T*SOL 2016 – The Next Generation of Solar Thermal Design Software Valentin Software has adapted T*SOL, its simulation software for solar thermal systems, in accordance with current funding guidelines. The new version T*SOL 2016 allows users to submit the necessary evidence, e.g. to cover heating and hot water requirements, for German government funding programs. For… Read more »
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SeaPlanner Launches Exclusive Marine and Helicopter Coordination Centre in New Contract Awarded by DONG Energy
SeaPlanner has been announced as the system provider by DONG Energy (DE) for their Marine and Helicopter Coordination Centre (MHCC) which will be one centralised hub for their UK offshore wind farm construction and a number of regional Operations MHCCs. The MHCC project utilises SeaPlanner’s latest enhancements that set out to centralise, standardise, automate and… Read more »
Convent Energy opens up a new office in Bremerhaven
Oldenburg/Bremerhaven. Strong and reliable personnel partners along the operational supply chains are more important than ever considering the time- intensive and cost-sensitive wind industry and all its stakeholders. Therefore the proximity and distance to the customers and clients is becoming more essential especially for personnel service providers. An appropriate location-based infrastructure in strong wind areas… Read more »
WindEnergy Hamburg 2016: The leading international wind energy expo expects more than 1,200 exhibitors
WindEnergy Hamburg, the leading international wind industry expo, will be held for the second time from 27 to 30 September 2016. Following the successful premiere in 2014, the Hamburg Fair site will again be the meeting point for decision makers in the energy business from all parts of the world. WindEnergy Hamburg covers the whole… Read more »
SeaZip continues fleet expansion with Damen Fast Crew Suppliers
Two Damen Fast Crew Suppliers strengthen offshore portfolio In a celebratory atmosphere, marking the sustained growth of its fleet, SeaZip Offshore Services has taken delivery of two Damen Fast Crew Suppliers (FCS) 2610. Continuing the company’s vessel-naming trend, the new additions will be known as SeaZip 5 and SeaZip 6. The offshore service provider now… Read more »
HEAVYLIFT@SEA and SeaRenergy Offshore present the all new OAV (Offshore Assistance Vessel) SR1
SMC, SeaRenergy and Con4Mare join forces and form a one‐stop‐shop cooperation for the offshore wind industry In order to combine experience and know how derived from offshore wind projects in Great Britain and Germany.The scope of services of the cooperation comprises Transport & Installation services, Engineering, Marine Consultancy, Marine Warranty Survey as well as the… Read more »
Utah wind farm commissioned with support from SgurrEnergy
A 60MW wind farm was commissioned in Utah this week with technical support from leading renewable energy consultancy, SgurrEnergy. SgurrEnergy, a Wood Group business, provided owner’s engineer services and technical due diligence for developer sPower on the Latigo Wind Farm, situated along the foothills of the Abajo Mountains, northwest of Monticello. SgurrEnergy’s scope of work… Read more »
Collaboration Paves Way for EuroSite Power’s Expansion
On-Site Utility Solutions to be provided through TEDOM dealer network EuroSite Power Inc., (OTCQX: EUSP) an On-Site Utility solutions provider, offering clean electricity, heat, hot water and cooling solutions to healthcare, hospitality, housing and leisure centers in the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe, has signed a collaboration agreement with Czech CHP manufacturer TEDOM, to promote… Read more »
SoLayTec is making its entrance into the Taiwanese market and confirms strong incoming orders
SoLayTec today announced the continuing positive trend of incoming orders.Four new solar customers around the globe have ordered the Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment from SoLayTec. One of these customer is from Taiwan, and a mayor a step to open further opportunities for SoLayTec in this market. These shipments are scheduled to start within this… Read more »
Phoenix Solar AG publishes results for 2015 financial year
• Consolidated 2015 revenues triple versus 2014, significant earnings improvement, positive cash flow• Positive net result on a quarterly basis in Q4• Phoenix Solar expects strong revenue and earnings growth for 2016 Sulzemoos, Germany, March 30th, 2016 / Phoenix Solar AG (ISIN DE000A0BVU93), a leading international photovoltaic system integrator listed in the Prime Standard of the… Read more »
Anesco constructs solar farm that will support local community near Stratford-upon-Avon
National energy efficiency solutions company Anesco has played a key role in a ground-breaking new community solar farm near Stratford-upon-Avon, which will provide a long term funding stream for local charity groups over the next 25 years. The company has constructed a brand-new solar farm near Stratford-upon-Avon for Stratford Community Energy, which will generate 4,696… Read more »
