Ofgem approves SP Energy Networks and DNV GL collaboration to implement local flexibility market, entitled Project FUSION DNV GL to advise on implementation of the Universal Smart Energy Framework (USEF) DNV GL is a founding member of the USEF foundation and a principal designer of the framework Project FUSION set to deliver customer benefits in… Read more »
Maximizing Productivity and Minimizing Costs Wind turbines can achieve an online availability of about 98%, giving operators approximately one week in the year when planned maintenance can be completed. It is essential to use this time efficiently, concentrating on the most important issues, which can be identified using preventative maintenance techniques. Jason Horton, Regional Operations… Read more »
Project completion in three new countries highlights ongoing success Hamburg: Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has announced the completion of installation of several wind farms in three of its newly entered markets within Europe totalling 130 megawatts (MW). The installation of 33 Senvion 3.4M114 turbines was recently completed at the 112 MW Egersund… Read more »
GmbH (RENA) develops a new inline system for porous silicon etching and starts cooperation with Christian Albrecht University in Kiel (CAU) to develop a simple manufacturing concept for silicon anodes for use in lithium ion batteries. Further potential application for photovoltaics. Today’s lithium ion batteries typically rely on anodes made of graphite. The limited ability… Read more »
Growing the ABB Ability portfolio, ABB Turbocharging launches at Marintec 2017 in Shanghai its first digital turbocharging solutions for enhanced performance, perational flexibility and lower operating costs for marine customers. These solutions will further harness the power of digitalization through connection to the vessel optimization system and ABB’s Collaborative Operations Centers for the marine sector…. Read more »
Product training: NEW REPAIR COATING MATERIAL FOR the wind industry The new corrosion protection coating SikaCor SW-1000 RepaCor, developed in a research project, promises a significantly simpler, faster and more economical on-site repair of wind turbines. The free of charge product training in Hamburg provides insight into the application possibilities for wind turbines and gives… Read more »
Recently SMST ’s gangway was installed on board Jumbo’s DP2 Heavy Lift Crane Vessel (HLCV), Fairplayer. The gangway, the SMST Telescopic Access Bridge M Series, makes sure that the Jumbo personnel walks safely from vessel to windfarm structure during the installation of the 60 transition pieces in the Arkona offshore wind farm. The first landing… Read more »
Storage system comparison using new performance indicator LCOS available on company’s website Wittenberg, 4 December 2017 – TESVOLT has begun delivery of the new TS HV 70 generation of high-voltage storage systems, which store energy even more efficiently than before. To enable installers to compare different storage systems reliably and transparently, TESVOLT is also now… Read more »
In October 30, 2017 Imeon Energy has signed a new partnership agreement with Swiss based battery manufacturer Leclanché, to resell its solar inverters for self-consumption with storage. Following the contract signature, Imeon Energy will supply Leclanché with its new generation of IMEON inverters integrating an Artificial Intelligence able to understand its environment in order to… Read more »
Acciona Energía to replace 90 older wind power systems with 12 new turbines Hamburg, 4 December 2017. The Nordex Group has won a 30-MW order to renovate one of Acciona Energía’s oldest wind farm in Spain. In the second half of 2018, it will upgrade the 30-MW wind farm “El Cabrito” with twelve multi-megawatt turbines…. Read more »
Industry body urges organisations to step forward with game changing technologies Industry body Subsea UK in partnership with Scottish Enterprise has today announced that it has opened an R&D funding call for innovation projects to drive forward research and development projects between Scotland and Japan that will help solve the industry’s most complex technological challenges…. Read more »
Ørsted’s Offshore Substations for the Hornsea Project Two Offshore Windfarm Ørsted has selected Semco Maritime as Electrical Engineering Consultant (EEC) to develop electrical and mechanical basic engineering design of the 1.4 GW Offshore Substation (OSS) as well as for a Reactive Compensation Station (RCS). The engineering effort from Semco Maritime will build the basic requirements… Read more »
Once again, Jan De Nul Group pockets three DPC Innovation Awards: one for Dredger Design, one for Dredging Equipment and another one for Safety. The awards are presented by IHS Dredging & Port Construction, the industry’s leading trade magazine, and focus on the most innovative projects the industry has to offer. Best Dredging Design: Hopper… Read more »
World-first renewables projects and the people who made them happen honoured Evening in Edinburgh hears from Scottish Conservative Leader Ruth Davidson Cutting-edge energy generation technology and the people who help Scotland make a global renewable energy impact are among some of the winners at the 2017 Scottish Green Energy Awards.The event, which took place in… Read more »
Santiago, November 30, 2017. Verano Capital, an American project developer headquartered in Chile, announced today that it won 18% of the solar capacity in auction at the Argentinian energy tender with its 100 MW VeCaSo-1 solar project. Located near Mendoza, Verano’s PV project was selected on a winning bid at $42.50/MWh. This is yet another… Read more »
‘- Photovoltaic system with east-west orientation and performance ratio of more than 86% – Q.FLAT-G4, the self-developed Q CELLS flat roof system, lowers energy costs for commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses – Q.PLUS solar modules with Q.ANTUM technology boast greater yield and lower electricity production costs [Thalheim, Germany, November 30, 2017] – A 100 kW… Read more »
28 November 2017, Amsterdam– Envision Energy, a leading global smart energy solution provider, today announces the global release of its latest international product portfolio including its largest wind turbine to date at WindEurope in Amsterdam. Envision’s new EN148-4.5 MW turbine is the latest evolution of Envision’s 4MW platform, equipped with a 148-meter rotor and a… Read more »
The independent maintenance provider Deutsche Windtechnik has been honoured by two of its largest clients for the quality of its services. At its supplier day event on 22 November 2017 in Essen, Germany, the energy supplier innogy presented Deutsche Windtechnik with the ‘innogy supplier award’ in the Quality Global category for its international cooperation with… Read more »
