Decommissioned offshore structures offer limited long-term ecological benefits if they are simply left in the ocean to serve as artificial reefs, a new study suggests. The research, published in the journal Nature Sustainability, saw researchers carry out a comprehensive analysis of existing studies into the environmental impacts of marine artificial structures – including oil and gas… Read more »
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NOV acquires MAATS Tech’s business intellectual property rights
A Cable Lay team in Stonehouse, UK, strengthens NOV’s capability to provide integrated cable-lay systems. In 2023, NOV formed a new Cable Lay team based in Stonehouse, UK. The team, formerly senior and principal engineers with MAATS Tech Ltd, brings more than 70 years of combined experience in engineering fully integrated lay systems with advanced… Read more »
DNV STRESSES NEED FOR OFFSHORE WIND STANDARDIZATION AT WINDEUROPE BILBAO
Bilbao 21 March 2024 – DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, is calling for deeper industry collaboration to develop robust offshore wind standards, ahead of the WindEurope conference in Bilbao. Highlighting findings from the latest Energy Transition Outlook — which forecasts wind power as Europe’s primary renewable energy source by 2050, contributing to 43% of… Read more »
ABB’s new SDe Series to boost plant reliability and efficiency with seamless automation system upgrade
Offering innovation with continuity, ABB Ability™ Symphony® Plus SDe Series modernizes traditional process control system installations with minimal risk and disruption to plants Control system upgrades are key to futureproofing, securing and optimizing plant operations across industries Plant managers can plan for stepwise system upgrades reusing existing cabinets, field wiring, termination units and cabling … Read more »
Unearthing investment for the green economy
The green economy refers to an economic system that aims to foster sustainability and reduce environmental impact while promoting economic growth and development. It encompasses various sectors and practices that prioritise resource efficiency, renewable energy sources, conservation of natural resources, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. From sustainable agriculture and biodiversity to waste management… Read more »
PVH to supply 1GW solar trackers to Ar Rass 2 in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah, 21st March.- PV Hardware (PVH), global manufacturer of solar trackers, is set to deliver 957MW of its cutting-edge solar tracking solution to the Ar Rass 2 Solar PV Park, approximately 32km south of the city of Ar Rass. The project, spearheaded by ACWA Power, underscores the Kingdom’s steadfast commitment to environmentally sound energy solutions…. Read more »
DAS Solar agrivoltaics lights the way to rural revitalization
It has been pursuing green, low-carbon, and high-quality development in Mengla County, Yunnan Province, China. Through leveraging its abundant natural resources, Mengla County has been able to fully exploit the advantages of PV resources, resulting in the implementation and operation of a number of key PV projects. The Huaneng Tengmei Hill PV project built with… Read more »
INNOVATION An Energy Revolution in Motion
In the ever-evolving landscape of renewable energy, a remarkable technological breakthrough is reshaping the standards of the solar industry. IMEON’s teams, in collaboration with researchers from ENSEA and the GEEPS laboratory at Centrale SUPELEC, have developed revolutionary photovoltaic inverters using transistors incorporating silicon carbide crystals. This major advancement promises to transform the power grid by… Read more »
Langstone Harbour awards environmental monitoring contract
OceanWise are proud to announce that they will be supplying and installing a marine environmental monitoring solution in Langstone Harbour, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Hampshire. This important installation will provide the harbour with tide and weather equipment and a cloud-based data platform to support ongoing harbour operations and environmental monitoring. Langstone… Read more »
Iberdrola confirms new agreement with Amazon to procure 159 MW of renewable energy from East Anglia THREE, world’s second largest offshore wind farm
Iberdrola and Amazon expand global renewable energy partnership with a new Power Purchase Agreement from the 1.4 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm Amazon has enabled 54,000 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of renewable energy from Iberdrola worldwide With Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) as preferred Cloud provider, Iberdrola has built a global data platform on AWS to support… Read more »
Schleswig-Holstein’s leading technology trade fair for renewable energy under new management
Messe Husum & Congress has filled the position of Project Manager for HUSUM WIND. Pascal Hofer (48) takes over the management of the renowned trade fair for renewable energies in North Frisia. Born in Flensburg, he is no stranger to the industry and can draw on his experience from HANNOVER MESSE Energy Solutions (formerly HANNOVER… Read more »
Two ports make next stage of Floating Offshore Wind scheme
The UK Government today (March 19) confirmed two port infrastructure projects are closer to securing a share of up to £160m of funding. To support floating wind development in the UK, the Port of Cromarty Firth and Port Talbot will be taken forward to undergo due diligence as part of the Government’s Floating Offshore Wind… Read more »
Energy storage for balancing energy and spot markets: INTILION supplies four grid storage units to energy start-up Purpel Energy
Paderborn, 19 March 2024. The Paderborn-based energy storage provider INTILION and the Hamburg-based company Purpel Energy are jointly implementing four large-scale storage projects at locations in northern Germany. Each of these outdoor systems has a capacity of twelve megawatt hours and is intended to improve the integration of renewable energies and stabilise the public power… Read more »
