Dynamica Ropes Offshore Division has invested in new ropemaking machinery and a new production facility for deepwater mooring tethers and hawsers. This new purpose-built factory in Fredericia (Denmark) is located in the heart of the Offshore sites in Northern Europe. “We are very proud to present our Deepwater Tethers. Our R&D department has been busy… Read more »
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Monitoring of photovoltaic systems: Celsia S.A. opts for meteocontrol
Augsburg/Medellín (Colombia), 10.03.2022 – With immediate effect, meteocontrol GmbH and Celsia S.A. are entering into a cooperation with Colombia and the whole of Central America: In future, the Colombian energy supply company will monitor its entire portfolio of photovoltaic plants with meteocontrol’s VCOM Cloud system. The system also centralizes and facilitates control, maintenance and repair… Read more »
IBC SOLAR Energy is expanding its project portfolio in Hungary
Subsidiary of IBC SOLAR AG designs PV projects with a capacity of 51 and 45 megawatt peak. Bad Staffelstein / Budapest, March 08, 2022 – IBC SOLAR Energy, the international project division of IBC SOLAR AG, has signed contracts for the realization of two megawatt solar parks in Hungary with a nominal capacity of 51… Read more »
LiMain: Changing the way you think about maintenance
– Liebherr’s answer to the market demand for next generation maintenance – 50 fewer service days on manned platforms, 75 % less mobilization on unmanned platforms – Modular system serves individual customer requests Liebherr Intelligent Maintenance (LiMain) paves the way for an even higher crane availability at lower operational costs (OPEX) on offshore platforms. The… Read more »
DEPCOM Power Expands Energy Storage Capabilities
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 7, 2022 — DEPCOM Power Inc. (DEPCOM), a subsidiary of Koch Engineered Solutions LLC — a unit of Koch Industries Inc. (Koch) — announces its energy storage division has expanded its portfolio to 650MWhr of projects in execution. The EPC and O&M leader brings a legacy of more than 4GW of utility… Read more »
DOF Subsea has awarded UPTIME with two contracts
Uptime International AS (UPTIME) has been awarded two Walk to Work contracts to support DOF Subsea on their awarded long-term contract for a Multi-Purpose Supply Vessel (MPSV). The MPSV is commencing work for a major International Energy Company on a three-year firm, plus 2 x 1-year options contract. The 1st award is for an UPTIME… Read more »
Modulift, the lifting equipment specialist based in Poole, Dorset in the UK have manufactured their first ever CMOD 250 corner units.
The CMOD 250 can achieve a WLL of 300t load and can reach spans of 20m x 20m, the corner units come with a new improved design that reduces the contact stresses between the top shackle bow and corner unit centre plate. The design has two rounded contact faces, enabling the shackle bow to contact… Read more »
Anesco gets the green light for trio of solar farms
Anesco has secured planning approval for a trio of solar farms in the UK, as investor appetite for large scale solar and storage projects continues to soar. Construction of the first solar farm, High Meadow 2, a 10MW solar development in Stockton-on-Tees, will get underway in April. While ground will be broken on the two… Read more »
Tigo Energy Installers Empowered with Financing Options from Dividend Finance
Dividend Finance adds Tigo Energy Intelligence residential solar solution to Approved Vendor List for U.S. solar installers. Campbell, CA, March 1, 2022 — Tigo Energy, Inc., the solar industry’s worldwide leader in Flex MLPE (Module Level Power Electronics), today announced that its Energy Intelligence (EI) residential solar solution has been added to the Approved Vendor… Read more »
Next Generation of Offshore Wind Superstars Enrol in Second National Launch Academy
Ten new UK innovators have secured a place in the second intake of the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s industry-backed national technology accelerator programme, the Launch Academy. From a highly competitive pool of applicants, 10 companies were selected to pitch to a panel made up of industry representatives from ORE Catapult, bp, ScottishPower Renewables and… Read more »
Ingeteam solar inverters in North Macedonia’s first utility-scale solar PV plant
The solar project has been financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Ingeteam. 3st of March, 2022. North Macedonia’s first large-scale photovoltaic plant is already under construction, and about to be completed. The Oslomej solar project, financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), has been built alongside a coal-fired power… Read more »
REACTION: Electricity charging response
Responding, Morag Watson, Director of Policy at Scottish Renewables, said: “We welcome the publication of TNUoS Call for Evidence – Next Steps which outlines how Ofgem will address the impact of the TNUoS transmission charging regime on renewable deployment. ““Scotland’s renewable energy industry has huge potential for tackling climate change because of the strength of… Read more »
Inn2POWER Connects the Wind Industry and Green Hydrogen Supply Chain
