Bilbao, September 18, 2023. The floating offshore wind project DemoSATH, led by the Spanish engineering firm Saitec Offshore Technologies, in collaboration with the German energy company RWE Offshore Wind and the Japanese company THE KANSAI ELECTRIC POWER CO., INC. (KEPCO), achieves a significant milestone as it commences electricity generation. In August DemoSATH was installed offshore… Read more »
Category: Press Releases
TrueOcean and north.io merge to become a leading Cloud Geodata Specialist – Their digital technology drives the energy transition.
Kiel, 18 September 2023 The merger of three Kiel-based software companies, north.io GmbH, TrueOcean GmbH and NatureConnect GmbH, marks a significant step forward in the use of digital technology for a sustainable future. These companies, which specialise in the management of geospatial data on land and at sea, have joined forces to form “north.io”. The… Read more »
Solvay Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with Shengjian for Technical Exchange, Market Development and Material Supply
Shanghai, China, September 18, 2023 – Solvay, a global market leader in high-performance materials, and Shanghai Shengjian Environment Technology Co. Ltd. have signed a strategic partnership framework agreement to strengthen their business relations and expand into new markets. Based on over 10 years of mutual success in important segments of the semiconductor, FPD, solar power and… Read more »
Making a meaningful difference to the green agenda By Nick Dimock, Founder at 350PPM
The devasting effects of climate change are being witnessed around the world as we are fast approaching a 1.5°C rise in global temperature – a crucial tipping point after which irreversible damage will be done. To curb global warming, we must reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 43% compared with 2019 levels – taking CO₂ levels… Read more »
New Global Centre in Clean Energy to be led by the University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is to be the UK lead for a new £6.2m Global Centre in Clean Energy. Funded by UK Research and Innovation, the Global Centre for Clean Energy and Equitable Transportation Solutions (CLEETS), will focus on reducing emissions from road transport, using three regions as case studies: the West Midlands and South… Read more »
Gianluca Coletti CTO of FuturaSun Group
FuturaSun, a frontrunner in the photovoltaic (PV) industry, announces the appointment of Gianluca Coletti as the Group’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective October 16th. With over two decades of experience in academic and industrial Research and Development (R&D) in the field of photovoltaic energy, Gianluca Coletti is internationally recognized as a leading expert in innovative… Read more »
Stäubli invests in innovative technology for the future of a safe solar industry
Allschwil/Switzerland, September 19, 2023 − As a global market leader in solar connection solutions and a renowned player in industrial automation, Stäubli gets involved in innovative Computer Vision, AI, and robotics solutions development with the California-based OnSight Technology. Active since the early beginning of the Photovoltaic industry, Stäubli is a pioneer for durable and robust… Read more »
REC Group launches its highest power residential panel ever: REC Alpha Pure-RX
Munich, Germany, September 13, 2023 – REC Group, an international pioneering solar energy company, launched yesterday its latest high-efficiency solar panel innovation at RE+ 2023 in Las Vegas, NV, U.S. Reaching 470 Wp, the REC Alpha Pure-RX is the brand’s highest power residential panel ever. With this newest pioneering product, based on advanced heterojunction cell… Read more »
Former BOEM Director Amanda Lefton to Receive 2023 Heronemus Award for Outstanding Achievement in Offshore Wind
BALTIMORE – The Business Network for Offshore Wind, the leading non-profit working to develop offshore wind and build a dedicated supply chain in the United States, today announced former Director of the Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Amanda Lefton as its Heronemus Award for Outstanding Achievement in Offshore Wind recipient. Ms. Lefton… Read more »
Dutch housing corporation chooses Sunergetic and Qcells for large-scale solar project
[Alkmaar, Netherlands, September 14, 2023] Dutch housing corporation Woonopmaat, located in North Holland town and the municipality Heemskerk, has chosen Alkmaar-based renewable energy company Sunergetic as partner for an ambitious solar panel project using Qcells solar modules. Following a recent tender procedure, a large number of tenants of Woonopmaat properties will soon enjoy the sustainable,… Read more »
Natural Power appointed for North Kyle wind farm construction
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has been appointed as Owner’s Engineer providing construction management services to Brockwell Energy’s North Kyle onshore wind farm in East Ayrshire, Scotland. The 49-turbine development in the North Kyle Forest will have a nominal capacity of up to 220MW, with turbine tip heights at a maximum… Read more »
Powering up the Workforce
A new report by Robert Gordon University has found that the UK offshore energy workforce can increase by up to 50% from over 150,000 in 2023 to 225,000 by the end of the decade, with new renewable jobs outnumbering oil and gas roles if a successful transition is achieved. However, the new Powering up the… Read more »
TE Connectivity’s new plug and play solar insulation piercing connector assemblies help accelerate solar farm implementation
OTTOBRUNN, Germany – Sept. 11, 2023 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, brings new insulation piercing connectors to market to further support accelerated solar farm implementation. The Solar IPC (SIPC) assemblies support customers in responding with agility to changes that arise during the solar farm rollout phase and help save… Read more »
The dynamic is there”: Federal Minister Habeck opens German wind fair
Wind industry in high spirits at Husum Wind 2023 / 600 exhibitors expect 15,000 trade visitors / Lower Saxony’s Minister of Economics Lies and Schleswig-Holstein’s Minister for Energy Conversion Goldschmidt underline the importance of wind energy and renewable energies for the states’ policies Husum | 12 September 2023 – Today, Robert Habeck, Federal Minister for… Read more »
Considerations and modelling of on-premise hydrogen production in data centres for greenhouse gas abatement – a viable option?
