Category: Press Releases

Peikko delivers rock foundations to Frøya wind park in Central Norway

Peikko Group’s sales office in Norway, Peikko Norge AS, has received a substantial order to deliver rock foundation technology to Frøya wind park in the Trøndelag area, Central Norway. Peikko will deliver all steel components for the 14 foundations of the wind park. The deliveries comprise FATBAR Rock Anchors, tower adapter plates with tower connection… Read more »

The value of testing coating systems for offshore wind structures

Offshore wind structures are exposed to an extremely corrosive environment. As a result, corrosion rates of steel are high, >0.5 mm/year, and coating systems must perform extremely well. Jo van Montfort from Bjond, gives PES his professional viewpoint on some of the pitfalls of the current certification processes and outcomes. This means all stakeholders involved… Read more »

Cargostore Worldwide’s latest depot in Den Helder, NL now stocked and fully operational.

Cargostore Worldwide have completed their strategic expansion into Den Helder, with the new depot up and running with a range of DNV 2.7-1 CCU’s available. The expansion was implemented to match the growing demand for DNV certified CCU’s in the Dutch Oil and Gas Industry. Alongside Cargostore’s depot in Eemshaven which is stocked and situated… Read more »

DuPont Issues 2019 Global PV Reliability Study

New Report Surveys 6.5M modules, 355 Installations and 1.8GW of Total Power and Finds Total Module Defects up 34 percent Year over Year. WILMINGTON, Del., June 18, 2019 – DuPont Photovoltaic and Advanced Materials (DuPont) issued its annual Global Field Reliability Study today, with results from their field inspection and analysis program that tracks material… Read more »

Navigant Research Report Shows the Global Market for Electrolyzers Is Expected to Grow at 16% Annually through 2028

Rapid growth in the mobility segment, supplemented by consistent growth in the industrial and storage segments, is expected to boost the electrolyzer market June 18, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market for electrolyzers based on geographic region and hydrogen end-use, providing market forecasts for capacity and… Read more »

World’s largest offshore windfarm now halfway through turbine installation

Today, Ørsted’s Hornsea One offshore windfarm celebrates the milestone of installing half of its 174 offshore wind turbines. The site, due to become the world’s largest once fully online, saw the first turbine being installed in February 2019 and now just four months on, the halfway installation point has been reached. With just 87 more turbines due… Read more »

Wight Shipyard Co breaks into the windfarm market

Wight Shipyard Co Ltd (WSC) is breaking into the Windfarm Support Vessel (WFSV) market with the launch of its new Vortisea brand. The Vortisea brand, designed in collaboration with Australia’s Incat Crowther, is specifically geared towards European and UK windfarms, particularly those further offshore, with the operator’s expectancy for flexibility, speed and operational efficiency. “It’s… Read more »

Defence and Subsea sectors join forces to accelerate development of underwater autonomous operations to unlock UK competitiveness

A first of its kind collaboration between defence and oil and gas will lead to the development of advanced underwater technology to solve challenges across both sectors. Subsea UK and its technology arm, the National Subsea Research Initiative (NSRI), have joined forces with the UK Defence Solutions Centre (UKDSC) to accelerate the development of underwater… Read more »

UK ONSHORE WIND IS REGAINING MOMENTUM – DULAS

Dulas reports a 91% uplift in wind monitoring projects in year to date, including multiple surveys at prospective turbine sites Machynlleth, 18 June 2019 – Dulas, a leading renewable energy consultancy, has announced that its wind monitoring division has seen an uptick in site survey work, suggesting that the UK’s onshore wind industry is taking… Read more »

Jan De Nul secures Formosa 2 OWF contract in Taiwan and underlines its expansion in Asian OWFs

Jan De Nul Group scores a hattrick in Taiwan being successfully awarded the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) of both foundations and subsea cables for the Formosa 2 Offshore Wind Farm (OWF). Developed by Macquarie Capital Ltd. and Swancor Renewable Energy Company Ltd., the 376MW Formosa 2 OWF will have 47 Siemens 8MW turbines… Read more »

Siemens Gamesa conditionally awarded order for 376 MW Formosa 2 offshore wind project in Taiwan

• 47 SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbines to be provided • 20-year full Service agreement included • Offshore construction to begin in 2020 • Firm order subject to final investment decision by consortium partners Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has conditionally received an order for the supply of offshore wind turbines including a 20-year… Read more »

