France is getting ready to install its first commercial-scale floating wind farms by creating an offshore power grid. Jan De Nul, in partnership with Hellenic Cables, has been awarded a frame agreement by RTE for the supply and installation of three export cables for two floating windfarms. Three submarine cables of 50 kilometres each, will… Read more »
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DOE $5M Match Grant to Michigan-Based Clean Tech Company Gives the Green Light for Expansion
Department of Energy as well as local partners team up with PowerPanel in Lansing, to expand manufacturing of their industry-proven clean energy systems and ultimately create over 150 new jobs From the Caribbean to the Ukraine, in applications ranging from disaster relief to “smarter” thermal energy generation at facilities of every type, the demand is… Read more »
REC Group empowers US Solar Installers to enter thriving Commercial Segment with new REC Alpha Pro M Solar Panel
San Luis Obispo, CA, December 19, 2024 – REC Group, an international pioneering solar energy company, announces a strategic initiative to support US-based solar installers expand into the growing Commercial solar market. This effort is anchored by the recent production start of the new REC Alpha Pro M solar panel, specifically engineered to meet the demands of commercial… Read more »
Ivalua to Enable Milence to Digitalize Procurement and Accelerate Innovation
Redwood City, CA, December 19, 2024. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, and its partner Cyrias today announced that Milence, an innovator in the automotive and energy industries, has successfully gone live with Ivalua’s platform to digitalize its Source-to-Contract (S2C) processes. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Milence was established in July 2022 as a joint venture between… Read more »
CAPE HOLLAND SECURES CONTRACT FOR SHINAN-UI OFFSHORE WIND FARM IN SOUTH KOREA
Beilen, The Netherlands – CAPE Holland, a renowned innovator in offshore industry foundation installation equipment and a Venterra Group company, is proud to announce the signing of a contract with Hyundai Engineering & Steel Industries Co. Ltd. (HESI) for the Shinan-Ui Offshore Wind Farm, marking CAPE Holland’s first project in South Korea. The Shinan-Ui Offshore… Read more »
KENC awarded with multiple contracts for UK Offshore Wind Farm.
KENC Engineering is excited to announce multiple contract awards from a leading T&I Contractor. The contracts entail engineering scopes to outfit a purpose-built jack-up vessel to contribute with the safe and efficient installation of the monopiles for a UK offshore wind farm. KENC’s scope of work includes the design and engineering of a hose reel… Read more »
Windward Offshore Announces Key Suppliers for its Cutting-Edge CSOV Fleet
Windward Offshore is proud to present the lineup of key suppliers for equipping its fleet of Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs). This milestone underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering advanced, eco-friendly offshore wind solutions. With four vessels currently under construction – two in Norway and two in Vietnam – Windward Offshore is leveraging a network… Read more »
Naked Energy and E.ON make renewable heat accessible for all businesses
The Heat-as-a-Service model means Naked Energy and E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions fund upfront costs, with end-users paying for technology over the lifetime of a contract Upfront and ongoing costs classed as operational expenditure, freeing up businesses to decarbonise their heat without capital expenditure Businesses now able to meet net zero targets and invest in growth… Read more »
3t Drilling Systems Partners with PNI Training Centre to Transform Offshore Crane Training in Norway
3t Drilling Systems partners with PNI Training Centre to deliver the state-of-the-art KraneSIM:6000 simulator, transforming offshore crane training in Norway. This collaboration elevates PNI’s training capabilities with cutting-edge technology, setting new offshore energy and marine operations standards. “The KraneSIM:6000 will deliver immediate and significant enhancements to training assessments,” said Max Wyndham, Head of Business Development at… Read more »
Anchored in Excellence: Miros’ 2024 Milestones Making Waves
What a year it’s been for Miros! In May 2024, Miros turned 40—a notable milestone in the proud history of our company. But as much as we can celebrate how far we’ve come over the past four decades, it’s where we’re headed that truly excites me. This year has been transformative, not only for the… Read more »
SkyVisor Fundraises €1.2 Million to Accelerate International Expansion of In-House Wind and Solar Inspection Software Offerings
PARIS, FRANCE (December 17, 2024) – SkyVisor, a leading innovator of in-house automatic drone-based inspection and asset management software for renewables, has successfully raised €1.2 million in a funding round backed by Tomcat, the French public investment bank BPIfrance, Région Île-de-France, and industry leading investors. This strategic investment will drive SkyVisor’s international expansion, accelerate its… Read more »
Natural Power supports acquisition of an eleven-site French onshore wind portfolio
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has supported the purchase of the Rupella portfolio, one of France’s largest operational onshore wind projects coming to the market in the past 12 months. Commissioned by the consortium of Amundi Energy Transition, TTR Energy, Hexagon Renewable Energy and Green Electricity Master Invest IV, Natural Power… Read more »
