Author: Francesco

Wärtsilä’s new hybrid solar PV and storage solution to deliver cleaner, more reliable power

The technology group Wärtsilä introduces a new hybrid solar PV and storage solution. Wärtsilä Hybrid Solar integrates solar PV generation and storage to deliver a true “renewables as baseload” solution that is not only climate-friendly, increases resilience and efficiencies but can be supported by a power producer’s existing grid infrastructure. “Hybrid Solar will allow utilities… Read more »

Rotating equipment support in South America strengthened

Rotating equipment support in South America strengthened Expert repair and maintenance support for large rotating equipment is essential to minimize downtime and promote reliability. In South America, this vital service is delivered by Sulzer, which has extensive facilities and experienced engineers in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile and Venezuela. The service center in Buenos Aires has… Read more »

Damen and Skoon Energy sign agreement for advancement of sustainable shipping solutions

Damen Shipyards Group and Skoon Energy have signed a cooperation agreement of understanding for the advancement of energy transition in the shipping industry. The agreement combines Damen’s 90 years of experience with the dynamism of a new start-up, founded in 2017, by Daan Geldermans and Peter Paul van Voorst, two students of the Delft University… Read more »

GROUNDBREAKING FOR SOLAR PLANT IN CHOBE, NAMIBIA

CRONIMET Mining Power Solutions Namibia breaks ground on a 150 kWp photovoltaic plant in Chobe, Namibia. When completed in August 2018, the plant will, in combination with an efficient energy storage system, supply Chobe Water Villas with clean energy at a competitive price. The property, which is owned and operated by O&L Leisure, a subsidiary… Read more »

Meyer Burger awarded further contract for its SWCT™ platform

SmartWire Connection Technology momentum continues: Meyer Burger awarded further contract for its SWCT™ platform as cell connection technology of choice Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) today announced the successful conclusion of a strategic agreement for its award winning SWCT™ technology with an important international solar module manufacturer in Southeast Asia. Meyer Burger… Read more »

A day in the life of offshore crew

PES introduces the C-bed Floating Hotels, a worldwide pioneer within offshore accommodation and project services, providing home from home comforts to offshore crew. C-bed believes that you deserve to be treated well when you work hard offshore and are away from your family. So, they have designed their ships to be almost better than home…. Read more »

Skilled manoeuvers

The renewables market, particularly wind, is a key sector for ALE. Building on experience in the power sector, we have used our knowledge and expertise to develop smarter solutions to the challenges created by the increasing heights of wind turbines and associated components. In relation to the on-shore wind enery market, ALE offers a bespoke… Read more »

ABB turbochargers support optimal performance and fuel efficiency for one of the world’s largest container ships, COSCO Shipping Universe

The 21,000+ TEU (20-foot equivalent unit) COSCO Shipping Universe has broken the record for China’s largest container ship and is equipped with ABB turbochargers to assure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. ABB Turbocharging is a key strategic partner for COSCO SHIPPING Lines Co., Ltd (COSCO SHIPPING Lines), with ABB turbochargers selected for all main and auxiliary… Read more »

KYOCERA TCL Solar Completes 28MW Solar Power Plant in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

Company’s second largest solar power plant to provide equivalent electricity of approximately 11,100 average households Kyoto/London – July 24th, 2018. Kyocera and Tokyo Century Corporation (herein “Tokyo Century”) announced that Kyocera TCL Solar LLC (herein “Kyocera TCL Solar”) has completed construction of a 28 megawatt (MW) utility-scale solar power plant in the town of Taiwa,… Read more »

UK’s largest renewables energy competition launches today

Nominations for The Scottish Green Energy Awards now open The Scottish Green Energy Awards have been recognising those who ensure the success of Scotland’s renewable energy sector for 15 years. Nominations for the 2018 event open today (July 24). Twelve award categories mean all renewable technologies, projects and people have a chance to enter. Winners… Read more »

