Latest business activity review shows offshore wind now a major source of revenue for the underwater engineering and manufacturing sector Subsea UK’s latest business activity review reveals that the industry is generating annual revenues of £7.5billion, compared to £8.9billion in 2014. The body which represents the country’s subsea industry also revealed that, despite the downturn… Read more »
Category: Press Releases
Chevron Marine Lubricants Publishes New White Paper – Methanol and Marine Lubricants in a Lower Sulphur, Lower Emissions Future
Chevron Marine Lubricants, a leading lubrication solutions provider for alternatively fueled vessels and one of the largest suppliers of marine lubricants in the world, today has released the first in a series of new white papers focusing on innovations and developments impacting the fast-changing shipping industry. “Methanol and Marine Lubricants in a Lower Sulphur, Lower… Read more »
Deutsche Windtechnik is establishing a new subsidiary in the USA
The independent maintenance provider Deutsche Windtechnik will be expanding its business activities to include the North American market starting in January 2018. Its new US subsidiary Deutsche Windtechnik Inc., located in Houston, Texas, officially opened in November 2017. Until now, Deutsche Windtechnik’s activities have concentrated on the European market and the move will enable the… Read more »
Giant floating crane in Peterhead Port for pioneering wind farm
Asian Hercules III arrives ahead of suction bucket foundations for Vattenfall’s European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre One of the world’s largest and most versatile floating cranes has arrived in Peterhead Port today (Thursday, December 12) ahead of 11 giant game-changing suction bucket foundations. Setting up base in Peterhead Port, the 25,000 tonne Asian Hercules III… Read more »
The EIC appoints two new board members
BMT’s Louise Ledgard and Duncan Reed from the Dresser-Rand business, part of Siemens Power and Gas, bring a combined 50 years of global industry experience to EIC Board … Read more »
Responding to the Scottish Government’s draft Budget, which was delivered today;
Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “The Scottish Government’s continued commitment to renewable energy is of course to be welcomed, particularly as its final Energy Strategy will be published within days. “It is encouraging that the Government recognises renewable energy as a key driver of Scotland’s economy. “Of note are the funds allocated… Read more »
WALK TO WORK VESSEL ARRIVED IN DELFZIJL
Today, a new milestone in the walk to work project was achieved with the arrival of the ‘Blue Queen’ in the port of Delfzijl. Upon arrival, the offshore vessel moored at the shipyard Royal Niestern Sander. In the upcoming ten weeks the vessel will be converted from a standard platform supply vessel to a walk… Read more »
Dutch Van Aalst Group to become majority shareholder in Techano, the Norwegian offshore crane specialist
The Van Aalst Group, Dordrecht, announced today that it became a majority stakeholder in Techano AS, a leading offshore crane specialist from Norway. The transaction was closed on November 1, 2017, following the purchase of a 3D crane technology from another Norwegian company earlier in 2016. With the acquisition the Van Aalst Group is now… Read more »
Fronius assumes leading position in the expansion of renewable energy in Brazil
Number one on the market (Wels, 14.12.2017) The photovoltaic industry in Brazil is on an upward trend. Along with solar farms, more and more decentralized systems have appeared in recent years. Experts confirm growth of more than 300 percent for 2017. As a specialist in solar technology, Fronius Solar Energy is one of the leaders… Read more »
Nordex awarded contracts for 45 MW in Italy
13 N131 turbines ordered by a new customer Hamburg, 14 December 2017. The Nordex Group has been awarded contracts for the installation of two wind farms in Apulia. A total of 13 N131 turbines with 84 meter steel towers are to be supplied plus service for the turbines. Construction is to commence in the third… Read more »
WACKER Receives SolarPACES Innovation Award for New Heat-Transfer Fluid
Munich, December 14, 2017 – The Munich based chemical company WACKER and Royal Tech CSP Limited, a Chinese specialist for the development and promotion of highly efficient solar thermal systems based on concentrated solar power technologies, have received the Technology Innovation Award from the SolarPACES technology network. The award was presented for a joint development… Read more »
Wirsol Energy Ltd. announces the acquisition of two subsidiary free solar parks in the UK
• Outwood Solar Park, Essex – 7MWp DC • Trowse-Newton Solar Park, Norfolk – 9MWp DC Wirsol Energy Ltd (WIRSOL), the company responsible for the UK and Australian markets within WIRCON Group today announces that it has acquired the project rights for two new projects that will be constructed and connected to the grid during… Read more »
European Distribution Partner of the Year: BayWa r.e. receives REC Award
Munich, 14 December 2017: BayWa r.e. has been named “European Distribution Partner of the Year”. The award was presented by REC group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of solar modules. BayWa r.e. supplies high-quality solar modules from REC to installers through its international trading business, while also using the modules itself for large scale… Read more »
