Author: Francesco

Guidehouse Insights Report Shows Global Revenue for Lighting-Based Real-Time Location Systems for the Healthcare Industry Is Expected to Reach $1B by 2030

Jan. 21, 2021 – Boulder, Colo. – A new report from Guidehouse Insights examines the global market for lighting-based real-time location systems (RTLS) for healthcare. The report provides global market forecasts, segmented by region, offering type, and construction type, through 2030. Lighting-based RTLS are gaining traction, with the healthcare industry being one sector of focus… Read more »

Greencells Group signs joint development agreement for 237 MWp Solar in Italy and the Netherlands with Blue Elephant Energy

Saarbrücken, 21 January 2021 –Greencells Group (“Greencells”), a global service provider for the development, construction, and maintenance of utility-scale solar power plants, and Blue Elephant Energy AG (“BEE”), a Hamburg-based independent operator of solar and wind power plants, have entered into a joint development agreement for a portfolio of 237 MWp of solar capacity in… Read more »

Boluda Towage acquires Dutch Iskes Towage & Salvage

Vicente Boluda Ceballos, BOLUDA TOWAGE SL, and Jim Iskes, owner of ISKES TOWAGE & SALVAGE, today signed in Amsterdam an agreement to acquire the port towage activities of Iskes in Eemshaven (the Netherlands), Lubeck (Germany), and Lisbon (Portugal) as well as its offshore activities, together with the management and office staff in the head office… Read more »

GERMANY, OFFSHORE WIND TO DRIVE EUROPEAN PPA MARKET GROWTH BEYOND 10GW IN 2021 – PEXAPARK

‘-        Pexapark market outlook for 2021 predicts continued investment in energy risk management to prepare for evolving PPA market dynamics –       Mergers and acquisitions in renewable energy predicted to increase as companies seek to vertically integrate energy sales capabilities from across the value chain Zurich, 21 January 2021 – The European renewable energy power purchase… Read more »

Solis Supplies (215-255)kW String Inverters for World’s Largest Tidal-Flat 300MW Utility Solar PV Plant

The project, which is now the of world’s largest tidal-flat utility PV plant, has an installed capacity of 300MW, spread across a water surface area of 4,516 acres. This project uses Solis-(215-255) K-EHV-5G 1500V string inverters. The solution is comprehensively optimized and protected from the aspects of waterproofing, sandproofing, corrosion prevention, structure and internal electrical… Read more »

26 and 27: RWE starts commercial operation of two onshore wind farms in the US

Completion of Boiling Springs (148 MW) and East Raymond (200 MW) increases RWE’s generation capacity in North America Offtake for both wind farms secured through Power Purchase Agreements with carmaker Honda and Austin Energy RWE continues to expand its renewables portfolio in North America, one of the company’s strategic core markets, by the commissioning of… Read more »

Waga Energy and Ferrovial Servicios to deliver massive landfill gas-to-biomethane project in Spain

The Can Mata project is the first landfill gas injection project in Europe to be financed by a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) The Ferrovial Servicios group, a leading global service operator, has selected Waga Energy to produce biomethane at the Can Mata landfill, one of Spain’s largest landfill, near Barcelona. The Can Mata site… Read more »

Trelleborg Awarded Contract by Torgy LNG AS to Provide NjordGuard Cable Protection for Jiangsu Qidong Offshore Wind Project in China

Trelleborg’s applied technologies operation has been awarded a contract by Torgy LNG AS to provide 190 integrated cable protection systems for Jiangsu Qidong offshore wind farm project, located in Jiangsu, China. Trelleborg’s NjordGuard cable protection system will protect inter array grid power cables on the project from over-bending, abrasion, and fatigue. Ralph Wu, Sales Manager… Read more »

my-PV strengthens sales due to high demand

Neuzeug, Austria. Upper Austrian specialist for leading-edge photovoltaic technologies was able to double half-year sales and increase the number of employees by a third compared to the previous year – and this despite Corona-related restrictions. One of the new additions is Tallal Butt, who is responsible for international sales. “The crisis also reinforced the trend… Read more »

Actis chooses WinJi’s software platform to maximize asset performance and support value creation for renewable energy projects in its Actis Long Life Infrastructure Fund (“ALLIF”)

WinJi, a Swiss based company leading in artificial intelligence for renewable energy asset management and it’s innovative “True Power” platform, has been selected by Actis, a leading energy asset investor in growth markets across the globe, to implement their True Power platform.. WinJi was chosen following a competitive selection process and is expected to support… Read more »

Natural Power launches DARC bat curtailment: creating harmony between wind energy and bats

Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has launched DARC (Detection and Active Response Curtailment) – the first ever bat smart curtailment technology to simultaneously reduce bat fatalities AND energy losses at wind farms. In its efforts to progress wind farm projects stuck in development due to bat concerns, and reduce the impact… Read more »

