Author: Francesco

REDEN Solar completes the refinancing of its French Solar PV assets for € 270m

Roquefort, France, June 19, 2018: REDEN Solar, a leading solar IPP from France, announced today that it completed a refinancing operation for the majority of its French assets, successfully raising a total of €270 million. This operation, co-managed by Vanessa Bodson, Head of Financing at REDEN Solar, is structured as a 17-year non-recourse financing arranged… Read more »

DNV GL partners with the EU and Government of India to bring Offshore Wind to the Indian market

Four-year study demonstrates feasibility and commercial viability of offshore wind in India and sets a global benchmark for offshore wind power Gujarat’s and Tamil Nadu’s most promising offshore wind development areas identified to provide companies and government institutions with a starting point for future detailed offshore front end engineering design (FEED) studies The Government of… Read more »

WINDSOURCING.COM takes over the exclusive distribution of epoxy lamination systems Epotec® YD 580SP / TH 9253, TH 9254 for the repair of SIEMENS rotor blades.

ADITYA BIRLA Chemicals (ABC) is a Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) supplier for resin systems for rotor blades of the SGRE wind turbines and has selected the Hamburg-based trading company WINDSOURCING.COM GmbH as their exclusive partner for the distribution of 1kg repair kits for SGRE rotor blades. The repair kits are now being sold exclusively… Read more »

Windcube First Lidar to get full IEC compliance / Remote sensing sensitivities study: transition from Scalar to Vector wind reconstruction

Paris, France 18th June 2018. Leosphere has announced that Windcube, its ground-based Lidar, has successfully met the full conditions for the IEC 61400-12-1 ed2 2017 standard. The IEC 61400 12 1, ed. 2 [1] standard sets a scheme to assess the uncertainty of remote sensing devices (RSDs), involving a calibration test for every unit and… Read more »

GustoMSC and Barge Master team up for US offshore wind feeder solution

chiedam, Netherlands – June 18, 2018 – In order to service the emerging US offshore wind markets, GustoMSC and Barge Master join forces in the development of a motion-compensated feeder solution. This solution offers a flexible and cost-effective alternative for installing the first wave of US projects. Combining the strengths of both companies creates a… Read more »

K2 Systems at Intersolar 2018: Première of the fifth flat roof generation S-Dome V and D-Dome V

K2 Systems will present new and enhanced product systems with innovative components and features that make PV planning and installation even faster and easier exclusively at Intersolar. In this way, the company is continuing its guiding principle ”We keep it simple. For you”. K2 Systems has developed the two S- and D-Dome V systems with… Read more »

SeaRoc Group Delivers Trio of Consultancy Projects in South East Asia

SeaRoc Group continues to support the expansion of offshore wind in South East Asia with the delivery of three separate consultancy projects across the region. Taiwan – SeaRoc facilitated and chaired a Design Risk Assessment workshop for the Formosa I Offshore Wind Farm. The workshop covered the full project scope, including all major sub-suppliers (Wind… Read more »

SMA and 3E take PV monitoring to the next level

As the energy landscape is evolving, SMA and 3E are paving the way for independent energy monitoring & management platforms. The solutions from both companies will be directly connected: 3E’s SynaptiQ will be directly accessible through SMA’s new ennexOS IoT platform for energy management. Brussels, 18/06/2018 – As a global leader in PV system technology,… Read more »

Gantner Environment provides monitoring for largest solar project in the Netherlands

Gantner Instruments Environment Solutions is pleased to announce that the company was chosen as supplier for the complete monitoring system for the largest PV Power Plant in the Netherlands with a planned capacity of 54.5MW. German company ib vogt is acting as EPC contractor and owner of the Solarpark Scaldia, located in the municipalities of… Read more »