Q CELLS earns Top Performer recognition in 2019 PV Module Reliability Scorecard published by PVEL and DNV GL

The Company’s Q PEAK DUO high performance module series was selected as a Top Performer by PVEL and DNV GL, marking the fourth year in a row in which Q CELLS has attained Top Performer status. [Seoul, Republic of Korea, June 14, 2019] Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd. (“Q CELLS” or “the Company”), one of… Read more »

MSPs unite to back onshore wind power

Industry and politicians gather at Holyrood in Onshore Wind Week Media release with images – click to download high-res versions MSPs from across politics joined the onshore wind industry at the Scottish Parliament today (June 13) to celebrate Onshore Wind Week. The politicians, including Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse, joined industry body Scottish Renewables and ScottishPower Renewables, among many others, to… Read more »

Global solar PV inverters market to decline at CAGR of 13.2% by 2023, says GlobalData

The global solar photovoltaic (PV) inverters market is set to decline at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2% and reach US$3.04bn in 2023, primarily due to a sharp drop in inverter prices and slowdown in solar PV installations, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The company’s latest report, ‘Solar PV Inverters, Update… Read more »

Utility consultancy undertakes investment ahead of growth plans and bold rebrand under new MD

A pioneering utility consultancy with plans to double its headcount within the next three years has undertaken a bold rebrand after appointing a new managing director. Scottish based, Business Cost Consultants, which helps companies to manage their utility services, procurement, contracts, and compliance procedure,  has overhauled its identity to Boxfish – named after one of… Read more »

Osbit expands head office to support increased demand in offshore sectors

Work has begun on expanding Osbit’s headquarters to accommodate the company’s rapidly expanding workforce and facilitate an increase in demand for its engineering expertise in the global offshore renewables and oil & gas markets. The company is constructing a new single-storey extension within the site of its head office in Northumberland, UK to deliver an… Read more »

Navigant Research Report Finds Longstanding Demand Side Management and New Business Models Are Expected to Lead to an Estimated $63.6 Billion in Spending in 2028

Growth in demand side management is expected to occur in all regions, with deeper savings in mature markets and new market share in regions with less program penetration June 12, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research provides a high-level examination of the global demand side management (DSM) market, offering market… Read more »

Green Investment Group acquires Hornamossen Wind Farm

Macquarie’s Green Investment Group Limited (GIG) acquires the 43 MW Hornamossen Wind Farm from Nordic wind power developer OX2 GIG structured and secured a long-term PPA for the project with Axpo Nordic GIG has now sourced and structured PPAs for almost 1 GW of onshore wind capacity in Sweden Macquarie’s Green Investment Group Limited (GIG)… Read more »

Consortium awarded extra funding to create £9million offshore renewables hub

A national consortium has been awarded additional funding to cement the UK’s position as a global leader in offshore renewable energy (ORE) innovation and research. The Supergen ORE Hub was created in July 2018 to bring together a network of academic, industrial and policy stakeholders to champion and maintain the UK’s wave, tidal and offshore… Read more »

ABB introduces new compact turbocharger for low-speed marine engine market

In response to increasing demand for compact and efficient turbocharger technology for marine engines, ABB Turbocharging has launched the new A255-L and A260-L turbochargers optimized for small and medium bore two-stroke diesel and gas engines. Scaled down from the proven and reliable A100-L and A200-L designs, the new turbocharger models offer a smaller size and… Read more »

ABB Turbocharging launches intelligent engine performance software for fleet-wide use

ABB Turbocharging has upgraded digital platform ABB Ability™ Tekomar XPERT, for use on a fleet-wide scale. Offering an easy-access web portal interface, ABB Ability™ Tekomar XPERT for fleet provides accurate insight into engine performance from fleet to vessel level with all key indicators available at a glance. Tekomar XPERT for fleet incorporates all standard features… Read more »

Elma incorporated in Hydac group

HYDAC B.V., market leader in hydraulic components and systems, has acquired all shares in Elma B.V. and Elro Srl. By incorporating Elma’s skills and expertise in electric drive & control technology HYDAC strengthens its position as total supplier in drive technology. From engineering, simulation and control cabinet assembly to installation, commissioning and worldwide service. When… Read more »

100% energy-autonomous passive house in Germany equipped with Q CELLS’ solar modules receives Federal Prize for Outstanding Innovative Achievements

