Saturday, March 24, 2012

GE Energy rolls out SGM1100 smart meter for IEC markets

According to GE, the new SGM1100 smart meter provides utilities with a cost-effective and flexible solution to meet the requirements of an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), laying the foundation for increasing efficiency and better managing energy costs.

The SGM1100 is a single-phase meter designed to support residential and small commercial energy consumers. In alignment with local standards, the SGM1100 meets IEC requirements and provides PLC AMI communications with the PRIME and the DLMS/COSEM protocols.

GE Energy rolls out SGM1100 smart meter for IEC markets

Gamesa plans major offshore wind manufacturing hub in UK

Subject to agreement, the investment would form an important part of Gamesa's long term strategic relationship with the UK and a commitment to establish UK as Gamesa's global offshore wind operations hub.

Depending on market developments, the new Gamesa manufacturing base would represent an initial investment of about €150million and eventually create about 800 new jobs.

Gamesa's decision to pursue MOU discussions with the Port of Leith follows a detailed process to identify a partner port which would meet the company's manufacturing and operational requirements whilst providing the optimum commercial solution for the company.

Gamesa plans major offshore wind manufacturing hub in UK

E.ON accelerates 55MW Wysoka wind farm construction in Poland

Turbine manufacturer Nordex has obtained a follow-up order from a Polish subsidiary of E.ON Climate & Renewables for the delivery and installation of turbines for the Wysoka onshore a wind farm.

Until 2013, Nordex will be delivering a total of 22 large N90/2500 turbines for the projects Wysoka I and II. Installation is to be performed in two phases: the first sub-section with three turbines will be set up in the course of this year, with a further 19 being added in 2013.

The Wysoka project is the third E.ON-wind farm to which Nordex delivers turbines. It is also the largest individual Polish project for Nordex to date.

E.ON accelerates 55MW Wysoka wind farm construction in Poland