Author: Francesco

Siemens Gamesa demonstrates its multibrand service capabilities with milestone project in Poland

• First full-scope multibrand service contract signed in Europe for two wind farms in Poland with a total of 29 Vestas turbines • Long-term service and maintenance contract secured for 58MW with Polenergia Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has secured its first full-scope contract for the service of turbines supplied by other Original Equipment Manufacturers… Read more »

Mecasolar to supply 186 MW of solar trackers to the Cobra Group

For a photovoltaic solar project located in Escatron (Zaragoza) Mecasolar announces that the delivery of the trackers, the Hyperion SR model, will take place within the first four months of 2019. The company has distributed its tracking systems in more than 45 countries over the last few years and its forecasts for this year are… Read more »

Ecoppia Launches the T4 robot- PR update

With over 500 million solar panels cleaned worldwide to date, company launches newest autonomous, water-free solar panel cleaning system, with first deployment in the Middle East already underway HERZELIYA, ISRAEL- April 2, 2019 – Ecoppia, the world-leader in robotic, water-free photovoltaic solar panel cleaning solutions, today announced the general availability of its newest fully-autonomous solution… Read more »

Navigant Research Report Shows Global New Capacity Deployments of Distributed Energy Resources Are Outpacing the Deployment of New Centralized Generation Capacity

Impact on incumbent utility revenue will become more pronounced as deployments of distributed generation, plug-in electric vehicles, and demand response gain more traction April 4, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research provides capacity and revenue forecasts for 12 leading distributed energy resources (DER) technology markets globally. The global electric power… Read more »

my-PV implements self-sufficient power-to-heat systems all over the world

Neuzeug, Austria, April 4, 2019. In a research station, the manufacturer my-PV has implemented the first hot water generation system in Namibia that is completely based on solar power. Calpak Solar Energy combined the ELWA water heater with a 1.6-kilowatt peak solar system and installed the device in a 200-litre electric boiler. The researchers in… Read more »

Sharp Introduces New High Efficiency (19.1%) Mono PV Modules

3 April 2018 – Sharp today launches three new monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) panels to the NU product family. The renewed line-up of high performing modules offer customers a solution for every application, from residential projects up to large-scale commercial installations and free-field power plants. The following three modules are available to buy now from… Read more »

Intersolar: Tesvolt presents new megawatt container storage system

TPS 2.0 proves particularly economical Wittenberg/Germany, 3 April 2019 – Tesvolt, a manufacturer of storage systems for industry and commerce, is set to introduce its megawatt battery storage system TPS 2.0 at Intersolar Europe. Further developed battery modules and technical innovations ensure maximum cost efficiency for the lithium high-voltage storage system, making it around 40%… Read more »

Siemens Gamesa advances with its onshore portfolio, launching the new Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform, with a 170 meter rotor — the largest in the industry

• Introducing two new turbines, SG 5.8-155 and SG 5.8-170, that increase the AEP by over 20% and 32%, respectively, compared with the SG 4.5-145 Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) continues to advance its product strategy by introducing a new onshore platform: the Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform, which encompasses two turbine models: the SG 5.8-155… Read more »

PassivSystems secures funding for green biogas network demonstrator

£2.4m OptiNet project will investigate network optimisation solutions to decarbonise the gas network and support the transition to low carbon, smart energy systems. Newbury, UK, 03 April 2019 – PassivSystems has won a contract to investigate optimisation solutions that will enable the wider connection of green gases into energy networks. Working with partners Wales & West Utilities, Cadent… Read more »

ING seals first green loan for rooftop solar projects in ASEAN

Financing to help over 20 companies in Singapore offset carbon footprint Singapore/Hong Kong, 3 April 2019 – ING has added another first to its growing portfolio of sustainable finance deals in the region. It today announced that it has sealed the first green loan in ASEAN that is compliant with LMA/APLMA[1] Green Loan Principles for… Read more »

Meyer Burger to propose the election of four members of the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting 2019

Eric Meurice, non-executive member of the Board of Directors of Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) informed the Board that he will not stand for re-election at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, to be held on 2 May 2019. Eric Meurice was elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Soitec… Read more »

Deutsche Windtechnik signs massive service contract for Gamesa turbines with long-standing customer in Spain

Deutsche Windtechnik S.L.U., the Spanish unit of the independent service provider, is making a statement by adding 213 wind turbines to their service portfolio: Maintenance contracts were agreed upon for several wind farms situated in different regions around Spain, including 130 Gamesa G80 and G52 wind tur-bines, 40 NEG Micon NM52 and 43 Vestas V90…. Read more »