BELECTRIC expands its O&M business by signing service contracts for utility scale PV plants in France
BELECTRIC is managing a solar portfolio of over 1.3 GW worldwide Kolitzheim, Germany – BELECTRIC has been announced by Aquila Capital as the long-term service provider for the operation and maintenance of two utility scale PV plants in France. The plants which have a combined size of in total 24 MWp, are located in the… Read more »
Northern HeliCopter on resuce service in the Baltic Sea
Emden. Emden-based Northern HeliCopter GmbH (NHC for short) has secured its first order for service in the Baltic Sea. In 2018, NHC will have a rescue helicopter with pilots and medical crew based in Güttin on the island of Rügen on 24/7 call throughout the year. The client is 50Hertz Transmission (50HzT) from Berlin, who… Read more »
The two branches of Fraunhofer IWES are to become independent institutes
Since its founding in 2009, the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy and Energy System Technology IWES has grown to almost 600 employees. As part of their strategic development and alignment, both divisions of the institute have developed largely independent profiles. The Executive Board and Senate of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft have therefore decided to continue the branches… Read more »
Transport Company Ville Silvasti acquires Frank Nørager & Co. A/S, becoming the largest in northern Europe
Transport Company Ville Silvasti Ltd has undergone the largest growth investment in its history by acquiring the Danish Frank Nørager & Co. A/S, a family-owned business specialising in wind power logistics. The corporate acquisition makes Silvasti the largest special transport company in northern Europe, with a turnover of nearly EUR 50 million and a staff of… Read more »
Vaisala and WindSim Complete Largest-Ever Validation of Remote Sensing in Complex Terrain
Extensive study supports use of Triton SoDAR data in challenging topography, paving way for more efficient wind measurement in remote regions Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, has collaborated with WindSim, a pioneer in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling, on a study that demonstrates how the effects of complex terrain on wind… Read more »
Ecoppia Completes $13 Million Funding Round, Shows Over 1600% Growth in Revenues
Ecoppia, the pioneer of robotic technology for the solar industry, will leverage the round to meet sharp product demand in large scale projects, push geographical expansion, and introduce new products. HERZELIYA, ISRAEL – December 12, 2017 – Ecoppia, the world-leading developer of automatic, water-free, cloud-based photovoltaic solar panel cleaning solutions, announced today the completion of… Read more »
$6 Million ARENA Grant – Funding Agreement Signed
Queanbeyan, 12 December 2017 – Greatcell Solar Limited (ASX: GSL) is very pleased to announce that it has now finalised and signed a Funding Agreement with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) for a $6 million grant under the Advancing Renewables Program (ARP). The grant supports a Perovskite Solar Cell Technology – Large Area Module… Read more »
Sino-German strategic cooperation creates a new chapter for Pfeiffer Vacuum in China
Strategic cooperation agreement signed by Pfeiffer Vacuum and Lanzhou Institute of Physics (LIP) LIP-Pfeiffer Vacuum Joint Center for Vacuum Technology established in Lanzhou Asslar, Germany, December 11, 2017. Pfeiffer Vacuum signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Lanzhou Institute of Physics (LIP) in Asslar, Germany. As one of the founders of the Chinese Vacuum Society, the… Read more »
Hendrik Böschen is joining the management team as an authorised representative
In January 2018, there will be a personnel change in the executive management of the international full-service provider Deutsche Windtechnik AG: Hendrik Böschen, who previously served as Managing Director of Senvion Deutschland GmbH, will help drive Deutsche Windtechnik’s continuing internationalisation forward as a new authorised representative alongside Matthias Brandt. Deutsche Windtechnik is experiencing strong demand… Read more »
Alpha Offshore Service acquired by global equipment and engineering specialist Sparrows Group
In a move to grow their international footprint, Danish wind energy specialist Alpha Offshore Service A/S has been acquired by global equipment and engineering services provider Sparrows Group. Sparrows already supply capital equipment to the wind energy industry and the deal will significantly strengthen the group’s operations and maintenance capabilities in the sector. Alpha Offshore… Read more »
Subsea UK announces new board for 2018-19
Industry body Subsea UK has unveiled its new board for 2018-19. Following a members’ ballot at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) nine members have been re-elected and two have stepped down. The newly elected board, will continue to ensure the UK maintains a strong representation across the global subsea industry under the leadership of chairman,… Read more »
Effective Prevention of Rain Erosion on Rotor Blades
Smalls drops, big impact: Even just minor rain erosion damage on rotor blade surfaces can impair performance and shorten the service life of wind turbines. Fraunhofer IWES has been operating a rain erosion test bench since 2015 in order to achieve a better understanding of how damage progresses and derive effective preventative measures. Within the… Read more »
