Author: Francesco

Revolutionary offshore installation vessel ‘Green Jade’ joins the fleet, a landmark moment for Taiwan’s thriving offshore wind market

DEME announces that the revolutionary offshore installation vessel ‘Green Jade’ officially joins the fleet today. The momentous occasion was celebrated during a festive naming ceremony, held at the Kaohsiung shipyard in Taiwan. ‘Green Jade’ is the second vessel of its kind to join DEME’s fleet, following the successful deployment of the offshore installation vessel ‘Orion’,… Read more »

LIFTKET expands business areas in France and Spain

LIFTKET Hoffmann GmbH takes over the company Action Lift from Mohamed Essabar in France and Spain with immediate effect. The Action Lift team has more than 15 years of experience in the entertainment and industry sector and has been the exclusive distributor for LIFTKET and CHAINMASTER in France and Spain for many years. Mohamed Essabar… Read more »

TSE´s agricultural canopies: PcVue at the heart of a system of photovoltaic shades

Transitioning to sustainable energy sources is the major challenge of our era. Emission reduction, optimization of consumption, clean energy that is accessible to all, and de-carbonization are some of the challenges to be met in order to preserve the environment and combat energy insecurity. Faced with these many challenges, a host of initiatives for a… Read more »

HUSUM WIND brings renewables and industry together

Renewables, green hydrogen and decarbonizing the industry are key topics – with conference, forum programme and a special H2 Area HUSUM | 29 June 2023. HUSUM WIND continues to expand its range of topics: At the industry fair in September, representatives from the wind sector, renewable energy economy and energy-intensive industry will meet on various… Read more »

Average price cap forecasts fall as Ofgem revises definition of typical energy consumption

Prior to the upcoming introduction of the July Default Tariff Cap (price cap), Cornwall Insight is unveiling its latest predictions. Starting from October 2023, the forecast stands at £1,871 per annum for a typical consumer, and from January 2024, £1,900 per annum. The fall in average price cap predictions can be directly attributed to Ofgem’s… Read more »

UK sees 70% rise in public charge-points for electric vehicles over past year​​​​​​

The UK now has one publicly accessible charge point for every 11.2 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) on the road, having seen a remarkable 70% jump in charge points over the past year. The figures, used in the calculation of the Electric Vehicle Country Attractiveness (EVCA) Index by Cornwall Insight and law firm Shoosmiths, demonstrate the… Read more »

Rare birds and grazing cattle spotted at North East Lincolnshire’s newest wetland site

North East Lincolnshire Council is leading the way in showing how industry and nature can thrive side-by-side. AN INNOVATIVE environmental project sees rare birds visiting the area as industry interest grows in North East Lincolnshire’s award-winning mitigation sites. Two large areas of wildlife that can counter the legal requirement for developers to set aside land… Read more »

Innovation for offshore wind energy at Fraunhofer IWES: Habeck inaugurates 115m+ Rotor Blade Test Rig

06/30/2023, Bremerhaven – The Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Robert Habeck, the President of the Senate and Mayor of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, Andreas Bovenschulte, and the Senator for Science and Ports of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, Claudia Schilling, met in Bremerhaven today to inaugurate the Fraunhofer Institute… Read more »

The spirit of innovation: £3.6m whisky trial for energy ‘game changer’

A team behind new thermal energy storage technology that could help replace fossil fuels has been awarded £3.6 million by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero for a trial at a whisky distillery in Scotland. New University of Edinburgh spinout Exergy3 has developed a “decarbonisation machine” that the team says can replace up… Read more »

DAS Solar news updated: DAS Solar partners with VDH Solar in the Netherlands to sign Solar module distribution agreement

During Intersolar Europe 2023, DAS Solar and VDH Solar from the Netherlands signed a module distribution agreement, marking the beginning of a new journey in the Dutch photovoltaic market. As one of the largest markets in Europe, the Netherlands has made significant progress to the industry. According to research institutions, as of the end of… Read more »

JinkoSolar Delivers TOPCon Bifacial Modules to the Largest Project in Bulgaria

Munich, Germany, June. 27, 2023  — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (“JinkoSolar” or the “Company”) (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that it has delivered more than 220,000 Tiger NEO bifacial 72 modules to the 123 MW Verila Solar Power Plant in Bulgaria.  The Verila… Read more »

Enerpac sets sights on 10m diameter Wind Turbine blades with Milling Machine upgrade

Industrial tools specialist, Enerpac, announces an upgrade to its Wind Power Milling Machine for manufacturing turbine blades, an important stepping stone in its aim of producing next generation milling machines capable of milling blades up to 10m diameter.  Developed specifically for machining the root end of turbine blades, Enerpac Wind Power Milling Machines are a… Read more »