Exclusive Crash Course Announcement: Auctions and Bid Strategies for Offshore Wind
We are thrilled to announce a highly specialized crash course tailored exclusively for industry leaders: “Auctions and Bid Strategies for Offshore Wind.” This exclusive course comes in partnership with the prestigious consulting powerhouse Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The course offers a deep dive into the complex world of offshore wind auctions, providing invaluable insights and… Read more »
Target of 1,000 MW new wind power projects reached well ahead of the schedule
The targeted development phase for the new 1,000 MW wind power project portfolio has been achieved more than 1 year earlier than expected. Originally the target was set for May 2025 in the cooperation agreement signed in May 2022 between Enersense, a provider of zero-emission energy solutions, and VALOREM, a French origin developer and green… Read more »
ABP welcomes UK Government decision to support Floating Offshore Wind hub at Port Talbot
Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading port operator, today welcomed the decision by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero to advance the Future Port Talbot project to the Primary List phase of the Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme (FLOWMIS). Henrik L. Pedersen, Chief Executive Officer of Associated British Ports, said “ABP… Read more »
Only 1% of UK wind energy firms have adequate cyber protection warns Cyber Energia
Recently launched Cyber Energia warns that UK renewables firms are at risk from up to 1,000 attempted cyber attacks per day Scale of cyber risks estimated to be as many as 880 million across UK renewables sector Increasing legislation for non-compliance resulting in significant punitive damages Unique Cyber Energia portal provides real-time visualisation of attempted… Read more »
ZF Wind Power is ready to transform Europe with green power
• ZF Wind Power has converted its Belgian plant into a serial production hub for the European wind market. • In 2024, a mix of SHIFT gearboxes, offshore and onshore powertrains will leave the plant in Lommel (Belgium) every day. • Thanks to advanced software approaches, the team can balance resources across three serial production… Read more »
Spain: RWE to support Port of A Coruña in its ambitions to become a world-class logistic hub for floating offshore wind
• Letter of Support signed between RWE and the Port Authority • Port to become logistic hub for the marshalling, assembly and deployment of floating offshore wind components • Clear commitment to support commercial-scale industrial growth in Spain Bilbao, 19 March 2024 RWE has joined forces with the Port Authority of A Coruña to facilitate… Read more »
Seven companies across Caithness and Orkney begin pioneering programme to parachute them into offshore renewable success
Seven businesses hailing from the north of Scotland and Orkney aiming to break into the multibillion-pound offshore renewables energy market have been selected for the first Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme in the region. The industry leading F4OR supply chain growth programme is delivered by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, will be supported… Read more »
New PV mounting system for energy generation on green roofs: GreenRoof Vento creates a win-win situation
In view of the increasing demand for climate-friendly solutions for sustainable energy generation and the growing importance of green roofs, K2 Systems is introducing a new product this spring. K2 GreenRoof Vento for green roofs optimally complements the popular flat roof systems from the Renningen-based mounting system specialist. This efficient solution combines the advantages of… Read more »
1GW Milestone and 50MW Energy Storage Asset Online
NextEnergy Solar Fund, a leading specialist investor in solar energy and energy storage, is pleased to announce that the Company’s maiden standalone 50MW energy storage asset, named Camilla, has successfully begun commercial operations. This is a significant milestone for the Company as it increases NESF’s total installed net capacity above 1GW to 1,014MW. Camilla connected to the National… Read more »
DNV HELPS MOSS MARITIME TO REDUCE FLOATING SOLAR DESIGN RISKS
Oslo, Norway, 19 March, 2024: DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has collaborated with Moss Maritime, a leading offshore design and engineering services provider, to accelerate the deployment of floating solar technology in harsh environmental conditions DNV has handed over a Statement of Conformity to Moss Maritime for their design brief outlining the… Read more »
New crimp-free MC4 PV DC connector
Allschwil/Switzerland, March 18, 2024 − With the MC4-Evo ready Stäubli launches a new crimp-free cable coupler within its Original MC4 product portfolio. The MC4-Evo ready is an easy-to-use and quickly-to-assemble PV connector for solar installations up to 1500 V DC. The market leader and pioneer for PV DC connectors enhances its cable coupler portfolio and introduces the… Read more »
Ports Sign Letter of Intent to Collaborate on Green Hydrogen Transport
Port of Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada and Hamburg Port Authority, Hamburg, Germany, signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) today to collaborate on the export and import of green hydrogen from Canada to Germany. CEO’s Scott Penney, Port of Argentia, and Jens Meier, Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), signed the agreement while attending the Canada-Germany Hydrogen and Ammonia… Read more »
Scotland’s First Minister opens world’s first Floating Wind Innovation Centre in Aberdeen
Scotland’s First Minister, the Rt Hon. Humza Yousaf MSP, will today (Monday 18 March) officially open the world’s first dedicated innovation centre for floating offshore wind. Located in the heart of Aberdeen’s Energy Transition Zone, ORE Catapult’s £9 million National Floating Wind Innovation Centre (FLOWIC), delivered in collaboration with ETZ Limited, is designed to help… Read more »
WindESCo continues its expansion in Europe at WindEurope 2024 together with ABB.
