The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s five Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) projects ended in March 2022, progressing world-leading innovations and significant strides towards wider maritime decarbonisation. The five projects, representing £3.3m in funding from the Department for Transport and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK, helped pave the way towards a future of zero-emissions… Read more »
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Stora Enso and Modvion partner to expand the use of wood for wind turbine towers
Stora Enso and wood technology company Modvion are partnering to establish wood as the material of choice for wind turbine towers. The collaboration’s purpose is to demonstrate the vast possibilities in using wood in demanding constructions. Modvion builds wind turbine towers with laminated veneer lumber (LVL), which proportionate to its weight is stronger than steel…. Read more »
Qcells Announces Solar Panel Manufacturing Expansion Will Be in Dalton, Georgia
[Seoul, South Korea, May 26, 2022] Qcells, the world’s leading clean energy solutions provider, announces today that its new solar panel manufacturing facility will be located in Dalton, Georgia. The $171 million investment will boost production of advanced photovoltaic modules that will help the U.S. achieve its goals of decarbonizing the electric grid and creating… Read more »
Renewables industry campaigns for supply chain growth
Scottish Renewables presents five actions which The Scottish Government could take to boost net-zero supply chain Industry body Scottish Renewables has launched a new campaign calling on The Scottish Government to deliver crucial support for the country’s low-carbon supply chain – or risk home-grown firms missing out on lucrative contracts. The campaign, Supporting Scotland’s Renewable… Read more »
Safer, Faster and more Cost-efficient Wind Turbine Blade Replacement
Richardson, Texas, USA — The wind energy market demands constant innovation from its supply chain, as Crosby Airpes’s craneless wind turbine rotor blade exchange system proves. As wind farm operators meet unprecedented demand for new turbines, they must also maintain installed towers, nacelles, and other components. Central to that work is removal and replacement of… Read more »
EDPR enters into agreement with Lhyfe to foster renewable hydrogen
Upon the successful completion of the capital increase carried out by Lhyfe in the initial public offering and listing on the regulated market of Euronext in Paris, EDPR entered into an agreement with the French company to jointly identify, develop, build, and manage renewable hydrogen production projects. Madrid (Spain) / Nantes (France), May 24, 2022…. Read more »
Enel to Provide Reliable and Sustainable Electricity across its Networks with world’s first 24kV SF6-free Ring Main Units
Enel Global Infrastructure & Networks will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide reliable and sustainable power across its networks in Italy and Spain thanks to the installation of ABB’s innovative SF6-free Ring Main Units (RMUs), specifically designed for Enel’s requirements. The project represents an important step towards delivering increasingly sustainable power grids, as ABB’s low… Read more »
ONYX Insight’s fleetMONITOR software was rolled out to over 250 wind turbines in Italy, Germany and France, helping ERG optimising O&M of its diverse fleet
Genoa, Italy, 24 May — Italy’s leading renewable energy producer, ERG, has signed a five-year software deal with ONYX Insight, a leading provider of predictive data analytics and engineering expertise to the global wind industry. The agreement enables ERG to use ONYX Insight’s cloud-based analytics platform fleetMONITOR to increase component lead times and reduce operations and… Read more »
Meet the VelociWrapperTM, a Newly Patented Creature Speeding up Clean Energy Installations
HILDALE, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The VelociWrapperTM Company is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for our flagship product, the VelociWrapperTM , a cable-wrapping machine that significantly increases speed, bolsters efficiency, and reduces costs for wind and solar farm installations in the renewable energy construction sector…. Read more »
Scana transitioned to fast growth in ocean industries
Bergen, 13 May 2022: Scana more than doubled revenues and EBITDA in the first quarter. Revenues increased by 126 per cent to NOK 208 million compared to the same period last year, while EBITDA was up 140 per cent to NOK 16 million, with the acquisition of PSW Group being the main driver. “Scana have… Read more »
Where Art Meets Science: The Novartis Pavill Opens in Basel, Switzerland
The Novartis Pavillon designed by AMDL CIRCLE and Michele De Lucchi has opened in Basel, Switzerland. The organic photovoltaics global leader ASCA, an ARMOR group company, functionally designed and produced more than 10,000 diamond- and triangle-shaped solar modules with ten different sizes and laminated them into polycarbonate. As they can take any shape and size,… Read more »
TrinaTracker launches SuperTrack a smart tracker control system that increases power production by up to 3% to 8%
May 12th 2022, TrinaTracker, a leading tracker solutions provider, launches SuperTrack, an innovative smart control system and showcases Vanguard 1P tracker at the Intersolar Europe Exhibition in Munich. SuperTrack includes a Smart Tracking algorithm that increases energy production by up to 3% to 8% compared with the conventional tracking algorithms. SuperTrack intelligent tracking combines Smart… Read more »
Pfeiffer Vacuum Opens New Leak Detection and Vacuum Technology Facility in Indianapolis, Indiana
Asslar, May 16, 2022. Pfeiffer Vacuum, one of the world’s leading providers of vacuum and leak detection solutions for the semiconductor as well as the analytical, industrial and research & development markets, opened up a new 40,000 square foot facility on May 13th. This state-of-the-art facility is located at 4037 Guion Lane, Indianapolis, Indiana. The… Read more »
Extend Lifespan of Wind Turbine Blades with New Leading Edge Repair and Protection Solution
In response to growing market demand, polymeric technology company, Belzona, now offers a complete leading edge repair and protection solution. Optimised to be easy-to-apply, fast-curing and hard-wearing, the combination of Belzona 5711 and Belzona 5721 is specially designed to fortify wind turbine blades with outstanding protection against leading edge erosion for the long term. Fast,… Read more »
The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP has today (May 11) announced details of signatories to the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council’s Collaborative Framework Charter.
