Month: March 2021

Offshore wind delay at Scottish Cabinet would risk ‘domino effect of damaging consequences’ for sector

Fate of crucial ScotWind leasing round likely to be on agenda for Scottish Cabinet on March 17 Industry body urges ‘proportionate and balanced’ response to keep multi-billion pound sector on track Continued disruption to Scotland’s offshore wind sector risks the loss of billions of pounds of long-term investment and our vital 2045 climate change target,… Read more »

Pacifico Renewables Yield AG partners with project developer Boom Power and secures access to a 1 GW+ pipeline in the UK

Exclusive access to photovoltaic and battery storage assets in the United Kingdom Almost tripling Pacifico’s pipeline to more than 1.6 GW and further diversification Important milestone towards becoming a platform for project developers London, Tuesday 16th March 2021 – Today, Pacifico Renewables Yield AG (ISIN: DE000A2YN371) (“Pacifico”), an independent renewable energy producer listed in the… Read more »

Q CELLS anticipates “year like no other” for Europe’s solar market in 2021

Amid ambitions solar growth forecasts for Europe in 2021, Q CELLS charts an expansion of new trends that could forever alter the dynamics of the continent’s energy landscape. As market leader in many of Europe’s main solar markets, Q CELLS expects that 2021 will be a year like no other. Analysis of government policy, assessment… Read more »

New Scottish Renewables Chair elected

Adam Morrison, Project Director for Moray West Offshore Wind Farm at Ocean Winds, takes over as Chair Scottish Renewables, the voice of Scotland’s renewable energy sector, can today (March 15) announce the appointment of its new Chair. Adam Morrison, Project Director for Moray West Offshore Wind Farm at Ocean Winds, has been elected by the… Read more »

Major construction completes on the NLHPP to unlock future recycling & waste management facilities

North London Waste Authority (NLWA) is pleased to announce that construction on the Laydown Area has completed as part of building a new sustainable waste management hub at Edmonton EcoPark, the North London Heat and Power Project (NLHPP). Completion of the Laydown Area marks a major step forward to deliver new recycling facilities at Edmonton… Read more »

GoodWe Signs a 100MW Supply Agreement with GS Global to bring best value high efficiency solar inverter to South Korean PV Markets

GoodWe(Stock Code: 688390), a world-leading PV inverter and energy storage solutions manufacturer, has signed a 100MW distribution agreement with GS Global, a Fortune 500 company. Founded in 1954, GS Global is at the forefront of GS group’s global business. Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company operates a global international business network in more than… Read more »

Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Between APVIA and ACE A New Cooperation to Enhancing Support to Asia’s Solar PV Industry

On this historic day, marks a significant cooperation between the Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association (APVIA) and the ASEAN Centre For Energy (ACE) via the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The main focus of the MOU is on an industry-based capacity building. This MoU was signed by the Executive Director of ACE, Dr. Nuki… Read more »

IMEON ENERGY is part of the #1000 solutions that can change the world!

Imeon Energy has been selected among the 1000 solutions of the international Solar Impulse label as an “Efficient solution”, with the aim of highlighting sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions. Imeon Energy, the French leader in hybrid solar inverters, takes very seriously the main challenges of the 21st century: global warming and the limitation of natural… Read more »

Ingeteam’s new power station for large-scale solar plants and battery storage systems

The new INGECON SUN FSK product reaches 7.2 MW of medium voltage output power and is supplied as an all-in-one solution, since all the elements are placed on a full skid platform. The first units are already being installed in various photovoltaic plants. Pamplona, Spain. 11th of March, 2021. Ingeteam has designed its new INGECON… Read more »

13,400 solar panels on a lake: RWE constructs its first floating photovoltaic project

Innovative solar project in the Netherlands with an installed capacity of 6.1megawatts peak will be finalised by the end of 2021 RWE continues to grow its Dutch wind and solar portfolio with Solar Park Amer as the latest construction project RWE, one of the world’s leading companies for renewable energy, is to construct its first… Read more »

German start-up company JenaBatteries develops highly valued, sustainable battery technology for the energy transition

Metal-free redox flow batteries developed by JenaBatteries are a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries for the stationary energy storage market Dennemeyer Consulting values the intellectual property of JenaBatteries at M€ 238 Investment round for building a battery factory in Germany Jena, 11 March 2021. Metal-free redox flow batteries are sustainable and resource-efficient energy storage devices that make green… Read more »

CWIND COMPLETES SALE OF ENDEAVOUR TO WOOD MARINE AS PART OF CTV FLEET UPGRADE PROJECT

Chelmsford, Wednesday 10th March. CWind, a leading provider of project services and Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) to the offshore wind industry, and part of the Global Marine Group (GMG), has completed the sale of their CTV, Endeavour, to Wood Marine, a port services operator based in Suffolk. The sale of Endeavour, an 18.5m catamaran with… Read more »