With green hydrogen widely touted as the most desirable option for achieving climate change goals, the debate is heating up in the data centre sector where proponents of hydrogen believe it could well be an ideal primary power source for putting the sector on a path to net zero. But if hydrogen is the answer,… Read more »
Setting a new world record once again! DAS Solar announces the new cell efficiency up to 26.33% for TOPCon 4.0 technology!
As a leader in N-type technology, DAS Solar has received the National Photovoltaic Industry Measurement and Testing Center’s certification report for the latest N-type high-efficiency 333.4 cm2 large-area solar cells with TOPCon 4.0 technology, which achieved an impressive cell efficiency of 26.33%, surpassing the previous world record set in May of 2023 of 26.24%. I-V… Read more »
Study highlights significant design advances across floating offshore wind sector
The UK’s renewable energy sector is well placed to take advantage of the expected boom in floating offshore wind technology, a new study suggests. Writing in the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews journal, researchers from the University of Plymouth highlight that huge advances in platform technology have taken place over the past two decades. This… Read more »
Ore Catapult Launches New Programme For Companies In Caithness, Sutherland And Orkney To Break Into Offshore Renewable Energy
Businesses across Caithness, Sutherland and Orkney aiming to enter the rapidly expanding offshore renewable energy sector can apply to a regional Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme for the first time today (Tuesday). The industry leading F4OR supply chain growth programme will be delivered by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, and supported by £125,000… Read more »
BayWa r.e. and SUSI Partners Enter Partnership to Advance Corporate Energy Transition in Southeast Asia
BayWa r.e. announces a partnership with Swiss-based infrastructure investment manager SUSI Partners to deliver high-quality solar energy solutions to Southeast Asia. The two partners have signed a framework agreement to direct capital from SUSI Partner’s Southeast Asia-focused “Asia Energy Transition Fund” to the realisation of sizable rooftop PV projects contracted with larger C&I corporations. The… Read more »
AQM award for Stäubli proves the outstanding PV connector quality
Allschwil/Switzerland, September 11, 2023 − Stäubli’s MC4-Evo 2 connector wins prestigious AQM (All Quality Matters) Award 2023 for exeptional performance and durability provided by TÜV Rheinland China. Renewable energy is continuing to make strong inroads into the global energy supply. Photovoltaics are leading the way with substantial annual growth of more than 20 % ahead… Read more »
More Swissness for the Swiss solar industry: Helion Energy and Meyer Burger enter into strategic partnership
Helion, leader in the solar industry, and photovoltaic manufacturer Meyer Burger seal a strategic partnership. The two companies are thus setting an example for a strong Swiss solar industry. To support this, the AMAG Group will prefer to use Meyer Burger panels for all its own photovoltaic plants yet to be built, such as the… Read more »
Demand for Decentralised Turnkey Energy Solutions Increases as Romanian Industry Decarbonises
With experts warning that the Romanian grid’s transition to greener energy sources is happening too slowly, a prominent power equipment supplier is reporting growth in demand for turnkey generator solutions from the nation’s energy-intensive industries. Under Romania’s EU-mandated National Energy and Climate Policy commitments, the country needs to increase its overall share of renewables in… Read more »
Econowind scales up with support from NOM and Horizon Flevoland
Zeewolde, the Netherlands, 11 September 2023 – Using the power of the wind, ocean-going vessels can sail more efficiently. Dutch company Econowind builds ‘VentoFoils’ in Zeewolde and Warten. These sails enable ship owners to reduce fuel consumption by up to 30%. This contributes to making the shipping industry more sustainable. The Investment and Development Agency… Read more »
IMEON ENERGY prepares its Initial Public Offering on EURONEXT GROWTH
THE CEO AND FOUNDER Christophe Goaguen embarked on his entrepreneurial journey in 2008, armed with extensive experience in large-scale industrialization gained during his tenure at Thomson and Thales. With an impressive background, including an MBA and degrees in electronics engineering, he focused on pioneering innovations. One notable accomplishment is the creation of an all-in-one hybrid… Read more »
Nextracker Opens New U.S. Factory with Dedicated Capacity in Las Vegas with Unimacts
LAS VEGAS and FREMONT, California – Nextracker (Nasdaq: NXT), a global market leader of solar tracker and software solutions, and Unimacts (UNX), a leading provider of industrial manufacturing and supply chain solutions, today announced the grand opening of a Nextracker-dedicated manufacturing facility in Las Vegas. The new facility, owned and operated by Unimacts, will produce… Read more »
Vaisala’s WindCube Nacelle Turbulence Intensity algorithm improvements demonstrate high measurement accuracy and data coverage for wind energy applications
