The Kensa Group continues to add to its unprecedented growth in the wake of the UK’s bid to be net-zero carbon by 2050, with the appointment of two leading authorities on large-scale ground source heat pump installations. Ieman Barmaki and Karl Drage join the business at a time when the British-ground source heat pump manufacturer’s… Read more »
Outstanding contributions in the field of theoretical atomic and nuclear physics Development of a new control mechanism for X-ray quanta Pfeiffer Vacuum and Schunk Group have been promoting young scientists for many years Asslar, December 2, 2019. Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is awarding the Röntgen Prize this year to Dr. Adriana Pálffy-Buß. Since completing… Read more »
London, November 27, 2019 – As part of the European Horizon 2020[1] program, Capgemini has been entrusted to coordinate Project Phoenix, a program set up and funded by the European Commission (€8 million), to protect the electrical energy systems and networks in Europe (EPES[2]). This three-year project began on September 1, 2019. To address the… Read more »
Divestment Business Adjusted EBIT at about €1.1 billion, adjusted net income at around €0.2 billion due to structural effects 2019 outlook technically adjusted for effects related to the takeover by E.ON Essen, 28 November 2019 In the first nine months of fiscal 2019, innogy SE’s earnings declined year on year as expected, with adjusted EBIT of €1,060 million and… Read more »
Origami to leverage Clarke’s experience in developing disruptive technology that has revolutionised the online grocery sector and do the same in the energy industry London, 11 November 2019 – Origami, a leading technology provider to the energy industry, is bolstering its advisory board team with the appointment of Paul Clarke. Paul currently serves as chief technology… Read more »
Atlantis, further to the announcement on 28 June 2019, is delighted to announce the acquisition of the Green Highland Renewables project development, asset management, operation and maintenance business (“GHR”) from SIMEC Energy. GHR is a profitable business with high growth prospects which provides a complete range of management, operation and maintenance solutions and services to… Read more »
Targeted investments will strengthen position in niche markets At the beginning of this year, Port Oostende presented its new policy vision. One of the action points is to excel in niche markets such as the Circular Industry so that Port Oostende can differentiate itself from other ports. In the inner port, Plassendale 1, a 20-year… Read more »
Statement from Liz Burdock, CEO & President, Business Network for Offshore Wind “Today Governor Ralph Northam announced the Commonwealth of Virginia commitment to using its purchasing power for the largest government renewable energy procurement by 2022. This will include the first offshore wind project in federal waters. This news comes as the global offshore wind industry… Read more »
In a joint research project with the Institute of Automation and Information Systems at the Technical University of Munich, teamtechnik has developed a new method of software testing that enables the quality of individually adapted control and test software to be evaluated faster and more accurately. It thus allows system builders to make software development… Read more »
Ben Hunt has been appointed new global Head of Corporate Affairs for Siemens Gamesa María Cortina, former Head of Communications and Public Affairs, will lead a strategic project for the company, and act as senior advisor for Corporate Affairs in Spain Siemens Gamesa today announced a new structure for its Corporate Affairs department, with the… Read more »
Today, Shell UK and PassivSystems are pleased to announce the launch of B-Snug, a smart hybrid heating system for British homeowners. The B-Snug system uses advanced technology to manage a combination of an air source heat pump and a traditional boiler. The intelligent controls continuously monitor the temperature in the home and analyse weather forecasts… Read more »
Clir brings strategic venture partner to accelerate growth. Vancouver based Clir Renewables, closed their Series A round of C$7.1m this month, led by strategic investor ArcTern Ventures. Clir’s software platform uses machine learning algorithms to categorize and quantify areas of underperformance across wind farms, resulting in recommended actions for improvement,… Read more »
Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) and R.Power sp. z o.o. (R.Power) have finalised a transaction whereby ASI acquired a 100% stake in a 45.5MW portfolio of ground mounted solar photovoltaic (“PV”) farms from R.Power. The portfolio developed by R.Power consists of 47 state of the art individual projects with a total installed capacity of 45.5MW. All… Read more »
Leuven, Belgium, 23 September 2019 – Sitemark, a world-leading aerial data analytics company has raised a total of €5 million in a Series A investment round led by Korys and existing investor Chroma Impact Investment. The new investment round will allow Sitemark to further capitalize on its position as a growing market leader within the… Read more »
Abloy UK has introduced a new Product End Of Life (PEOL) scheme, offering its customers the opportunity to remove obsolete hardware from their existing installations to help meet sustainability targets. Obsolete Abloy and ASSA ABLOY products such as padlocks and locks are removed during the installation of new hardware, and arranged to be returned to… Read more »
SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust plc, the first UK-listed investment company of its kind to invest exclusively in the energy efficiency sector, has agreed to acquire a portfolio of cogeneration assets in Spain for a total cash consideration of approximately €64 million. The substantial majority of the portfolio’s revenues are investment grade, with nine operational… Read more »
New garments are half the weight and more durable than existing products ProGARM, the UK’s leading Arc Flash protection specialists, has announced an innovative new range with waterproof trousers, jackets and coveralls set for launch. The new products are designed with the purpose of providing comfort and durability to the wearer, utilising an advanced composition… Read more »
Solent University’s new sports complex has been successfully connected to Southampton Geothermal Heating Company’s (SGHC) pioneering district energy scheme after signing a £2.8 million deal with energy and services specialist, ENGIE, over the next 20 years. The SGHC is a working partnership between ENGIE and Southampton City Council, launching more than 30 years ago. The… Read more »
