Author: Francesco

GT Advanced Technologies and JYT Combine Expertise to Develop New Monocrystalline Solution

Revolutionary Production Method Continuously Feeds Polysilicon Material into Cz Pullers to Achieve Major Financial and Productivity Gains. HUDSON, NH, May 29, 2019 – GT Advanced Technologies is pushing photovoltaic (PV) technology forward in a way that will provide significant productivity and cost advantages to the industry with the major commercial advancement of GT’s continuous Czochralski… Read more »

Arqiva delivers new state-of-the-art satellite solution for UK Power Networks

Replaces legacy paging-based system with portable, all-in-one BGAN terminals  May 23 2019, UK, London: Arqiva, the leading UK communications and infrastructure media services provider, has today announced that it has been selected by Britain’s biggest electricity distributor, UK Power Networks, to provide a new state-of-the-art Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) M2M solution for its secondary… Read more »

Smarter Grid Solutions to represent Scotland in UK ‘management team of the year’ awards

The executive team behind unique software that integrates renewable energy into the power grid has scooped the prestigious Scottish Venture-backed Management Team of the Year at this year’s BVCA Management Team Awards. Smarter Grid Solutions (SGS) is headquartered in Glasgow with offices in London, New York and San Francisco, and will now represent Scotland at this year’s UK finals. SGS’s enterprise-level distributed energy resources… Read more »

Business Network for Offshore Wind Grows Membership to Historic High

Baltimore, MD—The Business Network for Offshore Wind (The Network) announces that a surge of new members have joined—more than 94 so far this year. This has boosted the Network’s membership total to 302, topping the 300 mark for the first time. This diverse group of new members ranges from large international companies to small businesses… Read more »

Navigant Research Report Shows Mobile Advanced Battery Solutions Offer Utilities and Project Developers the Benefits of Energy Storage Without Large Upfront Investment

Current technological innovation is centered on the electric vehicle charging market May 23, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research examines key applications for mobile advanced energy storage, discussing specific battery technologies commercially available in the market as mobile advanced battery solutions. The energy storage industry continues to gain momentum around… Read more »

innogy starts construction for Polish wind farm with turbines from the Nordex Group

33 megawatt wind farm in Zukowice Hamburg, 23 May 2019. innogy SE – a strategic partner of the Nordex Group – is commencing construction works for the onshore wind farm Zukowice in Poland this week. Zukowice is a 33MW project in Lower Silesia for which the contract was awarded in the first Polish onshore wind… Read more »

Siemens and Chronicle join forces to provide industrial monitoring and detection for energy industry

• Partnership will bring industrial cyber threats into a single view • New integrated platform and first of kind OT managed service leverages analytics to centralize and unlock the value of security data Siemens and Chronicle, an Alphabet company, today announced a new partnership to protect the energy industry’s critical infrastructure from increasingly sophisticated and… Read more »

Siemens Gamesa reaches 1 GW sold of the SG 4.5-145 with 232 MW Milligan project for EDF Renewables in the USA

•     Scope includes supply of 30 SG 4.5-145 and 36 SG 2.7-129 wind turbines Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has been awarded another order by EDF Renewables to supply 30 SG 4.5-145 and 36 SG 2.7-129 wind turbines for the 232 MW Milligan wind project, located in Milligan County, Nebraska, USA. This project marks 1… Read more »

Leading Swiss supermarket chain reduces carbon footprint with ABB solar solutions

One of the largest retailers in Switzerland, Coop, has adopted ABB solar inverter technology as part of the company’s ambitious target to become carbon neutral by 2023. Solar solutions from ABB, a technology leader in digital industries have helped Coop to reach an energy self-consumption rate of 90 percent. By strengthening its solar capacity with… Read more »

Octopus appoints K2 Management as owner’s engineer on two Finnish onshore projects

K2 Management has been appointed as a technical advisor by Octopus Energy Investments, part of the Octopus Group, and Valorem to support the execution of two onshore wind projects totaling over 70 MW in Finland. This appointment as Owner’s Engineer and Employers Representative follows a successful acquisition due diligence scope earlier this year.  The new… Read more »

Azelio’s unique energy storage now also for solar PV and wind power

In June 2018, Azelio unveiled its energy storage technology, which enables the provision of electricity from renewables around the clock. That technology is based on a thermal energy storage system developed by Azelio, which features a Stirling engine for dispatchable electricity production. The solution is adapted to solar regions and used particularly in areas where… Read more »

Siemens Gamesa’s offshore wind power park Nissum Bredning receives project certificate by DNV GL

Nissum Bredning complies with quality and safety requirements of Danish Executive order Hamburg, Germany 22nd May 2019 – DNV GL, the world’s largest independent energy certification body, has awarded Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) the project certificate for its Nissum Bredning offshore wind power park located in Thyborøn, in waters of north-western Denmark. The certification… Read more »

