Author: Negin Hashemi

Smappee wins prestigious Red Dot: Best of the Best award for its revolutionary EV Line

Harelbeke, Belgium – October 11, 2024 – Smappee, a global leader in smart energy management, is proud to announce that its EV Line has received the prestigious Red Dot: Best of the Best Award for Design Concept. This top-tier recognition celebrates Smappee’s pioneering achievement in combining sustainability, innovation, and forward-thinking design in its range of smart… Read more »

AMPYR Solar Europe Completes 13.2MWp Groensebos Solar Park in Partnership with Echt-Susteren Energy Cooperative to Power Local Community

AMPYR Solar Europe, in partnership with the Echt-Susteren Energy Cooperative, has announced the completion of its latest solar project in the Netherlands. The 13.2MWp Groensebos solar park in the village of Maria Hoop, part of the municipality of Echt-Susteren, will meet the energy needs of 3,960 homes in the region, while also saving almost 5,300… Read more »

ROBIN RADAR AND PARCOM JOIN FORCES TO ACCELERATE GLOBAL EXPANSION, INNOVATION AND SCALE UP IN RADAR TECHNOLOGY

The shareholders of Robin Radar and investment company Parcom have reached an agreement on the acquisition by Parcom of Robin Radar, a leading developer of radar systems specialised in detecting and tracking small flying objects. In partnership with Parcom, Robin Radar’s management aims to continue its current growth trajectory. In the coming years, the company… Read more »

Iberdrola doubles UK investment

Clean energy major Iberdrola, the largest electricity company in Europe and one of the two largest worldwide, has announced plans to more than double its UK investment plans, ahead of the UK’s International Investment Summit in London next week (14 October). Through its ScottishPower business, Iberdrola has invested £30 billion in the UK over the… Read more »

Ørsted has completed 600 MW combined solar and battery storage project in the US

With a 300 MW solar PV capacity, Ørsted’s Eleven Mile Solar Center will produce enough renewable energy to power 65,000 US homes while the battery can store 1200 MWh of power.    Ørsted celebrated the official commissioning of the Eleven Mile Solar Center in Pinal County near Phoenix, Arizona. The 300 MW solar farm and 300MW/1200MWh battery energy… Read more »

The next step: a feasible floating offshore substation design

Nevesbu, together with Iv, has developed a patented concept for a floating offshore substation (FOSS). The concept was already successfully tested in MARIN’s basin. This lays an important foundation for the development of floating wind energy.  Potential of floating wind energy The energy transition is a hot topic within the offshore industry and the need… Read more »

ABP and Sarens enter into strategic collaboration to support Floating Offshore Wind at Port Talbot

Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, and Sarens, global leader in heavy lifting and engineering transport, have entered into a strategic collaboration that aims to explore solutions to deliver Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) in the Celtic Sea. The collaboration aims to drive the rollout of FLOW technology in the Celtic Sea by… Read more »

EnergiVault® tech set to revolutionise the global cooling sector

Thermal energy storage experts at the UK-based company, Organic Heat Exchangers, are set to revolutionise global industrial cooling with the launch of EnergiVault® – a trademarked/patented, cold thermal energy storage battery and charger system providing dynamic cooling power for industrial refrigeration. This first-of-its-kind, AI-driven technology has been developed to enhance operational resilience, reduce energy costs… Read more »

GRS builds a 167 MW photovoltaic cluster for Everwood Capital in Spain

The Carmen project will consist of four PV plants and will be located in the town of Carmona, in Sevill Madrid, 10th October.- GRS, the solar EPC contractor of Gransolar Group, has reached an agreement with Everwood Capital to build the Carmen project in Spain, a cluster consisting of four photovoltaic plants with a total… Read more »

Sustainability and wellness meet at Planetiers World Gathering 2024

The global event will take place in this year’s Portuguese Capital of Culture, Aveiro, to offer its 17,000+ attendees a range of insights around sustainability including talks focusing on wellness EUROPE: Leading sustainability summit, Planetiers World Gathering, has today announced its full agenda and special features to promote health and wellness. This year’s conference will… Read more »

Cap and floor to attract investment in renewable energy storage

The Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero (DESNZ) has today (October 10) announced it will proceed with a new investment scheme that will support the development of Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES), such as pumped storage hydro. The announcement follows a consultation held earlier this year where Scottish Renewables supported a ‘cap and floor’ scheme… Read more »

Government Accelerates Community Energy Initiatives, Removing Barriers to Solar and Wind Projects

