Category: Press Releases

Deutsche Windtechnik Sweden develops first contract to extend the operational life of 23 Vestas V90 wind turbines to 30 years

Deutsche Windtechnik Sweden is delighted to announce the signing of a full-maintenance contract with Wallenstam for 23 Vestas V90 wind turbines. The turbines are spread across nine different wind farms in southern Sweden. The contract covers servicing until the turbines reach 30 years of age, significantly exceeding the average operational lifetime of 20 years. This… Read more »

Sineng Electric Expands U.S. Operations with New Service Center in Texas

Houston, United States, September 14, 2024 — Sineng Electric, a global leader in solar and energy storage solutions, has officially inaugurated its North America Service Center in Katy, Texas. This strategic move highlights the company’s commitment to providing superior local support, delivering exceptional value to customers, and expanding its presence in the U.S. clean energy… Read more »

Polar Racking Releases Groundbreaking Hail Protection Enhancement to its SOL-X Single-Axis Tracker

Polar Racking’s innovative addition to the tracker control and monitoring platform, mitigates the risk of hail damage to PV panels Toronto, ON – 10 September 2024: Polar Racking, a leading North American supplier and manufacturer of solar mounting solutions, is excited to announce the unveiling of their groundbreaking enhancement to the SOL-X single-axis tracker system… Read more »

Next wave of renewables construction to drive surge in complex insurance claims – GCube report

New report analyses 10 years – and USD $1 billion – of global construction claims, highlighting correlation between rapid expansion of renewables and increased construction losses Contractor error and defects account for over half of global offshore construction claims, while onshore claims are being driven by severe Nat Cat and extreme weather Historic ‘boom and… Read more »

Ørsted places its maiden order with the Irish entity of the Nordex Group

Hamburg, 12 September 2024. Ørsted has placed an order with the Nordex Group to supply and install nine N133/4800 turbines for the 43 MW Farranrory wind farm in Ireland. The order also includes a Premium Plus Service agreement contract where Nordex will service the turbines for a period of 20 years from the service commencement… Read more »

ABB partners with Energy Control Technologies to design integrated turbomachinery controls solution

ABB signs Joint Development Agreement with Energy Control Technologies to integrate turbomachinery controls into the ABB Ability™ System 800xA® distributed control system New solution allows customers to bring industrial plants and assets online quickly and cost-effectively using single interface Integrated Compressor Controls improve energy efficiency, reduce system footprint and contribute automation and electrical CAPEX reductions… Read more »

VideoRay and Survey Equipment Services (SES) Expand Dealer Agreement to Increase Reach and Customer Support in the US

POTTSTOWN, Pa., September 11, 2024 – VideoRay, a global leader in underwater robotic systems, and Survey Equipment Services (SES), a leading provider of underwater survey solutions, are excited to announce the expansion of their dealer relationship. This enhanced partnership allows SES to sell VideoRay’s cutting-edge Mission Specialist products across an expanded area in the United… Read more »

Heiko Mützelburg to join Titan Wind Energy (Germany) GmbH as new CEO

Titan Wind Energy (Germany) GmbH is pleased to announce that Heiko Mützelburg is joining the company as our new CEO on 16th September 2024 Cuxhaven/Germany, 10 September, “Heiko brings an impressive blend of leadership expertise and business know-how to the table, says Mr. Junxu Yan, Founder and CEO of Titan Group. With his many years of… Read more »

DNV launches new service to respond to climate change-driven hail risk for solar pv

Katy, Texas, Sept. 11, 2024 – DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, today launched a new service to provide solar photovoltaic developers actionable, verified assessments of large hail risk across North America. DNV has partnered with Jupiter Intelligence, the trusted leader in climate risk analytics, to leverage its gold standard climate science for a first… Read more »

Jumbo Offshore completes TP T&I scope at Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm

Jumbo Offshore has completed its TP (transition piece) T&I (transport & installation scope) on the Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm (OWF) in Taiwan under a contract with Yunneng Wind Power Co., Ltd. For its role on the project, Jumbo Offshore deployed its DP2 Heavy Lift Crane Vessel Jumbo Javelin. Reliable project execution Prior to undertaking the… Read more »

Schneider Electric to invest £42 million in new manufacturing site in North Yorkshire

Creates 200 jobs in Scarborough New 16,500 sq m site is a blueprint for sustainable design and operations Investment driven by increased demand for electrical equipment to drive the UK’s shift to cleaner energy   London (UK), September 9, 2024 – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is… Read more »

Plugging the gap: global EV charging infrastructure needs to grow more than 500% by 2030

Konect, Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s end-to-end emobility ecosystem business, offers fuel retailers opportunity to grow and future-proof their businesses while helping meet global need for more EV chargers and drive transition to electric mobility Public EV charge point installation are over six times behind levels required by 2030 to meet growing demand and government regulations The US… Read more »

