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areas, making Norvento a solid choice for companies that need an efficient and effective power generation solution. Mr Hoyos noted that Norvento is well-suited to a range of rural and industrial applications. He said, “Our new-generation wind turbines are adaptable, with our teams on hand to ensure that each installation is perfectly in tune with the needs of the customer. The sustainable energy generation industry has really changed in recent years and now many companies that could not have previously installed a wind turbine because of noise or location have the option thanks to our innovative technical solutions. Our nED100 wind turbines are quieter than ever before and can harness energy from very low winds, making them ideal for rural, suburban and industrial applications.”

The adaptability of Norvento’s nED100 wind turbines also means that they are the ideal visible marker of a company’s dedication to sustainability. Besides their beautiful industrial design, they are also the first to incorporate a number of industry-friendly applications, making them the ideal choice for small to medium-sized businesses, including factories, farms, shopping centres and leisure resorts. These advantages include easy integration into an internal grid, low noise emission thanks to its aerodynamic design with no gear box, and a certified safety and control system which meets the industry’s strictest safety regulations for installation close to people and proven reliability. The design also has no hydraulic parts so maintenance requirements are minimised and can be completely controlled remotely; all the Norvento wind turbines installed worldwide can be controlled from its central control centre, which is manned by experts 24/7.

The green dream

Sustainability is a thread that runs throughout Norvento, from its daily operations to its innovative product range. In 2012, Norvento’s generation capacity totalled 366,711MWh and avoided the emission of 220,027 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. The company is continually working on developing new technologies, in fields like ocean and geothermal energy, or distributed energy systems, with energy engineering and renewable energy projects the driving force behind its global expansion.

The future growth of Norvento will see its ambitious strategic international expansion continue. Its present activities in the USA, Brazil, Poland, Spain, Italy and the UK will be joined by a growing network of sales and service teams worldwide. Mr Hoyos concluded, “Our product range is new and exciting – and reliable for renewable energy generation. It is perfectly suited to countries where the electricity grid is not well-developed or where there are problems with the energy supply. In the next few years we will have established a sophisticated network of distributors and partners in order to reach market opportunities across the world. This is just the start for Norvento – we are totally committed to developing and providing complete renewable energy solutions for communities and industrial-sized operations.” n

DELIVERING INTELLIGENT ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Standardkessel is a technology leader in the supply of tailor-made boiler systems and power plant construction projects. Philip Yorke reports on a company that is continuing to expand by extending its product portfolio and entering new, lucrative niche markets.

Standardkessel was founded in 1925 and began life as a standard, classic boilermaker. Early success meant that the company was soon able to offer complete turnkey systems through its growing technological development and innovative expertise. Today Standardkessel is part of the German engineering group, Standard Kessel Baumgarte, which supplies turnkey power plants and power plant components for industrial and municipal power-supply projects.

In addition to being involved in projects concerning fossil-based energy, the company also provides expertise in alternative energies such as biomass, biogenic residual materials and municipal waste or industrial residues.

Besides power plant and component construction, the company also offers a wide range of services and solutions in the area of energy contracting that involves project development, financing, construction and commissioning, which are all available from a single source.

Growing product pipeline

Standardkessel GmbH (SKG) has never been a company to rest on its laurels and today it is committed to developing new, more efficient power solutions and products that are both resource-conserving and environmentally friendly. Recent significant additions to the company’s portfolio include its Fluidised Bed Combustion System (Bubbling Bed).

In addition, SKG is also offering an entirely new product line: Catalytic and refrigeration equipment-based gas cleaning plants form part of SKG’s product portfolio and these provide independent solutions for VOC abatement with heat-recovery systems. What’s more, the company now offers SCR systems for a wide range of flue-gas cleaning operations.

Tradition and innovation – these are the trademarks of the BETH Filter GmbH.

With headquarters in Lübeck/Germany, the company, which operates internationally, ranks among the leading providers in the area of industrial de-dusting.

Founded in 1887, the BETH Filter GmbH offers all fi lters for all branches of industry, which sustainably reduce environmental impact. The term BETH fi lter is regarded as a synonym for all dust collection systems.

The product line ranges from highly effi cient bag fi lters to highly specialised electrostatic precipitators for separating tares from fuel gases. The portfolio contains processes for special fl ue gas cleaning with the aid of additives as well as using heat exchangers, fl ue gas condensers or multicyclones.

In addition, BETH Filter has a wide range of accessories available, such as components for explosion protection and dust discharge devices. But also complete systems including pipelines and steel construction can be realized. Everything from one single source – from technical advice to assembly and start-up operations on the spot: the company regards itself as a full-service provider for tailor-made solutions thanks to qualifi ed advice and planning.

Please contact us for further information and worldwide references in several industries.

BETH Filter GmbH Hinter den Kirschkaten 26, D-23560 Lübeck, Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 451 530 - 7500 Fax: +49 (0) 451 530 - 7600 E-Mail: info@beth-fi lter.de Web: www.beth-fi lter.de

An SKG media spokesman said, “Since the late 1990s we no longer have our own manufacturing facilities owing to market forces making this uneconomical. However, we are successfully continuing cooperation with our fabrication partner Energoinstal from Katowice, Poland, for many of our projects. The cooperation includes joint development of laser and laser-hybrid fabrication technologies for finned tubes and membrane walls, respectively.

The market is also changing fast with political decisions being made regarding WTE versus landfill options and the change in subsidies for renewable energies. We are always looking for new niche markets for our products and although our company name is ‘Standardkessel’, which might give the impression that we supply standard systems, in fact we always offer tailor-made boilers or plants for our clients, as well as innovative niche-market solutions. We are constantly focused on the best solutions for our clients independent of any specific product or service.”

New innovative solutions

With its fast-growing service division, SKG can now provide innovative solutions for its clients that enhance its offering of new energy-