When we measure carbon footprints, certain large industries capture much public scrutiny, including energy, iron and steel production, transportation, and construction. But there’s another less obvious sector that has significant environmental impact. Households – representing the average consumer buying everyday things like phones, clothes, furniture, computers, and toys – according to the International Society of… Read more »
Category: Press Releases
Pacific Green Achieves Planning Consent for its Limestone Coast, South Australia, 1.5GWh Battery Energy Parks
Melbourne / 17 July, 2024 / Pacific Green, a global battery energy storage company, has achieved planning consent from the South Australian Government for its first two grid-scale battery energy parks in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia. The Limestone Coast Energy Park assets will consist of a 0.5GW / 1.5 GWh battery energy… Read more »
WORLD BANK GROUP RELEASES REPORT ON OFFSHORE WIND DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS FOR BRAZIL BASED ON ANALYSIS BY DNV
Porto Alegre, Brazil, 17 July 2024 – The World Bank Group has released a study on “Scenarios for Offshore Wind Development in Brazil” conducted by DNV, the global independent energy expert and assurance provider. This report is one of a series of offshore wind roadmap studies commissioned by the World Bank Group (WBG) under its… Read more »
GCube backs BESS sector growth with a new $100mn Lloyd’s Consortium
GCube-led BESS consortium, backed by six Lloyd’s syndicates, will provide battery energy storage sector with an experienced market leader, drawing on 25+ years of renewable energy insurance expertise As BESS projects grow in scale, complexity, and value, the consortium will provide up to $100 million in capacity for any single BESS project, across both construction… Read more »
Schneider Electric UK and Ireland President takes on Belgium and Netherlands in scope expansion
Kelly Becker will take on the challenge of scaling successful growth strategies in support of Schneider Electric’s European operations London, UK, July 16, 2024 — Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced that Kelly Becker has expanded her role as President of the UK and Ireland to… Read more »
ABB recognized as a leader in asset performance management by research analysts Verdantix
ABB ranked as a leading provider of Asset Performance Management (APM) solutions due to ABB Ability™ Genix APM suite Verdantix analyst report records ABB progress from challenger to industry leader status in just 12 months Recognition underscores ABB’s ongoing investment in digital innovation and commitment to the development of APM offerings ABB has been… Read more »
Mapping global rooftop growth for sustainable energy and urban planning
A novel machine learning framework developed by IIASA researchers to estimate global rooftop area growth from 2020 to 2050 can aid in planning sustainable energy systems, urban development, and climate change mitigation, and has potential for significant benefits in emerging economies. In 2019, buildings around the world used around 18% of yearly electricity generated and… Read more »
WIND Group welcomes Draftec
WIND Group has announced that equipment engineering and manufacturing company Draftec will join the WIND family. Together, they will enhance the support and services provided to their shared clients in international offshore and renewable projects. Draftec was founded in 2009 by Martijn Boone who, together with fellow Director Martijn Holtkamp, will continue to manage the… Read more »
Heavy lift shipping company United Heavy Lift names F900 Eco-Lifter UHL FABLE
Hamburg (July 15, 2024) – Just six months after United Heavy Lift launched the UHL FRESH, the Hamburg-based heavy lift shipping company is now strengthening its environmentally friendly F900 Eco-Lifter fleet with another newbuild: The UHL FABLE is the 19th vessel to complete this series, which was further developed and is operated by United Heavy Lift. With… Read more »
KR Hosts 19th European Committee Meeting in London, Highlighting Decarbonization and Digitalization Advances
KR held the 19th KR European Committee (KREC) meeting in London, UK, on July 1st. The KREC, established in 2004, includes members from major international maritime organizations and key European KR customers as follows: Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO) International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Baltic and International… Read more »
Alleima unveils new compressor valve steel for more sustainable and energy efficient refrigerators and freezers
Alleima, is thrilled to announce its latest compressor valve steel Freeflex® Versa, a successor of the award-winning Freeflex® Core. The new material contributes to designing smaller, more sustainable and more energy efficient compressors for refrigerators, and freezers. It is pioneering compressor valve steel with exceptional fatigue resistance, residual stresses, and wear resistance. Over the past decades, Alleima, a global… Read more »
High power PCB relay paves the way for faster and more compact EV charger wallboxes
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, 15 July 2024. Omron Electronic Components Europe has launched a new high power PCB relay for use in AC wallboxes for Mode 3 AC EV charging stations. The G9KC relay provides the lowest contact resistance available on the market and produces significantly less load terminal heat rise when in operation compared to… Read more »
