Vestas Wind Systems, LM Wind Power, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, and Nordex have reopened factories in Spain after the government relaxed lockdown measures. It was previously predicted that the COVID-19 pandemic would have negative effects on wind supply chains, with developers expected to undergo delays due to lockdown-related restrictions. Thus, these major companies getting back… Read more »
EUR 1.21 billion guarantee credit facility tied to ESG criteria International banking syndicate comprising 21 banks and insurances Two one-year renewal options Hamburg, 27 April 2020. The Nordex Group refinanced successfully its guarantee credit facility of EUR 1.21 billion for three years until April 2023. The guarantee facility provided by an international banking syndicate allows… Read more »
Safety specialist Survitec is supplying the offshore oil and gas sector with the Virustatic Shield antiviral snood, following calls for better protection for offshore workers during helicopter transfer to and from their workplace. Since social distancing is unfeasible during helicopter crew transfers, operators and governing bodies have been looking at ways of preventing the spread… Read more »
Industry associations in Asia, Europe and Italy set out their proposed measures to get solar PV companies back to business post-Covid-19 and stimulate investment in clean power IRENA says COVID-19 recovery packages that place renewables and solar energy at the heart of policies can set a path towards sustainable growth and prosperity Global Solar Council… Read more »
Shenzhen/Munich, April 23, 2020 – BYD Co. Ltd., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of rechargeable batteries, announces the compatibility of the latest generation of its modular and highly efficient energy storage system line Battery-Box Premium with the KOSTAL Plenticore Plus and Plenticore BI product line. At the same time BYD reports that Battery-Box production… Read more »
Siemens Gamesa expands its multibrand service portfolio in Asia Pacific with the addition of a 135-MW Senvion wind project in Victoria, Australia Company also makes strategic investment in extensive Senvion parts and specialized tooling in Australia to enhance its servicing capability. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has secured a long-term, 20-year contract to provide full-scope operation… Read more »
India’s silicon PV manufacturer Central Electronics plans to put together its technical expertise to ramp-up the production of ICU ventilators. It has expressed desire to join hands with ventilator manufacturers, as part of the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Somik Das, Senior Power Analyst at GlobalData,… Read more »
April 23, 2020, Bethel, CT: Solar Data Systems, Inc., an official provider of Solar-Log® hardware-agnostic energy monitoring, control, and management, has teamed up with EmaZys. As a supplier of the EmaZys Z200 PV Analyzer, Solar Data Systems can offer local support and resources to U.S.-based customers. The Z200 PV analyzer is a new technology that… Read more »
FuturaSun’s PV modules can be installed on Australian roofs, as they comply with safety standards and fully meet the requirements of the Clean Energy Council. FuturaSun enters the Australian market. The Clean Energy Council – the peak body for the clean energy industry in Australia – has approved the modules of the Italian company. After… Read more »
Bonn, April 23th, 2020. IDEEMATEC, a German manufacturer of tracking systems for utility large scale solar PV installations was presented the Top Brand PV Award MENA by Joint Forces for Solar and EUPD Research. They were awarded for being a leading supplier and developer of a market leading single axis tracking systemsfor solar projects and… Read more »
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s National Renewable Energy Centre in Blyth has resumed testing and validation activity after introducing measures to ensure staff safety during the COVID 19 pandemic. A key part of the UK’s national infrastructure for clean energy, ORE Catapult is undertaking critical research, test and validation programmes that are fundamental to… Read more »
[Shenzhen, China, April 23, 2020] Today, Huawei launched its next-generation DC fast charging module, HUAWEI HiCharger, in an online conference. Thanks to the reliable, efficient, intelligent, and low-noise design, HUAWEI HiCharger effectively will eliminate the pain points of the charging facility industry to boost its healthy development. Two versions are being released globally: 30 kW… Read more »
Scottish Renewables welcomes new members Diverse range of renewable energy technologies represented Industry body Scottish Renewables, the voice of Scotland’s renewable energy sector, has appointed seven new directors to its Board. An election for the posts saw 20 eligible candidates enter the ballot, with a record turnout of 65% of the organisation’s 260 member companies… Read more »
North America’s push for the top spot is due to a large quantity of fossil-based commercial and industrial system additions for resiliency April 23, 2020 – Boulder, Colo. – A new report from Guidehouse Insights examines data on known grid-tied and remote microgrid projects in the proposal, planning, and deployed stages across six regions worldwide…. Read more »
In an important step forward for the energy transition, some of Europe’s biggest Transmission System Operators (TSOs) are collaborating on a new blockchain-based platform, enabling the integration of small and distributed consumer-based units into the electricity-balancing process. Owners of consumer devices, electric vehicles for example, can earn money making “flexible” their interaction with the electric… Read more »
Integrated module-level solution boosts installation efficiency Zhejiang, China and Dublin Ohio – April 22, 2020. Ginlong Technologies (Stock Code: 300763.SZ), a global leader in photovoltaic string inverter manufacturing, rolls out its portfolio of SunSpec-certified residential, hybrid and commercial inverters to the U.S. market. Upon successful completion of the SunSpec Modbus certification, Solis single and three… Read more »
CWind, the offshore support services provider and part of the Global Marine Group, has continued with its fleet development and expansion plans by signing a long-term agreement with Dalby Offshore. The agreement, which will see CWind immediately add four new vessels to its fleet with the option of an additional two vessels later in the… Read more »
Shenzhen/Munich, April 22, 2020 – BYD Co. Ltd., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of rechargeable batteries, has been ranked as one of the top market share holders for residential storage systems in Germany by EuPD Research. BYD and sonnen had the highest market shares at 19% and 20% and clearly dominated the market for… Read more »
