Paris-La Défense, France, March 6, 2018 – Bureau Veritas has appointed Andreas Ullrich as Global Market Leader, Passenger Ships & Ferries. This is a key role involved from the concept stages through the operational life of projects helping ensure that clients are able to make the best commercial decisions based on technical understanding to mitigate… Read more »
Focusing on comments made in reaction to a question from Scottish Renewables at an event in Edinburgh: Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said:“Scotland leads the world in the development of devices which can capture energy from waves and tides – but these are sectors which are at a difficult stage of their development…. Read more »
Responding, Jenny Hogan, Deputy Chief Executive at Scottish Renewables, said:“We welcome the overall ambition set out in the Plan and the reiteration of the target to deliver half of all Scotland’s energy from renewables by 2030. “We are however disappointed to see a significant drop in ambition in decarbonising the heat sector, with the majority… Read more »
RIMS (Robotics In Maintenance Strategies) have secured a further class approval from Korean Register of Shipping (KRS) for the use of Remote Inspection Techniques (drones) during surveys of enclosed spaces. The KRS certification for the use of Remote Inspection Techniques (drones) during surveys of enclosed spaces, adds to the now highly impressive portfolio of class… Read more »
ADS-TEC from Nürtingen realises the first large-scale battery for grid stabilisation in the Oberallgäu district The energy revolution has arrived in the deepest reaches of the Allgäu region: The first battery power plant with an output of more than one megawatt was recently commissioned in the remote community of Bruck in the municipality of Bad… Read more »
“This year’s T-4 auction has seen a seismic shift in National Grid’s attitude to capacity. The low clearing price of the auction (at just £8.40/kW/year) suggests that the market is increasingly valuing flexibility, rather than capacity. The ability to swiftly adjust and accurately control consumption, rather than the blunt delivery of power onto the system… Read more »
Alfa Laval PureBallast 3, the third generation of the market’s leading ballast water treatment technology, is the first solution to meet the revised IMO G8 testing requirements. DNV GL, acting on behalf of the Norwegian Maritime Authority, issued an updated type approval certificate on 2 February, making Alfa Laval the first supplier compliant with the… Read more »
At E-world 2018 in Essen, Cologne-based Next Kraftwerke is introducing NEMOCS, a new service that allows users to operate their own virtual power plant. Utilities and grid operators can use NEMOCS to network decentralized energy market assets – such as producers, consumers, and storage units – to aggregate their capacity and flexibility. Each individual asset… Read more »
Over 550 lithium-ion battery modules installed; battery modules are of the same type as those used in hybrid vehicles Nominal output corresponds to the battery capacity of 700,000 smartphones Battery storage provides primary frequency control power for the electricity grid Herdecke, Germany – A new energy storage facility officially began operating today on the grounds… Read more »
Letter to Greg Clark is ‘stark warning’ that action must be taken Industry now hope to meet Minister to discuss deadlock Ten member organisations have joined forces to call for the UK Government to urgently set out the future of the Feed-in Tariff. Concerns about the future of the scheme, which supports household, farm and… Read more »
5 February 2018, Watford, UK – Endeco Technologies, the leader in demand side response products, energy optimisation technologies, and enhanced energy services, today announced that it is changing its name to Gridbeyond. “Our business has fundamentally transformed over the last few years, growing from start-up to scale-up,” commented Michael Phelan, chief executive, Gridbeyond. “Since April 2016,… Read more »
Shipping fleet expanded to over 165 vessels under management Bremen/Hamburg, 5 February 2018 — The ZEABORN Group has acquired 100 per cent of the business shares in E.R. Schiffahrt GmbH & Cie. KG (“E.R. Schiffahrt”). With retrospective effect from 1 January 2018, E.R. Schiffahrt’s management, staff and subsidiaries, including the shipbroker Harper Petersen & Co.,… Read more »
Offshore wind employment increases 300% Fall in solar jobs reflects withdrawal of Westminster support New UK Government statistics released today (Jan 31) show turnover from renewable energy activity in Scotland was £5,458 million in 2016 – with individual sectors showing employment increases of up to 300%. Scottish onshore wind projects, which support 8,000 jobs, delivered… Read more »
Montech AG invests in US market with North Carolina location DERENDINGEN, Switzerland – January 31, 2018 – Montech Conveyors Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Swiss conveying specialist Montech AG, has recently opened its office and assembly facility in Huntersville, North Carolina. The new location allows Montech to more easily and efficiently serve its U.S…. Read more »
Minister meets with 13 EIC member companies to discuss issues facing UK industry London, 31 January 2018: On 29 January, the Energy Industries Council (EIC), the leading trade association for companies that supply goods and services to the energy industries worldwide, held a round table with Baroness Rona Fairhead, Minister of State for Trade and Export… Read more »
EuPD Research’s industry seal of approval validates trust and satisfaction of European installers with BYD storage solutions such as the B-Box storage series January 31 2018 – BYD Co. Ltd, the world’s leading supplier of rechargeable lithium batteries, was recognized as “Top Brand PV Storage 2018”. In the annual survey, conducted by EuPD Research, European… Read more »
Zurich, Switzerland, January 30, 2018 – ABB successfully tests HVDC link enabling exchange of clean power from Newfoundland and Labrador to Nova Scotia and the North American grid ABB recently achieved a major milestone with the successful testing of the Maritime Link, enabling Emera to exchange electricity between the Island of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia… Read more »
Road shows and seminars impart storage knowledge Wittenberg, 30 January 2018 – Since 1 December 2017, the battery manufacturer TESVOLT has been selling its products to technicians and installers as part of a two-step sales process. The shorter sales channel makes it possible for tradespeople to purchase storage systems directly from TESVOLT and benefit from… Read more »