Lighthouse Lidar Lights Up Offshore Wind Farm Plans With Zero Downtime18 June 2018: Details of a novel three year project to enhance the energy assessment and revenue forecasting for the proposed Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm 15km off the Angus coast in the East of Scotland demonstrates significant benefits of adopting bespoke technology to gather data. A ZephIR wind Lidar system was installed on an existing lighthouse structure thanks to a custom-built solution developed by SgurrEnergy (now Wood). This innovative solution not only negated the need for an independent offshore structure but the Lidar also took a comprehensive data set at heights from its installed location up to the projected turbine height, required no servicing and reported no major faults for the duration of the project. The project was carried out in cooperation with the Northern Lighthouse Board. The ZephIR wind Lidar, attached to the world’s oldest surviving sea-washed lighthouse at Bell Rock in Scotland, achieved up to 95% data availability and conducted measurements remotely at heights of more than 180m above the sea during the 3 years of detailed wind direction and wind velocity measurements. These data sets were taken to complement the wind data from an offshore met mast. At the end of the campaign the Lidar and supporting structure were removed with no trace left on the historic lighthouse. Matt Smith, Offshore Expert at ZephIR Lidar, said: “At ZephIR Lidar, we understand that no deployment is the same and we provide the very best solution and customer service for every unique case. Seeing a ZephIR wind Lidar mounted on a heritage piece of infrastructure like Bell Rock lighthouse was a great experience! We thoroughly enjoyed working with Inch Cape Offshore Limited to get the best wind measurements possible with this a one-of-a-kind solution.” Pre- and post-deployment validations of the ZephIR wind Lidar were conducted against a 91m IEC compliant mast at the UK Remote Sensing Test Site. From analysis of the results there were no significant changes observed in the Lidar’s performance during the 3 ½ years, with absolute performance fitting well within the industry standard (IEC) requirement for accuracy on wind speed for a first class, calibrated, well-mounted cup anemometer. John Reddish, Technical Manager, Inch Cape Offshore Limited said: “The ability to set up the Lidar system quickly and take wind measurements without the need for any additional infrastructure brought huge benefits to the project in terms of reducing costs, improving efficiency and staying on schedule.” John added: “The harsh Scottish coastal climate naturally brings challenges to overcome and we had the additional challenge of protecting the heritage of the Bell Rock lighthouse. Thanks to its small, compact size and robust design, ZephIR’s wind Lidar provided non-intrusive technology that was resistant to the adverse effects of the environment and as a result, helped us gather the necessary data without the need for servicing or delays due to repairs.”

18 June 2018: Details of a novel three year project to enhance the energy assessment and revenue forecasting for the proposed Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm 15km off the Angus coast in the East of Scotland demonstrates significant benefits of adopting bespoke technology to gather data. A ZephIR wind Lidar system was installed on an… Read more »

LONGi Solar proves bankability of PERC modules

Module manufacturer in Tier 1 ranking by Bloomberg and DNV GL Frankfurt am Main, Germany, June 18, 2018 – Bloomberg has once again rated LONGi Solar, one of the leading manufacturers of monocrystalline high-performance modules, as a Tier 1 company. With an annual production capacity of 6,500 megawatts (MW), LONGi Solar ranks sixth among the… Read more »

MIDIS makes first Spanish solar allocation in the €140 million bond issuance for Sonnedix

London/Madrid 13 June 2018 – Macquarie Infrastructure Debt Investment Solutions (MIDIS) has provided a new long-term debt facility to refinance a portfolio of Spanish solar assets – marking its first solar debt investment in the country. The portfolio consists of 12 fully operational solar projects located across Spain, with a combined capacity of 30.3MWp. The… Read more »

SunEQ Namibia and NIFCO achieved Financial Close for one of the largest PV Power Plants with an Industrial Offtaker in Namibia and Africa

 SUNEQ NAMIBIA AND ITS SHAREHOLDER NAMIBIA INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE LIMITED (NIFCO) ACHIEVED FINANCIAL CLOSE FOR ONE OF THE LARGEST SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) POWER PLANTS WITH AN INDUSTRIAL OFFTAKER IN NAMIBIA AND AFRICA, WITH AN INSTALLED CAPACITY OF 6.5 MWDC Windhoek, 18. June 2018. SunEQ Namibia has reached financial close with the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN)… Read more »