London, UK – [08/10/2024] – During today’s House of Commons session, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband outlined a series of bold steps aimed at strengthening the UK’s energy security and advancing towards net zero. The discussion centred around lifting restrictions on renewable energy projects, including the end of a nine-year ban on onshore wind, and a… Read more »

Uni of Strathclyde Collaboration in Subsea Neuromorphic Object Detection

Robosys Automation and the UK’s University of Strathclyde have signed a Knowledge Exchange Agreement to support a new project which will explore underwater object detection using neuromorphic sensing. Robosys is collaborating with the University of Strathclyde’s Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering (NAOME) and NSSP (Neuromorphic Sensor Signal Processing) lab from Department of Electrical… Read more »

Floating offshore wind central to Scotland’s future, says First Minister

FM says floating offshore wind is an ‘era-defining opportunity’ that will support economic growth, improve public services and help Scotland achieve a net-zero energy system First Minister John Swinney today (Wednesday, October 9) opened Floating Offshore Wind 2024 in Aberdeen stating how renewable energy can drive green growth and make Scotland a more progressive and… Read more »

The Busch Group at Semicon Europa – Vacuum Technology and Gas Abatement Solutions

The three companies within the Busch Group – Busch Vacuum Solutions, Pfeiffer Vacuum and centrotherm clean solutions – are showcasing their solutions together from November 12 to 15, 2024 at the Semicon Europa 2024 trade show in Munich. Visitors to Semicon Europa can look forward to innovative vacuum technology and gas abatement systems used in… Read more »

Kent Secures Contract for Concept Design of Offshore Substation for Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm

Kent wins a new contract with RWE Renewables UK for a Concept Design study of a HVAC Offshore Substation Platform for the Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm. The project which will be an extension to the operational Galloper Wind Farm and will power hundreds of thousands of homes once operational. “We are extremely proud to… Read more »

Blackfish Engineering and AJT Engineering Sign Strategic MoU to Accelerate Commercialisation of C-Dart Mooring System

Partnership is a milestone in offshore mooring technology, in both the Scottish and global international offshore renewable energy markets October 9th Aberdeen, Scotland — At the Floating Offshore Wind 2024 Conference, Blackfish Engineering has announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AJT Engineering. This partnership is set to fast-track the commercialisation… Read more »

Daphne Technology Announces the Launch of Daphne Solutions SA, Focused on Sulphur Removal and Carbon Management

Lausanne, Switzerland, 9th October 2024 – Daphne Technology SA, a leader in climate deep-tech solutions, is announcing the launch of its new entity, Daphne Solutions SA. This strategic spin-off is positioned to better serve customers by offering project engineering solutions integrating its innovative technologies for sulphur removal and carbon management through circular economy initiatives. As… Read more »

North Star initiates industry partnership to deliver next-generation SOV for floating offshore wind

North Star, a leading service operations vessel (SOV) operator in the UK’s renewables industry, has activated a major industry collaboration aimed at solving one of the floating wind’s most pressing challenges: the delivery of high-performance operations and maintenance ships tailored for floating offshore wind farms. The firm has signed memorandum of understanding with MO4, Principle… Read more »

Vaisala selected as wind lidar provider for groundbreaking WiSP 3 wind-assisted propulsion project

The joint industry project convenes shipping companies, technology providers, and ship classification authorities to standardize performance predictions for ships fitted with wind propulsion technology Vaisala today announced it has joined the WiSP 3 project, a joint industry collaboration initiated by Maritime Research Institute Netherlands, MARIN, to advance wind-assisted shipping as a viable solution for reducing emissions and improving… Read more »

SABIC HIGHLIGHTS ADVANCED MATERIALS AND CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR EVS AND ENERGY STORAGE AT THE BATTERY SHOW NORTH AMERICA 2024

At The Battery Show North America 2024, Booth 4807, SABIC is exhibiting a wide range of advanced materials, creative concepts and commercial applications in EVs and energy storage. The company spotlights solutions well suited for electric vehicle batteries, chargers, inverters, busbars and converters. SABIC is emphasizing its sustainable polymers and specialty thermoplastics, which can help… Read more »

SHARP Celebrates 30 Years of Solar Energy in Europe: Jochen Leiffer’s PV System as Proof of 28 Years of Top Quality

Hamburg, 8 October 2024 – This year, SHARP Energy Solutions Europe is not only celebrating the 30th anniversary of its involvement in the European solar market, but it is also proud to present the first example of its new campaign, “SHARP Solar Pioneers.” To mark the 30-year milestone of its solar business in Europe, SHARP… Read more »

Sharper Shape bolsters utility inspection offering with AI-powered Asset Insights for automated component identification and defect detection

