A familiar operator in the engineering sector, Global Marine Systems Limited has long ploughed its own successful furrow in the world’s oceans and waterways. Today, the company embarks on a return to the power market – and notably, offshore wind – in what promises to be a landmark strategic shift. We spoke to Nicola Broom,… Read more »
Lightsource Renewable Energy, the leading solar energy company in the UK and Europe, is spearheading a £2billion investment in solar energy in India.The firm has announced plans to design, install and manage more than 3 Gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) infrastructure in partnership with a number of reputable Indian companies over the next five… Read more »
Total project value of ca. 150 million euros Projects commissioned by world famous port authorities such as Suez Canal Authority, Autoridad de Panama Canal and Port of Singapore Authority ZWIJNDRECHT | The Belgian dredging, environmental and marine engineering group DEME secures several international dredging contracts with a total contract value of 150 million euros. It… Read more »
GOLDBECK Solar announced today that it has started the construction of a 49.7 MWp project near Melksham, Wiltshire. Aside from the Parley Solar Park in Bournemouth with an installed capacity of 37.3 MWp, this will be the largest project to date for the EPC and O&M provider. Schneider inverter technology, S-Energy and Canadian Solar modules are… Read more »
A world leading supplier of turbine technicians, expertise and services to wind farm projects across the globe has chosen the East of England to expand. Global Wind Service (GWS) will be supplying wind farm projects worldwide from its offices in the iconic sea view building, OrbisEnergy, in Lowestoft, where it has gathered its UK team…. Read more »
As a growing number of wind energy assets across Europe near the end of their operational lifetimes, plans to upgrade and repower existing sites using larger, more efficient turbines depend on the ability of developers to accurately assess the wind resource at higher hub heights. However, current methods of data extrapolation from short on-site met… Read more »
The Danish-Swiss wind turbine optimiser ROMO Wind is extending its business activities to France. Local contact and support regarding the company’s innovative spinner anemometer technology iSpin is now also available for wind farm operators in France. Guillaume Steinmetz has been appointed to the new key position of business manager for France and will lead ROMO… Read more »
DBB Jack-Up Services A/S successfully raises EUR 100 million in a four-year senior secured bond. On November 12, DBB Jack-Up Services A/S (“DBB Jack-Up”) successfully placed a EUR 100 million senior secured bond loan. The bonds, maturing in 2019, will bear a floating coupon of 3 months EURIBOR + 8.5% (paid quarterly). The proceeds from… Read more »
Washington, DC – Empowerment Solar launched their first fundraising campaign on Indiegogo today to fund its mission of providing distributed solar electricity systems to communities across the Middle East and North Africa. The company seeks to raise $50,000 in forty days to fund staff training, initial projects, and startup costs. “My U.S. Marine Corps experience… Read more »
The positive signs for the Indian solar industry are promising a particularly successful Intersolar India 2015 Mumbai/Pforzheim/Freiburg, November 09, 2015: With 200 exhibitors from all over the world, Intersolar India is already fully booked: An impressive sign for the Indian solar industry, which is expected to move up to fourth place among the world’s top… Read more »
CADIZ CITY, Philippines, Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: JASO) (“JA Solar”), one of the world’s largest manufacturers of high-performance solar power products, today announced that it completed a 92.5 MW shipment of modules in mid-October to be used in the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) power project ever built in… Read more »
Kolkata, 9 November 2015 – Tier 1 PV module manufacturer Vikram Solar, today announced that their 60- and 72-cell multi-crystalline silicon solar photovoltaic modules belonging to ELDORA Prime, Ultima, Neo, Grand & Grand Ultima Series will be offered with a Linear Power Warranty upto 27 years across the globe. The warranted power degradation will be… Read more »
The far-reaching benefits of offshore wind farms off the East of England will be celebrated at an event next week overlooking the sea where billions of pounds worth of developments are happening. All six operators constructing and operating windfarms off the Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex coasts will come together to emphasise the industry’s importance at… Read more »
From 17 – 21 November 2015, the TII Group will be presenting at the Solutrans trade fair in Lyon (4 J 173). The TII Group, which is comprised of SCHEUERLE, NICOLAS and KAMAG, provides a wide range of pulled and self-propelled vehicles for heavy transport operations both on and off-road. On the TII Group stand,… Read more »
Rheine, 09.11.2015. Availon, the leading multi-brand independent service provider for wind turbines, announced today a record year for the company, with the addition to its global portfolio of 620MW of wind turbine generators under operation & maintenance (O&M) contracts. Mature European markets such as Germany, Spain and Italy, which have a great number of wind… Read more »
• Trade fair motto: “Siemens wind power solutions every step of the way” Presentation covers the whole value-chain of wind projects• Innovation regarding wind turbines, grid access, operation and service• New logistics concept will reduce costs for offshore wind parks Siemens is presenting innovations solutions to further reduce the cost of wind power at one… Read more »
PIRIOU has just delivered 2 wind farm support vessels, the WFSVs 21w (*) “CHALLENGER” and “EXCALIBUR” to NORTH SEA LOGISTICS. Built by PIRIOU in Vietnam, “CHALLENGER” and “EXCALIBUR” will be operated in the North Sea. Vincent FAUJOUR, CEO of PIRIOU, says: “We are proud we gained the trust of a renowned operator as NORTH SEA… Read more »
• Volume of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) over one billion euros Siemens has signed a far-reaching agreement with the Hidrocarbon and Energy Ministry of Bolivia on energy cooperation and future collaboration in the field of products and services for the oil & gas industry. Furthermore, this includes a focus on renewable energy as well as… Read more »