Scunthorpe’s AMS Trenchless Specialists wins big on world’s biggest offshore wind farm, Hornsea Two

Second contract between North-Lincolnshire firm and global renewable energy company Part of Ørsted’s efforts to support UK companies within its supply chain Hornsea Two, off Yorkshire Coast, set to power over 1.3 million homes A local engineering company in North Lincolnshire has won a huge contract worth well over one million pounds, for part of… Read more »

PV Monitoring Reaching New Heights – SolarEdge Achieves 1 Million Monitored Sites

SolarEdge has been tracking the importance that monitoring has in the PV industry. This trend is demonstrated by the fact that less than two years ago SolarEdge reached 500,000 monitored PV systems in its system after seven years of sales and now in only two years this figure has doubled – now reaching 1,000,000 million… Read more »

Jan De Nul successfully completes cable installation for the ADNOC Offshore NASR Full Field Development Project

Jan De Nul Group has successfully completed the cable installation scope for the Phase II Full Field Development of the NASR offshore oil field. Jan De Nul Group was subcontracted by Hyundai Heavy Industries for the cable loading, transport, laying and protection of three 132kV subsea power cables (total length 147km) and ten 11kV subsea… Read more »

ABB and MVV launch new service enabling customers to achieve sustainability targets

Major German energy service provider MVV has partnered with ABB to launch Energy and Efficiency as a service, with a new full-service solution developed to help industrial and energy companies improve their energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and lower costs. Developed in response to customer needs, Energy and Efficiency as a service, powered by ABB,… Read more »

Natural Power advises on Cubico’s £272m refinancing of 200 MW UK portfolio

Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has acted as technical advisor to London headquartered Cubico Sustainable Investments (“Cubico”) for the refinancing of its UK renewables portfolio which is comprised of 17 onshore wind farms and solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. Natural Power carried out technical due diligence services on all 17 operational wind… Read more »

Navigant Research Report Finds Southeast Asia’s Annual Future Grid Revenue Is Expected To Reach Nearly $13 Billion in 2027

Distributed energy resources and government support are accelerating adoption and growth April 1, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the key trends, drivers, and barriers to adoption of smart grid and DER technologies within the utility industry across Southeast Asia. Mirroring much of the developed world, Southeast Asia is… Read more »

Eternal Sun Group welcomes ABN AMRO Energy Transition Fund as new shareholder

A strong shareholder consortium has been created to boost further growth Feb 11 2019 | Eternal Sun Group (ESG) and ABN AMRO Energy Transition Fund (ETF) announced today that ABN AMRO ETF has taken a majority stake in the provider of test solutions for the solar industry. Together with Belgian family fund VERMEC and key… Read more »

SeaPlanner Awarded Contract to Support Triton Knoll Construction

SeaPlanner Ltd has been awarded the contract by Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm Limited, to provide its Marine Management System, SeaPlanner, and SeaHub communications solutions to support construction of the 857MW offshore wind farm, Triton Knoll. The SeaPlanner Marine Management System will be deployed for use by the construction project team to coordinate all personnel… Read more »

DNV GL supports Equinor with verification study for Hywind Tampen floating wind farm

Oslo, Norway– 1st April 2019 –DNV GL, the world’s largest independent energy advisory and certification body, today announces that it is working with Equinor to undertake a third-party verification study of the Hywind Tampen floating wind farm in Norway. Hywind Tampen is expected to be the world’s first offshore wind farm powering oil platforms. Situated… Read more »

Q CELLS’ Q.PEAK DUO modules earn further low-carbon certification for French tenders

− Carbon footprint of 300 kg-eq/C0²/kWc achieved for the high-efficiency Q.PEAK DUO module series, utilizing a 25% recycled poly SI methodology, as recognized by the CRE − The Q.PEAK DUO module series can now be selected for projects awarded under the CRE tender up to CRE4.6 for rooftop projects, and up to CRE4.4. for utility… Read more »

Vestas turbines to feature nacelle Lidar

01 April 2019: Fred. Olsen Renewables places order with ZX Lidars for integrated nacelle wind Lidars on every turbine at the 105 MW Högaliden Wind Farm Fred. Olsen Renewables, a leading global developer, owner and operator of renewable energy assets has confirmed its most recent order of turbines features nacelle Lidar for both wind farm… Read more »

The Ingeteam Group showcases its technology at WindEurope

Ingeteam, April 2019. The Ingeteam Group, one of the world’s leading suppliers in the wind industry, is to showcase its technology at the WindEurope 2019 Conference & Exhibition. This is the most important event in the European wind power sector, attracting more than 7,000 professionals and 300 exhibitors from 50 countries. The conference will serve… Read more »