Belden Future-Proofs Large Industrial Networks with Advanced Security and Redundancy

St. Louis, Missouri – January 19, 2021 – Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global supplier of specialty networking solutions, has released its Hirschmann BOBCAT High-Port Switch, the newest addition to the growing BOBCAT family. This managed switch, with up to 24 ports, offers a compact yet powerful networking solution for the Industrial Internet of… Read more »

ArcVera Renewables Achieves IECRE Approval for Wind Power Performance Testing Services

ArcVera Renewables, a leading international provider of consulting and technical services for wind, solar, and storage projects, is now one of the first companies based in the United States approved by the International Electrotechnical Commission – Renewable Energy (IECRE) to operate as a Renewable Energy Testing Laboratory. IECRE is the IEC system for certification to… Read more »

Fugro wins multidisciplinary contract on Germany’s SuedLink renewables powerline

Vössing Engineers have awarded Fugro a geotechnical and water consulting contract to support the route planning, permitting and installation of 106 km of underground power cables on Section 2 of Germany’s new Suedlink powerline. Approximately 700 km long and due to be completed by 2028, the new Suedlink powerline is the country’s largest energy infrastructure… Read more »

Aberdeen leading the field with new Energy Transition degree

The University of Aberdeen has today launched the UK’s first postgraduate degree programme in Energy Transition Systems and Technologies. The new course, which is available to study full-time on campus from September (depending on the Covid-19 situation), or part-time online, reinforces and builds upon the city’s reputation as a major international energy centre. It will… Read more »

Corvus Energy introduces standardized ISO footprint containerized battery room solutions

Bergen, Norway and Vancouver, Canada, January 19, 2021— Corvus Energy is pleased to announce the introduction of the Corvus BOB, a containerized battery room solution for maximum flexibility in Battery-On-Board (BOB) vessel applications. The Corvus BOB is a standardized, class-approved, modular battery room solution available in 10-foot and 20-foot ISO high-cube container sizes. The complete… Read more »

ENERGY GAME-CHANGERS WANTED: APPLY FOR THE INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION PRIZES FOR THE NEW ENERGY WORLD TODAY!

Pforzheim, JANUARY 14, 2021: The energy industry’s most prestigious international innovation prizes shine a spotlight on pioneering solutions and projects for the new energy world. Market leaders, SMEs, start-ups, and plant and system owners are invited to apply for The smarter E AWARD, the Intersolar AWARD and the ees AWARD by March 31, 2021. The… Read more »

Chevron Marine Lubricants keeps ships sailing amid VLSFO engine challenges

Chevron Marine Lubricants has helped ship owner customers identify and manage a distinctive engine condition challenge associated with the widespread switch to low-sulphur fuels. Some ship owners using very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) have reported build-up of red deposits on piston crowns and top edges, sometimes combined with red iron burrs in scavenge ports. The deposits… Read more »

Siemens to supply gas engines for three new peaking plants built by Conrad Energy

New gas-fired power plants will feed top-up energy into the grid during peak demand times, supporting the UK’s low-carbon energy infrastructure Siemens to deliver fuel flexible, low-emission gas engines and design support of the containerised generators London, 18 January 2021 – Conrad Energy, the UK’s biggest independent power producer providing distributed energy generation, has signed… Read more »

EconPol Europe: Economic Growth Expectations Higher Following Biden’s Election

19 January 2021: International experts surveyed by EconPol Europe expect the election of Joe Biden to boost economic growth in their countries. The survey of 843 experts from 107 countries reveals they expect the Democratic candidate’s win to add 1.16 percentage points on average to growth in 2021. “After the ongoing coronavirus crisis and its… Read more »

Global Drone Inspection launches ROV in water asset assessments

Global Drone Inspection (GDI), the new subsidiary company of robotic inspection specialists RIMS BV, have introduced the use of ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles) for the inspection of in water ship assets.   Building on the experience gained by sister company, RIMS BV, who are now an established, class approved supplier of UAV inspections in the… Read more »

RWE to divest a stake of 24% in four onshore wind farms in Texas to Greencoat

Sell down of four RWE onshore wind farms in Texas of a stake equivalent to a total capacity of 207 megawatts Agreed purchase price of around USD 160 million corresponds to an enterprise value for the stake of around USD 300 million RWE will remain operator of all onshore wind farms RWE, one of the world’s… Read more »

AceOn back Prince Charles’ new Earth Charter

Energy storage and battery pioneer AceOn has thrown its weight behind a new campaign by Prince Charles to build a sustainable future for the planet. The Prince is urging firms to do more to protect the planet and its natural resources by joining his Terra Carta – or Earth Charter – scheme, which also aims to raise £7.3bn to invest in the natural… Read more »