Just launched, the new Abloy® BEAT locking solution includes a digital key, a mobile app and an IP68-rated, weatherproof Bluetooth padlock. The future-proof solution is designed to boost operational efficiency while securing critical infrastructure, commercial institutions and industry sites. Abloy BEAT is managed with the visual Abloy® OS user interface. Abloy UK unveils its innovation… Read more »
Charging with 100% green power at the Kreuz Hilden junction in Germany Wittenberg/Hilden, Germany, 22 April 2020 — The German manufacturer Tesvolt is supplying energy storage containers offering a total capacity of 2 megawatt hours (MWh) for Europe’s largest electric car charging park at the Kreuz Hilden junction. Various companies will offer a total of… Read more »
As a leading global solar technology company, LONGi has established a business model covering the whole photovoltaic industry chain, from monocrystalline silicon ingots and wafers to cells and modules, and has continuously explored the road toward green energy. When asked about the novel coronavirus pandemic, Li Wenxue, Vice President of LONGi Group, told Journal of the Chinese… Read more »
meteocontrol plants company forest Augsburg, April 22, 2020 – With a donation of 5,000 Euro to PRIMAKLIMA meteocontrol GmbH sets an example for climate protection and supports a smallholder family in Nicaragua in the reforestation of a fallow area. Commitment to climate protection through innovative solutions for the energy transition has always distinguished meteocontrol GmbH:… Read more »
a free monitoring application specifically designed for residential and commercial PV system owners. Providing end users with convenience and ease of use, the app enables SolarEdge system owners to track, in real-time, solar energy production and storage, and remotely manage smart home appliances and EV charging. With the addition of this app, SolarEdge is expanding… Read more »
Spain, April 21, 2020. Ingeteam, a global technology Group specialized in electric power conversion, has launches its new-generation wind power converters developed for high power DFIG application. Ingeteam’s DFIG converter series offer cost-optimized products for each market and application. The wind converters are extremely grid-friendly, and include FRT, SCR and SSR features, enabling them to… Read more »
As the pandemic continues to spread, Vestas suspended its previous 2020 guidance outlook due to poor performance visibility for the remainder of the year. The company’s Q1 results indicate that the company is in line with expectations, and the company has assured that the proposed dividend for 2019 will not be affected by the decision… Read more »
TenneT has awarded the consortium Jan De Nul Group and LS Cable & System the contracts for the supply and installation of high voltage cables for the grid connection of the Dutch offshore wind farms Hollandse Kust Noord and West Alpha. Jan De Nul Group will take care of the transportation, laying and protection of… Read more »
Company to install 63 wind turbines in three projects for customers including private investors as well as national and international utilities The 184 MW won at the recent 2019 auction round takes the company’s installation volume in the country to 337 MW – enough to supply 530,000 Polish households Siemens Gamesa has now secured the… Read more »
A global Covid-19 wind operations leader survey reveals reduced frequency of uptower wind work, setting framework for operations and maintenance best practice, says ONYX InSight Nottingham, 20th April 2020 – As wind farm owners and investors prioritise critical equipment maintenance, reduce subcontractor reliance and adopt virtual working practices for non-essential kit monitoring and analysis, operational and… Read more »
Single-stage, oil-sealed rotary vane pumps Backing pump for mass spectrometers and similar applications Ideal for laboratory use, sturdy and reliable Asslar, Germany, April 20, 2020. Hena 50 and 70 are single-stage, oil-sealed rotary vane pumps which were specially developed for the demanding requirements of mass spectrometer systems. They achieve pumping speeds of between 32 and… Read more »
Co-investment from leading European institutional investors alongside Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners to finance construction of Swedish greenfield wind project Syndicate of co-investors includes BAE Systems Pension Funds Investment Management Ltd acting on behalf of the BAE Systems Pension Funds, Polhem Infra KB, Kommunal Landspensjonskasse Gjensidig Forsikringsselskap and Arcano managed funds First commercial-scale project to use… Read more »
Kvaerner ASA has awarded Incus-owned Scana Offshore AS a contract for the supply of mooring equipment to Hywind Tampen, Equinor’s new floating wind farm. The contract is Scana Offshore’s first hardware contract in the floating wind power market. The delivery from Scana Offshore consists of 33 hull brackets, which are used to attach anchoring lines… Read more »
Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S), has acquired two Crew Transfer Vessels (CTV) from Rix Shipping Ltd. The two vessels RIX Lynx and RIX Leopard has been acquired by Northern Offshore Services and will now join the N-O-S fleet of 39 vessels. The vessels are being renamed to M/V Mover and M/V Maker and will be part… Read more »
Bavarian ship management company MINSHIP and its subsidiary MINMARINE have announced that a bulk carrier in their fleet of managed vessels, M/V Trudy, has successfully bunkered biofuel at the Port of Rotterdam. The biofuel bunkered by the 2009-built, 30,790-dwt bulk carrier on April 17 was GoodFuels’ sustainable Bio-fuel Oil MR1-100: which is a second generation… Read more »
GridBeyond, the global leader in intelligent energy technology for industrial and commercial businesses, has joined the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) as an associate member. The company supports chemical and pharmaceutical businesses in improving their bottom line through new revenues and savings, and enhancing their sustainability credentials. This is achieved by enabling energy services, including energy… Read more »
GES is in charge of one crane and the manpower for the turbine installation of Valdejalon cluster of projects. The capacity of GES to take charge of the project from the BOP to the WTG installation is an added value for the client because the company is also building other wind farms in the same… Read more »
Specialist Maritime and Offshore media agency Wake Media today announced a new strategic partnership with leading UK integrated communications group Bray Leino, a move that supports its growth ambitions to evolve from a media agency into an all-encompassing, full-service maritime marketing provider. Based in London with over two decades of industry experience, Wake Media represents… Read more »