Salt Lake City, Utah, October 8, 2024: Sharper Shape, a pioneer in utility asset management solutions, launches its new Asset Insights digital twin software, to simplify and streamline inspection and maintenance schedules across the electric utilities industry, while providing greater asset visibility. Building on its existing Asset Management module within its Sharper CORE platform, Asset… Read more »

Report from industry-leading consultants confirms Swift Anchor technology offers up to 12% LCoE savings

Aberdeen, 8 October 2024 – At this year’s Floating Offshore Wind Exhibition and Conference in Aberdeen, Scotland, SCHOTTEL Marine Technologies announced the release of a comprehensive report highlighting the potential of its Swift Anchor technology. The study was carried out in collaboration with industry-leading consultants including London Marine Consultants (LMC) and BVG Associates (BVGA). Carbon… Read more »

European Economics: A Recognized Pure-Player Consultancy in Public Funding

At a time when we bear the responsibility to solve the climate change problem, european economics stands out as a leading specialist in public funding, committed to fostering environmental, climate, and social impact through the promotion of strategic industrial projects across Europe. The company offers bespoke, high-value-added services to assist its clients in designing and… Read more »

Modular generator system set to transform offshore renewables

A new spinout company has developed modular generator technology the founders say could reduce the levelized cost of energy for offshore renewables by 10 to 15 per cent. CGEN Engineering’s lightweight, stackable generator system can be easily transported to onshore and offshore wind, wave, and tidal installations, where it is assembled into a complete power… Read more »

OrbitMI Hosts Successful OrbitFLOW 2024, Focusing on Maritime Innovation and Sustainability

New York, NY – October 7, 2024 – Key shipping leaders, climate advocates and technology innovators have gathered at the annual OrbitMIFlow event in New York City to discuss the need for accelerated digital innovation and evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping the maritime industry landscape. The exclusive three-day function, hosted by NYC-based… Read more »

ABB and Zumtobel Group partner to advance smart lighting and building solutions and direct current (DC) industry applications

The companies will focus on integrating ABB’s building automation solutions with Zumtobel Group’s lighting management systems ABB and Zumtobel Group will also target innovation in the use of direct current (DC) technology in full-scale industrial applications to reduce energy use and lower CO2 emissions The strategic partnership will support more efficient, sustainable and user-friendly commercial,… Read more »

IMO makes progress on net-zero framework for shipping

Marine Environment Protection Committee advances talks on proposed regulations for cutting GHG emissions from ships The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has achieved key progress in negotiations towards a set of binding global regulations on the IMO net-zero framework, aimed at achieving the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction objectives set out in the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction… Read more »

Specifying an embedded motion control system for gantry-based applications

In machine automation, gantry control is required across a range of applications, from 3D printing to CNC machining. As precision is crucial, this places high dependence on the gantry’s motion control system. Focussing primarily on design needs for compact machines and embedded control, there is a particular need to look at the motion control profiles… Read more »

Evolve Energy launches to bridge the gap in direct renewable access for UK businesses

8 October 2024, Lytham, UK: BPG Energy, a licensed energy supplier and specialists in innovative renewable energy supply solutions for UK Industrial and Commercial (I&C) businesses, has rebranded to Evolve Energy. As Evolve Energy, the company aims to facilitate the transition to a greener energy supply by identifying and solving the challenges that hinder businesses’… Read more »

FINCANTIERI: VARD TO BUILD ONE TAILOR-MADE COMMISSIONING SERVICE OPERATION VESSEL FOR NAVIGARE CAPITAL PARTNERS

The contract underscores Fincantieri’s commitment to sustainable innovations in the offshore wind sector Vard, Norwegian subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group and one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, has signed a new contract for the design and construction of one tailor-made Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) for Navigare Capital Partners. This… Read more »

Global floating offshore wind project pipeline grows by 9% over last 12 months

A new report published today by RenewableUK shows that the global pipeline of floating offshore wind projects has expanded in the last 12 months from 244 gigawatts to 266GW – an increase of 9%. The number of projects has increased globally during that time from 285 to 316. The pipeline includes projects at any stage:… Read more »

INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR OFFSHORE WIND SET TO KEEP FALLING – NARDAC

An oversupply of insurance capital, and a drop in demand from a slowdown in project construction activity, means it’s a buyer’s market for offshore renewables and infrastructure developers London, 8th October 2024 – NARDAC, the specialist energy and infrastructure insurance broker and Managing General Agent (MGA), has today reported that, according to its recent research… Read more »