Nearthlab and Eurus Technical Service Teams Up to Revamp Wind O&M Across Japan

Latest collaboration with Japanese wind energy giant to bolster continued expansion in the APAC region June 27, 2023 – Nearthlab, a leading provider of autonomous drone technology, announced that the wholesale deployment of its plug-and-play solution NearthWIND Mobile is underway across wind farms managed by Eurus Technical Service, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eurus Energy Holdings… Read more »

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult announces first Launch Academy in East Anglia

Nine companies across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex are embarking on an award-winning technology accelerator programme to pioneer new products and services for the UK’s offshore renewable energy sector – launching today (Tuesday) in Norwich. This is the first time the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult have run their flagship Launch Academy programme in the East… Read more »

Maximising Solar Energy Output with Artificial Intelligence

As of late, an evident surge in the application of solar panels for generating ecologically aware power has been observed. The popularity that this source of power generation has garnered continues to soar as more people embrace its use and benefits. In the present day and age, capitalising on artificial intelligence (AI) to implement profound… Read more »

Solarwatt reaches milestone: Ten millionth solar module installed in a family home in the United Kingdom

[Dresden, Germany] – 28th June 2023: This week the ten millionth Solarwatt solar module was installed onto the rooftop of a single-family home in Suffolk, UK. More than 600.000 private households and businesses throughout Europe have chosen premium quality photovoltaic systems manufactured by the Dresden-based company to generate and manage their own clean solar energy…. Read more »

World’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower being built in Sweden

A 105-meter wind turbine tower made of wood, the tallest of its kind, is being built in Sweden by the wood technology company Modvion. The tower will be the company’s first commercial installation and is being built for the energy company Varberg Energi, in the municipality of Skara in Sweden. “This is the start of… Read more »

Solis’s innovative product lineup generates excitement and captivates visitors at Europe’s premier solar conference

26 June 2023, Munich, Germany: Ginlong (Solis) Technologies, one of the global leaders in inverter production, successfully showcased its cutting-edge storage and inverter solutions at Intersolar Europe, the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry, held on 13th-14th June. Solis presented a wide array of products at Intersolar Europe, catering to residential, commercial, industrial (C&I),… Read more »

New test bench can test wind turbine blades up to 130 meters long

The Danish engineering company R&D Test Systems has delivered the world’s largest dual-axis blade exciter to the US-based Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s Wind Technology Testing Center (WTTC) The development of new and larger wind turbines has never been faster than we currently experience. Hence, the rest of the supply chain needs to be ready and… Read more »

Jan De Nul completes project for TenneT with installation of second marine cable for offshore wind farm ‘west Alpha’

Cable-laying vessel Isaac Newton, multipurpose vessel Adhémar de Saint-Venant and a remotely-controlled cable burying vehicle of consortium Jan De Nul Group-LS Cable & System have completed the installation of the second marine cable for the offshore wind farm ‘west Alpha’. In recent weeks, more than 60 kilometres of cable was laid and buried in the… Read more »

Plans for new digital testing environment could revolutionise offshore wind development

The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has outlined plans to develop a virtual environment for better planning and maintenance of offshore wind farms, led by its Operations and Maintenance Centre of Excellence in Grimsby. The Digital Operation and Maintenance Environment (DOME), supported by £600,000 funding from Innovate UK, will provide offshore wind developers and operators… Read more »

VideoRay Welcomes U.S. Navy Veteran and EOD and Mine Countermeasures Expert as Program Manager

POTTSTOWN, Pa., June 22, 2023 – VideoRay, a global leader in underwater robotic systems, is proud to welcome U.S. Navy veteran Mario Pais as the company’s new Program Manager. Pais is responsible for leading and managing a multidisciplinary team to exceed customer expectations on cost, performance and scheduling. He also manages the production, services tasks… Read more »

Europe in strong position to exceed goal of 30 GW annual PV manufacturing by 2025, according to the Alliance

New data from European Solar PV Industry Alliance members forecasts that the industry is on track to build over 30 GW of annual manufacturing capacity across the PV value chain, with more than 20 new PV pipeline projects. However, ambitions will only be realised with assertive action and policy support.  20th June, 2023: The European… Read more »

Sharp Energy Solutions Europe announces new 25-Year Product Guarantee for Black PV Module Line-up

