The leading global provider of power and thermal management solutions is now shipping its new RPI Series single phase inverters with 4 kVA and 5 kVA power outputs. RPI H4A and H5A solar inverters (PresseBox) (Teningen, 05.03.2015) Delta has launched two new transformerless models known as the RPI H4A and RPI H5A featuring 4 and… Read more »
CPC Germania orders 15 units of the V112-3.3 MW turbine for the Hüselitz wind project in eastern Germany.Vestas is pleased to announce a firm and unconditional order for the Hüselitz wind power plant in eastern Germany that includes an option for an additional 19 turbines. Hüselitz will be located in Saxony-Anhalt. Turbine delivery is expected… Read more »
Since the launch of its first-of-class CTruk MPC22 late last year, the East Anglia-based workboat designer and builder has incorporated performance feedback into future builds to enhance seaworthiness, whilst ensuring that the vessel remains a cost-effective option from both capital outlay and operating cost perspectives. The second CTruk MPC22, due for delivery in June,will feature… Read more »
With the Cape Wind project in peril, we ask if the country’s faltering sector can ever flourish (and what lessons can be learned from Europe’s flourishing market). It was recently announced that the developer of Cape Wind has terminated contracts to buy land and facilities in Falmouth and Rhode Island, the latest sign that the… Read more »
The Netherlands has long been leading the charge for offshore wind, and Netherlands Maritime Technology is helping to forge an even more fruitful future by bringing together various stakeholders to provide a resourceful service. We grabbed five minutes with Managing Director, Peter Zoeteman. PES: Would you like to introduce your organisation and explain a little… Read more »
As an experienced Offshore Shipbroker, Anders Helsinghoff Fjord has his finger on the pulse of the market both in Europe and further afield. The spokesman for North Sea Shipbrokers ApS tells us about the state of the industry and explains what today’s wind clients are looking for in their vessels (to purchase or charter). PES:… Read more »
The campaigning group Oceana has released a new report that finds offshore wind would produce twice the number of jobs and twice the amount of energy as offshore drilling in the Atlantic Ocean. We report on the allegations levelled at the two energy sectors. The report, titled Offshore Energy by the Numbers, An Economic Analysis… Read more »
A world leader in the supply of concrete connections and composite structures, Peikko Group brings expertise to the industry backed by 50 years’ experience – in addition to a huge sales and servicing operation. We’re pleased to welcome the corporation back to the magazine, with an interview courtesy of Kari Tuominen, Business Category Director PES:… Read more »
We’re delighted to present a special legal roundtable in this issue. As most of us in the sector will be aware, the legal industry’s influence has become particularly focussed on wind energy in recent years and we were keen to present a platform to the growing ranks of expert legal minds. Let the questioning commence!… Read more »
Two world wars and years of munitions dumping have left behind a unique and substantial risk legacy on the European seabed. For developers in Europe seeking to build offshore energy infrastructure projects, negotiating the obstacle of thousands of tonnes of unexploded ordnance (UXO) has posed a considerable and often unanticipated challenge. High-profile contractor disputes and… Read more »
While the weather impacts upon countless people and businesses worldwide, it defines the wind industry. We spoke to Kenneth Horhammer, Director of Energy at Vaisala, global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, about how the company upholds its commitment to improving the profitability and viability of renewable energy. PES: Welcome to PES, would you please… Read more »
A well-established company that is highly visible in the offshore arena, Vroon Offshore Services B.V. offers what is quite possibly an unbeatable ‘Walk to Work’ solution – coupled with a well-regarded focus on safety. We’re delighted to welcome the company’s Managing Director, Niek Spiljard, to the magazine. PES: Welcome to PES. Would you like to… Read more »
For Jacob Lykke-Kjeldsen of World Marine Offshore A/S, fulfilling customer requirements in a safe and timely manner is prime motivation. The young company is driven by a clearly defined set of values and by sticking to these values, it’s forging ahead in a challenging market… PES: Welcome to PES. Would you like to tell us… Read more »
DBB Jack-Up, an operations and maintenance service provider to offshore wind farm owners and turbine manufacturers, today released a new report on operations and maintenance in the offshore wind industry. The report based on exclusive research by MAKE Consulting focuses on technology developments and the related impact on wind farms and vessel operators. It is… Read more »
The Spanish manufacturer of solar structures and trackers will exceed the installed capacity of 720 Mw. The Spanish company, Grupo Clavijo, has begun work to install a solar photovoltaic park with a capacity of 63 MWp in Honduras (Aura II), with ISOLUX CORSÁN as the main EPC contractor. This installation will include advanced single-axis trackers… Read more »
The world’s leading certification company SGS helps Veja Mate Offshore Project GmbH to actualise the “Veja Mate” offshore wind farm project in the German North Sea. SGS Germany was commissioned for the project’s certification – which ranges from the examination of the project’s fundamentals to its final design – in accordance with the standards of… Read more »
PIRIOU just secured a new order for a wind farm support vessel, the WFSV 26w (*) “OCEAN WIND 8 OF HARTLEPOOL”. Built by PIRIOU in Vietnam, “OCEAN WIND 8 OF HARTLEPOOL” will be delivered to AIS (Marine) 2 Limited at the end of March 2015 in Europe to be operated in the North Sea. PIRIOU… Read more »
A module, inverter or storage system manufacturer, who provides good services and high quality products, can gain a considerable competitive edge over his competitors in the retail market. This year, Samil Power is ranked among the top foreign inverter manufacturers based on recommendation levels by British installers. Therefore, Samil Power receives the “Top Brand PV… Read more »