Nordex Group receives orders for 33 MW from RWE from France

The Nordex Group has again received orders from France. The French subsidiary from RWE, RWE Renouvelables France, has ordered ten N117 turbines for two wind farms with a total capacity of 33 MW. Both projects in the north of France are part from the sale of Nordex Group’s European wind and solar project development business… Read more »

ORE Catapult Welcomes GE Renewable Energy’s Teesside Factory Announcement

ORE Catapult has warmly welcomed the tremendous news of GE Renewable Energy’s investment in a new blade factory in Teesside. Chief Executive Andrew Jamieson said: “We’re justifiably proud of the strong partnership that we have built with both GE Renewable Energy and LM Wind Power over recent years, directly supporting the rapid delivery of their… Read more »

Meyer Burger on track for a successful transformation to a leading European manufacturer of solar cells and solar modules

2020 is the year of transformation from a supplier of production equipment to a technologically leading manufacturer of solar cells and solar modules Due to the realignment, sales from the old business model declined to CHF 90.5 million, resulting in an EBITDA of CHF –44.6 million and an annual result of CHF –64.5 million The… Read more »

West Midlands sets out Net Zero Pathfinder plans

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) aims to be the country’s first Net Zero Pathfinder region, leading the way in establishing clean energy systems, with best practices being shared with Government and other authorities in the run up to COP26. This builds on the region’s achievements in clean transport, such as the All-Electric Bus City… Read more »

Solar PV sole driver for renewable power in Singapore, says GlobalData

Singapore is increasingly relying on solar photovoltaic (PV) deployment to achieve clean energy targets as the resource-constrained country has limited renewable energy options. As a result, the installation of rooftop PV systems on public housing has become one of the prominent drivers for the growth of solar PV in the country, says GlobalData, a leading… Read more »

Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Between APVIA and ACE A New Cooperation to Enhancing Support to Asia’s Solar PV Industry

On this historic day, marks a significant cooperation between the Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association (APVIA) and the ASEAN Centre For Energy (ACE) via the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The main focus of the MOU is on an industry-based capacity building. This MoU was signed by the Executive Director of ACE, Dr. Nuki… Read more »

First main components of Liebherr HLC 150000 ready for installation on Alfa Lift

 Slewing platform and A-frame on their way to the shipyard  Component installation on Alfa Lift will be supervised by Liebherr experts  Heavy Lift Crane HLC 150000 designed to meet current and future challenges in offshore operationsIn the afternoon on March 7, 2021, the deck cargo ship BigLift Barentsz left the Liebherr site at the port… Read more »

Susceptibility of GB markets to LNG volatility may rise

Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) prices and demand have enjoyed unprecedented momentum in recent months, with Asian spot LNG prices reaching an all-time high of 211.94p/th on 15 January. However, LNG’s recording break run has ended in the last few weeks, with prices having fallen significantly. In fact, Cornwall Insight records showed a 71% decline in… Read more »

LONGi Hi-MO 5 series module receives Carbon Footprint Certification from Certisolis, accelerating the company’s entry into the French solar market

LONGi’s Hi-MO 5 series module has received a “Simplified Carbon Assessment” certification from Certisolis, the official certifier only on ECS for LONGi. Complying with French carbon footprint standards, LONGi’s entry into the French solar market is already well underway. This new certification adds to the current CFP certification for the Hi-MO 4 series products, and… Read more »

Sharp launches new 445W half-cut cell PV panel

Hamburg, 9th March 2021 – Sharp today announces the addition of a new 445W monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) panel to its half-cut cell portfolio – the NU-JD445. The new high wattage module is designed specifically for free-field and commercial rooftop installations, providing customers with a cutting edge design and high reliability. High Power Output The… Read more »

AAL EXPANDS ITS FLEET WITH TWO ADDITIONAL ‘G-CLASS’ MULTIPURPOSE HEAVY LIFT VESSELS

Singapore, Tuesday 9th March, 2021 – AAL Shipping (AAL) is taking delivery of two additional ‘G-Class’ multipurpose heavy lift vessels, expanding its core fleet to 720,200 total deadweight (DWT). The Pacific Action and AAL Gladstone have both served in the AAL fleet in the past and re-join later this month – the former renamed this week, ‘AAL Gibraltar’…. Read more »

FIRETRACE ANNOUNCES INSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ACROSS 500MW OF WIND TURBINES ACROSS THE USA

‘-       A renewable energy company that owns and operates 2GW of wind power has announced the installation of Firetrace’s fire suppression system across American fleet following a successful pilot program –       Each turbine protected by Firetrace technology protects owners from total loss estimated to exceed $7 million per asset Scottsdale, 9 March 2021: Firetrace, the leading… Read more »