WindESCo, a leading analytics and optimization solution provider for improving the asset health, performance, and reliability of wind turbines, as a part of its expansion in Europe, not only hired several top team members and experts but is also gradually expanding its presence at key European wind industry events. WindESCo will take part in one… Read more »
More processing power needed to model larger, more complex European offshore wind projects – Youwind
– Developers are faced with the challenge of speeding up simulations for new projects, while simultaneously integrating more advanced data into early stage technical and financial modelling – Youwind launches a number of upgrades to its web-based tools, bringing the latest in yield assessment, GIS data and platform capabilities to the early development phases Barcelona,… Read more »
Glamox wins three contracts to light offshore wind farms in Asia
Oslo, Norway, 18 March 2024: Glamox, a world leader in lighting, is replicating its success in lighting European offshore windfarms with three separate orders for LED lighting for the turbine foundation transition pieces for three fixed offshore windfarms in Taiwan and South Korea. “The energy transition from offshore hydrocarbons to renewable power presents us with huge… Read more »
PRODUCTION WITH HEAVY TONNAGE AGVS INCREASES EFFICIENCY IN FACILITIES
FADA Engineering General Manager Ismail Hakkı Akyüz: “Our goal with our transfer vehicles is to become a global player. We want to develop products that not only transport within factories but also perform heavy-duty transportation in external operations.” FADA Engineering, heavy industry by designing and producing autonomous transfer vehicles and manual transfer vehicles, has achieved… Read more »
Odal wind farm commentary
Dr John Coultate, VP of Advanced Sensing at ONYX Insight said: “It is still unusual for blades to be instrumented with sensors for condition monitoring. In fact, the current situation is reminiscent of the way drivetrains were operated and maintained 10-20 years ago. At that time, condition monitoring systems (CMS) were relatively uncommon – mainly… Read more »
Government innovation expert to speak at renewables event
SPEAKERS at a new energy transition event next week will include innovation entrepreneur Alexander Holt, the Scottish Government’s Head of International Ecosystems. Alexander will deliver one of two spotlight talks at Scotland’s Energy Transition Showcase, being held in Glasgow on March 19. He’ll be joined by EDF Renewables’ Kerry MacPhee, who will focus on how renewable… Read more »
New managing director for WAB in Bremerhaven
Bremerhaven, March 15, 2024 – On March 1, 2024, Markus Nölke (54) took over the management of WAB e.V. in Bremerhaven. Born in Bremerhaven, he originally comes from the transport and logistics sector, where he focused on shipping and port issues. Before joining WAB, Nölke had spent the previous 14 years as Managing Director of… Read more »
REC Wins Best Solar Panels and Best After-Sales Support in 2024 for the 2nd Year in a Row
Melbourne, Australia, March 15, 2024 – REC Group, an international pioneering solar energy company, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded “Best Solar Panels” and “Best After-Sales Support” in 2024 for the second consecutive year. These prestigious awards come from SolarQuotes, with insights gathered from installers across Australia. Since its foundation in 2009, SolarQuotes has published almost… Read more »
Nextracker and Orrcon Steel to Deliver Sovereign Capability in Australia
Brisbane, QUEENSLAND – 14 March 2024 – Nextracker (Nasdaq: NXT), a global market leader of solar tracker and software solutions and Orrcon Steel, a leading Australian manufacturer of tube and pipe, and distributor of steel products and wholly owned business of BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL), announced an agreement today to manufacture and deliver Australian made critical components for Nextracker’s smart solar… Read more »
SMD CELEBRATES THE SALE OF ITS FIRST ELECTRIC ROV
Global subsea engineering and technology company, SMD, today announced the sale of its first electric ROV to Luxembourg-based marine contractor, Jan De Nul Group. SMD’s Quantum EV will be integrated into Jan De Nul Group’s new cable laying vessel, Fleeming Jenkin, and deployed to offshore energy projects globally. The new fully-electric ROV offers superior levels… Read more »