The first lidar classified according to the IEC 61400-50-3 standard, WindCube Nacelle’s unique Turbulence Intensity algorithm is an important step for increasing nacelle-mounted lidar usage in wind energy Vaisala, a global leader in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements, today announced the publication of a comprehensive report demonstrating how its WindCube Nacelle lidar provides accurate Turbulence… Read more »
Beyond The Scope Of Supply: Vos Prodect’s Supporting Role To Ensure The Successful Deployment of Submarine Cables
In the ever-evolving world of offshore energy and telecommunications, success depends not only on value engineered cable protection systems but also on comprehensive support and expertise. At Vos Prodect, we understand that our role extends far beyond supplying submarine cable accessories. We’re dedicated to ensuring the success of your projects, every step of the way…. Read more »
Richard Chang Profile
Richard has more than 25 years of experience in construction, business development, operation management and asset investment of industrial, commercial and infrastructural projects. Prior to joining Aquila Capital, Richard was Managing Director of Vena Energy Taiwan, responsible for asset development, investment, construction and operations in Taiwan, has successfully developed over 500 MW of solar assets…. Read more »
Has the pandemic changed global supply chains forever?
As the pandemic brought the global economy to a halt, it exposed vulnerabilities in the production strategies and supply chains of firms across the globe. At the same time, it spurred a seismic shift to find more innovative ways of working. Three years after COVID-19 placed the global economy into shock, Sara Cattaneo at ABB… Read more »
Glamox wins contract from PGS to light eight seismic vessels with energy-saving LED lighting
Oslo, Norway, 7 September 2023: Glamox, one of the world’s leading lighting companies, has won a contract from PGS ASA (OSE: PGS), the global geophysics company, to provide marine LED lighting for eight of its vessels that undertake seismic surveys of the seabed. This first phase of the major retrofit project will involve replacing fluorescent… Read more »
Kenzfigee UK’s Branch Office Relocated To Aberdeen
KenzFigee, a well-established lifting and service specialist of high-end equipment for the marine, offshore and wind energy industries, is pleased to announce the relocation of its branch office KenzFigee (UK) Ltd. to Altens, near Aberdeen’s South Harbour. “This move marks a significant milestone in our company’s journey and sets the stage for future growth and… Read more »
Vaisala’s WindCube Nacelle Turbulence Intensity algorithm improvements demonstrate high measurement accuracy and data coverage for wind energy applications
Vaisala, a global leader in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements, today announced the publication of a comprehensive report demonstrating how its WindCube Nacelle lidar provides accurate Turbulence Intensity (TI) measurements suitable for use across industrial applications. “The culmination of extensive lidar research and development efforts, our pioneering nacelle-mounted lidar solution is designed to provide reliable wind… Read more »
University to showcase world-leading research at Offshore Europe
The University of Aberdeen will showcase its world-leading research at Offshore Europe this week, focusing on key areas of the energy transition including offshore wind, carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, and data and artificial intelligence. The University will also highlight how it is equipping the workforce of the future with the skills essential to meeting… Read more »
Natural Power supports RPC’s 170.5MW Project Magna go live Finland
Acting as owner’s engineer on behalf of Renewable Power Capital (RPC), Natural Power, the leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, has overseen the construction phase of all three Project Magna onshore wind farm sites in Finland, constructed by OX2 and celebrating their official opening this week. Merkkikallio, Puutikankangas and Rustari wind farms collectively form… Read more »
Global solar energy leader presents solid strategy for us entry
Houston, TX. September 4th – PV Hardware (PVH), a global leader manufacturer of solar tracking solutions, will present its key strategy to stir up the American renewable energy market during RE+, the largest clean energy event in North America set to take place in The Venetian Convention & Expo Center and Caesars Forum in Las… Read more »
LONGi becomes first Chinese company globally to receive prestigious Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) Approval for Emission Reduction Targets
Xi’an, China | September 4, 2023 – LONGi, the world leading solar technology has become the first Chinese solar photovoltaic company to obtain official validation of emission reduction targets approved by the independent Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). With the approval, LONGi joins a prestigious group of only 4,600 companies worldwide that have joined the… Read more »