SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust plc, the first UK-listed investment company of its kind to invest exclusively in the energy efficiency sector, has agreed to acquire a portfolio of cogeneration assets in Spain for a total cash consideration of approximately €64 million. The substantial majority of the portfolio’s revenues are investment grade, with nine operational… Read more »
Category: Press Releases
innogy successful in UK auction with Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
Planned installed capacity of 1.4 gigawatts Final investment decision planned for 2020 Capital expenditure expected to total approx. £3 billion Full commissioning scheduled for 2026 Essen, 20 September 2019 Today, innogy SE moved a step closer to the realisation of what is currently its largest development project: Sofia, an offshore wind project with a consented… Read more »
The smarter E South America
Impressive launch of The smarter E South America – LATAM’s innovation hub for the new energy world took off with record breaking numbers São Paulo, August 31, 2019: Three exhibitions, one special exhibition, one mission: setting the stage for developing a clean and advanced energy industry in South America. After three successful days, it’s clear… Read more »
Navigant Research Report Shows Total Revenue in the Distributed Renewables Market Is Expected to Exceed $165 Billion in 2028
Distributed renewable assets such as solar PV, wind, biogas, and biofuels provide greater energy security and resiliency along with emissions reductions September 16, 2019 – Boulder, Colo. – A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market for distributed renewable (DRen) technologies, providing global market forecasts, broken out by region and application, through 2028…. Read more »
Iberwind extends full scope service contracts with the Nordex Group for 290 MW in Portugal
Hamburg, 19 September 2019. Iberwind, one of the leading wind turbine operators in Portugal, is extending its service contracts with the Nordex Group for 132 of its turbines. As part of a Premium Service contract the Nordex Group will be handling the service and maintenance of 110 N90/2500 and N90/2300 turbines and 22 N60/1300 machines… Read more »
Rapid repair response
Lack of maintenance leads to rapid overhaul of generator rotor Carrying out routine maintenance on a large turbine generator calls for expertise as well as the experience to achieve an efficient and cost-effective project. Resolving bigger issues that are uncovered during the inspection requires considerable engineering capabilities, especially if they are to be repaired quickly… Read more »
ProGARM Launches New Lightweight Arc Flash Resistant Clothing Range
New garments are half the weight and more durable than existing products ProGARM, the UK’s leading Arc Flash protection specialists, has announced an innovative new range with waterproof trousers, jackets and coveralls set for launch. The new products are designed with the purpose of providing comfort and durability to the wearer, utilising an advanced composition… Read more »
North America Solar technology contracts activity rises 14% in Q2 2019
North America solar technology contracts in Q2 2019 saw 84 contracts announced, marking a rise of 14% over the last four-quarter average of 74, according to GlobalData’s power industry contracts database. The proportion of solar technology contracts by category tracked by GlobalData in the quarter was as follows: The proportion of solar technology contracts by… Read more »
Coronal Energy Rolls Out QOS Energy’s O&M Monitoring Platform Across 353 MW Solar Portfolio
Portland, Oregon, September 18, 2019. Coronal Energy, a leading North American IPP specialized in solar PV projects, has selected QOS Energy, an innovative independent software vendor specializing in data intelligence solutions for renewable energy assets, as its primary monitoring and performance analytics software partner. Coronal will benefit from the Qantum® platform’s unique ability to aggregate data from… Read more »
Q CELLS to reveal first gapless solar modules at the 2019 Solar Power International exhibition
Q CELLS to reveal first gapless solar modules at the 2019 Solar Power International exhibition Gapless solar module prototypes, the Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G9 and the Q.PEAK DUO XL-G9.2, will be exhibited as part of a range of Q CELLS’ high performance modules at Solar Power International, held in Salt Lake City, between September 24-26,… Read more »
The most powerful Solar-Log™ generation gets ready to launch
The time has come for the new Solar-Log Base Geislingen/Binsdorf, Germany, 17. September 2019 – After the successful presentation of the Solar-Log Base at this year’s Intersolar trade fair, it is now available from dealers and the Solar-Log™ online shop. The Solar-Log Base offers an impressive comprehensive package for more efficient management and monitoring of… Read more »
NRG Systems now offering ZX Lidars worldwide via global network
Company expands agreement with ZX Lidars by distributing and supporting Vertical Wind Profiler ZX 300 through its extensive reseller network September 16, 2019, Hinesburg, Vermont, USA – NRG Systems, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of smart technologies for a range of wind, solar, and meteorological applications, has reached an agreement with Lidar OEM ZX Lidars… Read more »
