Queanbeyan, 19 July 2017 – Greatcell Solar Limited (ASX: GSL, formerly Dyesol Limited) is pleased to announce that it has signed a non-exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS), an international Chinese headquartered company and one of the world’s largest photovoltaic (PV) solar panel manufacturers. The relationship has formed over several months of… Read more »
Category: Press Releases
Alencon to Unveil Latest SPOT for Solar + Storage and PV Retrofits at SPI 2017
Alencon’s latest DC-DC Optimizer, the SPOT X2, will debut at SPI 2017 in Las Vegas. The newest SPOT is more powerful yet lighter and easier to install. Hatboro, PA – Alencon Systems LLC will mark the debut of the latest generation of its DC-DC optimizer, the SPOT, at Solar Power International 2017, September 10 –… Read more »
Customized logistics solutions for the offshore wind industry:
United Wind Logistics develops and realises transport concept for MHI Vestas’ V164 wind turbines The collaboration includes the long-term charter of the deck carrier VestVind, engineering services and other auxiliary services The concept solution enables 24-hour turn-arounds, high flexibility of the heavy lift vessel and the reduction of freight charges The transport of wind turbine… Read more »
DONG Energy to support PhD research at Durham University to help increase wind turbine efficiency
DONG Energy is continuing its long-standing relationship with Durham University by supporting two PhD research studentships through the Durham Energy Institute (DEI). DONG Energy has funded the Chair in Renewable Energy position at DEI and endowed three MSc scholarships for Durham University students each year since 2011. DONG Energy will now support two PhDs as… Read more »
Leading wind experts claim LiDAR becoming the clear choice for bankable offshore wind measurements, saving millions on costs
London, 18 July 2017. Leading wind measurement experts gathered in London claimed that LiDARs have been replacing met masts to become the sole wind measurement tool used for offshore resource assessment and power curve verification purposes. These experts stated that LiDAR technology had over the years fully proven its ability to provide wind measurements as… Read more »
Illinois firm selected by US Department of Energy to participate in National Solar Competition
Solar Micronics, Inc., an Illinois-based solar integrator firm has been selected to participate in the ‘Solar in Your Community Challenge’ program of the Department of Energy. As part of the Sunshot initiative, a $5 million budget has been set aside for this competition, aimed at expanding solar access to low- income communities. Over the next… Read more »
GCUBE MAKES SENIOR LONDON APPOINTMENTS
Specialist renewable energy insurer recruits two new senior team members to drive its future expansion plans London, July, 17th 2017 – GCube Underwriting Ltd. (GCube), the leading renewable energy underwriter, has appointed Steve Allen and Adam Hearn to the posts of Director and Senior Underwriter, respectively, at its London office. Allen and Hearn join GCube… Read more »
Siemens receives major order from TenneT for DolWin6 offshore grid connection
• Siemens will supply the technology for direct-current transmission • Dragados partner is responsible for building and installing the offshore platform • Six out of ten DC grid connections of the German North Sea were equipped by Siemens Siemens has received another order from the German-Dutch grid operator, TenneT TSO, for a grid connection for offshore wind power… Read more »
EDF Renewable Energy Announces Acquisition of Solar Projects from First Solar
SAN DIEGO (July 13, 2017) : EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE) today announced the acquisition of the 179 megawatt AC (MWac) Switch Station 1 and Switch Station 2 Solar Projects from First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) in late June. The projects, currently under construction, will sell their combined output and environmental attributes under three Power… Read more »
Trojan Battery Appoints Industry Veteran Erguen Oezcan Senior Director of Sales for Renewable Energy
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., July 12, 2017 – Trojan Battery Co., LLC, the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, has expanded its sales team for solar and renewable energy with the appointment of Erguen Oezcan as senior director of sales for renewable energy. Oezcan brings more than 20 years of experience to this position, which… Read more »
SeaRenergy to provide QHSE management & support for the HVAC export cable connection between BorWin Gamma platform and “Hohe See” windfarm
SeaRenergy has been awarded by the EPIC contract holder & Chinese power cable manufacturer ZTT to provide QHSE services. The scope for QHSE management & support includes the cable load-out, cable transport and installation phase of the project as well as the commissioning and testing phase. SeaRenergy has commenced its contractual duties and responsibilities and completion is scheduled for… Read more »
Order Placed for First LiDAR Wind Buoys to be Used in China
Titan Technologies Corporation has ordered two Fraunhofer IWES LiDAR measuring buoys for the surveying of the Zhangpu and Changle off- shore wind farms planned for off the coast of China’s Fujian province. This will be the first time a floating LiDAR system will be used for off- shore wind measurements in China. The buoys will… Read more »
