Rapid increase of onshore wind energy requires more and more land. Sometimes the new wind farms are located in bird sensitive areas. This is also true for some projects prepared for repowering. On the other hand, many wind farms face restrictions in operation due to bird mortality e.g. extended turbine shutdowns in migratory periods. Wind… Read more »
Calum Urquhart, Global Business Manager, Energy at Atlas Copco spoke enthusiastically to PES about smart bolting. For sure everyone has been hit by the pandemic but this innovative company, with a strong emphasis on R&D, supporting the customer and sustainability have found new ways of working, which will carry on after the pandemic. PES: Hi… Read more »
Energy generation and storage is rapidly being moved from the centre to the edges of the network, with far-reaching consequences for grid management and oversight. Across the world, the policy direction is increasingly towards distributed generation with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the EU Framework 2030, European Green Deal, and an EU Directive… Read more »
There is a lot going on in the offshore wind market and not only in specific regions; companies around the world are increasingly moving towards generating and harvesting renewable energy. From 2023 onwards, the majority of new offshore wind turbines will be installed outside of Europe. After Europe, Taiwan has become the new hotspot for… Read more »
As the UK accelerates its journey towards net zero, the offshore wind industry has emerged as a key driver of the green industrial revolution. Associated British Ports (ABP) is investing to meet the industry’s requirements by providing state-of-the-art port infrastructure and creating favourable conditions for energy clusters, which will benefit the wider economy. Why is… Read more »
Orbital Marine Power Ltd has today (April 22) launched its 2MW tidal turbine, the Orbital O2, which will become the world’s most powerful operational tidal turbine once it has undergone commissioning and been connected to the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney. Responding, Ben Miller, Senior Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “The launch of the O2 turbine today in… Read more »
Ecoppia’s water-free robotic cleaning technology performs fully automated nightly cleaning of solar modules to ensure peak performance year round Tel Aviv, ISRAEL– April 21, 2021 – Ecoppia, the world-leader in robotic cleaning technology for photovoltaic solar sites, announced today that it has completed the installation of its robots at a solar site in California, USA,… Read more »
ABB Electrification’s Startup Challenge in collaboration with Microsoft and SynerLeap is scouting for startups. Applications are now being accepted with three winners set to each receive $30,000 for project development. With renewed global focus on emission reduction and energy efficiency, the competition theme for ABB Electrification’s 2021 Startup Challenge – Speeding up Sustainability – is… Read more »
With the new version T*SOL 2021, the design software for solar thermal systems from Valentin Software has been adapted to the latest guidelines and expanded to reflect market changes. Each component (collectors, pipes, storage tanks, heat generators, etc.) can be parameterized individually from pre-configured solar thermal system variants. Several simulations, both to optimize the system… Read more »
With the new version T*SOL 2021, the design software for solar thermal systems from Valentin Software has been adapted to the latest guidelines and expanded to reflect market changes. Each component (collectors, pipes, storage tanks, heat generators, etc.) can be parameterized individually from pre-configured solar thermal system variants. Several simulations, both to optimize the system… Read more »
This is a crucial time for the wind and aviation sector as it strives to accelerate its goal of decarbonisation. The transition to renewable energy can be challenging, but success is massively rewarding for individuals, for companies, for the environment and for national or global net zero targets. In order to encourage change and support businesses as they explore opportunities… Read more »
The arrival of Earth Day today coincides with disturbing news from the UN’s World Meteorological Organisation that the effects of climate change are relentlessly intensifying. In 2020, the global temperature was 1.28C higher than pre-industrial conditions and the effects are de-stabilising the world as we know it. In the face of this, how can we… Read more »
New WST-MGL GEMINI series with modified module dimensions Creglingen, 21.04.2021 – WINAICO Deutschland GmbH, a subsidiary of Taiwan’s largest solar module manufacturer Win Win Precision Technology Co., Ltd., announces a new 370 Watt Full Black module and changes the module dimensions at the same time. The new WST-MGL GEMINI series consists of 120 monocrystalline half-cells… Read more »
Europe solar technology tenders in Q1 2021 saw 60 tenders announced, marking a rise of 28% over the last four-quarter average of 47, according to GlobalData’s power industry tenders database. The proportion of solar technology tenders by category tracked by GlobalData in the quarter was as follows: Project Implementation with 43 tenders and a 71.7%… Read more »
Before the start of the production, Meyer Burger concludes contracts with several wafer suppliers as planned All suppliers confirm sustainable production of solar wafers made of polysilicon “Made in Europe” Meyer Burger Technology Ltd concludes contracts with several suppliers for the supply of sustainably produced wafers, thus securing its new production of high-efficiency solar cells… Read more »
Before the start of the production, Meyer Burger concludes contracts with several wafer suppliers as planned All suppliers confirm sustainable production of solar wafers made of polysilicon “Made in Europe” Meyer Burger Technology Ltd concludes contracts with several suppliers for the supply of sustainably produced wafers, thus securing its new production of high-efficiency solar cells… Read more »
With backers including an early Microsoft investor and the ex-CEO of DuPont, the move follows a successful £7.5M series A funding round for the Cambridge University spinout The new Boston office will serve as the global hub for Nyobolt’s battery cell development, with the first product prototypes expected later this year 22nd April 2021, London,… Read more »
Climate change and accompanying environmental degradations have had tremendous impact on our natural systems and led to new and fatal diseases, as well as decimating our global economy. But as we begin to overcome one of our generation’s greatest challenges, the coronavirus, Earth Day and this year’s theme of Restore our Earth reminds us of… Read more »