LiftWerx launches GenHookTM up-tower crane system

Designed and built by Kenz Figee LiftWerx, a specialist in alternative lifting solutions for wind turbine corrective repairs, in close co-operation with Kenz Figee and Eager.one, has developed the world’s most cost effective, versatile, and environmentally-friendly up-tower crane for the wind energy O&M industry. LiftWerx’s GenHookTM cranes are designed to perform major corrective repairs in… Read more »

Siemens Gamesa signs multibrand service contract with Pattern Energy for 218 MW in Texas, USA

• Siemens Gamesa expands its multibrand service footprint with the addition of Pattern Energy’s Panhandle Wind 1 facility consisting of 118 units of 1.85-87 MW GE turbines • Agreement covers four years of operations and maintenance of all turbines, including SCADA diagnostic analysis to maximize Pattern Energy’s business case Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy announces it… Read more »

New Photovoltaic Production Factories in Europe Are Possible

In a panel discussion at the Intersolar Europe in Munich, experts from industry, research and associations addressed the exciting question “Would a PV factory in Germany/ Europe be realistic?” The chances and possibilities of re-establishing a photovoltaic production in Germany and Europe were discussed. The panel discussion was based on the first results of a… Read more »

Certified: meteocontrol’s Power Plant Controller receives component certification

Augsburg, May 21, 2019 – meteocontrol GmbH has completed the certification process for its plant controller used in PV systems. At Intersolar Europe 2019, Liselotte Ulvgård of the certification body DNV GL – Energy, Renewables Certification handed over the component certificate to the company. With its certified Power Plant Controller (PPC) based on the new… Read more »

Navigant Research Report Shows Digital Twins Promise to Revolutionize the Wind Industry by Optimizing Project Performance and Maintenance

Digital twins can empower wind asset owners and turbine manufacturers operating wind turbines to predict and plan for faults and optimize performance of their assets May 21, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research examines wind sector-specific offerings, trends, and an intensifying vendor landscape. Predictive analytics and digital twin modeling are… Read more »

Vestas brings in Sulzer Schmid and WKA Blade Service to deliver massive drone-based blade inspection campaign

Zurich, Switzerland, 21. May 2019 – Sulzer Schmid, a Swiss company pioneering UAV technology for rotor blade inspections, and WKA, the leading blade inspection and repair service provider, have been enlisted by Vestas to conduct a massive and challenging drone-based blade inspection campaign in Scandinavia, on a staggering 1,250 wind turbines in less than 12… Read more »

Mainstream Renewable Power, the world’s only pure-play renewables development company with a global footprint has just released its 2018 full year results.

Mainstream Renewable Power (“Mainstream” or the “Company”), the leading global developer of wind and solar power plant, today announces its audited results for the twelve-month period ended 31 December 2018 (“the period”). Highlights Financial – A transformative year for the Company Record profit of €487.5 million (2017: loss of €5.5 million) following the successful sale… Read more »

Success for Fronius Solar Energy at Intersolar 2019

Visitors inspired by new solutions for the energy revolution (Wels, 20/05/2019) Fronius Solar Energy has just returned from three successful days at Intersolar, the world’s leading trade fair for the solar industry. The solar energy specialist exhibited its broad product portfolio on a stand covering 552 square metres. The highlights on the stand included the… Read more »

New towers and hub heights for North America Max Bögl Wind AG with Hybrid Tower concept at AWEA 2019

Fluctuating steel prices, falling electricity production costs, technological leaps – the US wind power market is facing significant challenges. Hybrid Towers from Max Bögl Wind AG are already known in Europe and Asia for their high hub heights. Now it’s time for the US wind power industry to benefit from the modular tower concept as… Read more »

Chevron Marine Lubricants to put Global Sulphur Cap and cylinder oil lubrication in the spotlight at Nor-Shipping 2019

Chevron Marine Lubricants will use this edition of the Nor-Shipping international maritime trade show held in Oslo, Norway between June 3-7, to  explore IMO 2020 solutions including the new Taro® Ultra range of Global Sulphur Cap-ready cylinder oil lubricants, drip oil analysis DOT.FAST® testing program and FAST™ equipment condition monitoring service. As the global shipping… Read more »

Octopus Energy Investments signs breakthrough French wind deal with global renewable energy company RES

Octopus Energy Investments, part of Octopus Group, has acquired the 18MW Roche Quatre Rivières wind farm from RES. The project was developed by RES who will also be responsible for the construction and asset management of the wind farm. The project sees Octopus expanding its existing French renewable energy portfolio from solar PV into onshore… Read more »

