‘- Q.PARTNERs can now redeem their Q.POINTs for a premium subscription to Aurora [Irvine, Calif., March 31, 2021] Q CELLS, a renowned total energy solutions provider in solar cell and module, energy storage, downstream project business and energy retail, has partnered with Aurora Solar to help the Company’s installers expand revenue and streamline delivery with… Read more »
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STRYDE NODES ENABLE EXPLOR TO EFFICIENTLY PERFORM 2D SEISMIC IMAGING IN CHALLENGING MOUNTAIN TERRAIN
‘- Explor trial in Canadian Rocky Mountains delivered in half the time required with 20% less labour-force for projects using conventional nodes or seismic cable projects – STRYDE’s globally proven seismic technology delivers high-density subsurface imaging for any industry requirement across any terrain London, 29 March 2021 – STRYDE, a pioneering seismic technology provider,… Read more »
Old wind farm blades present golden opportunity to UK supply chain
At-scale recycling of wind turbine blades is an important first step towards achieving a zero carbon, zero-waste offshore wind industry and boosting the UK supply chain by 20,000 jobs The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult is calling for increased investment and a radical shift in research and development into wind turbine blade recycling, citing the… Read more »
Hygienic pumps for food and pharmaceuticals: Webinar on advantages and design of screw pumps
The manufacturer-independent pump portal “Star Pump Alliance” hosts a webinar on Tuesday, April 14th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on positive displacement pumps in the hygienic industry. For this purpose, the company has invited Rainer Gozzer, responsible for the “Food & Pharmaceutical” business unit at NETZSCH Pumps & Systems. Gozzer will talk about the… Read more »
Q CELLS receives n-tv Life & Living Award as most popular supplier of solar technology in Germany for second year running
Q CELLS took first place among all solar module manufacturers in the “Solar Technology” category 2021, and received top marks for overall satisfaction, willingness to recommend and re-selection. The award from the series “Germany’s Most Popular Suppliers” is based on the ratings of more than 40,000 German consumers. [Berlin, Germany, March 31, 2021] The seal “Germany’s… Read more »
EconPol Research: Procurement Officials Aim to Avoid Bidders with Bad Reputation
Key priority of German and Finnish public procurement officials is to avoid awarding public contracts to bidders with bad reputation. Yet, their ability to do so may be limited. Officials also dislike procurement outcomes that exceed expected costs or fall short of expected quality, a recent EconPol study finds. “Exceeding the budget in the administration is… Read more »
Nordex Group receives 63 MW order from Lithuania
Hamburg, 31 March 2021. Ignitis Group, Lithuania’s state-owned energy holding company, has contracted the Nordex Group to supply 14 N149/4.0-4.5 turbines. The Delta4000 series turbines are projected for the 63 MW “Mazeikiai” wind farm in the north-west of the country. The contract also includes a premium service contract of the turbines for 15 years. The… Read more »
Extreme E reveals Red Sea conservation initiative
Legacy Programme to support turtle conservation in Saudi Arabia confirmed ahead of April 2021 race 31 March 2021, London: Extreme E, the revolutionary electric off-road racing series, has revealed its Legacy Programme plans in Saudi Arabia, confirming it will support turtle conservation along the Red Sea coastline in association with Ba’a Foundation, an organisation that focusses… Read more »
ENA standardises approach to flexibility for GB distribution network operators
A tool developed by ENA’s leading Open Networks project for all distribution network operators in Great Britain to be able to ‘market test’ and make decisions on potential flexibility solutions will be adopted nationally from tomorrow (1 April). It introduces a standard and transparent methodology for distribution network operators when choosing solutions to solve congestion…. Read more »
HamiltonJet and Sea Machines Partner to Launch an Integrated Pilot-Assist Product
Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics and Christchurch, New Zealand-based HamiltonJet have signed an agreement to develop a new pilot-assist product that utilizes computer vision and autonomous command and control technologies to move waterjet vessels to the forefront of 21st century navigation and utility. By combining the capabilities of Sea Machines’ autonomy platform with HamiltonJet propulsion systems and… Read more »
Durham University launches new Master of Energy Systems Management
Durham University has today announced the launch of a new Master of Energy Systems Management programme, starting in September 2021. The programme, which is full-time and one year-long, will be taught by Durham University Business School and the University’s Department of Engineering, in partnership with the Durham Energy Institute. A part-time online and blended offer is planned to… Read more »
Power Roll partners with leading Japanese energy company on solar film market development
Power Roll, a developer of ultra-low-cost and lightweight flexible solar film has announced a strategic partnership with one of Japan’s leading energy companies. The partnership sets out a range of research and development activities to establish the market potential and use cases for solar film in Japan. Flexible and lightweight solar film will expand the… Read more »