There has never been a more exciting time for innovation in the electricity and gas networks as we look to a Net Zero future for the UK. This makes this year’s free, virtual Energy Networks Innovation Conference a ‘must attend’ event for anyone involved in energy sector innovation. This year’s conference is a free, interactive… Read more »
New Material Receives Industry Recognition SANDVIKEN, April 20, 2021 – Sandvik, a developer and producer of advanced stainless steels, special alloys, titanium and other high-performance materials, has received a major industry award for its new alloy Sanicro® 35, a unique grade that bridges the performance gap between stainless steels and costly nickel alloys. The company… Read more »
Research from Cornwall Insight Australia shows that if a hydrogen plant had been in operation in South Australia this summer, it could have made a profit of ~$2.3mn. This is based on a 20% utilisation and includes the expected quarterly repayment on the $593 million of government debt with interest, operating costs, and the net… Read more »
20 April 2021, Edinburgh, UK: Delta-EE, the specialist new energy market research consultancy, today releases its Connected Homes; State of the Market 2021 report that reveals connected climate control expenditure reached €718 million – up 10% versus 2019. Approximately 4.4m devices were sold in 2020, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Though COVID-19 negatively affected the first months… Read more »
Modular concept, suitable for harsh environments Profinet and EtherCAT interfaces Capacitance gauges, CCT Asslar, Germany, April 20, 2021. For more than 20 years now, Pfeiffer Vacuum’s portfolio has included its comprehensive DigiLine range of digital total vacuum pressure gauges, which can be modularly adapted to suit any industrial vacuum application. These gauges allow reliable measurement… Read more »
Responding to substantial European growth, Clir Renewables appoints Thomas Rohbogner, formerly of Siemens Gamesa and Nordex Group, to lead expansion into the German speaking wind and solar market Vancouver, 20 April 2021 – Clir Renewables, the leading provider of performance assessment software for wind energy, today announces the appointment of Thomas Rohbogner as Head of… Read more »
Hundreds of thousands of solar panels from Q CELLS are being installed across two sites in Angola, forming the backbone of a 370 MW PV project that will become the largest in sub-Saharan Africa once completed. Shipments of vast quantities of Q CELLS solar panels is underway to an ambitious solar project in Angola that,… Read more »
LONGi, the world leading solar technology company, has announced a cooperation with PowerField, its partner in the Netherlands, to deploy 15.49MW of its Hi-MO 4 modules at Ter Apelkanaal, one of three production locations of the Dutch potato starch producer Royal Avebe. As a result of a joint collaboration between Royal Avebe and PowerField, a… Read more »
When maintenance-free is not an option, but a must. When there is no alternative to ergonomics. When longevity and reliability are the justified customer demand. Then Moog Rekofa GmbH offers the perfect way to combine all these requirements in one product. Founded in 1921, Rekofa has been building slip ring assemblies since 1960 and thus… Read more »
An innovative fuel cell system based on high-temperature proton exchange membrane (HTPEM) technology from Blue World Technologies is being constructed for testing at the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre in Aalborg, Denmark. The test installation, which will use methanol as fuel, will explore the technology’s potential as a source of marine auxiliary power. Funded… Read more »
Saudi Arabia’s largest solar farm, one of the world’s largest PV plants by capacity, will power 185,000 homes DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 19 April 2021 – DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has acted as technical consultant to Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) during the development of the Sudair 1.5 GW solar PV… Read more »
Sunderland, UK 16 April 2021 – Power Roll, a developer of unique, low-cost, and lightweight flexible solar film has announced an agreement with Thermax Group, a leading energy and environment solutions provider, to develop the market for solar film in India. The agreement will see the companies collaborate to assess the market potential for scale… Read more »
Solar photovoltaic (PV) accounted for 8.1% of Poland’s total power capacity in 2020 and this is estimated to reach 21% in 2030. GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, estimates that Poland will have renewable power capacity of around 33.7 GW by 2030, of which 14.5 GW capacity will be solar photovoltaic (PV). Poland’s current… Read more »
Rating agency acknowledges RWE’s strategic transformation Outstanding fiscal 2020 and strong financial position also evaluated positively Rating agency Moody’s upgraded RWE’s long-term rating from Baa3 to Baa2 with a stable outlook. For the subordinated hybrid bonds, the rating increased from Ba2 to Ba1. At the same time, Moody’s upgraded the short-term rating from P-3 to… Read more »
Hamburg, 15 April 2021. In the first quarter of 2021, the Nordex Group received orders for 279 wind turbine systems with a total rated output of 1,247 megawatts (Q1 2020: 1,644 MW). Turbines of the Delta4000 series accounted for 906 MW or 73 percent, all other turbines are of the Delta series in the 3… Read more »
A team of researchers led by Dr. Armin Richter of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE achieved a record conversion efficiency of 26.0 percent for both-sides contacted silicon solar cells. In the recently published Nature Energy article “Design Rules for High-Efficiency Both-Sides-Contacted Silicon Solar Cell with Balanced Charge Carrier Transport and Recombination Losses” Download… Read more »
Boston-based Sea Machines Roboticsannounces today that its SM200 wireless helm system is installed and finding successful use aboard two sister U.S.-flag articulated tug-barge (ATB) tugboats. Sea Machines’ dealer Rio Controls & Hydraulics, of Houston, managed the installations and technology integrations at a U.S. Gulf of Mexico shipyard. In the coming months, Rio and Sea Machines… Read more »
Long-standing customer again orders N163/5.X turbines Cold-climate version of turbines with anti-icing system and hub height of 159 metres intended for site north of the Polar Circle Hamburg, 14 April 2021. End of March, the global project developer wpd placed another order with the Nordex Group for N163/5.X turbines in Finland. The Nordex Group will… Read more »