Subsea UK unveils new teaching resource for schools in England and Wales
Primary school pupils across England and Wales will benefit from a new teaching initiative that aims to encourage youngsters to take an interest in science and the natural world around them. Subsea Channel is a set of resources that aim to capture the interest and imagination of primary pupils in science subjects, supporting teachers to… Read more »
Wärtsilä to ensure reliable operations of solar power plant in Burkina Faso
Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 12 July 2017 at 10:00 a.m. EEST The technology group Wärtsilä signed its first Asset Management Agreement for a photovoltaic (PV) power plant in April 2017. Wärtsilä will assume full responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the Essakane solar plant in the Sahel region of Burkina Faso. The solar plant… Read more »
Nordex wins out again in Turkey – now with the N131/3600 too
Hamburg, 12 July 2017. In June 2017, Nordex has received further orders for 72 MW from Turkey. The customer Pakmem Elektrik ordered a total of 16 N131/3600 turbines for the “Cerit” project, to be delivered by the wind turbine manufacturer as of spring 2018. Pakmem Elektrik has also signed a Premium Service Agreement covering a… Read more »
SOLAREDGE LAUNCHING FIRST PV INVERTER-INTEGRATED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER
SolarEdge to offer the fastest AC EV charging rates by supplementing grid power with PV power SAN FRANCISCO, CA — July 11, 2017 — At Intersolar North America, SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in PV inverters, power optimizers, and module-level monitoring services, is unveiling the world’s first inverter-integrated electric vehicle (EV)… Read more »
Latest mechanical engineering and smart solar panels from Germany
M10 Solar Campus at the Intersolar North America 2017 in San Francisco M10 Industries and SI Module show new developments for the solar industry Joint presentation for the M10 Solar Campus at the Intersolar North America in San Francisco: The Freiburg-based company group, consisting of the mechanical engineering company M10 Industries AG and the solar… Read more »
KYOCERA Expands Solar Energy Business in Thailand
As market shifts from selling generated electricity to self-consumption, company plans to increase sales 2.5x YOY Kyoto/London, July 11, 2017 – In November 2016, the Paris Agreement went into effect as a new international framework to prevent climate change, determining that the international community – including emerging and developing nations – needs to take serious… Read more »
GE’s LM Wind Power begins production at new wind turbine blade plant in Turkey
The ribbon is cut to open the new Bergama, Turkey plant on July 11, 2017. Facility in Bergama to operate with 450 skilled employees Up to 80-meter rotor blades produced in Turkey for regional wind farms Bergama, Turkey – July 11, 2017 – LM Wind Power, a GE Renewable Energy business and leading designer and… Read more »
Stern Energy opts for monitoring from meteocontrol
Augsburg/Parma, 07/11/2017 – Stern Energy S.p.a has reached a decision: The Italian O&M operator of photovoltaic systems will further rely on the monitoring platform of Germany-based meteocontrol GmbH to run operations on its portfolio. 25 MWp of the overall 195 MWp installed power that Stern Energy monitors and operates in Italy are already integrated in… Read more »
Two Directors Take Over as Head of Fraunhofer ISE
As of July 10, 2017 it is official: Prof. Dr. Hans-Martin Henning and Dr. Andreas Bett will assume a dual leadership position as the new institute directors of the Fraunhofer Insitute for Solar Energy Systems ISE. Both have been at Fraunhofer ISE, the largest institute for solar energy research in Europe, for many years. The… Read more »
Yaskawa – Solectria Solar PVI 50/60TL Now Compliant with UL1741 SA
Lawrence, MA – July 11, 2017 – Yaskawa – Solectria Solar, the leading U.S. commercial PV inverter manufacturer, announced today that their PVI 50 TL and PVI 60 TL inverters are now fully compliant with California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) Rule 21 – UL1741 SA. Achieving compliance two months prior to the deadline demonstrates Yaskawa… Read more »
HANWHA Q CELLS CELEBRATES ONE BILLION COMMERCIALLY MASS PRODUCED Q.ANTUM SOLAR CELLS
‘- Q.ANTUM solar cell No. 1,000,000,000 was produced and celebrated in the company´s fab in Jincheon, Korea on Monday, July 10, 2017. – One billion Q.ANTUM cells equal around 5 GW of production volume since 2012. – Hanwha Q CELLS´ CEO Seong-woo Nam emphasized this milestone as an “outstanding demonstration of Hanwha Q CELLS´ industry… Read more »
UTM Consultants Ltd aims to build subsea talent network
A new UK-based company which aims to address the immediate and long-term skills needs of the global marine energy sector, has launched today (Monday 10th July). Headquartered in Cornwall, south-west England, UTM Consultants Ltd will leverage its extensive network together with its industry experience to source and supply the manpower solutions required to deliver complex ROV, survey, inspection, repair and maintenance projects… Read more »