We are delighted to welcome back Dr. Milne to PES for this insightful piece about what is arguably the most expensive piece of offshore real estate in Europe right now – with the Isle of Man at the commercial epicentre. The Isle of Man is a strategically situated island located in the middle of the… Read more »
Do you know what to look for when choosing an asset manager to look after your renewable portfolios? Emily White, managing director of Entap, suggests some key questions that operators and investors should ask. She questions whether asset managers always focus on the things that investors and fund managers really care about. According to Wikipedia,… Read more »
We’ve interviewed Kari Tuominen, Peikko’s Director, Wind Turbine Foundation Technology, several times before, but we didn’t realise just how much research and development goes into the company’s renowned foundations. Kari talks us through the meticulous process and give us his thoughts on the future… PES: Welcome back to PES. For the benefit of new readers,… Read more »
Maasvlakte 2, the extension to the port of Rotterdam, will offer a strategic hub for offshore wind in the North Sea and beyond. Slated for starting operations in 2016, the Offshore Terminal Rotterdam promises increased capacity and market-leading facilities. PES takes a look. Up to now, the port of Rotterdam, the largest seaport in Europe,… Read more »
For Karoliina Joensuu, Global Head of Renewable Energy for Pöyry Hydropower & Renewable Energy, Operational Excellence is a key – and growing – part of the company’s service offering. We spoke to the respected executive about the company’s current focus and discussed where growth is coming from. PES: Welcome back to PES. For the benefit… Read more »
A company founded and run by long-serving industry figureheads, Marten Seifert and Lorenz-Heinrich Carstensen, RECASE offers a pioneering consulting dynamic. We headed to Germany for a wide ranging interview with the respected executives. PES: Welcome to PES. Would you like to introduce the company and tell us a little about how you serve the wind… Read more »
A focused and ambitious company that boasts an impressive range of specialisms and solutions, SeaRenergy is the preferred partner for many key players in the offshore market. We’re delighted to welcome the company’s Managing Director Dr. Benjamin Vordemfelde to the magazine for an in-depth interview. PES: Welcome to PES. Would you like to introduce the… Read more »
A company that specialises in developing tracking sensors for heavy industry and rough environments, Trusted A/S is making waves in the wind industry. Why? A variety or reasons – not least the sheer durability that is perfectly suited to the extreme climate demands of our sector. We spoke to the company’s Rasmus Nørgaard Andersen. PES:… Read more »
Tuco Marine Group specialises in manufacturing ocean-going vessels that have light structures and hulls created with composite materials such as carbon fibre. Naturally, the wind industry is a prime market for the Denmark-based company and indeed, it has been going from strength to strength. We spoke to company founder, Jonas Pedersen. PES: Welcome to PES…. Read more »
The weather factor in portfolio diversification and asset management – a Vaisala study. The year of 2015 has undoubtedly been one of challenge for many U.S. wind project operators. In terms of performance, the first quarter was one of the lowest on record for large portions of the country with some areas seeing wind speeds… Read more »
As Director of Van Oord Offshore Wind Projects b.v., Johan van Wijland is a familiar face to many in the industry. He’s also a regular contributor to PES and joins us once again to discuss the company’s latest developments. New vessels? Massive monopiles? The Luchterduinen and Gemini projects? All are covered right here… PES: Welcome… Read more »
We have welcomed Vroon Offshore Services B.V. to PES before, as a leading provider of support vessels for the wind industry (and others). But as Niek Spiljard explains in this illuminating interview, the company is committed to taking its offerings to the next level and asserting its place in the market. PES: There is a… Read more »
While there is a lot of talk about the growth of decentralised power generation, another trend is being largely overlooked: that of regional electricity integration. Remarkably, all over the world countries are connecting up their power systems, to make the best use of their (energy) resources, while at the same time boosting economic growth and… Read more »
A young company with a fresh, can-do attitude, Zensor offers a ‘one-stop shop for monitoring solutions’ in the wind market. It’s currently creating waves with a raft of new clients, and is also attracting the attention of leading institutions with a major award. We found out what makes the company tick, thanks to a conversation… Read more »
A company that is firmly focussed on the “many challenges out there to make construction and maintenance in the offshore industry more safe and efficient,” Ztechnologies is an acknowledged, and celebrated, innovator. We spoke to the organisation’s Reinout Prins. PES: Welcome to PES. Would you like to introduce the company and tell us a little… Read more »
Fremont, CA – November 4, 2015. SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SEDG) today announced its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2015. Fiscal First Quarter 2016 Highlights Record revenue of $115.1 million, up 16.9% from last quarter and 71.8% year-over-year GAAP gross margin of 29.1% GAAP net income of $14.4 million Non-GAAP… Read more »
Strong revenue growth to EUR 82.2 million – approximately 400 percent growth versus previous year period In Q3 positive EBIT at EUR 1.1 million; significant improvement in earnings per share, positive cash flow Strong free order backlog at EUR 85.5 million Sulzemoos, November 5, 2015 / Phoenix Solar AG (ISIN DE000A0BVU93), a leading international photovoltaic… Read more »
ZWIJNDRECHT – Wim Biesemans joins the Belgian dredging, environmental and marine engineering group DEME. Biesemans will join DEME’s management team as CEO of DEME Concessions. He will oversee all concession activities related to infrastructure, renewable energy (offshore wind and wave and tidal energy) and marine resources. Wim Biesemans is certainly no stranger to the renewable… Read more »