Industry groups from Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom extend the Inn2POWER Interreg Project with a new scope: The group now aims at supporting the ramp-up of a “green” hydrogen supply chain among European SMEs as well as wind energy businesses. The partners recently started the second phase of the Inn2POWER Project with… Read more »
World’s first flexible solar manufacturing facility to use micro-groove technology opens in the UK
Durham, UK, [24 February 2022]: Today, Power Roll opens its solar film manufacturing facility in County Durham. It is the first facility in the world to produce low-cost, lightweight, flexible solar film using Power Roll’s patented micro-groove technology. Located on a former colliery site, the pilot manufacturing facility is a milestone in the evolution of… Read more »
World’s first flexible solar manufacturing facility to use micro-groove technology opens in the UK
Durham, UK, [24 February 2022]: Today, Power Roll opens its solar film manufacturing facility in County Durham. It is the first facility in the world to produce low-cost, lightweight, flexible solar film using Power Roll’s patented micro-groove technology. Located on a former colliery site, the pilot manufacturing facility is a milestone in the evolution of… Read more »
Twenty More Scottish Businesses to Get Fit for Offshore Renewables
Businesses are set to benefit from significant supply chain opportunities created by ScotWind through the Fit For Offshore Renewables programme. Twenty businesses based in North East Scotland are ready to reap the rewards from the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR) Programme, funded by the Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) Ltd and… Read more »
Subsea 7 and FLASC secure UK BEIS funding for Offshore Energy Storage Technology
Subsea 7 and technology partner FLASC B.V., are pleased to be awarded a grant from the UK government Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) for £471,760, to further develop an innovative offshore energy storage system. Funding has been awarded as part of the Longer Duration Energy Storage (LODES) Competition. The competition recognises the… Read more »
Crown Estate Scotland has today announced the proposed details of its Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) offshore wind leasing process.
Crown Estate Scotland has today announced the proposed details of its Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) offshore wind leasing process. Developers will apply for the rights to build small scale innovative offshore wind projects of less than 100MW as well as larger projects connected to oil and gas infrastructure to provide electricity and… Read more »
Enel gives world’s oldest geothermal energy plant a new lease of life
To ensure continuous power supply and reduce outages, Enel Green Power has upgraded its 60 MW geothermal plant in Farinello, Tuscany with ABB’s VD4G MV state-of-the-art generator circuit breakers. The site, which has been active since 1995, is part of the oldest geothermal complex in the world. The facility’s 34 geothermal power plants supply more… Read more »
NPF4 paves the way for net zero Scotland
By Kelly Wyness, Associate Technical Director, Natural Power As the draft National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) is now the subject of public consultation and parliamentary scrutiny until 31 March 2022, we’re turning our attention to paving the way for future plans and supporting clients to adopt good practice when it comes to securing consent for… Read more »
Introducing the Global Offshore Wind Awards 2022!
RenewableUK is delighted to announce the inaugural Global Offshore Wind Awards 2022. Designed to recognise and celebrate the achievements of the sector on the innovations and growth of the wind sector in the UK and beyond, the vibrancy and resilience of our supply chain, the impact of our initiatives to enhance the sector’s people strategy… Read more »
South Tyneside manufacturer wins offshore renewables contract for the ‘UKs largest offshore wind factory’
South Tyneside-based Metec UK has been awarded another project relating to the huge growth in offshore renewables. The contract to supply and install a 30-year cathodic protection system for what’s set to be the ‘UK’s largest offshore wind tower factory’. Metec UK manufactures sacrificial anodes for the long-term protection of steel piles, offshore jackets and… Read more »
SC Freiburg implements world’s largest photovoltaic system on a stadium roof with Meyer Burger solar modules
Meyer Burger supplies over 6,000 high-performance modules “Made in Germany” for SC Freiburg’s Europa Park stadium The solar installation will produce around 2.3 million kilowatt hours of electricity per year and thus cover the annual electricity requirements of the German Bundesliga soccer team in a climate-neutral manner The project proves that Meyer Burger’s high-performance modules,… Read more »
Natural Power and Keystone Engineering establish offshore wind partnership
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power; and Keystone Engineering, the pioneer offshore wind engineering firm in the US, have agreed to an official partnership to pursue and collaborate on technical consulting and advisory business opportunities in the U.S. offshore wind market. The partnership will enable both parties to benefit from each… Read more »