Sharp Energy Solutions Europe introduces 25-year product guarantee for its residential black module line-up, ensuring long-term reliability and performance. Hamburg, 20. June 2023 – Sharp Energy Solutions Europe is pleased to announce the introduction of extended product guarantees for its residential black module line-up. Starting from June 1st, 2023, customers purchasing the black versions of… Read more »

Scottish Greenhouse Gas Statistics

The Scottish Government today announced the latest Scottish Greenhouse Gas Statistics which highlighted that the interim target for 2021 has not been met. Morag Watson, Director of Policy at Scottish Renewables, said: “Today’s announcement is another wake up call for The Scottish Government. “We are in a climate emergency but the pace of decision making… Read more »

Climate change threat underestimated by people in fossil fuel reliant countries

A global safety charity has highlighted a worrying link between reliance on fossil fuels and climate change perceptions. According to Lloyd’s Register Foundation, people in countries with a high dependence on fossil fuel production for internal energy needs or exports are less likely to view climate change as a threat. It follows the latest analysis… Read more »

Zenobē partners with National Express for first sustainable shuttle service to Glastonbury Festival

Electric vehicle (EV) fleet and battery storage specialist Zenobē has partnered with National Express to deliver the first sustainable shuttle bus service to Glastonbury, putting the wheels in motion for the decarbonisation of mass passenger transport to and from large-scale events. Zenobē will provide National Express, the UK’s leading public transport operator, with eight electric… Read more »

Smart energy tech specialists receive government funding to boost consumer confidence in heat pumps and speed up pursuit of Net Zero

A consortium of businesses led by smart energy tech pioneers Chameleon Technology has secured Government funding to develop innovative heat pump optimisation technology designed to encourage consumer adoption of the cleaner and greener heating upgrade. Chameleon Technology, alongside partners Evergreen Energy, University of Salford – Energy House, EnAppSys and TalkTalk Telecoms, has been awarded £763k… Read more »

PVH revolutionizes solar tracking with DBOX5

PVH has launched at Intersolar the new generation of solar controllers that will make photovoltaic installations more efficient than ever. Madrid, June 15th 2023. – PVH, a world leader in solar structures and trackers, has presented the DBOX5 at Intersolar, the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry. This new generation of solar controllers will… Read more »

23 Degrees Renewables joins OEG Renewables

OEG Renewables, the newly established offshore wind focused division of the wider OEG Offshore group (OEG) today announced the acquisition of 23 Degrees Renewables (23D). 23D is a nearshore and onshore power installation contractor, specialising in HVDC / HVAC and telecom submarine cable projects, often operating in difficult and remote locations, across a range of… Read more »

New process to recycle wind turbines wins funding

Engineering researchers have won a £125k grant from renewables investor Greencoat UK Wind to develop their innovative wind turbine recycling process. The researchers, from the University of Edinburgh, are developing a technique to turn old wind turbine blades into powders that could be used to protect engineering and structural components, including new wind turbine blades…. Read more »

Bladebug Collaborates With Force Technology To Revolutionise Wind Turbine Blade Inspections And Maintenance

London, 14 June 2023. BladeBUG, a UK-based robotics company designing and developing inspection and repair robots for the wind industry, has today announced its strategic collaboration with global non-destructive testing (NDT) specialist, FORCE Technology. The joint project will see FORCE Technology produce custom NDT solutions for integration within BladeBUG’s innovative crawler robot, which is specifically… Read more »

Successful completion of the EU-funded project “HighLite”

Low-cost modules with excellent environmental properties and high performance for a competitive EU photovoltaic production industry Chemnitz, Germany, June 13, 2023— In order to strengthen the competitiveness of the European photovoltaic industry and create appeals for investments, the EU funding project “HighLite” was launched in 2020. The project, which involved 18 European partners from research… Read more »

WAVELABS introduces award winning solar cell metrology systems for research and production lines

The Leipzig-based technology company for LED Metrology Systems, WAVELABS, is releasing a new generation of high-precision, future-proof solar cell flashers. SINUS-360 PRO and SINUS-360 ADVANCED address the specific requirements for modern production lines and research facilities, respectively, to give customers a head-start in the throughput-driven photovoltaics industry and new cell technology developments. The next-generation solar… Read more »

Introducing TheBattery® MobileX: Alfen Unveils Next Generation Solution for Temporary Clean Power Supply at eeS Europe

Almere, The Netherlands, [14] June 2023 – Alfen, a specialist in innovative energy solutions across Europe, today launches its fourth-generation mobile battery energy storage system, TheBattery® MobileX. It offers up to 70% more energy (up to 720 kWh) and improved safety features in the same 10 foot container to meet the increasing demand for temporary… Read more »