− The Hörmann familiy has fulfilled its dream of a 100% energy self-sufficient home in Zusmarshausen using Q CELLS’ solar system. − Florian Graschberger, Q CELLS sales specialist for Bavaria, explains: “The house demonstrates that a CO2-free energy supply on the basis of solar energy is already possible without a power connection or any further… Read more »

High Speed Transfers places order for fourth Damen Fast Crew Supplier 2710

High Speed Transfers (HST), the recent new entry into the crew transfer sector, has placed its fourth order for a Damen next-generation Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 2710, to be named HST Euan. The company’s first boat, HST Hudson, was delivered less than a year ago in July 2018, and the subsequent series of additional orders… Read more »

DNV GL certifies Wikinger Offshore Wind farm for Iberdrola to get one step further towards a green energy future

350 megawatt offshore wind farm project located in the German Baltic sea is fully certified for safe and reliable power generation Hamburg, Germany, 11th June 2019– DNV GL, the world’s largest independent energy advisory and certification body, has awarded IBERDROLA Renovables Offshore Deutschland GmbH the project certificate for its Wikinger offshore wind farm. The certification… Read more »

Nabla Wind Power and ROMO Wind AG collaboration to boost independent wind turbine lifetime optimization

The collaboration between Spanish Nabla Wind Power’s hybrid data analytics tool and ROMO Wind’s unique iSpin technology promises great advances in independent wind turbine lifetime monitoring and optimization. Wind conditions are the main contributor to uncertainties for wind turbine life-time evaluation and optimization. The combination of advanced wind measurements from iSpin and independent, turbine specific… Read more »

Navigant Research Report Shows the Global Market for Electric Vehicle Equipment Sales and Installation Is Expected to Exceed $63 Billion by 2030

The majority of growth is expected in the latter half of the 2020s, when light duty plug-in electric vehicles reach an inflection point June 11, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research provides an overview of the current state of the global electric vehicle (EV) charging industry, with market forecasts for… Read more »

ATLAS RENEWABLE ENERGY INAUGURATES THE GUAJIRO SOLAR PLANT, ITS FIRST PROJECT IN MEXICO

The Guajiro Solar Plant will prevent the emission of 215,000 tons of CO2 and provide clean energy to more than 120,000 homes in Mexico State of Hidalgo, Mexico June 10, 2019.- Atlas Renewable Energy, a leading clean energy company in Latin America, inaugurated today its first solar energy project in Mexico, the Guajiro Solar Plant…. Read more »

Alencon Expands IP Portfolio with European Patent Award

Alencon’s unique technology for large scale power conversion receives pan-European patent protection Hatboro, PA – Alencon Systems LLC is proud to announce it has been issued a pan-European patent for its unique Harmonic Neutralization inverter design under European Patent Number EP 232 691 B1. This latest patent jurisdiction award follows a number of other countries… Read more »

Super battery plan to boost UK’s biggest onshore windfarm

The Scottish Government has approved ScottishPower plans for the UK’s largest windfarm, Whitelee, to have its own purpose built super battery on site, in what will be one of the biggest battery projects in the UK. Charged with clean green renewable power from the site’s 215 turbines, the planned battery storage centre will support the… Read more »

Earth, Wind and Tyre

A team from leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, is set to hit the road this weekend for ‘Earth, Wind and Tyre’, the two-day, wind-themed road cycling challenge that raises money for Renewable World, a charitable organisation that tackles poverty through renewable energy. Now in its fifth year, this event brings together… Read more »

innogy awarded for capital market communications

Winner in the category “Best Corporate MDAX” Bernhard Günther best CFO 2019 in the category “Utilities” Essen, 7 June 2019 innogy SE was awarded the “German Investor Relations Prize” for best investor relations of all corporates listed in the MDAX. The prize is awarded annually by Extel, WirtschaftsWoche and by DIRK, the German Investor Relations association,… Read more »

Spain: 19.5 GW new solar PV capacity by 2023

Barcelona / Pforzheim, June 5, 2019 – SolarPower Europe’s Global Market Outlook 2019-2023, launched last month at Intersolar Europe in Munich, finds that Spain belongs to the top two prospects in Europe. Due to a strong political background, high installation activities, and a large pipeline, SolarPower Europe assumes a strongly growing demand with 19.5 GW… Read more »