Safeway, Techano and Intellilift join forces to create an all-electric gangway to equip the ‘SOV for the future’
Dutch offshore access specialist Safeway B.V. and Kristiansand-based sister company Techano AS have signed a corporation agreement with Intellilift AS from Norway to equip the ‘SOVs for the future’. Under the agreement, Intellilift will be a preferred supplier of their proprietary technology related to power systems, automation and remote control systems. The package system… Read more »
SolarEdge Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results
MILPITAS, Calif. — February 15, 2022. SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021. Fourth Quarter 2021 Highlights • Record revenues of $551.9 million • Record revenues from solar segment of $502.7 million • GAAP gross… Read more »
Steel Cutting for the first WB-18 CTV from Wallaby Boats GmbH
World premiere for a commercially used vessel with a suspension system. With the traditional steel cutting at Ostseestaal in Stralsund on 17.01.2022 the starting signal for the newbuilding with the hull number WB-18#001 of Wallaby Boats GmbH, in cooperation with its production partner, Hitzler Werft in Lauenburg, has been given. Due to Corona, this ceremony… Read more »
Q CELLS scales new heights in power and efficiency with launch of Q.PEAK DUO-G10 module
The latest version of Q CELLS’ award-winning Q.PEAK DUO module series – the G10 – use larger wafers to pack in more power than ever. [Berlin, Germany, February 15, 2022] European markets are poised to welcome Q CELLS’ more powerful solar module ever this month as the Q.PEAK DUO-G10 series enters the fray across the… Read more »
LONGi Hi-MO 5 PV modules recognized by CGC for strong resistance to inhomogeneous snow load
As the size of PV modules increases, the ability of a product to withstand extreme climatic conditions throughout its life cycle has been the subject of intense scrutiny within the industry. LONGi’s Hi-MO 5 (2.6m2) bifacial module has recently passed the China General Certification Center (CGC)’s inhomogeneous snow load test, which simulates a beamless installation, where… Read more »
IBC SOLAR celebrates 40th anniversary and shares market insights from a solar installer survey
A survey with installation partners provides insight into current market developments In 2022 IBC SOLAR AG is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The industry pioneer, who has become one of the world’s leading providers of photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage solutions, looks back at major milestones of the renewable energy market. The results of a survey… Read more »
TÜV SÜD and Tractebel DOC agree on partnership in the field of offshore wind energy
Munich/Bremen. TÜV SÜD and Tractebel DOC have signed an agreement announcing their intention to collaborate in the field of offshore wind energy. The partnership will focus on joint project implementation and the development of new markets and services towards a carbon-neutral future. With around 25,000 staff in over 50 countries, TÜV SÜD is among the… Read more »
Accelleron – the new face of ABB Turbocharging
ABB today announced that its Turbocharging division (PA), a global leader in heavy duty turbocharging for diesel and gas engines, has unveiled its new brand name “Accelleron”, a compound word of: Access – Accelerate – Excel – on and on, with a bold new color of bright purple representing a powerful, inspirational, and noble brand…. Read more »
Ridgeway “Rockbags” set for exponential growth in 2022 for use in marine and offshore works
Belfast-based construction supply business soars by 40% after acquiring the European rights to distribute “filter units” for use in offshore marine and civil engineering works. Originally introduced into the UK and Europe in 2009, Ridgeway initially acquired the UK and Ireland distribution licence of the Patent protected “Kyowa Filter Unit” and the business has since… Read more »
Sulzer Schmid introduces new ultra-portable drone solution for highly flexible wind turbine blade inspections
Sulzer & Schmid Laboratories AG, a Swiss company pioneering UAV technology for wind blade inspections, has launched its new 3DX™ SmartPilot drone solution, specifically developed to enable inspection campaigns in geographies where site access or complex logistical barriers require a quick, highly portable blade inspection solution. Operators can now rely on the 3DX™ SmartPilot to… Read more »
Scotland’s Opportunity to Lead the World in Offshore Wind
The ScotWind offshore wind leasing round announced last week represents a huge leap forward in the industrial future of the country. Crown Estate Scotland awarded projects totalling almost 25 GW around Scotland. If fully realised this would be enough clean electricity to power more than 8.5 million homes. This is around three times as many… Read more »
Modulift appoint Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) as stock holding partner in Germany
Modulift, the renowned manufacturer for modular spreader beams are pleased to announce they have now appointed Lifting Gear Hire (LGH), one of the largest rental hire companies in the lifting industry to become a stock holding partner in Germany. As the European market grows, the demand for Modulift’s range of modular DNV Type Approved spreader… Read more »