North Sea transition in action: Bilfinger selection adds further offshoreexpertise to floating wind consortium
Bilfinger, a leading industrial services provider, has been appointed by Cerulean Winds to join the alliance of companies developing the Aspen, Beech and Cedar floating offshore wind farms, which collectively will generate 3GW+ of renewable green energy. Bilfinger will serve as operations and maintenance (O&M) partner bringing decades of experience in development planning and a… Read more »
Premier PV Selects Affordable Wire Management’s Solar LOTO Safety Lockout Offering
AWM’s Innovative, Secure Solar LOTO Improves Connector Reliability and Worker Safety Tempe, Ariz. and Crossett, Ark. – December 17, 2024 – Affordable Wire Management (AWM), a leading provider of utility-scale solar Cable Management Systems (CMS), announced the widespread use of their Solar LOTO across Premier PV’s harnessing solutions supplied nationwide. AWM’s Solar LOTO improves connector… Read more »
SMST to supply mission equipment for newbuild CSOV Rem Offshore
SMST has been awarded a contract by shipbuilder Vard Vung Tau to supply mission equipment for Rem Offshore’s new Construction Service Operation Vessel (CSOV). After having outfitted the CSOV Rem Energy with similar equipment in 2021, SMST is once again facilitating safe and efficient logistic operations for the newest vessel of Rem Offshore. The CSOV,… Read more »
Robosys Automation, ACUA Ocean, and OREC secure Innovate UK Grant Funding for Collaborative Autonomy Project for USV and ROV MASS Operations
Advanced maritime autonomy developer, Robosys Automation, supported by USV manufacturer, ACUA Ocean, and Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (OREC), have jointly secured grant funding through Innovate UK. The funding is for a specialist project exploring Collaborative Autonomy in USVs and ROVs across Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) operations. The Collaborative Automations for Subsea Intervention (C.A.S.I) project… Read more »
Tugdock hits key milestone as its pioneering TSP technology earns DNV endorsement
Tugdock has reached a significant milestone as its Tugdock Submersible Platform (TSP) is awarded the prestigious ‘Statement of Feasibility’ from DNV, the world’s leading independent energy expert and assurance provider. This endorsement recognizes the TSP as a transformative technology with applications across multiple markets, including floating offshore wind, vessel drydocking and decommissioning. The TSP is… Read more »
Aker Solutions awards ABB contract for major UK floating offshore wind project
Green Volt project aims to become Europe’s first commercial-scale floating offshore windfarm ABB to serve as substation electrical partner for front-end engineering and design (FEED) phase, in collaboration with Aker Solutions Project will support the decarbonization of the UK energy system by supplying 1.5 TWh renewable power annually to the grid Aker Solutions has awarded… Read more »
Solarstrom Grebs GbR to convert unusable land into 922 kWp community solar installation using SolarEdge
· The new solar installation will provide clean energy for up to 250 local households, with a forecasted reduction in CO2 emissions by approx. 360 tonnes a year · Already under construction, the installation is expected to be completed in Q1/25 · SolarEdge DC-optimized technology key to delivering the energy yields to make the project… Read more »
SCHMID Group Unveils Enhanced InfinityLine H+ for Electroless Copper Deposition
Freudenstadt, December 13th, 2024 – The SCHMID Group, a global leader in high-tech solutions for the electronics industry, proudly announces significant updates to its flagship InfinityLine H+ Electroless Cu system. Specifically designed for the production of high-performance advanced packaging applications using mSAP and SAP processes, the system reflects SCHMID’s expertise in horizontal electroless copper deposition…. Read more »
RWE announces winners of global offshore wind co-use competition
• SeaGrown (UK) and Cosma (France) have been selected as winners for their innovative solutions in the domains of improving ecological impacts and promoting co-existence with other sea users • SeaGrown’s novel seaweed cultivation system enhances biodiversity, contributes to carbon capturing and enables co-existence with other sea users • Cosma’s winning solution offers advanced habitat monitoring with… Read more »
AFRIGREEN announces the signing of a USD 15 million debt facility with WATT RENEWABLE CORPORATION
Lagos, Abidjan, Paris, 11 December 2024 – AFRIGREEN Debt Impact Fund (“AFRIGREEN”), a leading investment fund focused on sustainable energy solutions and backed by prominent institutions including the European Investment Bank (EIB), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), BIO, FMO, Proparco, Société Générale, and BNP Paribas, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a USD… Read more »
Failure to meet green targets could raise power prices by 50%
Missing energy transition targets could increase power prices by 50% High price volatility is expected to persist long-term Power consumption in Europe is expected to rise by more than 50% by 2040 New analysis published by Montel Analytics shows that power prices could jump by 50% across Europe if countries fail to meet their… Read more »
enwitec Sets New Standards with PowerShield 500 and PowerShield Pro 1100
enwitec, one of the leading providers of system technology for photovoltaic systems, is expanding its product range with two revolutionary new products: the PowerShield 500 and the PowerShield Pro 1100. These innovative solutions offer comprehensive grid and system protection for PV systems and set new standards in the industry. PowerShield 500: Maximum Reliability for PV… Read more »