ALE SHOWCASES WIND INSTALLATION EXPERTISE IN ARGENTINA

ALE has demonstrated its multi-service and wind-specific capabilities whilst performing the electro-mechanical installation for the Garayalde wind farm project, Argentina. The global heavylifting contractor was contracted to perform the electro-mechanical installation of seven wind turbine generators (WTGs). Commencing in January, the components were received at Puerto Madryn. Once on-site 260km away, ALE worked with the… Read more »

New power auctions announced

Commenting on an announcement (July 23) confirming that the next Contract for Difference auctions for less-established renewable technologies will take place in May 2019, and every two years from then on; Jenny Hogan, Deputy Chief Executive at Scottish Renewables, said: “Today’s confirmation that next year’s auction will take place in May, and the schedule laid… Read more »

Rovco to double workforce as it gears up for international expansion

UK-based Rovco has announced plans to double its workforce as it prepares for further global expansion following a robust year of growth for the company. The subsea ROV and hydrographic company has successfully secured inspection and survey projects across the globe in industries including oil and gas and renewables (wind and wave), as well as… Read more »

Boots on deck and head up in the sky

Times have changed over the last 50 years in our industry. PES has had the pleasure to witness the ever improving quality, health, safety, environment (QHSE) implemented in company policies both on and offshore. Read on to find out what is happening at Glomar Offshore. In Glomar Offshore, as an owner and operator of 20… Read more »

Crucial consultation paints grim picture for small-scale energy

Uncertainty on Feed-in Tariff has already caused businesses to fail Consultation publication around 18 months overdue The UK Government has today published a series of documents detailing the proposed closure of the Feed-in Tariff Scheme and has issued a Call for Evidence on the future for small-scale low-carbon generation. To date, the Feed-in Tariff has… Read more »

Ostend (BE) | MERMAID and SEASTAR joint venture is a fact – Seamade NV takes a head start.

Keyfacts: European Commission approves merger project Seamade NV Seamade NV is responsible for the development of both the Mermaid and Seastar offshore wind farms Financial close is expected to occur end of 2018, start of construction is scheduled in 2019 Eneco Wind Belgium enters in the share capital of Seamade NV Seamade will build 58… Read more »

Standstill in energy policy must come to an end – German government´s 65 percent target can only be achieved with more offshore wind energy – Current projects up to 2020 are progressing according to plan

Five new offshore wind farms with a capacity of 1,944 MW are under construction in the first half of the year 2018 Rapid implementation of additional tenders with at least 1.5 GW offshore wind capacity is required Expansion of volume to at least 20 GW by 2030 urgently needed to achieve government goals Advancing grid… Read more »

Meyer Burger announces preliminary financial information for the first half-year 2018

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) today announced preliminary unaudited results for the first half-year 2018. Net sales for the first half of 2018 are expected to amount to CHF 232 million, representing an increase of over 9% (H1 2017 CHF 212.3 million). In terms of EBITDA, the positive result has more than… Read more »

M2 Subsea secures contract with Premier Oil

Global independent provider of ROV services, M2 Subsea, has secured a contract to provide inspection services for Premier Oil’s Balmoral Floating Production Vessel (FPV). M2 Subsea, which has bases in Aberdeen and Houston, will carry out the 2018 inspection of the vessel’s hull, flowlines, umbilicals, risers and subsea template. The Balmoral is a purpose built… Read more »

The future is here: automated drone robots inspect massive 80m wind turbine blades

Automated drones inspect biggest wind turbine blades in the world Using drones, inspection down time can be reduced by 85% Bigger wind turbines are helping to reduce the cost of offshore wind even further Standing at a staggering 195m above sea level, 32 eight-megawatt wind turbines are generating clean energy off the coast of Liverpool… Read more »

N-Sea Strengthens Survey Capabilities With Key Appointment News release- 17 July 2018

UK and Netherlands-based subsea provider N-Sea has appointed Hans Van Peet as the company’s survey authority. Hans van Peet, who joins the organisation from Heerema Marine Contractors, brings more than 30 years of specialist experience in survey, positioning and ROV intervention to the role. He previously led subsea services for a variety of leading offshore… Read more »