Global gathering addresses PV role in energy prosperity and climate change mitigation and announces transition to a new stage that will carry PV to the terawatt range
The “Global Alliance for Solar Energy Research Institutes (GA-SERI)” convened a worldwide gathering of experts from Germany, Japan, the USA and beyond to discuss the future of photovoltaics (PV). With annual global PV installations reaching 60 GW in 2015, approaching global production capacity, 50 participants gathered in Freiburg Germany for the initial “GA-SERI Terawatt Workshop”… Read more »
All in a Spin
Jan Nikolaisen, Co-CEO of ROMO Wind AG, talks to PES about the importance of accurate wind data collection and spinner anemometer technology…. PES: Welcome to PES Wind magazine. Thanks for talking with us. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about the background of your organization and how you currently serve the wind… Read more »
Making the right decision
Moray Melhuish, director of Rovop, talks to PES about the importance of planning ahead for all eventualities with Rovop’s Integrated Management System….. PES: Welcome back to PES Wind. Would you like to introduce your company and explain a little about how you serve the wind industry? Moray Melhuish: ROVOP is an independent ROV (remotely operated… Read more »
A giant amongst the heavy weights
PES talks with Helder Cavalheiro, Manager of the Wind Division of Sarens Projects, about their work in the on and offshore wind markets… PES: Welcome to PES Wind magazine. Thanks for taking the time to speak with us. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about the background of your organization and how… Read more »
Optimistic outlook
nke Onnen-Lübben, MD, Seaports of Niedersachsen GmbH talks to PES about the changes in legislation in Germany to wind energy and consequenses to the ports…… PES: Welcome back to the magazine. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about the background of your organization and how you currently serve the wind industry? Inke… Read more »
Due diligence
When wind farms change owners, detailed expertise is in high demand; these projects may involve specific risks that – although not immediately apparent – may result in higher costs, lower energy production than predicted, or liability issues that affect returns on investment and cash flow. It is therefore vital to identify potential risks in advance… Read more »
Financing for wind farms: making consistent use of empirical values
The recently revised TR6 Technical Guideline of the German Public Association of the Renewable Energy Sector (Fördergesellschaft Windenergie (FGW)) is designed to ensure the provision of reliable yield forecasts. Wind reports based on the Guideline play a critical role for producing reliable estimates of the profitability of a wind-farm project. In the past, turbines have… Read more »
The state of wind in Germany
The onshore wind energy market in Germany has seen some turbulent years recently. PES finds out more from Cornelia von Zengen and Silke Lüers, Deutsche WindGuard… The 2014 amendment of the Renewable Energy Law (EEG) implicated the most considerable change since its introduction in 2000, including a new definition of the reference yield model, direct… Read more »
Vaisala and Pattern Energy Strike Lightning Data Deal
Leading independent power company taps extensive Vaisala lightning database to reduce blade inspection and analysis costs across its wind fleet Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, has signed a 3-year contract with leading independent power company, Pattern Energy Group Inc. (Pattern Energy), to supply access to historical and real-time lightning data for… Read more »
Lightsource O&M Adds More Than 28MW of Third Party Contracts
Lightsource Renewable Energy, the largest provider of solar O&M services in the UK, has added more than 28 third-party megawatts to its growing portfolio of more than 1.1GW. After securing a contract with US-based sPower, Lightsource will provide a full O&M service to three large-scale solar sites – 6.25MW, 14.7MW & 7.5MW – all located… Read more »
meteocontrol: Growing demand for PV monitoring in Turkey
meteocontrol is expanding its presence in Turkey and has delivered monitoring solutions for two photovoltaic plants. A meteocontrol system is now monitoring an 8.3 MWp site of Hanwha Q CELLS in Burdur Yarisli in southwestern Turkey. The second PV system, with total capacity of 2.1 MWp, is near Korkuteli, a city located about 100 kilometers northwest… Read more »
Central Management Systems: under the spotlight
PES hears from Rainer Duus, Project Management & Sales, INTEC, as he discusses the ever growing importance of Central Management Systems within the wind sector…. INTEC Industrial Technologies has stood for highest quality and reliability since its foundation in 1999 in Dietramszell near Munich. In recent years, we have been able to expand our business… Read more »
Sign of the times?