A Decade of Sustainability: OutSmart celebrates its 10-Year Anniversary

Independent Energy Asset Expert company marks a major milestone. OutSmart announced today that it has achieved a major milestone: A decade of growth as an independent Energy Asset Expert company. Operating as the front runner in the energy transition market  in Europe. OutSmart -originally launched in 2008—has grown into a European market leader in the… Read more »

InterSolar trade fair

A perfect fit: Jurchen Technology PEG substructure with First Solar Series 6 module to lower costs, building time Munich (Germany) – Jurchen Technology, BELECTRIC’s daughter company, will present a new package at this year’s InterSolar trade fair in Munich, which combines its innovative PEG substructure and DC cabling systems with the First Solar Series 6… Read more »

MSPs Unite to Back Scotland’s Onshore Wind Sector

Event marks first ever Onshore Wind Week Scotland’s onshore wind sector generates 8,000 jobs and £1.5 billion in turnover MSPs from across the political spectrum came together today (14 June) with workers from the onshore wind industry outside the Scottish parliament to back Scotland’s sector. Apprentices from throughout the Scottish onshore wind supply chain, as… Read more »

Delta Launches PV String Inverter M125HV Series with Industry-Leading Efficiency up to 99% at Intersolar Europe 2018

Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, announced today it is launching its new 1,500 Vdc string solar PV inverter M125HV series alongside a broad portfolio of energy-saving lithium-ion battery energy storage solutions at Intersolar Europe.  The M125HV is designed to optimize the productivity of solar PV power plants as it featuresindustry-leading… Read more »

HANWHA Q CELLS and Solare Datensysteme collaborate on Q.HOME+ energy storage solutions

Now, the Q CELLS brand energy storage systems can be operated via the Solar-Log™ energy management system from Solare Datensysteme. Solar-Log™ provides energy storage customers with solar monitoring, feed-in management and smart energy solutions. Solar-Log™ compatible storage solution Q.HOME+ ESS-G1 is available in Europe in 3 sizes [Geislingen-Binsdorf, 14 June 2018]  – Solare Datensysteme GmbH… Read more »

Rovco completes Amazon Reef survey for Greenpeace

UK subsea services company, Rovco has announced the successful completion of an underwater survey of the Amazon Reef, off the northern coast of Brazil, for leading environmental organisation, Greenpeace. The Bristol-based firm carried out a full 3D seabed survey, deploying its SubAtlantic Mojave and Seaeye Cougar ROVs while using its latest 3D reconstruction technology. The… Read more »

GE Commissioned Brilliance Inverters for One of the Largest Solar Farms in Japan

GE Successfully Delivered and Commissioned Its Brilliance Inverter Skid Solutions for the Hosoe Mega Solar Project, the Largest in the Kyushu Region in Japan The Contract Includes a 20-Year Long-Term Services Agreement to Guarantee the Availability of the Equipment GE Completed the Commissioning Two Months Ahead of Schedule   MIYAZAKI, JAPAN—13 June—GE (NYSE: GE) has… Read more »

WindEnergy Hamburg, the world’s leading expo, presents the greatest

range for global offshore – number of offshore wind farms is growing Hamburg, 14 June 2018 – The offshore sector of the wind industry has made headlines in recent months. It has progressed rapidly, both in technical innovation and in the competitiveness of offshore energy in the electricity market. Many of the companies active in… Read more »

SOLAREDGE PRESENTING EXPANDED COMMERCIAL PV OFFERING FOR IMPROVED SCALABILITY AND PERFORMANCE AT INTERSOLAR

New inverters and a power optimizer will be added to SolarEdge’s commercial PV suite MUNICH, GERMANY (June 14, 2018) – SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy, is expanding its commercial solution with the launch of larger-capacity three-phase inverters with synergy technology and a multi-input power optimizer in order to further… Read more »