Responding, Emma Harrick, Energy Transition and Supply Chain Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “Today’s announcement of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council’s (SOWEC) Collaborative Framework Charter signatories demonstrates the commitment of the ScotWind project developers in working collaboratively for the benefit of Scotland’s ports and suppliers. “With a short-term offshore wind pipeline of 6.9GW and… Read more »
Soltec supplies SFOne to generate 83 MW in new Minas Gerais project, Brazil
Murcia, May 11, 2022.– Soltec, integrated supplier of solutions for solar tracking photovoltaic plants, will supply trackers capable of generating 83 MW in a new solar plant in the Minas Gerais region, Brazil. The solar plant, owned by Mercury Renew, Solatio and Sunrise, will be equipped with Soltec’s single-axis SFOne tracker. Over 154,000 modules and… Read more »
FPT Industrial, FPT INDUSTRIAL SHOWCASES ITS SUSTAINABLE FARMING SOLUTIONS AT AGRISHOW 2022 IN BRAZIL
FPT INDUSTRIAL SHOWCASES ITS SUSTAINABLE FARMING SOLUTIONS AT AGRISHOW 2022 IN BRAZIL Turin, Italy, May 9, 2022 A pioneer and leader in the development of alternative fuel engines with more than 20 years of experience and over 70,000 natural gas engines sold globally to date, FPT Industrial presented at Agrishow 2022 – held in Ribeirão… Read more »
Huawei Collaborates with Global Partners and Customers to Build a Low Carbon Society at Intersolar Europe 2022
At Intersolar Europe 2022, held at Messe München, Germany, Huawei shared its commitment to collaborating with partners and customers and empowering them with innovative FusionSolar Smart PV solutions for a better, greener, and smarter future. Under the theme of “Building a low-carbon smart society”, Huawei invited its global clients and partners to experience the progress… Read more »
Intersolar Europe 2022: REC launches new world’s highest-power solar panel for residential installations with G12 HJT cells
With up to 430 Wp packed into less than two square meters, the new REC Alpha Pure-R hits the sweet spot in terms of its power output, size, weight, and handling. REC’s latest panel innovation builds on the lead-free and RoHS compliant REC Alpha Pure Series, which just won the prestigious 2022 Intersolar Award. Munich,… Read more »
TrinaTracker launches SuperTrack a smart tracker control system that increases power production by up to 3% to 8%
May 12th 2022, TrinaTracker, a leading tracker solutions provider, launches SuperTrack, an innovative smart control system and showcases Vanguard 1P tracker at the Intersolar Europe Exhibition in Munich. SuperTrack includes a Smart Tracking algorithm that increases energy production by up to 3% to 8% compared with the conventional tracking algorithms. SuperTrack intelligent tracking combines Smart… Read more »
Groundbreaking Ceremony in Austria Launches Agri Photovoltaics Test Site
Neusling, Germany, May 10, 2022 – IDEEMATEC and EWS Consulting cooperation sees commencement of a 5.5 hectare research facility, Sonnenfeld Bruck an der Leitha, in Austria. A groundbreaking ceremony took place this week to mark the commencement of this state-of-the-art Agri PV research facility, with commissioning due to be completed in September. The site is… Read more »
Leading international trade fair WindEnergy Hamburg and the H₂EXPO & CONFERENCE are setting their sights on the increased development of renewable energies.