InnoEnergy signs partnership agreement with RAFAKO to support the development of energy innovation Kraków, Poland – 26 January 2018 InnoEnergy, Europe’s sustainable energy innovation engine, and RAFAKO, one of Europe’s largest boiler manufacturers, today announce an agreement for the leading Polish energy company to acquire shares in InnoEnergy. The move marks the latest stage in… Read more »
Zurich, Switzerland, January 23, 2018 – ABB Ability Ellipse™ suite unveiled at DistribuTECH US to help utilities maximize asset performance and fast-track their digitalization journey ABB today announced the global launch of its new ABB Ability™ Ellipse software solution delivering a cross-enterprise approach to connected asset lifecycle management. The comprehensive solution suite will enable electric… Read more »
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., Jan. 23, 2018 – Trojan Battery Co., LLC, the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, has announced the appointment of Neil Thomas as president and chief executive officer (CEO) for Trojan Battery, succeeding Jeff Elder. Elder, who has announced his retirement, will be available as a consultant to the company and… Read more »
Among owners of tankers and other large vessels, the number who choose UV ballast water treatment over electrochlorination continues to grow. To date, Alfa Laval has won orders for Alfa Laval PureBallast 3.1 totalling almost 90 systems in the range of 1000 m3/h or more. Led by PureBallast 3.1, UV ballast water treatment systems are… Read more »
The agreement highlights Cepsa’s diversified energy model and long-term strategy The collaboration reflects the constant search for synergies among Mubadala group businesses Masdar has an established presence in the Middle East and European renewables sectors and this agreement highlights its ambition to continue expanding its geographical footprint Cepsa, a global energy company with more than… Read more »
Seafox has placed an order with Hatenboer-Water for two Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems. The standard RO water makers will desalinate seawater into potable water on their Seafox 7 platform, which is used for accommodation, construction, maintenance and well services. The robust standard RO’s, named Oceanus, can produce up to 30 cubic meters of fresh drinking… Read more »
Responding, Jenny Hogan, Deputy Chief Executive at Scottish Renewables, said:“The Prime Minister’s speech this morning reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to decarbonisation and provided some much-needed context on the scale of the transformation which is underway in our energy system. “2017 saw the UK’s first day without coal power and Government forecasts this week have shown… Read more »
Performance testing of high voltage motors and generators is usually carried out to determine benchmark data following a major repair. However, increasingly, customers are requiring this information as part of a problem diagnosis or to verify performance figures for a component when its essential data has been lost. To keep up with growing demand, Sulzer… Read more »
Apprentice Award ‘will provide another chance to celebrate the unsung heroes’ Nominations for Young Professionals Green Energy Awards event open today Scotland’s top renewable energy apprentice will be honoured for the first time at this year’s Young Professionals Green Energy Awards, which launches today (Jan 10). The new category has been introduced to mark Scotland’s Year… Read more »
Aberdeen-based Evolve iMS has today announced that it has secured contracts worth £400,000, with five major UK construction, engineering and decommissioning firms, as it gears up for further growth in 2018. The fledgling information management services company has also relocated to new premises on Queens Terrace in Aberdeen to accommodate its rapidly expanding team. Focussed… Read more »
One of Teesside’s leading fabrication and engineering specialists – Francis Brown Limited – has successfully secured over £1m worth of business in only a matter of a few weeks to deliver a series of projects to leading global companies. Based in Stockton on Tees, the family run business has secured four new contracts over multiple… Read more »
Piraeus-based Technava have commenced with the promotion of the Maersk Fluid Technology’s (MFT) SEA-Mate® Blending-on-Board (BOB) system as the official sales agent for the technology in Greece and Cyprus. Originally developed by Maersk for use on A.P Moller-Maersk Group’s fleet of containerships, MFT’s BOB technology allows for the blending of the in-use system oil, as… Read more »
ROVOP Limited, (“Rovop”) an independent operator of underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), is to immediately increase its fleet by 50% to meet ongoing customer demand following a funding boost of £56m. Blue Water Energy and BGF have jointly committed to the funding which underpins ROVOP’s ambitious future growth plans including the creation of potentially up… Read more »
UK Government figures released today show renewable energy supplied 54% of Scotland’s gross electricity consumption in 2016, with output in the first three quarters of 2017 19% greater than the same period in 2016. Responding, Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said:“Scotland’s renewable energy industry is doing exactly what it was designed to do – creating… Read more »
BMT’s Louise Ledgard and Duncan Reed from the Dresser-Rand business, part of Siemens Power and Gas, bring a combined 50 years of global industry experience to EIC Board … Read more »
Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “The Scottish Government’s continued commitment to renewable energy is of course to be welcomed, particularly as its final Energy Strategy will be published within days. “It is encouraging that the Government recognises renewable energy as a key driver of Scotland’s economy. “Of note are the funds allocated… Read more »
Transport Company Ville Silvasti Ltd has undergone the largest growth investment in its history by acquiring the Danish Frank Nørager & Co. A/S, a family-owned business specialising in wind power logistics. The corporate acquisition makes Silvasti the largest special transport company in northern Europe, with a turnover of nearly EUR 50 million and a staff of… Read more »
Storage system comparison using new performance indicator LCOS available on company’s website Wittenberg, 4 December 2017 – TESVOLT has begun delivery of the new TS HV 70 generation of high-voltage storage systems, which store energy even more efficiently than before. To enable installers to compare different storage systems reliably and transparently, TESVOLT is also now… Read more »