New offshore contracts for life-saving wind farm workers

Paramedics will be working on two offshore wind projects off the East of England coast in new contract awards for pioneer SSI Energy. The first company to supply highly-trained life-saving dual role technicians has won its first long-term offshore contract as part of the operations and maintenance team on the Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm… Read more »

The Energy Industries Council 600-mile cycle challenge raises over £10,000 for Cancer Research UK and The Ocean Cleanup

Riders cycle from Aberdeen to London, via Teesside, in just 6 days London, UK, June 13 2018. A team of seven riders from the Energy Industries Council (EIC) have completed a cycle challenge which took them the length of the UK, raising over £10,000 for Cancer Research UK and The Ocean Cleanup. The 600-mile bike… Read more »

Ground Broken on New Test Stand for Generator/Converter Systems

Work recently got under way on the Institute’s latest construction project with digging a whole for the heavy-duty foundations of a 250 m2 hall in the direct vicinity of IWES´s nacelle test bench. If all goes to plan, a new test stand for minimal systems – comprising a high-speed generator and converter system – is set… Read more »

Trojan To Announce New Group 31 Deep-Cycle Solar AGM Battery and Showcase Africa Microgrid Projects at Intersolar Europe

SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., U.S., June 12, 2018 — Trojan Battery, Co. LLC today announced it will showcase the company’s comprehensive line of batteries designed specifically for solar applications, with new models at Intersolar Europe.  In addition, Trojan will feature two of its microgrid projects in Africa which are powered by Trojan Solar AGM and… Read more »

Meyer Burger entirely rejects reproach by SIX Exchange Regulation regarding application of Swiss GAAP FER rules in the financial statements for fiscal year 2016 and first half-year 2017

SIX Exchange Regulation published a press release today, announcing that it has filed a petition with the sanction commission against Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) regarding the application and interpretation of Swiss GAAP FER accounting rules in conjunction with the discontinuation of activities at DMT (Diamond Materials Tech, Inc.) and the treatment… Read more »

Blade leading edge erosion: damage limitation, containment and prevention

Following the recent news, widely published in the industry and national press regarding a number of offshore wind farms, it seems that last year’s end of warranty inspections highlighted unprecedented amounts of offshore wind turbine, blade leading edge erosion, across several offshore wind farms in Europe. As the offshore wind industry enters the 2018 season… Read more »

Blustery winds onshore in Latin America

S&P Global Ratings rated its first onshore wind project in 2003. Since then, the renewable energy sector has undergone tremendous expansion. In the past decade alone, its compound annual growth rate has totalled 20%, thanks largely to the rising awareness of how using fossil fuels for power generation contributes to climate change. In Latin America… Read more »

Ultrasonic clamp load testing: the best way to ensure correct bolt pretension

Achieving the correct bolt pretension is essential in assuring bolted joint integrity. Bolted joints are critical when ensuring the safe operation of wind turbines or other similar bolted connections. In this context, ultrasonic measurement has proven to be a very accurate and cost-effective solution when installing new bolts, as well as when evaluating existing bolts… Read more »

Don’t make public approval of your wind plans the most difficult part of your projects

Although wind power remains broadly powerful as a renewable resource, opposition to wind farms is nothing new. For supporters, wind seems to offer something for everyone: carbon-free electricity, construction and maintenance jobs, and competitive utility rates. Still, wind farms are not accepted by all, and criticism of new wind installations around the world has effectively… Read more »

Renewing the energy industry

PES wanted to know more about how Peterson is applying a collaborative approach, together with transferring expertise and know-how to become a top player in offshore wind and renewables logistics. Sander G van Helvoort, Business Manager Wind & Renewables, Peterson was happy to help with this. The global energy industry is currently under-going a change… Read more »

World class state of the art asset management leads renewable energy optimisation

The past ten years has seen a massive step change in the renewable energy sector. It is becoming one of the most innovative industries, continually evolving to deliver greater value to wind farm owners and to provide a future-proof solution for our global energy demands. With the demise of subsidy driven economics, the industry has… Read more »