Siemens Gamesa reinforces offshore foothold in Asia Pacific with launch of nacelle assembly facility in Taiwan
•First Siemens Gamesa offshore wind power nacelle assembly facility outside of Europe to be built •Lease contract signed with Taiwan International Ports Corporation for land parcel of over 30,000 square meters in the port of Taichung •Location will be used for offshore nacelle assembly, testing, warehousing, office buildings, and outdoor storage •Production start planned for… Read more »
Energi Coast, North East England’s Offshore Wind Cluster, to play a key role in delivering Offshore Wind Sector Deal ambitions
Energi Coast, North East England’s offshore wind cluster, has expanded to further promote the regional capabilities in offshore wind, to help deliver the ambitions of the offshore wind sector deal. It will also ensure companies are aware of the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership and support available to help them develop further into the sector. Originally… Read more »
Trianel Windpark Borkum II becomes C-bed’s 25th offshore project
We have once again sent our DP2 walk-to-work accommodation vessel, Wind Innovation, away on a new long-term project. Since the end of July 2019, Wind Innovation has been out on a new mission. This time she is located in the German sector of the North Sea to service the installation and commissioning of the Trianel… Read more »
Systematic to deliver critical marine coordination software solution to Ørsted
Ørsted and Systematic have just signed a framework agreement that makes Systematic a new supplier of marine planning & coordination software for the company’s offshore wind farms worldwide. The global leader in developing and building offshore wind farms and the largest energy company in Denmark – Ørsted – has selected software company Systematic to supply… Read more »
New poll shows Scots think more about how their homes are powered – as climate fears rise
Figures released to mark start of Scottish Renewable Energy Festival today (Sept 16) Renewables already providing 75% of Scotland’s electricity demand, and 6% of heat Almost half of Scots are more aware of where their energy comes from than five years ago – mirroring a trend which has seen concern about climate change reach a… Read more »
September 2019 – SMIT Thermal Solutions management change
Eindhoven, The Netherlands, Friday, September 13th, 2019 – SMIT Thermal Solutions announces a reorganization of it’s management team. Following an important order for the CdTe market early this year, the recent business expansion and the relocation to the STS building at Eindhoven Airport, SMIT Thermal Solutions appoints Daan van Hoef as new CEO. He will… Read more »
Industry defies difficult market environment at HUSUM Wind
Exhibitors report business transactions from the trade fair and draw a positive balance overall / High number of start-ups shows innovation potential in new technologies and business fields Husum | 13 September 2019 – HUSUM Wind 2019 is drawing to an end in Husum. Trade visitors used the four days of the fair to find… Read more »
Alencon Systems to Debut New Pad Mounted BOSS Unit at SPI 2019 for DC-Coupled Solar + Storage
The BOSS’ new cabinet-based form factor offers large scale Solar + Storage projects the best of both worlds – the granularity of battery rack-based charging with the convenience of a centralized solution Hatboro, PA – Alencon Systems LLC will debut the outdoor rated, pad mounted form factor of its unique Bi-Directional Optimizer for Storage Systems… Read more »
EU PVSEC: Photovoltaic Solar Energy will open a new world for mobility fuelling zero emissions cars
Marseille, 13 September 2019 – The 36th European PV Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) closed its doors today in Marseille, France, after five days of Conference and four days of Exhibitions. The EU PVSEC 2019 was chaired by Florence Lambert, Director of CEA Liten, France. During the Conference the worldwide community of photovoltaics… Read more »
Solent University Sports Complex successfully connects to Southampton District Energy Schem
Solent University’s new sports complex has been successfully connected to Southampton Geothermal Heating Company’s (SGHC) pioneering district energy scheme after signing a £2.8 million deal with energy and services specialist, ENGIE, over the next 20 years. The SGHC is a working partnership between ENGIE and Southampton City Council, launching more than 30 years ago. The… Read more »
Solis Launches Utility Inverter Solution at Solar Power International
Zhejiang, China and Dublin, Ohio – Sept. 10, 2019. Ginlong Technologies (Stock Code: 300763.SZ), a global leader in photovoltaic string inverter manufacturing, expands its Solis portfolio with a new utility-scale solution for the U.S. solar market. The Solis 125kW 1500V three-phase string inverter will make its debut at the Solar Power International exhibit Sept. 23… Read more »
World’s largest wind turbine blade test stand built by Siemens Gamesa
• R&D investment in blade testing aimed at reducing risk and providing innovative, reliable solutions • The new facility will be capable of performing full-scale tests on the next generations of SGRE rotor blades Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has begun construction of the world’s largest wind turbine blade test stand in Aalborg, Denmark. The site will… Read more »
Exhibitors continue to focus on the German market: Quotes from HUSUM Wind 2019