Offshore wind investments in Europe doubled in 2015 to €13.3 Billion in a record year for financing and grid-connected installations. We look at what this means for the future of offshore wind towards 2020. 2015 proved to be a bumper year for offshore wind investments in Europe with total investment doubling from previous years. A… Read more »
Made to measure or off the shelf?
Klaus Hirzel, CEO at Lufft Mess- und Regeltechnik GmbH, questions why turbine manufacturers have never asked suppliers for their ideal set of environmental sensors…. Taller, more extreme, more reliable: in parallel with the increasing requirements on wind turbines, the demands on wind sensors for the monitoring and maintenance of the systems are also on the… Read more »
From small beginnings…
Ton Bos, founding partner and CEO of Mega Wind Force, talks to PES about how curiosity, research and perseverance helped him and his co-founders to launch a new company and develop a new wind turbine … PES: Welcome to PES Wind magazine. Thanks for taking the time to speak with us. Would you like to… Read more »
Excellence in offshore steel
PES talks to Markus Hummel, managing director of mh² offshore GmbH, about this new steel construction company in the offshore wind sector…. PES: Welcome to PES Wind. Would you like to introduce your company and explain a little about how you serve the offshore wind industry? Markus Hummel: The mh² offshore GmbH is a small… Read more »
Case carburizing – The secret ingredient of gearbox longevity
Major forces test wind turbine drivetrains, the long-term reliability of which requires special materials meant for significant wear. Case carburizing ensures a competitive solution for lifetime costs of gearboxes’ planetary stages. Jari Toikkanen, Manager of Moventas’ Conceptual Design & Analysis team, explains more… In a wind turbine gearbox, the greatest torque goes through the planetary… Read more »
A Bright Future for the Ports of Normandy
Jérôme Chauvet Development Manager at the Ports of Normandy (PNA,) talks to PES about current expansion plans and offshore wind in Cherbourg and Caen….. PES: Welcome to PES Wind magazine. Thanks for talking with us. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about the background of your organization and how you currently serve… Read more »
DONG Energy to build new record size offshore wind farm in the UK
With the capacity to supply 800,000 homes with electricity and the promise of creating 2,500 local jobs as well as millions of pounds’ worth of investment to the UK’s economy, the creation of a wind farm in Hornsea is good news for the UK. PES turns to DONG Energy to find out more… In 2010,… Read more »
Moving with the times
Fred. Olsen Windcarrier prepares for the next generation of offshore wind farms. Since the earliest offshore wind farm was installed just over 20 years ago, the offshore wind industry has been characterised by continuous improvement and innovation as firms at all junctures along the supply chain have leapt at the challenge to contribute to reducing… Read more »
Short stay
Brad Hirst, Sales & Marketing Manager, talks in more depth to PES about the value of temporary accommodation rentals… PES: Why are temporary living quarter rental companies critical to the offshore wind supply chain? Brad Hirst: At various stages of an offshore wind project’s life cycle there will be varying workforce needs: i.e. during the… Read more »
Floating in the Wind
Bruno G. Geschier, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Ideol, talks to PES about the growing demand for floating offshore solutions… PES: Welcome to PES Wind magazine. Thanks for talking with us. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about the background of your organization and how you currently serve the offshore wind… Read more »
Optimising energy consumption, maximising generating efficiency
PES speaks with Jesús Mayor, Ingeteam Wind Managing Director, for an insight in to the importance of the wind industry, synergy and their think globally act locally philosophy… PES: Welcome to PES Wind magazine. Thanks for talking with us. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about the background of your organization and… Read more »
Looking Beyond 2020 What Lies Ahead
We look at the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA)’s view of the future energy landscape beyond 2020. Current targets set out for 2030 in Europe will see the wind energy sector and other renewable technologies transform the power sector and bring positive impacts to the European power system and the economy as we pivot towards… Read more »
Building kits and 3D moulds help reduce end user costs
Maarten Sickler Technical Director of CIG Maritime, talks to PES about the Acta Orion, with its innovative design and their high accuracy 3D metal skin plated moulds…. PES: Welcome to PES Wind magazine. Thanks for talking with us. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about the background of your organization and how… Read more »