Nordex Group announces robust order intake of 3.4 GW in the first half of 2024
Key Highlights: H1 2024 order intake increased by 27% year-on-year to 3,357 MW Stable pricing continued with ASP of EUR 0.89 million per MW in the first half of 2024 Hamburg, 15 July 2024. In the first half of 2024 the Nordex Group secured 3,357 MW of orders in the Projects segment (excluding service… Read more »
NKT confirmed partner for two Scottish power cable projects with SSEN Transmission
On 28 August 2023, NKT confirmed reservation of production and offshore installation capacity for Scottish transmission system operator (TSO) SSEN Transmission, for power cable systems for two high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission links running from the Western Isles to the Scottish mainland, and from Spittal in Caithness to Peterhead. Now, NKT has signed a framework… Read more »
AAL HAMBURG’ – SECOND OF EIGHT SUPER B-CLASS VESSELS SET TO EMBARK ON MAIDEN VOYAGE
Guangzhou, China, Friday 12th July 2024: Premium project heavy lift carrier AAL Shipping (AAL) is about to take delivery of the second of eight vessels in its Super B-Class newbuilding series, ‘AAL Hamburg’, following the formal naming ceremony at the CSSC Huangpu-Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China. She will now set sail on her busy maiden voyage… Read more »
Delft Students Sail from the Netherlands to England with Self-Built Hydrogen Boat
On the 11th of July, Dutch students from the TU Delft Hydro Motion Team arrived in Ramsgate with their self-built hydrogen boat, becoming the first to cross from the Netherlands to England with a fully hydrogen-powered vessel. The students departed from Breskens and made the nearly 169-kilometer journey across the North Sea on a single… Read more »
Ørsted successfully pilots new technology that further optimises offshore wind monopile installation
Building on existing marine life protections, Ørsted has developed a new, lower-noise installation method that could potentially revolutionise the way offshore wind foundations are installed. The groundbreaking new technology has been successfully tested in Germany, proving that this innovative approach can dramatically reduce noise levels during foundation installations, strengthening existing protections to marine life and… Read more »
Segen Ltd Announces Promotion of David Rice to Global Chief Executive Officer
Segen Ltd, the UK’s leading renewables distributor, is pleased to announce the promotion of David Rice to the position of Global Chief Executive Officer. David has been the driving force behind Segen UK during his time as Managing Director, and most recently as Chief Operating Officer for the Segen & Soligent Group. David will now… Read more »
Manufacturing company grew weary of volatile prices – now it is looking forward to becoming self-sufficient in electricity
Rooftop solar plant forecast to offset 100% of company’s electricity use from March to October, with excess power sold to the grid or used for frequency balancing 11th July 2024 – After becoming weary of volatile electricity prices, a manufacturing company in Dalarna County took the decision to install a solar plant on its… Read more »
Lionweld Kennedy Announces Record-Breaking Orders
Lionweld Kennedy, a leading UK manufacturer of high-quality steel gratings, handrail standards, and fabricated steel products, has announced record-breaking orders with the company seeing an all-time high in the value of orders placed. With unprecedented demand across all sectors, Lionweld Kennedy achieved order intake levels of 190% of the 2023 monthly average in May of… Read more »
GEV Wind Power launches new training facilities in UK & US
Further investing in the industry’s global skills demand and marking industry first Market-leading wind turbine blade repair and maintenance experts, GEV, has marked an industry first after further investing in its network of training facilities to help bridge the global skills gap for technicians. The group has established the North American Wind Academy at its… Read more »
Sineng Electric Rises to No.4 in Global PV Inverter Shipment Rankings 2023
Wuxi, China, July 10, 2024 — Sineng Electric, a global leading PV+ESS solution provider, ranks No.4 worldwide in PV inverter shipments for 2023. The prestigious recognition from S&P Global Commodity Insights – the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions – underscores Sineng’s commitment to excellence and its industry leadership. Additionally,… Read more »
Temporary Solar Installation Fast Tracks Country Estate’s Transition to Sustainable Operation
Rooftop solar plant installed as a temporary ground-mount solution to power the construction of new refrigerated facilities Project is expected to pay for itself in just four years and deliver a lifetime ROI of more than 700% July 10, 2024 – Yattendon Estate, a diverse farming and property business spanning over 9,500 acres of… Read more »
Ingeteam signs new supply agreement for solar farm in Australia
The Girgarre Solar Farm project, owned by Enel Green Power Australia, have capacity of 93MWdc, equipped with Ingeteam technology, just like the two largest solar farms in the country. Ingeteam has been awarded a new supply contract for a new photovoltaic plant in Australia. The company will supply its power electronics technology. Specifically, Ingeteam… Read more »
Mainprize expands support for offshore wind with Siemens Financial Services