From 27 to 30 September 2022, Hamburg will become an energy hub for the world. For four days, at WindEnergy Hamburg everything at the trade show site will revolve around generating energy from wind and its exploitation. At the H₂EXPO & CONFERENCE, it is all about the generation, transport, storage and use of green hydrogen…. Read more »
NRG Systems Offers the Only Lidar to Measure Full Wind Turbine Shear and Veer
Hinesburg, Vermont, USA – NRG Systems, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of smart technologies for a range of wind, solar, and meteorological applications, has added ZX Lidars’ ZX TM to its remote sensing portfolio. NRG Systems has been selling and supporting ZX Lidars’ industry-leading technology since 2019. In addition to ZX TM, NRG Systems offers the ZX 300 onshore vertical profiler… Read more »
ETIP PV Annual Conference 2022
The European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics (ETIP PV) has successfully finished its 2022 virtual annual conference. The Conference “SHAPING EUROPE’S ENERGY FUTURE WITH PHOTOVOLTAICS – Sustainable manufacturing and deployment” has discussed in four sessions the challenges of the transition to climate neutrality and a sustainable future with Photovoltaics. These two topics will become… Read more »
Soltec participates in Intersolar Europe trade fair with its SFOne
Murcia, May 9, 2022.- Soltec will showcase its SFOne tracker at the Intersolar Europe Fair, held this week from May 11 – 13 in Munich (Germany). Intersolar Europe is one of the most important, anticipated events in the international solar energy arena, bringing together key companies in the industry. The SFOne will be Soltec’s technology… Read more »
EDPR reaches a net profit of 66 million euros in Q1, 75% above the previous year
London, UK, 04 May 2022. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the fourth largest renewable energy producer in the world, has reached a net profit of 66 million euros in the first quarter of 2022, 75% above the previous year. This figure was partially offset by higher taxes, financials and higher non-controlling interest, among others. EDPR now… Read more »
BladeBUG halves the time it takes to investigate turbine blades
In just 35 minutes, the BladeBUG advanced robot can be deployed to inspect areas of concern on a turbine blade – up to half the time it would take a human rope access technician. BladeBUG is safe, fast, reliable and, crucially, can reduce downtime when carrying out essential maintenance tasks or inspecting damaged turbines. Traditionally,… Read more »
WindESCo Chosen as 1 of 12 Clean Energy Start-ups for AWS Accelerator
(May 5, 2022) Burlington, MA. – WindESCo, the leading renewable energy performance analytics company, has been accepted into the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Clean Energy Accelerator 2.0, supported by Beta-I. The AWS Clean Energy Accelerator is designed to encourage co-innovation and acceleration through energy partnerships. The goal of the program is to accelerate the energy… Read more »
Meyer Burger presents new features for solar modules and optimized solar roof tiles at Intersolar Europe
Meyer Burger stands for market-leading energy yield from the same surface area, as demonstrated with its new module generation: At this year’s Intersolar trade fair in Munich from May 11 to 13, the company will be presenting a further evolution of its innovative product portfolio. A new generation of the proven Heterojunction/SmartWire solar modules Meyer… Read more »
Jurchen Technology and Stäubli partnering for the manufacturing of two new TÜV-certified cabling products
We are excited to announce Jurchen Technology’s new partnership with Stäubli to serve the market with high quality, certified eBoS Products and Solutions. Both Companies will serve the market under its own brand. By teaming up for this offering, two experts meet. The Stäubli know-how in developing advanced contact technology and designing quality products pairs… Read more »
Intelligent photovoltaic solutions
Huawei Smart photovoltaic (PV) solutions take solar technology to the next level. Simple monitoring of PV systems makes it possible to gauge operation and identify potential for optimisation. Smart technology from Huawei can also help increase efficiency, ensuring maximum return on investment. As an international leader in advanced and efficient solar technology, Huawei’s inverters, optimisers,… Read more »
Meet the robot that can help the wind industry solve critical maintenance issue
In a first of its kind demonstration, a six-legged robot has shown how it can inspect wind turbine bolts autonomously, eliminating the need for technicians to loosen and retighten thousands of bolts per wind turbine as part of routine maintenance. Funded by Innovate UK and executed in collaboration with GE Renewable Energy and the Offshore… Read more »
IBC SOLAR at Intersolar 2022
Bad Staffelstein, 26 April 2022 – At Intersolar Europe 2022 from 11 to 13 May 2022, IBC SOLAR, a leading full-service provider of SOLAR energy solutions will exhibit solutions of its three business areas: residential, commercial & industrial and powerplants. In addition, the company is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and is underscoring its… Read more »
WINDEA CTV Begins Construction of three 30-meter hybrid ready CTVs
NEW BEDFORD, MA (April 26, 2022) – WINDEA CTV LLC, a US operator of offshore wind Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs), announced today that it has commenced construction of three 30-meter hybrid ready CTVs. Two of the Incat Crowther designed CTVs will be constructed at St. Johns Shipyard in Palatka, FL and one will be built… Read more »
Meyer Burger is developing additional production capacity for solar modules in Germany, thereby optimizing the expansion to 1.4 gigawatts for 2023
Meyer Burger Technology AG is developing a new module production facility with an additional 400 Megawatts (MW) at the Freiberg (Germany) site, using space in its logistics center in the immediate proximity of the existing plant. To this end, the company is using solar cell capacities from the production site in Thalheim (Bitterfeld-Wolfen) that are… Read more »
ABB welcomes European Union’s new F-gas proposal in support of reducing greenhouse gases
ABB welcomes the European Union’s proposals to update the F-gas Regulation, which aims to reduce potent and harmful greenhouse gas emissions, including Sulfur Hexaflouride (SF6), by two-thirds by 2030 compared to 2014 levels. The EU proposal outlines important new regulations designed to phase out the use of the Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) – an established but… Read more »