DONG Energy announce plans for a new “Skills Fund” for coastal areas of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and North Norfolk
DONG Energy are delighted to announce their plans for a new £75,000 Skills Fund. This forms part of the company’s £465,000 East Coast Community Fund annual commitment announced earlier in December last year. £55,000 will be available through an open application process to experienced organisations that can develop and deliver Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths… Read more »
Next Generation Gangway’ presented in live onshore demonstration
Barge Master and Bosch Rexroth demonstrating innovative motion compensated gangway for the offshore industry Barge Master and Bosch Rexroth have jointly introduced an impressive new mo- tion compensated gangway to the offshore wind market. After numerous sim- ulations and virtual tests, the first actually manufactured gangway is currently being tested onshore at the Bosch Rexroth… Read more »
SEaB Energy strengthens its Advisory Board as it gears up for export growth
SEaB Energy, one of the UK’s brightest innovators of waste to energy technology, has appointed two new highly respected Advisory Board members as it ramps up its global expansion plans. In their advisory capacity, Ronald (Ron) Sams and Allan Barton will bring their global leadership skills to boost the company’s commercial plans and streamline its… Read more »
A2SEA acquired by GeoSea
Friday, July 7, 2017 — Today, DONG Energy and Siemens signed an agreement with Belgian GeoSea stating that GeoSea will acquire the full ownership of A2SEA. A2SEA will continue to operate out of Denmark with offshore wind turbine service and installation. DONG Energy and Siemens have been owners of A2SEA since 2009, when both companies needed… Read more »
Meyer Burger awarded contract for DW 288 Series 3 diamond wire cutting technology for around CHF 12 million from leading European brand of solar panels
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) today announced the successful conclusion of an important contract for its industry leading DW 288 Series 3 diamond wire cutting platform. REC Group is a leading integrated European brand for solar panels which will shift its entire multi-silicon wafer slicing to diamond wire cutting technology. REC Group… Read more »
Solar-Log™ wins the “Gold Award” in India again in 2017
The prize was presented at the India Solar Week 2017 (Organizer: Solar Quarter India) in New Delhi (India) to Silvia Blumenschein-Schütz (VP Sales). “We are deeply grateful for this award. The energy transition in India is fully underway. We are determined to support this fantastic development in the future as well with all the means… Read more »
FINISHING OFF TAHKOLUOTO TURBINE INSTALLATION
Jan De Nul Group’s offshore jack-up vessel Vole au vent installed the very last blade of the last wind turbine at the Tahkoluoto offshore wind farm in Finland. “The installation team did a fantastic safe and efficient job. We installed all ten 4.2 MW turbines within the contractual time frame” says Peter De Pooter, Manager… Read more »
NCLAVE consolidates its presence in Japan with a new 25 MW solar PV Project
NCLAVE Japan KK has concluded an agreement to deliver a solar mounting solution for a 25MW solar project in Yamegata, Japan. NCLAVE’s scope of service includes the design, fabrication and installation of a fixed tilt mounting structure which has been approved by the Tohoku METI. NCLAVE is responsible for the mechanical completion of the project… Read more »
meteocontrol to perform monitoring and feed-in management for Arkolia Energies in Franc
Augsburg, July 06, 2017 – meteocontrol GmbH has become a partner of Arkolia Energies in Montpellier, France. The aim of the partnership is to equip all of the solar parks operated by the solar-energy company with a uniform monitoring system and to facilitate electricity feed-in. meteocontrol will integrate the existing PV systems into the manufacture-independent… Read more »
AMC Delivers MO4 to Mainprize Offshore
After a record build time Aluminium Marine Consultants handed over MO4 to Mainprize Offshore this week for work as a Windfarm Support Vessel carrying both cargo, equipment and personnel out of the port of Hooksiel to the German windfarm sector on an eight-year contract with Deutsche Windtechnik on the Nordergründe windfarm. Bob Mainprize commented “We… Read more »
BayWa r.e. continues successful relationship with Innergex with sale of two further wind farms
Munich, 6 July 2017: BayWa r.e. has sold Eole de Plan Fleury and Les Renardières wind farms to Innergex Renewable Energy Inc., a developer, owner and operator of renewable energy projects, and Régime de rentes du Mouvement Desjardins, a Québec-based private pension plan. This follows the sale of the Montjean Theil-Rabier wind farm to the… Read more »
Joint Letter from over 50 Solar PV Organizations raises Alarm about the Importance of PV Manufacturing in Europe
Over 50 Companies/Organizations signed in less than a week Solar photovoltaics (PV) is a sector of strategic importance for the EU economy, providing energy independence Over 50 companies/organizations have signed a letter initiated by ETIP PV, EUREC and SOLARUNITED which is addressed to policymakers of all EU member states. The petition calls on political leaders… Read more »