50 N117/3600 turbines ordered by Vattenfall Hamburg, 29 November 2017. Vattenfall, owner of the Dutch utility Nuon, yesterday signed a contract for the delivery of 50 N117/3600 turbines with the Nordex Group in Amsterdam. The project “Wieringermeer” is one of the biggest onshore projects for Vattenfall in Europe. The wind farm has an above-average capacity… Read more »
ABB Ability™ based digital technologies enable the wind sector to maximize renewable penetration, efficiency and reliability ABB is showcasing some of its leading-edge technologies at the WindEurope event being held in Amsterdam from November 28-30, 2017. Exhibits includes digital solutions from the ABB Ability™ portfolio, offering a unified, full-spectrum approach from individual devices to fully… Read more »
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) is holding its Technology Day 2017 at the technology and production site in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Germany, today. The primary focus of the event is on Meyer Burger’s PV cell technologies with participants enjoying a tour through production including the company’s Heterojunction production line and MB PERC technology assembly…. Read more »
The Al-Zaatari refugee camp is located in Jordan, just 10 kilometers away from the Syrian border. It has gradually evolved into a permanent settlement and in 2015 the camp population was estimated at 83,000 refugees. Opened by the Jordanian government and UNHCR -the UN refugee agency- on July 28, 2012 to host Syrians fleeing the… Read more »
The Conext SmartGen is now available with an expanded range of power ratings, providing customers more flexibility to meet power plant capacity limits while optimizing output. Livermore, California, November 29, 2017 – Schneider Electric Solar has extended its Conext SmartGen inverter power ratings for greater flexibility and optimization of both small and large utility power… Read more »
Partnership to enable advanced technologies in forecasting methods and models 29 November 2017, Amsterdam– Envision Energy, a leading global smart energy solution provider, announced today a new strategic partnership to advance research in renewable energy forecasting. This multi-year collaboration, the first of its kind, brings together Envision Energy, the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), the Met Office (the UK’s national… Read more »
29 November 2017 – Turn-key offshore wind measurement company confirms deployment with one of the biggest energy Utilities in Poland. EOLOS FLS200 commissioned at Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Farm. In a competitive tender EOLOS secured contracts to deploy the EOLOS FLS200 floating Lidar, purpose designed for the offshore industry incorporating the leading ZephIR 300M wind… Read more »
The independent maintenance provider Deutsche Windtechnik has been honoured by two of its largest clients for the quality of its services. At its supplier day event on 22 November 2017 in Essen, Germany, the energy supplier innogy presented Deutsche Windtechnik with the ‘innogy supplier award’ in the Quality Global category for its international cooperation with… Read more »
WindGEMINI online digital twin software gives users 24/7 access to advanced wind turbine condition and performance analytics, enabling better informed decisions Software can be used to monitor any turbine, regardless of its make or model to increase production and assess turbine operating life Tool is built on 25 years of wind turbine design experience and… Read more »
• The company will install 113 SG 8.0-167 DD turbines at three offshore wind farms Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has been selected today by Vattenfall to supply close to 1 GW at three offshore wind power plants being developed in Danish waters. Specifically, the company has signed today an agreement with Vattenfall for the… Read more »
As concerns about increasing home energy costs continue, ABB expects to see stronger demand from ‘Prosumers’ in 2018 for smarter solutions to manage energy usage. With 80 percent of consumers now owning at least one smart home device and over a third (36 percent) investing in energy management technology to provide greater control of their… Read more »
Hornsea Project One will be the biggest windfarm in the world All foundation contracts (monopiles and transition pieces) now in place Around 50% of the transition pieces will be manufactured in Teesside Over 60% of the transition pieces will be loaded out from Teesside Ørsted has confirmed today that around 50% of the transition pieces… Read more »
Hamburg-based shipbroker GRS continues to forge ahead with its growth strategy by establishing a new branch office. Growth continues unabated. Now GRS is not just supporting its clients from its Hamburg headquarters, but also from its office recently established in Atlanta. “The new US office is an important step for us as part of our… Read more »
New delivery contract for production machines signed First PVD coating machines for HJT ordered Contract includes SILEX II processing line Kahl am Main, November 27, 2017 – The SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG (SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES) continues to be successful in marketing production equipment for the manufacturing of heterojunction (HJT) high-performance solar cells. A few days ago, a… Read more »
Munich, 27 November 2017: BayWa r.e., a leading global renewable energy developer, service supplier, wholesaler and energy solutions provider, has sold its remaining portfolio of UK solar farms, totalling 75MW, to Greencoat Solar II LP, managed by Greencoat Capital. The portfolio includes the 45MW Bann Road solar farm, the largest solar farm realised so far… Read more »
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) (the “Company”) announced today that it is launching a voluntary incentive offer to holders of the CHF 100 million 5.5% convertible bonds due 2020 issued by the Company (the “Bonds”) (the “Incentive Offer”). The Bonds, bearing ISIN number CH0253445131 and Ticker-Symbol MBT14, were issued on 17 September… Read more »
• These turbines -the G126-2.5 MW- will be the highest in Asia, with a tip height of 215 metres • The company has already installed 310 MW in this market since its entry in 2011, which is a half of total installed capacity Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has achieved a new milestone in its positioning… Read more »
Ingeteam, an independent global supplier of electrical conversion equipment, will present its full range of wind energy drive train products at the WindEurope Conference & Exhibition 2017, taking place later this month in Amsterdam. Exhibiting at booth #1D24, Ingeteam will showcase its power converters, generators, turbine controllers, Condition Monitoring Systems (CMS), Smart SCADA management systems,… Read more »