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New SGS Wind Energy Technology Center Successfully Presented in Berlin [General]

07/11/2009 @ 10:27 (GMT +9)

New SGS Wind Energy Technology Center Successfully Presented in Berlin New SGS Wind Energy Technology Center Successfully Presented in Berlin The Asia-Pacific Weeks Wind Energy Conference took place on October 12, 2009 in Berlin, Germany. It was a unique opportunity for the main German, Chinese and Asian players to participate in a high profile meeting focusing on the expanding industry of wind energy. Governments and ministries, business and cultural associations, companies, universities and research institutions, foundations and non-governmental organizations took part in a series of official meetings and conferences to discuss the latest developments in the wind energy sector. The presentations and workshops during the conference primarily dealt with the market growth in China and its corresponding challenges. Manufacturing concepts were presented and strategies for entering the market and investing in wind energy equipment were discussed. Torsten Muu, Global Technical Manager for Wind Energy from SGS, the worlds leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, was one of the main speakers during this conference presenting the new SGS Wind Energy Technology Center (WETC) in Tianjin, China. The SGS Wind Energy Technology Center in China mainly focuses on Rotor Blade Testing. As blade failures can have severe impact on safety, turbine downtime and public exposure, a thorough validation of the blade through full-scale testing by an independent third party is indispensable. The WETC provides a complete set of full-scale blade testing capabilities. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology for load application and blade measurements, the SGS test center can perform static and fatigue tests for various purposes: - Certification testing according to IEC 61400-23 - Blade design validation - Manufacturing quality testing - Validation of repairs and design changes Contact information SGS Industrial Services SGS Competence Center Wind Energy Torsten Muu Global Technical Manager, SGS Wind Energy Raboisen 28 D - 20095 Hamburg, Germany t: +49 40 30101-565 f: +49 89 1250406 8-565 industrial.pr@sgs.com http://www.sgs.com/wind The SGS Group is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity.

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SGS Exhibits at the Korea Green Energy Show 2009 [General]

07/11/2009 @ 10:16 (GMT +9)

SGS Exhibits at the Korea Green Energy Show 2009 The SGS Wind Energy Competence Center participated in the Korea Green Energy Show 2009, the main exhibition for the energy industry in Korea and presented its services such as Wind Farm Project Certification, Blade Inspection and Condition Monitoring. The Korea Green Energy Show 2009, which took place in Seoul from October 13 to 16, is the most important exhibition dedicated to the energy industry in Korea. The energy event provided an excellent occasion to present energy-related products and technologies and successfully gathered energy experts and practitioners to share their knowledge and experience within the industry. The participation in this event was a good opportunity for SGS Industrial Services not only to stay up-to-date with new technologies and the latest developments in the energy industry, but also to demonstrate its Wind Energy Services throughout the project life cycle of wind turbines, such as Wind Farm Project Certification, Blade Inspection and Condition Monitoring. The SGS team of experts provided visitors with the latest information about their Wind Energy Services and in turn, visitors had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss actual topics with the SGS team. The range of services that SGS offers for the wind energy sector spans all stages of wind farm projects, ranging from Project Feasibility Assessments, through Wind Farm Project Certification to Review of Maintenance Management Programs and Condition Monitoring. SGS provides Inspection and Audit Services in accordance with international standards to ensure the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) aspects of wind farm projects both onshore and offshore. SGS is committed to providing a fully comprehensive program for the Wind Energy Sector that is designed to meet the specific requirements of your company. Our strength comes from our experienced staff that has the requisite technical expertise in wind technology. The SGS Group is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With more than 56,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,000 offices and laboratories around the world. For more information, please contact: SGS Industrial Services SGS Competence Centre Wind Energy Torsten Muu Global Technical Manager, SGS Wind Energy Raboisen 28 D - 20095 Hamburg, Germany t: +49 40 30101-565 f: +49 89 1250406 8-565 Email: industrial.pr@sgs.com Web: www.sgs.com/wind

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Federal electricity data confirms continued growth of renewables as fossil fuels plummet and nuclear power stalls [General]

17/10/2009 @ 17:02 (GMT +9)

Federal electricity data confirms continued growth of renewables as fossil fuels plummet and nuclear power stalls 6930 Carroll Avenue, Suite #340; Takoma Park, MD 20912 301-270-6477 x.11 sun-day-campaign@hotmail.com News Advisory For Immediate Release: Friday - October 16, 2009 Contact: Ken Bossong, 301-270-6477 x.11 Washington DC –The latest figures released yesterday by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) in its "Electric Power Monthly" report, confirm the continued growth of renewable energy in the electrical generation sector. For the first seven months of 2009, non-hydroelectric renewables (i.e., biomass, geothermal, solar, wind) provided 78,518 thousand megawatt-hours of electricity - an increase of more than 7 percent over the same period in 2008. For the first seven-months of 2008 and 2007, net U.S. electrical generation from non-hydro renewables was 73,321 thousand megawatt-hours and 59,557 megawatt-hours respectively. For the period January 1 - July 31, 2009, non-hydro renewables accounted for 3.44 percent of net U.S. electrical generation. Hydropower accounted for 7.40 percent during the same time frame -- an increase of 5.1 percent over 2008. Thus, for the first seven months of 2009, renewables provided 10.84 percent of net U.S. electrical generation. For the twelve-month period (August 1, 2008 - July 31, 2009), compared to the preceding twelve month period, conventional hydropower increased by 4.86 percent and non-hydro renewables increased by 8.23 percent. Combined, hydro and non-hydro renewables increased by 5.96 percent. On the other hand, comparing the twelve-month periods ending July 31, 2008 and July 31, 2009, nuclear power increased by only 0.48 percent while fossil fuels dropped by 7.67 percent. Coal used for electrical generation dropped by 9.29 percent while natural gas use dropped by 3.50 percent. “The hand-writing on the wall is unmistakeable,” noted Ken Bossong,Executive Director of the SUN DAY Campaign. “Renewable energy has become a major player in the electricity market place and is the wave of the future as fossil fuels and nuclear power fade away.” For further details, see Tables ES1.A, 1.1, and 1.1A of the Electric Power Monthly The SUN DAY Campaign is a non-profit research and organization founded in 1993 to promote sustainable energy technologies as cost-effective alternatives to nuclear power and fossil fuels.

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