Siemens signs contracts with GECOL to boost power generation capacity in Libya by 1.3 GW
• New power plant projects in Misrata and Tripoli West • Contracts volume, including long-term service, in the range of 700 million euros Siemens has signed contracts with the state-owned utility General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) to expand Libya’s power generation capacity by approximately 1.3 gigawatts (GW). Under these contracts Siemens will build a 650 MW… Read more »
N-Sea Develops Next Generation UXO Detection System
Leading subsea IMR provider N-Sea has announced the launch of Magsense, a vertical gradiometer array specifically designed for highly accurate Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) campaigns. Developed in-house by N-Sea, the system has been designed to collect and record high resolution data in magnetically noisy subsea environments and hostile conditions, delivering unprecedented accuracy, greater efficiency and enhanced… Read more »
DNV GL: Mix of flexibility solutions needed to stabilize power grids and avoid outages
• DNV GL’s whit paper outlines the need for greater flexibility in power systems as the world looks for reliable, greener energy supply • Catalogues the range of flexibility resources available, highlighting their costs, benefits and barriers to adoption • Presents a new methodology for assessing business models and optimizing flexibility service portfolios Arnhem,… Read more »
Consultation procedure at the production location in Thun has been completed
Consultation procedure at Meyer Burger which opened on 2 November 2017 was completed on 28 November 2017 Proposals submitted by the Employee Representatives were examined in-depth by the Executive Board and a response delivered Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) announced a cost efficiency programme on 2 November 2017 which included plans to… Read more »
BSR chosen to manage pioneering community solar park
Westmill takes BSR’s portfolio of solar under management to 536MW BSR, the leading low carbon service provider, has been appointed to manage Westmill Solar Park, the pioneering community-owned solar project, the companies announced today. Westmill, near Watchfield, Oxfordshire, was the first community-owned solar park in the UK and the world’s largest when it launched. The co-operative… Read more »
meteocontrol establishes a joint venture for markets in Mexico and Central America
Augsburg/San Salvador, December 07, 2017 – meteocontrol GmbH has just laid the groundwork for further growth. The world’s leading provider of independent PV monitoring systems has signed an agreement to set up a joint venture in El Salvador. Together with the partner company ECOBLITZ S.A. de C.V., meteocontrol plans to expand its presence in Central… Read more »
ANGULAR BOOM TIP BY AMPELMANN LETS WORKERS SAFELY INSTALL NEW NORTH SEA OFFSHORE WIND FARM
Ampelmann, the global leader in offshore access solutions, has created, in cooperation with Seaway Heavy Lifting, an industry first innovation allowing workers safe and efficient access to install the jackets for 84 wind turbines on the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited project in the Outer Moray Firth. Global offshore contractor Seaway Heavy Lifting awarded the EPCI… Read more »
GCUBE SUPPORTS BEN BAN SOLAR WITH NEW MIDDLE EAST CAPACITY
Leading renewable energy underwriter develops $95 million of insurance capacity to meet market demands in the Middle East. London, December 7th 2017 — Leading renewable energy insurer, GCube Underwriting Ltd, has announced that it has secured a new underwriting facility, led by reinsurer Trust Re, for the Middle Eastern clean energy markets. GCube, supported by Trust Re… Read more »
ØRSTED RECOGNISES SEACAT SAFETY RECORD AT RACE BANK
Seacat Services scoops up Safety Champion award from project developer for exemplary approach to safe operations, following more than 27,000 successful crew transfers Grimsby, 7th December 2017 – Seacat Services, the class-leading offshore energy support vessel (OESV) operator, has been recognised as a ‘Safety Champion’ by offshore wind project developer, Ørsted. The company has received… Read more »
NRG Systems and Lasser Eólica Partner to Offer Lattice Tower Solutions in Europe, North Africa and Middle East
U.S.-based NRG Systems announced today that Lasser Eólica has joined its global network of service partners and dealers. Based in Spain, Lasser Eólica engineers, installs, and maintains met tower systems across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. NRG Systems, which has been a major force in the wind resource assessment industry for over 35… Read more »
SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES develops new process for multicrystalline solar wafer
Reduced manufacturing costs Improved efficiency New process for diamond wire sawn wafers integrated into LINEX inline system Market potential for 2018 in excess of 70 GW Kahl am Main, 6 December 2017 – SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG (SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES) has brought a new texturing process for the machining of multicrystalline solar wafers to production readiness. Multicrystalline… Read more »