Harlyn wins third Oceans Winds project to collect and store spare inter array cables at Moray West

North East-based Harlyn Solutions Ltd (Harlyn) has signed an agreement with Ocean Winds for the collection, storage, and emergency preparedness of Moray West’s spare inter array cables (IACs). Moray West is a new offshore wind farm in the outer Moray Firth and this exciting project is set to make a vital contribution to Scotland’s renewable… Read more »

Helvar Welcomes Kim Långström as New CEO

Helvar is pleased to announce that Kim Långström has officially assumed the role of CEO as of September 2nd, 2024. With extensive experience in the smart building industry, Kim is ready to lead Helvar into its next phase of growth and innovation while advancing its mission to provide intelligent, sustainable lighting solutions. Kim joins Helvar from senior… Read more »

Port of Lowestoft welcomes first vessel to Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility as construction continues at pace

‘Soft start’ to Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) operations underway with Norside Supporter vessel call. The Port of Lowestoft, the UK’s most easterly port, which is owned and operated by Associated British Ports (ABP), has achieved a significant milestone as it welcomed the first commercial vessel to the Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) on Tuesday… Read more »

ZF Wind Power Coimbatore is the f irst plant in India to roll out 50 Gigawatts of wind g earboxes

•ZF reinforces its global leadership in wind gearbox technology with a 50 GW milestone of wind gearboxes for ZF Coimbatore •ZF Wind Power Coimbatore, the world’s largest wind gearbox plant outside of China and the only fully integrated gearbox manufacturing facility in India boasts a state-of-the-art setup for both export and domestic production. •ZF reaffirms… Read more »

The next generation of maintenance vessels for offshore wind turbines

KNUD E HANSEN continues to expand its portfolio of innovative designs and extensive experience in the offshore wind farm sector with a new wind turbine maintenance platform – The “Jack-up on Jack-up” concept. This four-legged jack-up vessel features a 15 m wide working platform, which can be elevated to the height of the nacelle, thus… Read more »

Full Circle signs a long-term contract to service four Enercon turbines at Tesco Distribution Centres in England and Wales

Full Circle has signed a new long-term O&M contract with British supermarket chain, Tesco. The contract covers full-scope maintenance and 24/7 remote monitoring of four Enercon E53 turbines situated next to the Tesco Distribution Centres in Daventry, England and Magor, Newport, Wales. The electricity generated by these turbines is designated to power the respective depots…. Read more »

DNV Introduces New Standard for Wind Turbine Loads and Site Conditions

The comprehensive DNV standard for wind turbine load calculations and site assessments offers industry stakeholders detailed design requirements and guidance for verification and certification activities. Oslo, Tuesday 03 September 2024 – DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, announces a new comprehensive standard for wind turbine load calculations and site assessments, created to guide industry… Read more »

NZTC Clean Energy Start-up Accelerator Opens Applications With £500K Grant Funding Available

Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) opens applications for its 2025 TechX Start-up Accelerator cohort Up to £50,000 in grant funding available for each of the 10 selected start-ups Successful applicants to gain access to potential customers and opportunities to secure further investment   The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has today [3 September 2024] opened… Read more »

ABP and Clarksons Port Services sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance Lowestoft as key offshore energy hub with new Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility

Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, and Clarksons Port Services (CPS), a global leader in shipping agency services, are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This strategic agreement aims to explore an expanded partnership between the two companies at ABP’s new state-of-the-art Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF),… Read more »

TRESIOS crewing & careers” business unit continues as “MR. JAMES workforce & crewing

ROTTERDAM, 02-09-2024 – TRESIOS a project contractor for the energy & maritime industry who recently announced a repositioning focusing on “subsea construction services” and “marine services” is now taking the next step in their sharpened strategy. The “crewing & careers” business unit continues as “MR. JAMES workforce & crewing”. Separating the “crewing & careers” business… Read more »

Sineng Electric Obtains VDE Compliance Certificate for SN100(X)/110/125PT String Inverter

Wuxi, China, August 30, 2024 — Sineng Electric, a global leading PV+ESS solution provider, proudly announces that its flagship C&I PV product, the SN100(X)/110/125PT string inverter, has successfully obtained the VDE-AR-N 4110 and VDE-AR-N 4120 certificate from SGS, a prominent testing, inspection and certification company. The certificate confirms that the SN100(X)/110/125PT fully complies with the… Read more »

OWGP launches new £2m support programme for UK manufacturing facilities

OWGP launches new Manufacturing Facility Support Programme £2m available to address the offshore wind industry’s manufacturing priorities Programme should unlock capital investment in new facilities or facility expansion   The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has launched its new Manufacturing Facility Support Programme (MFSP), targeted at unlocking investments in UK manufacturing facilities to support the… Read more »