Nordex Group receives big-ticket contract for Delta4000 Turbines in Argentina

Power producer orders 38 turbines with a combined capacity of 166 MW Hamburg, 1 April 2019 – The Nordex Group has received a major order from Argentina at the end of March. For the first time, the Group is supplying turbines from its Delta4000 series to an overseas destination. The pooled project is “Chubut Norte… Read more »

ZF Wind Power – 40 years of innovation: 65 000 gearboxes, global service and 120 GW installed worldwide

  ZF’s innovation and pioneering projects over time, demonstrate leadership in wind gearbox solutions   Continuous research and smart applications of digital solutions make ZF a dependable service partner for all global wind projects   ZF’s experience and excellence have resulted in a powerful service partnership following joining forces with Vestas This year, at WindEurope… Read more »

Pfeiffer Vacuum introduces new high-performance vacuum pumps: Roots pumps of the HiLobe® series set new standards

Suitable for many low and medium vacuum applications Short pump-down times – ideal for load-lock chambers or leak detection systems Powerful and energy-efficient series – compact design, intelligent interface technology ComVac 2019. Pfeiffer Vacuum, one of the world’s leading provider of vacuum technology, will be presenting new vacuum solutions at the ComVac, which will take… Read more »

Meyer Burger acquires 18.4% of Oxford PV and issues 62,288,420 registered shares out of the existing authorised capital

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) reported today the successful acquisition of a major equity stake in Oxford Photovoltaics Limited (Oxford PV), as announced on 21 March 2019. Simultaneously with the placement of Meyer Burger Technology Ltd shares by way of an accelerated bookbuilding procedure conducted by Oxford PV (as announced on 27 March… Read more »

Total energy production from renewables is now nearly 13 times higher than coal

Government data shows that the overall energy output from bioenergy and waste, wind, solar and hydro is now nearly 13 times higher than coal. This comes just seven years after generation from coal was greater Renewables share of electricity generation was at a record high in 2018 producing 111 TWh with a 33.3% share Renewables… Read more »

Green power boost for Scotland

New figures show output up by 6% between 2017-18 Wind power drives increase – but future uncertain Scotland increased the amount of renewable energy it generated by 6% between 2017 and 2018, new UK Government figures show today (March 28). The increase was largely driven by the growth of wind power, with offshore wind projects… Read more »

DNV GL supports Norwegian transmission operator Statnett in connecting renewable energy to the grid

420kV composite high-voltage transmission tower enabling easier integration of renewable energy from remote locations into the European power grid  ARNHEM, The Netherlands – 28th March 2019 – DNV GL has been selected by the Norwegian transmission system operator, Statnett to provide electrical design services for the development of a new composite high-voltage transmission tower. The… Read more »

Vestas re-establishes leading position as global wind turbine manufacturer in 2018, reveals GlobalData

Vestas Wind Systems A/S has re-established itself as the leading manufacturer for wind turbines with over 10GW, or 19.6% share, of global installations in 2018, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. According to Vestas, high level of project commissioning in Americas, Europe, and steady installation activity in Asia-Pacific has aided the company… Read more »

Framo’s new CEO settles into role

Sameer Kalra has passed the helm of pumping system manufacturer Framo over to newly appointed CEO, Martijn Bergink. The former CEO of Framo, Sameer Kalra,has officially handed responsibility for the business to Bergink, as Kalra moves across to parent company Alfa Laval as the new head of the Alfa Laval Marine Division and a member… Read more »

Oxford PV intends to place up to 62.29 million of Meyer Burger shares in accelerated bookbuilding procedure

Following the announcement on 21 March 2019 regarding the contemplated acquisition of a stake of up to 18.8% of capital in Oxford Photovoltaics Limited (Oxford PV) by Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) against the issuance of up to 62.29 million new Meyer Burger registered shares from its authorised capital, Oxford PV has… Read more »

meteocontrol expands market presence in Brazil

Augsburg, March 27, 2019 – meteocontrol GmbH has attracted a new international cooperation partner: Touchsky. The company based in the Brazilian state of São Paulo is now selling meteocontrol’s solutions for monitoring and controlling solar systems throughout Brazil. In doing so, meteocontrol is successfully continuing to pursue its internationalization activities, thus bolstering its overall market… Read more »

Navigant Research Names Itron the Leading Grid Edge Connectivity Provider

Trailing companies can better compete by differentiating themselves via distinct networking technology or cost breakthroughs March 27, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new Leaderboard Report from Navigant Researchexamines the strategy and execution of 13 grid edge connectivity providers, with Itron ranked as the leading market player. The number of vendors offering field area networks… Read more »