Cornwall Insight strengthens its Board

Cornwall Insight, an award-winning international firm delivering comprehensive Insight that enables businesses, markets, and policymakers to succeed in the net zero transition, has further strengthened its Group Board. The company has appointed two new Non-Executive Directors, Dr. Kate Broughton, and Steve Jennings, in addition to Claire Skinner as a Special Advisor. With the rest of the… Read more »

Natural Power supports Greencoat double wind farm acquisition in Ireland

Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has provided technical due diligence to Greencoat Renewables in support of its agreement to acquire two Irish windfarms from Statkraft Ireland under a forward sale model for a combined value of €123 million. The deal comprises Cloghan wind farm (37.8MW) which is located in County Offaly,… Read more »

The expansion of the Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform picks up speed with 81 MW move into Finland

Siemens Gamesa to supply 14 SG 5.8-155 turbines optimized for the Alajoki-Peuralinna site in central Finland, with high towers for maximum wind production, with a total height reaching 240 meters. The deal strengthens partnership with wind power company Suomen Hyötytuuli Oy, following both onshore and offshore projects between the two companies Deal in Finland adds… Read more »

LAKE TURKANA WIND POWER PARTNERS WITH CLIR RENEWABLES TO OPTIMIZE AFRICA’S LARGEST WIND FARM

Clir will provide Lake Turkana Wind Power with a full assessment of project performance and avenues for optimization Vancouver, 18 January 2021 – Clir Renewables, the leading provider of performance assessment software for renewable energy, has today announced a partnership agreement with Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP), leaders in African renewable energy generation. Clir will… Read more »

Maritime industry players join forces to realize the decarbonization potential of solid oxide fuel cells

Alfa Laval, DTU Energy, Haldor Topsoe, Svitzer and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping are entering into a joint project to accelerate the development of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology. Funded by a grant from Danish EUDP (Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program), the partners will pursue a high-efficiency solution with… Read more »

ENA sets out ambitious programme of work for Open Networks

2020 was a challenging year, but the urgency of hitting net zero carbon emissions has remained. ENA’s Open Networks Project has built momentum throughout the past year, and in 2021 will continue to drive the key changes and innovation needed to transition to a net zero emissions smart grid. Today ENA’s Open Networks Project launches… Read more »

Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council welcomes opening of ScotWind Leasing application window

Crown Estate Scotland has today (Jan 15) officially opened the application window for ScotWind Leasing, the new offshore wind leasing round for Scottish waters, paving the way for developers to apply for the rights to build Scotland’s next generation of offshore wind farms.  Responding, Brian McFarlane, Co-Chair of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council and SSE… Read more »

Nordex Group repeats annual order intake of more than 6 gigawatts in financial year 2020

Order intake for 2020 almost on a par with the previous year despite coronavirus pandemic Delta4000 series share of all orders increases to 81 percent for the full year Fourth quarter orders total 2.3 gigawatts, making it the strongest quarter in the financial year ended Hamburg, 15 January 2021. Driven by strong demand seen towards… Read more »

Tigo Energy Raises $20 Million in Funding

Investment Will Bolster Customer Experience and Fund Market Expansion CAMPBELL, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tigo Energy, Inc., the worldwide leader in Flex-MLPE (Module Level Power Electronics) today announced a $20 million round of investment, led by Energy Growth Momentum. “2020 has been a breakout year for Tigo and 2021 has the potential for even greater success,” stated Zvi Alon,… Read more »

Efficient Solar Panel Cleaning

World Market Leader SunBrush® mobil Breaks into the U.S. Market Henderson, Nevada, January 14, 2021. The world market leader for PV cleaning systems from Germany, SunBrush® mobil, is breaking new ground with the opening of its branch office SunBrush USA in the city of Henderson, Nevada. There, the joint venture of SunBrush® mobil and its… Read more »

Global Drone Inspection to take on specialist demand for drone and ROV services from RIMS BV

RIMS (Robotics in Maintenance Strategies) BV, an established class approved supplier of UAV inspections in the maritime industry have created Global Drone Inspection (GDI), to focus on the drone and ROV element of the business. GDI will sit alongside RIMS, but with a different service portfolio offering. GDI will provide all the services around inspections… Read more »

RWE expands market presence in France and Poland: Construction of four onshore wind farms

Investment decision for three onshore wind projects in France and one in Poland RWE enters French market after acquisition of Nordex pipeline and expands European portfolio in onshore wind farms with a total installed capacity of 76 megawatts Total investment about €95 million RWE’s European renewables business has gained further impetus with decisions taken to invest… Read more »

Deutsche Windtechnik signs long-term full service contract for Enercon turbines in Poland

Deutsche Windtechnik’s Polish unit has added 21 Enercon E82 turbines to its full-service portfolio. The wind farm Kiesilice, located in the northern area of Warmian-Masurian, receives maintenance for a period of 20 years starting in January 2021 as part of a full-maintenance contract with Equitix, a UK-based asset owner. This new contract will strengthen the… Read more »