10 Years of ELA Container Offshore Special solutions for Accommodation in the Maritime Sector

Wind, weather, rough seas or even salt water – containers in the maritime sector and on the high seas are exposed to particular challenges. This is why ELA founded ELA Container Offshore GmbH 10 years ago to offer room solutions for the offshore industry. The history of the offshore business at ELA Container began back… Read more »

Buss Terminal Eemshaven Completes Load-Out for Germany’s Largest Offshore Wind Park in the North Sea “He Dreiht”

Eemshaven/Hamburg, August 29th, 2024 – Buss Terminal Eemshaven successfully completed the handling and load-out of monopiles and transition pieces for the EnBW offshore wind farm “He Dreiht”, contracted by Heerema Marine Contractors. Spanning from January until August 2024 this project marks a significant achievement for our team and the broader renewable energy sector. He Dreiht,… Read more »

ROBUST PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR HVDC TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS NEEDED FOR DEPLOYMENT SUCCESS – DNV STUDY

KATY, TEXAS. U.S 29 August 2024 : DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, announced today the conclusion of the first phase of DNV’s HVDC Standards joint industry project (JIP). The JIP was convened to identify deficiencies in standards for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission systems. Because of the expected growth of electricity… Read more »

ABB to acquire Födisch Group strengthening global leadership in continuous emission monitoring

Acquisition will expand ABB’s strong position in industrial emission measurement, addressing the world’s energy and sustainability challenges Födisch Group offers advanced measurement and analytical solutions for the energy and industrial sectors, with tens of thousands of devices installed worldwide Widening its portfolio to meet customers’ most demanding measurement requirements, the expansion will add 250 employees… Read more »

Anemoi partners with NAPA to maximise Rotor Sail benefits with voyage optimisation

Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd. (Anemoi) has signed an agreement with NAPA, the Finnish-based global maritime software, services and data analysis expert, to bring its weather routing and voyage optimisation tools to users of its award-winning Rotor Sails. The partnership between the two maritime technology companies will enable all vessels fitted with Anemoi’s Rotor Sails to… Read more »

DNV SURVEY SHOWS HALF OF ENERGY ORGANIZATIONS PREPARING TO INTEGRATE AI IN THE COMING YEAR

Stavanger, Norway, 27 August 2024 – Nearly half of senior energy professionals plan to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven applications into their operations in the coming year, according to a new report from DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider. Published today, DNV’s latest Energy Industry Insights special report, “Leading a data-driven transition,” draws on… Read more »

Storm Lilian – energy networks issue storm advice

The UK’s energy networks have activated their weather response plans to prepare for the arrival of Storm Lilian, which is forecast to bring severe weather to parts of the country overnight tonight (Thursday 22 August) and tomorrow. Network operators in the affected areas are increasing staffing in contact centres and operational teams, and moving equipment to where… Read more »

Jan De Nul Group contests detention of dredging vessel Zheng He in Mexico

Despite various attempts undertaken by Jan De Nul Group, both through local proceedings as through diplomatic channels, dredging vessel Zheng He remains detained in the Port of Tampico, Mexico. Jan De Nul Group will continue to take all possible actions to protect its crew, to reserve its rights over its assets and to obtain a… Read more »

Terrasmart De-Risks Hail Damage with New Tracker Stow Feature

Withstand extreme weather and terrain challenges with cloud-based monitoring and industry-leading ground-mount portfolio BUFFALO, N.Y. August 20, 2024 — Terrasmart is excited to announce the release of a new hail stow feature for its single-axis tracker,TerraTrak. The hail stow capability brings additional risk mitigation functionality to PeakYieldTM, Terrasmart’s cloud-based tracker control and monitoring software platform…. Read more »

Alessandro Papaianni is the new Country Manager of K2 Systems Italy

Alessandro Papaianni is the new Country Manager for K2 Systems in Italy, effective immediately: Alessandro has been working in the photovoltaic industry for many years and has extensive experience in the field of renewable energies and B2B distribution. Claudia Vannoni, Head of Sales for Southern Europe, is certain: “His professional knowledge and strategic vision will… Read more »

Pfeiffer Vacuum Achieves Gold Medal in EcoVadis Sustainability

Pfeiffer Vacuum, a member of the global Busch Group, has once again been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal for its site in Asslar. This places the company among the top 2% of organizations evaluated over the past twelve months by the world’s largest sustainability rating provider. Asslar, August 20, 2024 – The recognition underscores… Read more »

Report Highlights Advancements in Wind Technology and Supply Chains

New dynamics expected in the years ahead as deployment and supply chains expand Though 2023 was a relatively slow year for new wind power deployment in the United States, the industry continues to see growth, solid performance, expanding supply chains, and attractive prices, according to a report prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by… Read more »