Companies are arming themselves with new technologies, services and business models for challenges in the core market / German market has unique potential with regard to ambitious national climate targets and a concentrated wind industry presence in Europe HUSUM | 12 September 2019 – The Husum exhibition halls are crowded with trade visitors on day… Read more »
Chevron Marine Lubricants launches new gear oils for marine clutched gear systems
Chevron Marine Lubricants have introduced a new range of premium high-performance gear oils designed for use in industrial and marine clutched gear systems, where extreme load and shock load protection is required. In developing Meropa® MG gear oils, Chevron Marine Lubricants has responded to customer and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) demand for gear box oils… Read more »
Fraunhofer ISE’s PV-TEC Pioneers New Technologies and Improves Solar Cell Efficiency
From industry-driven solar cells with efficiency values of more than 22 percent to effective new metallization processes for contacting solar cells — the Photovoltaic Technology Evaluation Center (PV-TEC) at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in Freiburg has enjoyed numerous technological successes. The research factory, which was rebuilt and significantly expanded in 2018,… Read more »
VOS Stone operating at Hohe See Offshore Wind Farm
HomePort Teaser: Unique concept evolves even further 11 September 2019 Our dedicated walk-to-work (W2W) vessel VOS Stone is currently operating in the Hohe See Wind Farm. Located approximately 98km from the German coast, the Wind Farm covers an area of roughly 42 km², with water depths of up to 40m. Supporting Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE), VOS Stone is on duty… Read more »
Comprehensive solutions for process industries
Sulzer shows how its state-of-the-art products and services can boost process operations at Chem Show 2019 Increased productivity and efficiency to improve process operations is a major goal for businesses in the chemical industry. Sulzer Chemtech will be showing key tools to help them address these issues at Chem Show 2019. The company will showcase… Read more »
GES to build 5 wind farms in Zaragoza totaling 231 MW
GES will take care of the engineering and the complete BoP. With 25 years of experience in the design and construction of wind farms, GES is a leader in the sector, with more than 14GW built worldwide. GES is a benchmark in the Spanish renewable energy market, in which the company has built more than… Read more »
Global Renewables Shipbrokers secures largest procurement contract for offshore wind farm in Taiwan since company establishment
Global Renewables Shipbrokers awarded contract to procure offshore transport and installation services for 640 MW wind farm in Taiwan First GRS office opened in Taiwan GRS milestones at a glance (Hamburg Sept 11 2019) Global Renewables Shipbrokers (GRS) is a worldwide leading consultancy and specialist shipbroker for planning, implementation and operation of renewable energy projects… Read more »
Jan De Nul enters French renewables market with a contract for the transportation and installation of the 480MW Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm’s wind turbines
Jan De Nul Group has signed its very first offshore wind contract in France! Its French subsidiary Sodraco International SAS will be responsible for the transportation and installation of 80 Offshore Wind Turbines on the Saint-Nazaire Offshore Wind Farm (OWF). The contract was awarded by Parc du Banc de Guérande, a joint venture between the… Read more »
Vikram Solar Launches Its First Bifacial PV Modules Along with Half-Cell Module in the U.S.
FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, September 10, 2019 – Tier 1 solar module manufacturer Vikram Solar announces the availability of three new product lines for pre-order in the U.S., featuring half-cell modules with power up to 425 watts and a 27-year linear power warranty; and the company’s first bifacial module in both Glass-Glass and glass with transparent backsheet… Read more »
Consent secured for wind farm projects in Dumfries and Galloway
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has helped secure consent for three applications that were approved unanimously by the councillors at Dumfries and Galloway Council’s August Planning Committee. The applications include the new nine-turbine Little Hartfell Wind Farm near Lockerbie; turbine tip height extension at Twentyshilling Hill Wind Farm near Sanquhar; and… Read more »
Minister-President Günther opens HUSUM Wind
Trade fair sets signal for a fresh start: Wind industry prepared for challenges in core market / new technologies, innovative strength and political initiative are the keys to the turnaround Husum, 10 September 2019. Over four days, almost 600 domestic and foreign exhibitors will be showcasing technical innovations and new products at the trade fair… Read more »
Navigant Research’s Latest Energy Storage Tracker Identifies Nearly 2,100 Projects Globally
Growing need to modernize global electricity grids and the evolution of business cases for deploying energy storage are likely to ensure continued market growth September 10, 2019 – Boulder, Colo. – A new report from Navigant Research tracks global energy storage developments, providing a database of projects sorted by country, region, market segment, capacity, status,… Read more »