Quinbrook Announces 690 MW Solar PV Project in Nevada

– “Gemini Solar Project” promises to be one of the largest solar projects in state’s history – Estimated to add up to $436 million to Southern Nevada economy July 16, 2018 – Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners (“Quinbrook”), a global investment manager specializing in lower carbon and renewable energy infrastructure assets, has announced the 690 megawatt (MW) Gemini Solar… Read more »

Jan De Nul launches Ultra-Low Emission Vessel Diogo Cão in China

Clean air thanks to on-board exhaust filtering technique 16 July 2018 – The 3,500 m³ Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger Diogo Cão was launched last Saturday at the Keppel Nantong shipyard in China, a subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine. This green vessel is the second of three 3,500 m³ hoppers to be launched, equipped with… Read more »

Polling: public back onshore wind power

A poll of 3,600 adults, released today (July 16), shows 69% of respondents supported building onshore wind farms, including 60% of respondents who identified as Conservative voters. Responding, Fabrice Leveque, Senior Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “Onshore wind is cheap, popular, and a vital tool in both meeting our climate change targets and delivering… Read more »

Oil & Gas Innovation Centre supports 75th project

OGIC has invested £3.8million in innovative technology in the last four years The Oil & Gas Innovation Centre (OGIC) has signed its 75th project, taking its total investment into innovative technology over the last four years to £3.8million. The latest project comes as OGIC finalises agreements on five new technologies, all of which have the… Read more »

Sulzer in Brazil celebrates long history of delivering rotating equipment services and pumping solutions

As the leading supplier of pumping solutions and provider of maintenance services for rotating equipment, Sulzer has a long and distinguished history throughout the world. Sulzer is celebrating 70 years since it started operations in Brazil with its first manufacturing site in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo Since the first machine was imported from… Read more »

Vaisala Equips Zhejiang Zheneng with OPT100 Transformer Monitor

Reliable online monitoring will prolong the service life of transformers and prevent unscheduled outages in Shaoxing, China. 12 July 2018 – Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, has supplied leading Chinese power utility Zhejiang Zheneng Electric Power Co Ltd with two of its Optimus OPT100 Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) Monitors. The units… Read more »

Nordex Group’s order intake reached nearly 1.1 gigawatt in the second quarter

Global footprint pays off Hamburg, 12 July 2018. The Nordex Group recorded order intake of 1,089.8 megawatts in the second quarter of 2018 (previous year: 565.5 MW), thus continuing the performance seen at the first quarter of the year when new business exceeded one gigawatt. At the end of the first half of 2018, the… Read more »

Siemens Gamesa to install two large onshore wind farm projects in South Africa

•   Siemens Gamesa will supply two wind farms with a combined capacity of 250 MW •   Installation of 109 units of wind turbines will commence in 2018 with completion scheduled for 2020. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) will supply two wind farms in South Africa including 109 units of onshore wind turbines. The SWT-2.3-108 turbine will each… Read more »

Chevron Marine Lubricants receives NOLs from MAN Energy Solutions for use of ACOM with Taro cylinder lubricants

Following successful field testing, Chevron Marine Lubricants have been issued with two NOLs (No Objection Letters) from equipment manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions, for the use of three of its Taro® cylinder oils with their cylinder oil mixing system, ACOM. “Receiving the NOLS from Man Energy Solutions (formerly MAN Diesel & Turbo), demonstrates the impressive performance… Read more »

TEXO GROUP SET TO BECOME LEADING INSPECTION, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATED SERVICES SPECIALIST

A new Engineering and Technology Group is set to create up to 1000 new jobs across multiple UK based locations and generate annual revenues in excess of £100m. Texo Group is set to meet the demand for integrated engineering services within critical infrastructure. Representing an unprecedented offering in turnkey services to both UK and global… Read more »

ENcome ranked among top solar O&M providers by Bloomberg New Energy Finance

▪ ENcome ranked No. 7 solar O&M provider globally ▪ Assets under Management approximately 1.2 GW ▪ Ongoing price pressure will lead to further market consolidation Klagenfurt am Wörthersee (10.07.2018): Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), Bloomberg ́s energy research unit, has ranked ENcome one of the top providers of solar Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services…. Read more »