City of York Council’s programme to deliver 600 homes in the next five years has added another building block with the appointment of a widely-celebrated and multi award-winning architect’s practice. Following a national competition which saw over 50 entries from leading architectural practices across the country, Mikhail Riches have been appointed to work with the… Read more »
– Report published by infrastructure experts outlines growth potential – A report outlining the substantial economic, social and environmental benefits to be gained from greatly enhanced 4G and 5G capability across Scotland has been published today (26 August 2019) by infrastructure experts, the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT). The SFT-commissioned report, Scotland’s digital potential with enhanced… Read more »
Bristol’s commitment to achieving its carbon neutral pledge by 2030 is being realised with the aid of a sustainable housing development, featuring innovative low-carbon heating. Bristol City Council’s 133 homes at Ashton Rise are being built using the high efficiency Sig iHouse solution, and heated by individual Kensa ground source heat pumps connected to a… Read more »
British ground source heat pump manufacturer, Kensa Heat Pumps, have commenced construction of a new 900m2manufacturing and office facility on its current site at the former Mount Wellington Mine in Cornwall. Coinciding with its 20th year anniversary, the new premises will see Kensa produce 30,000 ground source heat pumps every year, providing carbon savings equivalent… Read more »
A new study from the University of Aberdeen authored by Professor Alex Kemp and Linda Stephen entitled The Potential Contribution of Cluster Developments to Maximising Economic Recovery in the UKCS has studied the development economic aspects of over 400 undeveloped discoveries (termed technical reserves) in the UKCS. The majority are quite small with most having… Read more »
ABB has won a multi-million-dollar order to modernize a major oil refinery in Kazakhstan, as the Republic’s ‘Digital Kazakhstan’ program seeks to elevate economic sectors including the oil, gas and chemicals industry and accelerate growth nationally with digital technology. ABB will leverage ABB Ability™, the company’s unified, cross digital offering, in delivering solutions to modernize… Read more »
The three-year contract will enable 33 of Enel Green Power’s hydroelectric plants, comprised of about 100 units, to move from hours-based maintenance to predictive and condition-based maintenance, leveraging the ABB Ability™ Asset Performance Management solution. With operations in five continents, the Enel Group’s renewable business line, Enel Green Power, is a global leader in the… Read more »
In the first half of 2019, solar, wind and other renewable sources accounted for 44 percent of the electricity consumed in Germany, marking a record high. Preliminary calculations by the Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) and the German Federal Association of Energy and Water Management (BDEW) yielded this figure. Renewables had… Read more »
SSEN Transmission has published ambitious plans for the future of the north of Scotland electricity transmission system. With the region home to some of the UK’s greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission will be at the forefront of the country’s fight to tackle climate change, connecting up more renewable energy and transporting it across… Read more »
After more than 100 years at the famous Camp Hill site, Sulzer has started the process to move its facilities and create a new center of excellence for its customers. Sulzer’s brand new service center will be located at the prestigious Birmingham Business Park, where the company will base its UK head office as well… Read more »
– Financing of the Ramp-Up-phase of the production and Picea®-commercialization – After first closing of 7.5 million € in January the financing round now has been closed successfully. Berlin, June 26, 2019 — HPS Home Power Solutions GmbH (HPS), the Berlin-based energy solutions provider for single-family homes which fulfils the need of energy independence, today… Read more »
Policy and economics play a large role in PEV adoption, but educating consumers outside the typical early adoption category can improve the perceptions of these vehicles June 25, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research analyzes survey responses of more than 2,300 US consumers on vehicle preferences, perceptions and knowledge of… Read more »
Annual revenue is expected to grow from $173 billion in 2019 to $650 billion in 2028 June 19, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research provides a quantitative analysis of the global market for distributed energy resources (DER) technologies, with installed capacity and revenue forecasts in the commercial and industrial (C&I)… Read more »
Wight Shipyard Co Ltd (WSC) is breaking into the Windfarm Support Vessel (WFSV) market with the launch of its new Vortisea brand. The Vortisea brand, designed in collaboration with Australia’s Incat Crowther, is specifically geared towards European and UK windfarms, particularly those further offshore, with the operator’s expectancy for flexibility, speed and operational efficiency. “It’s… Read more »
A pioneering utility consultancy with plans to double its headcount within the next three years has undertaken a bold rebrand after appointing a new managing director. Scottish based, Business Cost Consultants, which helps companies to manage their utility services, procurement, contracts, and compliance procedure, has overhauled its identity to Boxfish – named after one of… Read more »
Growth in demand side management is expected to occur in all regions, with deeper savings in mature markets and new market share in regions with less program penetration June 12, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research provides a high-level examination of the global demand side management (DSM) market, offering market… Read more »
ABB Turbocharging has upgraded digital platform ABB Ability™ Tekomar XPERT, for use on a fleet-wide scale. Offering an easy-access web portal interface, ABB Ability™ Tekomar XPERT for fleet provides accurate insight into engine performance from fleet to vessel level with all key indicators available at a glance. Tekomar XPERT for fleet incorporates all standard features… Read more »
HYDAC B.V., market leader in hydraulic components and systems, has acquired all shares in Elma B.V. and Elro Srl. By incorporating Elma’s skills and expertise in electric drive & control technology HYDAC strengthens its position as total supplier in drive technology. From engineering, simulation and control cabinet assembly to installation, commissioning and worldwide service. When… Read more »