SCHMID Introduces Next-Generation Acidic-Based TGV Etching System
Freudenstadt, December 12th, 2024 – SCHMID, a global leader in innovative manufacturing technologies, proudly unveils its revolutionary acidic-based Through Glass Via (TGV) etching system. This cutting-edge solution redefines productivity, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in the TGV manufacturing industry. Unparalleled Productivity and Sustainability Setting a new industry benchmark, SCHMID’s acidic-based etching system outperforms traditional alkaline etching… Read more »
Nordex Group receives order from Ukraine for 40 MW
Hamburg, 12 December 2024. The Nordex Group has received an order from Eco-Optima for 40 MW in Ukraine with a curtailed and tailored logistic and installation scope. The company, which is engaged in the development and implementation of renewable environmentally friendly energy sources, has ordered seven N163/5.X turbines. The contract also includes the Service for… Read more »
JinkoSolar Hits 300GW Milestone
JinkoSolar has announced that it has achieved the significant milestone of delivering 300GW of modules worldwide since 2011, the company having previously also been the first in the industry to reach milestones of 100GW and 200GW. The latest milestone has been due in no small part to Jinko’s Tiger Neo N-type product becoming the world’s… Read more »
Delta Provides 3,500 High-efficiency PV Inverters to MOVE ON Energy for Europe’s Largest 650MW Solar Power Plant in Germany
Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, announced today it has provided approximately 3,500 Delta M125HV PV inverters to MOVE ON Energy GmbH to power Europe’s largest solar power plant, the 650MW Witznitz Solar Park. Located near Leipzig, Germany, this landmark project collectively generates enough green electricity… Read more »
Nordex Group receives its first order from Montenegro for 55 MW
Hamburg, 11. December 2024. The Nordex Group has received its first order from Montenegro. The public utility EPCG – Elektroprivreda Crne Gore has ordered eight N163/6.X turbines. The contract also includes the Premium Service for the maintenance of the systems over a period of 25 years. The Delta4000 series turbines are destined for the 55… Read more »
EU PVSEC 2025 in Spain: Pioneering the Next Generation of Photovoltaics
• General Chair Prof. Carlos del Cañizo • Spain: A Leader in the Solar Energy Revolution • Call for Papers Open • Exhibition Early Bird Discount General Chair Prof. Carlos del Cañizo The European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) proudly announces the appointment of Prof. Carlos del Cañizo, former Director of the… Read more »
Aerones Attracting Industry Talent with its Rapid Expansion and Novel Technology
Riga, Latvia – December 9, 2024 – Aerones, a global leader in robotic wind turbine inspection and maintenance, is revolutionizing wind energy with automation and saw record-breaking growth in 2024, doubling its revenue, and expanding its global presence. Known for its industry-leading hardware for turbine inspections and repairs, Aerones is now advancing into AI-driven analytics,… Read more »
Largest wind farm in Portugal: Iberdrola obtains production licence and construction moves forward in 2025
· With a total investment of around €350 million, this project reinforces Iberdrola’s commitment to environmental targets in Portugal, being the first to combine wind and hydro energy. · With an installed capacity of 274 MW and a production capacity of 601 GWh per year, the infrastructure will be integrated into the Tâmega Power Plant… Read more »
Mood in the wind sector is brightening up further – industry representatives are more optimistic about the development of global business conditions for wind energy
The 14th edition of the WindEnergy trend:index (WEtix) reveals that the mood in the wind energy market is brightening further in the longer term in both, the onshore and offshore segments, a fact that marks a return to the optimistic trends seen before last year. Compiled at six-month intervals since 2018, and issued by the… Read more »
LONGi and KENO close strategic partnership to supply high-efficiency back contact modules to Central and Eastern Europe
Frankfurt am Main, 9.12.2024 – LONGi Solar, a globally leading solar technology company, and KENO Group, a leader in the distribution of innovative photovoltaic solutions in Europe, have entered a strategic partnership on the supply of LONGi’s latest back contact series to Central and Easter European countries (CEE). The collaboration will comprise LONGi’s new Hi-MO X10… Read more »
Proserv’s holistic cable monitoring system to improve reliability and prevent unwanted outages at Dogger Bank C Wind Farm
ECG safeguards the continuity of offshore wind operations for stable clean power generation to six million UK homes – In what is believed to be a global industry-first, Proserv’s advanced Electro Cable Guard (ECG™) will de-risk offshore wind operations at the third phase of Dogger Bank Wind Farm by identifying signs of transmission cable… Read more »
DNV completes in-depth technical review of Canadian Solar’s TOPCon modules
Katy, Texas, 9 December 2024 – DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has completed an extensive technical review of eight new solar photovoltaic modules from Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar technology and renewable energy companies, covering various aspects including technologies, sustainability, field testing, compatibility, and levelized cost of energy (LCOE). DNV’s comprehensive… Read more »