Berlin, 04.03.2015 – In an independent survey conducted by EuPD Research, installers confirm that system supplier and German module manufacturer aleo solar GmbH has achieved a high level of brand awareness on the British and German markets. aleo is now being awarded the “Top Brand PV | Modules” seal for this accomplishment. Of all the… Read more »
Renusol’s innovative new product unveiled at Ecobuild London, 4 March 2015 – It is intended that the majority of new buildings in Great Britain should be carbon neutral by 2016. One way of improving a building’s carbon footprint is to install a photovoltaic system. In order to lower the overall cost of doing so, mounting… Read more »
Octopus Investments (“Octopus”) and Lightsource Renewable Energy (“Lightsource”) have closed the project refinancing of a portfolio of solar farms managed by Octopus, with a total installed capacity of 76.4 megawatts. Barclays provided the £76m term facility. These projects are among the largest solar photovoltaic systems that supply power into the UK national grid. Octopus originally… Read more »
As the unofficial capital of the North Sea, Den Helder is ideally situated in the middle of the wind farms off the German and English coasts and established offshore locations such as Aberdeen, Norwich, Hamburg, Emden and Wilhemshaven. We spoke to two of the port’s leading lights, Conny van den Hoff, Managing Director Den Helder… Read more »
We take a look forward to the ‘core’ of wind blade manufacturing technology and how it can contribute to reduce the Levelised Cost of Energy (LCoE). In late 2013, PES published an article that discussed the ‘Core’ material in a blade. It examined the challenges for wind energy; composites as a technology; the rise (and… Read more »
Providing affordable power for both domestic and business consumers has always been a key objective but has become even more important since the global financial crisis of 2008. We take a look at a Royal Academy of Engineering report that puts the UK’s wind commitment under the financial spotlight. The cost of wind energy is… Read more »
The Commission Communication “Renewable Energy: a major player in the European energy market” clearly states the objectives for European energy policy: combating climate change, limiting the EU’s vulnerability to imported hydrocarbons, and promoting growth and jobs. But are we on target? We take a look at the EU’s final progress report. The Energy Roadmap 2050… Read more »
The transition towards a lower-carbon electricity system initiated by OECD countries is proving to be a challenging exercise. The World Economic Forum has established the Future of Electricity platform to help countries, companies and societies learn and reflect as they undergo this transformation: a space for fact-based, yet informal dialogue on the transition to a… Read more »
As a market leader for the design of jack-ups, GustoMSC is well acquainted with the challenges that the wind industry faces. In this revealing piece, we take a closer look at these challenges and consider its revolutionary new offering, the NG-5500X series. When one asks an experienced offshore professional to list some of the key… Read more »
With an enviably-long history as EPCI provider of offshore high voltage substations, HSM Offshore B.V. has racked-up a seriously impressive track record in delivering heavyweight multidiscipline projects for the offshore industries. We take a look at the company’s history and apparently buoyant future… Last year, HSM Offshore was awarded the contract for the provision of… Read more »
When the Luxembourg-based Jan De Nul Group was hired to install a 245kV export cable at the Northwind wind farm, it knew that the process involved was far from straightforward. Nevertheless, the respected engineering firm excelled in the task, as this case study illustrates… Project descriptionNorthwind NV has been established by shareholders Parkwind NV and… Read more »
An expert provider of technical and consulting services to the energy industry, KLS Energy is a company that is gaining an enviable reputation in the wind sector. We asked Jan Skovsted about the organisation’s notable projects, its reputation for excellence and its dedication to innovative solutions. PES: Welcome to PES. Would you like to give… Read more »
Former BT President and technology leader Tanuja Randery joins the €25bn energy management company United Kingdom, March 2, 2015: Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, has appointed Tanuja Randery, former President of Strategy, Marketing and Transformation at BT Global Services, as its UK & Ireland President. Randery, who has held a number of… Read more »
Working with PowerOasis, Panasonic highlights Green Tower solution that integrates smart energy generation, storage and remote asset management software NEWARK, NJ (FEBRUARY 26, 2015) – Panasonic Eco Solutions will introduce its Green Tower comprehensive energy solution for cellular tower and Wi-Fi hotspot sites at the Mobile World Congress, taking place March 2-5 in Barcelona, Spain…. Read more »
Availon, the leading independent wind turbine O&M service provider, announced today the recent addition of over 100 MW of Vestas® turbine generators to its O&M service portfolio. These strong results underpin the success of Availon’s technology diversification strategy, which has been deployed internationally over the last few years. Although the company is often regarded mainly… Read more »
as of now the Compact weather sensor from Lufft WS510-UMB, equipped with a Kipp & Zonen pyranometer of the secondary standards, unites the precision of a variety of meteorological individual sensors in a single all-in-one device for the first time. The sensor is simply installed with only one cable, this means a measurable lower effort… Read more »
Hamburg-based specialist shipbroker will be at booth C2-20 in Copenhagen. “There’s a difference of 13 square meters between EWEA 2013 and 2015 – our booth is growing with us,” GRS managing partner Philippe Schönefeld is pleased to say. From March 10 to 12, 2015, the GRS shipbroker team will be welcoming all visitors and answering… Read more »
A familiar face both in the pages of PES and within the industry at large, A2SEA’s Jens Frederik Hansen joins us once again to discuss the company’s latest projects, how it dovetails with CT Offshore, and his commitment to maintaining excellent Health & Safety standards. PES: Welcome back to PES. Would you like to bring… Read more »