Become a pump mastermind
Sulzer offers interactive pump training courses for operators and maintenance engineers Would you like to pit your knowledge against that of one of Sulzer’s pump training experts? Join the company’s free online training sessions to learn more about the operation and maintenance of these important assets. Understanding the basic principles and internal workings of a… Read more »
Messer Cutting Systems GmbH presents the ELEMENT platform: THE ALL-INCLUSIVE CUTTING SOLUTION
High tech for the metalworking industry Versatility is also valued and demanded in an industrial setting, to be able to meet current and future requirements. Messer Cutting Systems GmbH from Groß-Umstadt has now created a truly all-inclusive package and the first cutting solution to meet this concept with their new ELEMENT platform. It shines not… Read more »
Anesco secures planning permission for 50MW solar farm in Lincolnshire
A 50MW solar farm developed by Anesco has been given the green light by East Lindsey District Council, with the company gearing up for its latest wave of large-scale solar projects. The 60-hectare ‘Low Farm’ site is located in Wainfleet, near Skegness. Once complete, the solar farm will generate enough clean energy to power an… Read more »
COVID-19 has caused a 14% increase in home daytime heating
London, 30th March 2021: A new study from tado° has found that UK homes had their daytime heating on 14% more this winter in comparison to the previous winter. Despite financial and environmental savings made with less driving, home energy bills have gone up as heating use has increased. The study sampled approximately 65,000 UK… Read more »
Nextracker Awarded Master Supply Agreement by Solaria to Supply 125 MW of Smart Solar Trackers Across Spain
MADRID, March 30, 2021 – Nextracker™, a Flex company, announced that is has been selected by Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente (SOLARIA) to supply 125 megawatts of its world-leading solar tracker technology, NX Horizon™ for numerous project sites in Spain. Solaria will utilize Nextracker’s smart solar tracker technology, NX Horizon, to maximize performance and minimize operational costs. The announcement comes… Read more »
Siemens Gamesa and Repsol wrap up their first deal to install 120 MW across four wind farms in Spain
Contract is for two wind farms in Zaragoza with a capacity of 100 MW and another two in Valladolid with a 20 MW capacity, at Repsol’s Delta II and PI projects respectively The four wind farms will be equipped with the SG 5.0-145 turbine, one of the most powerful in Spain and are expected to… Read more »
Nordex Group receives order for 180 MW from Spain
Hamburg, March 30, 2021. The Nordex Group scores in Spain with an order for 182.4 MW. The company will deliver 38 N155/4.8 turbines from the Delta4000 series for a wind farm to be built in the central of the country. The order also includes a service contract for the turbines covering a period of two… Read more »
RES Plans One Gigawatt of New Solar to Power ‘Green Recovery’
RES, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, is spearheading a renaissance in solar development in the UK&I to support the Green Recovery, with a sizeable pipeline of new projects totaling in excess of a gigawatt. A new era of large-scale, low cost solar farms capable of powering in excess of 250,000 homes per… Read more »
Extreme E welcomes new Scientific Committee member
30 March 2021, London: Extreme E has today expanded its Scientific Committee with the appointment of Professor Carlos Duarte, one of the world’s leading minds on marine ecosystems. His appointment comes in advance of Extreme E’s opening race in Saudi Arabia as the series strengthens its commitment to raise awareness for the climate issues facing the… Read more »
BYD Receives EUPD 2021 “Top Brand PV” Seal for Storage Solutions
EUPD Research’s industry seal validates trust and satisfaction of installers across Europe and Australia with BYD’s Battery-Box energy storage series March 29 2021 – BYD Co. Ltd, the world’s leading supplier of rechargeable lithium batteries, has been awarded the “Top Brand PV 2021” in the category storage for the European market. The industry seal validates… Read more »
Q CELLS files additional patent infringement complaints in Germany and France
Q CELLS has today announced that the company filed a patent infringement complaint in Germany with the Regional Court of Düsseldorf against Astronergy Solarmodule GmbH, on March 12, 2021. Q CELLS has also filed separate patent infringement complaints in France with the High Court of Paris on March 19, 2021. The filing in Germany against… Read more »
Azelio wins commercial order in Sweden for its energy storage TES.POD®
Azelio wins domestic order for two of its TES.POD units from Swedish-based Industrisupport i Åmål AB. Azelio’s TES.POD will store surplus energy from a 446 kW rooftop solar PV system and supply electricity and heat from the storage, on demand around-the-clock. With this installation, Azelio’s storage units will increase the share of renewable energy supply… Read more »
Cargostore Worldwide Launches Innovative New Customer Portal
