Power, RES and FEUP join forces to develop next generation VENTOS CFD Model
Natural Power, RES and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Porto (FEUP), Portugal have signed a significant research and development joint venture focused on developing the next generation VENTOS computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model fo…
German Solar Energy May Get a Boost from Japan’s Nuclear Disaster
The nuclear power plant crisis unfolding in Japan after the massive earthquake has already caused political fallout in Germany and could usher in a new era of renewable energy in Europe’s largest economy.
Richardson RFPD and Maxwell Technologies Expand Agreement
Richardson RFPD, Inc., and Maxwell Technologies, Inc., announced today the expansion of their mutual business agreement to now include distributing ultracapacitors in the European markets. Richardson RFPD carries a substantial inventory of Maxwell ult…
Richardson RFPD and Powerex Offer IGBT Breakthrough…
February 23, 2011: Richardson RFPD, Inc. and Powerex, Inc., announce off-the-shelf availability of Powerex’s breakthrough 6th generation IGBT family. Richardson RFPD carries a substantial inventory of Powerex IGBT devices to support its customers in t…
Spanish Wind Power Manufacturer Expanding into India
Gamesa is looking beyond Europe to India as the Spanish wind turbine manufacturer seeks to offset weak business in Europe and the United States.