A mobile concept

We all know how important, yet difficult it can be to keep solar panels clean. Various improvements have been made over the years and now PV Cleaning has made a significant improvement with a new mobile brush concept. PES brings you their range of easily adaptable solutions. Heavy dirt build-up on photovoltaic cells can reduce… Read more »

The Ingeteam Group to present world leading drivetrain technologies at AWEA 2019

The Ingeteam Group, the global specialist in wind energy drive train technology, will participate at next week’s edition of the AWEA WINDPOWER 2019 Exhibition & Conference. The group will showcase its latest products and innovative solutions for the wind industry at its booth and will be represented onsite by a high-level team of specialists of… Read more »

LONGi 72 Bifacial Half Cell Module Achieves World Record with 450W Front-Side Power

On April 29, LONGi announced that the front side power of its 72-cell Bifacial half cut module exceeded 450W, achieving the world’s highest power in this module type. This new record was tested and verified by renowned certification agency TÜV-SÜD. This is another validation of LONGi’s strategy of enterprise growth through technological innovations. On April… Read more »

SeaRenergy has secured a 5 years Framework Agreement awarded by the German Transmission System Operator 50Hertz

As 1 out of 3 contracted suppliers SeaRenergy will provide the following services towards its client: • Provision of OSS Technical Services • Provision of Client Representatives & Owners Engineers • Provision of HSE Services • Quality Assurance & Quality Control Cable Manufacturing SeaRenergy is looking forward to extending their activities in the Baltic Sea… Read more »

Nordex Group presents new turbine in the Delta4000 series for less complex sites

N155/4.5 optimizes performance for large growth markets with fewer siting restrictions Hamburg, 20 May 2019 – From 20 – 23 May 2019 the Nordex Group will present the fourth turbine model in the Delta4000 series, the N155/4.5, at Windpower USA in Houston. The N155 utilizes the same proven mechanical architecture of the Delta4000 series but… Read more »

Subsea UK event to help companies finance accelerated growth

A Subsea UK event is set to help companies finance their growth ambitions. “Financing for Growth” is a one-day conference which will take place on Thursday, 30 May at the Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel. This unique event will feature experts from leading banks, private equity firms, corporate finance advisers, law firms and economic agencies. These… Read more »

NRG SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES FIRST COMMERCIAL SALE OF BAT DETERRENT SYSTEM TO KAWAILOA WIND

Hawaii’s largest wind farm furthers commitment to Hawaiian hoary bat conservation with pioneering technology Hinesburg, VT, USA – NRG Systems, Inc. has announced the first commercial sale of its Bat Deterrent System to Kawailoa Wind, Hawaii’s largest wind farm. Located on the island of Oahu, Kawailoa Wind will outfit each of its 30 turbines with… Read more »

Positive Mood Prevails in International Wind Energy Market

Third WindEnergy trend:index Published Hamburg, 17 May 2019 – An increasingly positive assessment of the world-wide market situation in both, the onshore and offshore segments, is reflected by the results of the most recent WindEnergy trend:index (WEtix) survey which was conducted among representatives of the global wind industry. By now more than 4,000 wind industry… Read more »

Jan De Nul launches fourth Ultra-Low Emission vessel

Jan De Nul Group launched its fourth Ultra-Low Emission vessel last week in Singapore. It concerns the 6,000 m³ Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger Sanderus built at the Keppel Offshore & Marine shipyard. This green vessel is the first of two identical medium-sized hopper dredgers under construction at Keppel O&M’s shipyard in Singapore, fitted with a… Read more »

Q CELLS hits new Q.ANTUM cell milestone, announces launch date of new bifacial module

More than 15 GW of Q.ANTUM cell capacity has now been produced by Q CELLS. The next step on the Company’s technology roadmap is the new Q.PEAK DUO L-G5.3/BF range, which represents Q CELLS’ first bifacial, glass-glass solar module. Mass production will begin in Q3 this year. [Thalheim, Germany, May 15, 2019] Hanwha Q CELLS… Read more »

DEME Offshore awarded major Hornsea Two contract for foundation and turbine installation

Thursday, May 16, 2019 — DEME Offshore has been awarded a major contract for the transport and installation of 165 foundations at Ørsted’s Hornsea Two offshore wind farm in the UK. Additionally, DEME Offshore secured the contract for the transport and installation of the turbines at the wind farm. The 1,4 GW Hornsea Two wind farm is located approximately… Read more »

Wind Engineer AI learns to detect turbine failures early

Replacing components in a wind turbine is a costly procedure, especially if required urgently; however, it can be avoided or planned for by on-going monitoring of temperatures. Canadian optimization software company, Clir Renewables, has released its latest AI feature. The Clir AI platform has evolved to learn how to identify anomalies in component temperatures to… Read more »