As part of a continuous drive to deliver best-in-class standards for customer service, this week Cargostore Worldwide officially launch their innovative new customer portal which allows clients simple and efficient access to important container information online. The new portal replaces the current certificate download feature on their website and has a range of additional features…. Read more »
Q CELLS launches new flexible flat roof mounting system Q.FLAT-G6 in Europe
Optimized for quick and easy installation, suitability to numerous rooftop properties, and boasting excellent aerodynamics, the Q.FLAT-G6 lets solar power shine atop the blank canvas of a flat rooftop. Commercial and industrial (C&I) solar installations form one of the three main pillars of the PV industry, alongside residential and utility-scale, and is a sector with… Read more »
Discover the future systems of renewable energy, today
If renewable energy is to dominate the energy system by 2030, it will be the result of cutting-edge technologies, services and market development. To explore how we might achieve all this, RenewableUK is running a webinar series – Future Systems 2021 – and you are invited! Supported by strategic partners ScottishPower Renewables and Burges Salmon LLP , sessions will… Read more »
RenewableUK’s new webinar series on decarbonisation and collaboration in wind and aviation
RenewableUK has evolved its popular wind and aviation event into a highly accessible webinar series this year supported by partners AIFCL, OWIC, Thales and Vattenfall. It is bringing together key aviation stakeholders, project developers, government, national/regional business clusters, health and safety experts, and professional associations, as well as radar, drone and UAS manufacturers and operators. In… Read more »
Presenting Clean Energy Exchange 2021 webinars
This is the year to take action and tackle climate change head-on for the realisation of national sustainability commitments. RenewableUK and Solar Energy UK have teamed up to present a one-of-a-kind virtual event series designed specifically to bring together buyers and sellers of clean energy to explore opportunities, learn how to remove barriers to procurement… Read more »
European Energy signs two more orders for the Siemens Gamesa 5.X onshore platform, bolstering partnership between companies
The contracts will see the supply of 6 SG 5.8-170 turbines to a site at Grevekulla and 8 of the same model to the site of Skåramåla, both in Sweden Three contracts signed with emerging independent renewable energy producer European Energy in Sweden in under 6 months The projects for 86 MW in total are… Read more »
Covestro receives DNV certification for polyurethane resin in Europe
Important step towards more efficient generation of wind energy Worldwide support for rotor blade production A cost-efficient, durable, and sustainable solution Covestro has received the key DNV certification for a new polyurethane infusion resin that enables a cost-effective production of wind turbine rotor blades and will be marketed in Europe, North and South America, the… Read more »
New renewables lead created at Ashtead Technology
Ashtead Technology has created a new role to head up its increasing activities in renewable energy. The integrated underwater technology and services company has appointed Scott Stephen to oversee the firm’s growing presence and enhance its service offering to support the global renewables market. Based at Ashtead’s recently opened Thainstone technology centre in Aberdeenshire, UK,… Read more »
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust plc
(“ORIT” or the “Company”) Investment Management Update The board of Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust plc (the “Board”) notes today’s press release by Octopus Energy Group regarding its proposed acquisition of Octopus Renewables, which is subject, amongst other things, to regulatory approval. The Board has been in active discussions with Octopus in relation to this transaction… Read more »
Tigo Unveils Optimizer to Match Industry Leading Solar Modules up to 700W
Innovative and Flexible IEC certified TS4-A-O Supports Modules and Inverters around the World March 25, 2021, Campbell CA – Tigo Energy, Inc., the solar industry worldwide leader in Flex MLPE (Module Level Power Electronics), today announced a new version of its flagship TS4-A-O optimizer, which increases its rated module power to an industry-leading 700 watts…. Read more »
Cognizant to Expand Expertise in Autonomous, Connected and Electric Vehicles with Acquisition of ESG Mobility
Acquisition will extend Cognizant’s capabilities in digital automotive engineering R&D, including in smart, connected mobility; global market for connected cars estimated to exceed $225 billion by 2027 TEANECK, NJ – March 25, 2021 – Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) today announced that it is acquiring Munich, Germany-based ESG Mobility, a digital automotive engineering R&D provider for connected,… Read more »
Keel laying ceremony for Offshore Jack-Up Installation Vessel Voltaire in China
Our Voltaire will be the first Offshore Jack-Up Installation Vessel on the market, able to transport, lift and install the ‘Next Generation’ offshore wind turbines and its ever larger foundations. The vessel will have better operational limits compared to the existing Jack-Ups. The larger deck space will also enable to optimize installations at sea and… Read more »