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Siemens: All Set With Nuclear Power
German industrial giant Siemens (NYSE: SI) has decided to follow the lead set by the country’s government, and walk away from nuclear power. “We will no longer be involved in overall managing of building or financing nuclear plants. This chapter is closed for us,” CEO Peter Loescher told Der Spiegel in an interview published Sunday. [...]
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations by Siemens
As part of Gridweek 2010, Siemens Energy, Inc. (NYSE: SI) announced the launch of its new line of electric vehicle (EV) charging station products. Highlighting an easy-to-use, wall-mountable 7.2-kW single-outputstation that can be used for both residential and commercialapplications Siemens will offer three models. In conjunction with Coulomb Technologies’ Chargepoint Network, the charging station’s features [...]
BrightSource Energy Signs Supply Contracts With Siemens
BrightSource Energy Inc., a developer of utility-scale solar thermal power plants, has signed contracts with Siemens to purchase two steam turbine generators for use at its Ivanpah SolarElectric Generating System. BrightSource Energy has now ordered allthree steam turbines to be used at its Ivanpah project. Thecontract is for the supply of two 133 MW steam [...]
Siemens Building Three PV Plants In Italy
Siemens Energy has received an order for the turnkey construction ofthree photovoltaic plants in Italy from Viridis Energia, a joint venture between Echidna SPA and La.G.I. SRL. With a combined rating of 3 MW, the three solar power plants will be built in the Marche region,between the provinces of Macerata and Ancona. As the generalcontractor, [...]
Siemens Energy Receives Order For Italian PV Plant
Siemens Energy has received an order fromItal Green Energy, a subsidiary of the Marseglia Group, for aphotovoltaic plant with a peak output of 15 MW. The San Donaci solarpower plant, which will be located in the Apulia region of Italy, isscheduled to be connected to the grid this year. In addition toplant design and engineering, [...]
Siemens Introduces Solar Safety Switch
Siemens Industry Inc. has introduced a heavy-duty,UL-listed, three-pole solar disconnect switch that is able tocontrol three separate 600 VDC circuits. Available in 30-, 60- and100-amp ratings, the Solar Photovoltaic Type VBII Safety Switch lowersequipment and installation costs by doing the work of three traditionalswitches in similar solar applications, according to the company. The switch uses [...]
Siemens Raises Stake In Archimede Solar Energy
Siemens Energy has increased its stake in solarthermal specialist Archimede Solar Energy SRL, a joint venture betweenAngelantoni Industries SPA and Siemens, from 28% to 45%, effective May1. The purchase price of the shares was not disclosed. Theobjective of the investment is to accelerate the setup of solar receiver production in Massa Martana, Umbria, Siemens says. [...]
Statkraft, Siemens Plan 40 MW Of PV In Italy
Siemens Energy and Norway-based utility Statkraft have signed an agreement to build solar plants in Italy with a total capacity of 40 MW. Underthe framework agreement, Siemens will perform the engineering, projectmanagement and turnkey construction of the photovoltaic plants. Theexclusive agreement includes Statkraft’s project pipeline forphotovoltaic plants in Italy. Construction of the first solar plant [...]
Semprius, Siemens to advance innovative solar energy technology
Semprius Inc. and Siemens Industry Inc. have entered into a jointdevelopment agreement to co-develop and deploy plug-and-playdemonstration systems based on Semprius’ Solar Module Arrays andSiemens’ automation and control components. The systems areslated to be installed at numerous test sites around the world,including major utilities, commercial sites, international testlocations and government facilities. Semprius Solar ModuleArrays offer [...]