GCUBE REPORT: ‘UNMODELLED’ EXTREME WEATHER DRIVING RISING SEVERITY AND FREQUENCY OF RENEWABLES INSURANCE CLAIMS

‘-       Renewables risk profile continuing to change, with the average 2019 weather-related solar loss almost 2400% higher than the average non-weather-related solar loss –       Value of claims caused by emerging, unmodelled Extreme Weather twice as high as traditional Nat Cat since 2015 –       Lack of historic data around Extreme Weather events leading to projects being… Read more »

DEME Offshore and Sabca test drones for O&M and critical operations at a wind farm in the North Sea

DEME Offshore and Sabca successfully performed a series of tests at the Rentel offshore wind farm in the North Sea, preparing for autonomous surveillance, rescue and detection missions in the near future. Their goal is to replace critical and ad hoc operations with autonomous aerial vehicles. In a pioneering project in the offshore wind industry,… Read more »

SEACAT RAINBOW SECURES FIRST LONG-TERM CHARTER WITH BEATRICE OFFSHORE WIND FARM LTD

Next-generation Chartwell 24 catamaran joins its sister vessel at Scotland’s largest operational wind farm Wick, 9th March 2021 – Class-leading offshore energy support vessel (OESV) operator Seacat Services (Seacat) has announced that newly launched catamaran Seacat Rainbow has gone straight on to a long-term charter with Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Ltd (BOWL). Seacat Rainbow will support… Read more »

Siemens Gamesa signs a 150 MW contract in Spain with Elawan Energy for one of the largest wind farm clusters in the country

The company will supply 30 SG 5.0-145 turbines for a wind complex in Albacete, one of the three largest signed by Siemens Gamesa in Spain It will supply enough clean energy to power more than 110,000 households and prevent the emission of nearly 400,000 tonnes of CO2 Includes a long-term service agreement for a period… Read more »

Advancing standards for PV mounting systems

Thorsten Kray is the new Head of Research and Standardization at AEROCOMPACT Satteins, Austria, March 8, 2021. The Austrian manufacturer of PV mounting systems AEROCOMPACT strengthens its team with the internationally known wind engineer Thorsten Kray. With immediate effect, the doctor of mechanical engineering is responsible for the company’s research and certification activities and accompanies… Read more »

Large-scale methanol testing to begin at the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre

Major tests of methanol as a marine fuel will soon begin at the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre in Aalborg, Denmark. Working closely with MAN Energy Solutions and other partners, Alfa Laval will explore the possibility of running the centre’s four-stroke, 2 MW diesel engine on methanol – without modifications or another pilot fuel…. Read more »

Only two weeks left to take part in energy networks’ accelerated green recovery plans

Energy Networks Association (ENA) is urging stakeholders to respond to their call for evidence to help unlock early investment in the grid to support a green economic recovery. By working closely with Ofgem, ENA’s members have drawn up plans to unlock early investment in the grid to support the technologies of tomorrow to be delivered… Read more »

Siemens Gamesa takes UK onshore wind to new heights with deal to install its market-leading SG 5.8-155 turbines in Scotland

Deal signed with Energiekontor will see the installation of 8 SG 5.8-155 turbines at Longhill Burn wind farm in West Lothian, near Edinburgh The turbines will be among the largest ever installed in the UK, with a rotor diameter of 155 meters to optimize power capacity Contract underpins renewed growth of onshore wind power in… Read more »

Keel laying marks an important milestone for first Taiwanese offshore installation vessel ‘Green Jade’

Friday, March 5, 2021 — An official keel laying ceremony for ‘Green Jade’ was held today at CSBC’s shipyard in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, marking a major milestone in the construction of this next-generation offshore installation vessel. ‘Green Jade’ is owned by CDWE, a joint venture between CSBC, the largest shipbuilder in Taiwan and DEME Offshore. Representatives from CDWE and… Read more »

meteocontrol has a new Head of Sales for Europe

Augsburg, March 05, 2021 – meteocontrol GmbH, a global provider of independent monitoring and control systems for photovoltaic systems, has filled the role of Head of Sales for Europe with a long-standing employee. As Head of Sales for Europe, Tobias Knoblauch has been in charge of the meteocontrol subsidiaries in Italy and France and responsible… Read more »

Solar PV overtakes wind to lead India’s sustainable power transformation, says GlobalData

Wind energy led India’s renewable transformation for more than a decade. Solar PV, though a late starter, has now overtaken the wind installed capacity to emerge as the top clean energy producer in the country as of January 2021, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. As per the Ministry of New and Renewable… Read more »