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Why the UK PV industry will continue to grow despite the FiT cuts…
On the 9th of June it was announced that, as part of the outcome of the first comprehensive review of the Feed-in-Tariffs (FiT) scheme, there will be reductions in benefits for PV installations that are larger than 50 kW – and for all stand alone PV installations. While many in the industry see this as a blow to an emerging market, Spelsberg UK, a leading manufacturer of PV enclosures, believes that the UK PV market will continue to grow in rel...
igus takes step towards green bearings
Polymer researcher and bearings specialist igus UK has developed a plain bearing material that is based on 54 percent sustainable and natural raw materials. The basic polymer of the new iglidur N54 plain bearing is mainly made of castor oil, rather than finite crude oil. The company’s mechanically and tribologically optimised biopolymer is suitable for universal use in the low-load range.
Burkert Provides Complete ATEX Process Package on New Generation Fuelmatic for the Production of Bio-Diesel
Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has partnered with Green Fuels Ltd., the World’s leading biodiesel equipment manufacturer, providing a complete package of ATEX- rated valves, flow sensors, level switches, positioner systems and conductivity and flow meters, for Green Fuels’ latest Fuelmatic system. Designed to produce up to 20,000 litres per day of the highest quality biodiesel, the fully automated Fuelmatic is skid- mounted for ease of shippi...
Festo and Dürr adopt SERCOS III
The group of companies actively supporting the SERCOS III real-time Ethernet solution has grown, with Festo AG, one of the largest German automation specialists, adding the international communication standard to its portfolio. Festo manufactures pneumatic and electrical components and systems. As Festo’s first SERCOS customer, Dürr AG will be integrating Festo solutions into the Dürr EcoRPC robot guidance system. Dürr is a leading machine a...
Growth and New Jobs for Bosch Rexroth
At some 5.4 billion euro, Bosch Rexroth AG's sales for 2007 were up 8.8 percent on the previous year. During the last fiscal year, the drive and control specialist invested 377 million euro and increased the number of associates around the world by approximately 3100, taking the total number to just under 33,000. The company is also expecting continued strong growth in the mobile applications, industrial automation and renewable energies sectors ...
PRI Goes To School In Northern Ireland
PRI has provided the metering and data services for NIE Energy’s (NIEE) ‘Switched on Schools’.
Breezair environmental cooling specified for colleges
Institutions are increasingly concerned with their environmental impact, and new building programmes provide an obvious opportunity for adopting best environmental practice and using the latest technology to create greener buildings. Now, the award-winning Breezair evaporative cooling system from exclusive UK and Irish distributors, CoSaf Environments, has been specified for two major building projects in the higher educational sector for being...
‘Royal Northern College of Music ‘in tune’ with Cosaf’s green initiatives’
Industry HVAC experts, Cosaf, have won a competitive contract at the renowned Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. With a firm focus on green policy, the college have enlisted Cosaf to help maintain an eco-friendly environment with the replacement of their boiler and air conditioning systems
Increased Demand for Fuel Flow Meters
Rising energy prices have led to a growing interest in metering fuels and oils and a corresponding increased demand for fuel flow meters.
VICTREX® PEEK™ POLYMER
Mandatory requirements for aerospace polymers are weight reduction to lower fuel costs, excellent mechanical strength and dimensional stability, and the ability to meet industry standards and specifications regarding flame, smoke, and toxicity emissions.