Offshore maritime services provider, Mainprize Offshore, grows its Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) fleet with a €25m finance facility from Siemens Financial Services (SFS). The number of offshore wind farms is growing, particularly further offshore where they benefit from more consistent and higher wind speeds. In parallel, it is fundamental that operators of all-weather, advanced vessels,… Read more »
Mood in onshore and offshore segments volatile globally but significantly improved in Europe
In the thirteenth edition of the WEtix report, assessments of the onshore and offshore wind markets in Germany and the EU are significantly more positive than in previous surveys. However, views of the global market shared from North America, Asia and the rest of the world are slightly dimmer. The expected global average rated output… Read more »
Call for Expressions of Interest: Support for National Action Plans to reduce ship GHG emissions
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is inviting expressions of interest from developing countries for support to create National Action Plans (NAPs) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping. This technical support, provided through the GreenVoyage2050 programme, offers a unique opportunity for eligible developing countries to develop tailored NAPs that address their specific maritime challenges…. Read more »
St. Johns Ship Building Delivers the Atlantic Resolute, First of Two Jones Act CTVs for Atlantic Wind Transfers
St. Johns Ship Building, Palatka, Fl. — St. Johns Ship Building, a Palatka, Florida-based Jones Act facility owned by Americraft Marine, proudly announces the delivery of the Atlantic Resolute, the first of two Jones Act-compliant Chartwell Ambitious-Class Crew Transfer Vessels (CTV) ordered by Atlantic Wind Transfers. This achievement marks the third CTV delivered by St…. Read more »
16 July 2024: Livestream and Live Q&A by Dieseko Group
Dieseko Group is excited to announce the GIANT Stories Livestream and Live Q&A event, set to take place on July 16. This highly anticipated event will introduce the groundbreaking GIANT 2000 – world’s largest vibratory hammer, and provide an exclusive look at Dieseko Group’s offshore strategy and how they partner on Offshore projects to make… Read more »
Malaysia to close in on 40% renewable capacity target by 2035, says GlobalData
In 2021, the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of Malaysia (KeTSA) set a target to achieve 31% renewable capacity by 2025 and 40% by 2035. Later in the National Energy Policy (2022 – 2040) the government set a target to achieve 18.4 GW renewable capacity by 2040. Currently, 13.3% of the country’s total capacity… Read more »
Baltic Power awarded SeaRenergy for Marine Coordination on the first build wind farm in Poland
Gdynia, July 8, 2024 – A polish SeaRenergy Group company has been awarded a Marine Coordination Services contract by Baltic Power for the construction phase of the Baltic Power offshore wind farm. The services will be kicked off with the preparatory phase in summer to ensure a smooth operational commencement in the last quarter of… Read more »
SURVITEC HELIPPE SECURES A SIGNIFICANT MULTI-YEAR PPE RENTAL CONTRACT WITH SWIRE RENEWABLE ENERGY
Survitec HeliPPE, a leading brand of global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec, has secured a multi-year contract for Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) from Swire Renewable Energy, a global service provider in the wind industry. This partnership is set to significantly support Swire’s offshore operations in Europe and reinforce their commitment to prioritising technician health and… Read more »
Swiss Steel Group relies on precise data for sustainable steel production from scrap
Emmenbrücke / Witten July 2024 – Swiss Steel Group, one of the market-leading producers of steel on the electric arc furnace route, emphasises the importance of precise data in sustainable steel production. With over 2.2 million tonnes of scrap processed each year, the company is not only one of the largest recycling companies in Europe,… Read more »
SolarDuck and RWE successfully install offshore floating solar pilot Merganser off Dutch coast
Merganser, a 0.5 MWp offshore floating solar pilot, has been successfully installed at the North Sea Farmers offshore test site in the Dutch North Sea Next steps include technical and environmental monitoring to further investigate the technology With the support of RWE, the Dutch-Norwegian company SolarDuck, has installed its offshore floating solar (OFPV) project,… Read more »
Chemitek Solar adds to its range of solar cleaning solutions with the new Metal Oxides Removal Agent
Chemitek Solar, a pioneering leader in sustainable cleaning and soiling mitigation solutions for the solar industry, proudly announces the launch of its new Metal Oxides Removal Agent, an innovative product designed to efficiently and safely remove metal oxides (e.g. rust) from photovoltaic modules and tiles. The Metal Oxides Removal Agent features a specialized biodegradable formula… Read more »
Ginlong (Solis) Celebrates New National Standard PCS Certification at SNEC 2024
Ningbo, China – 1 July, 2024 – Ginlong (Solis) Technologies, the world’s third-largest PV inverter manufacturer, proudly announced at the SNEC exhibition earlier this month that its 30kW inverter supported an offshore photovoltaic empirical project. This news follows the establishment of the Offshore Photovoltaic Verification Base, a joint venture between the National Solar Photovoltaic Quality… Read more »