Monocrystalline modules are being manufactured in Frankfurt an der Oder Frankfurt (Oder)/Germany, 10.10.2016 – Astronergy enters the market for monocrystalline solar modules. In addition to polycrystalline solar modules, the highly automated plant in Frankfurt an der Oder, Germany, has recently taken up the production of monocrystalline solar modules in premium and standard power classifications. The… Read more »
Somerset battery storage facility to demonstrate nine different applications of energy storage on the grid RES (Renewable Energy Systems) has successfully completed its first UK-based industrial-scale battery storage facility at a 1.5MW solar park south of Glastonbury, in Somerset. RES has delivered the battery energy storage system (BESS) under an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract… Read more »
SeaRenergy – Fichtner have been awarded with the revision and development of all risk assessments for TenneT ́s offshore and onshore converter stations, the converter stations being essential elements of the North Sea grid connections. The contract has been signed for a minimum of two years. The purpose is to identify potential hazards for people,… Read more »
Hinesburg USA, October 11th, 2016: Renewable NRG Systems (RNRG), a designer and manufacturer of decision support tools for the global renewable energy industry, announced today the supply of a solar resource assessment (SRA) system to Ventus Ingeniería to reduce solar irradiance uncertainty at a project in Panama. The assessment campaign is conducted by Ventus on… Read more »
Spin-off company LeydenJar Technologies commercialises ECN invention LEIDEN/PETTEN – The Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) has developed a new technology that increases the storage capacity of rechargeable batteries by 50 per cent. With this technology, the range of electric vehicles (EVs) can be increased, batteries in smartphones, laptops and other electronic devices will last… Read more »
Munich/Germany, Oktober 10, 2016: Industrial laser specialist ROFIN-BAASEL Lasertech GmbH & Co. KG and its more than 260 employees are moving to the Gilching business park. With an area of 17.000 m², the new site offers considerable room for growth – something the word-wide operating technology company was looking for for quite some time. Modern… Read more »
In early 2016 the 2nd Generation InPassion ALD tool was introduced by SoLayTec and one of our main Asian customers installed this type of tool in their high efficiency production facility. After testing it in mass production for several months, the stability and quality of the machine was proven. For their next expansion plan, this… Read more »
Kyoto, Japan / Neuss, Germany, October 10, 2016 – The Solar Technical Service Center from Kyocera Fineceramics GmbH, based in Esslingen in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, offers an all-in-one service for managing and optimising solar power installations – including fault analysis and repairs – regardless of manufacturer. A relatively large number of solar power… Read more »
A new Best Practice will be developed to improve the design of modern wind turbines and wind farms that will lead to cost reductions. Copenhagen, Denmark –10 October 2016, Together with global partners, DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and renewables certification body, has launched a Joint Industry Project (JIP) to… Read more »
Munich, 7 October 2016: BayWa r.e. has been able to secure five power purchase agreements (PPAs) for solar parks in southern England and Wales. At the end of September, the company signed the long term PPAs, which allow for the sale of power generated for a period of 15 years. The contractual partner is the energy trading… Read more »
Companies developing innovations for offshore renewables can find out how to access a £6m grant fund at a free event at Lowestoft next week. Grants of up to £50,000 are available from the SCORE programme for the development of technologies, inventions, processes and systems that bring down the cost of offshore wind, wave and tidal… Read more »
SeaRenergy and SMC want to thank all visitors to our stand on WindEnergy Hamburg for the participation in our charity game which enabled us to donate 3,500 EUR the DGzRS (German Maritime Search and Rescue Association)! All our clients, suppliers, partners and friends were invited to put a magnet on our charity wall. For each… Read more »
Roermond, the Netherlands, 7 october 2016. Sif Holding N.V. (“Sif or “the Company”), a leading manufacturer of large steel tubulars which are used as foundation components for the offshore wind and offshore oil & gas markets, announces today that it has been awarded the production of all 42 monopiles and, in joint venture with Smulders,… Read more »
Two existing PV customers located in Asia and in Europe have contracted Meyer Burger for the delivery and installation of its industry leading newest generation DW288 Series 3 diamond wire saws. The total contract volume is around CHF 15 million. Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) today announced that it has concluded two… Read more »
Meriaura has received the first one of the two VG EcoCoaster newbuildings ordered from Royal Bodewes. M/s ‘Eeva VG’ arrived yesterday for the first time in Finland, and was baptised today in the port of Rauma, where the vessel loaded her first cargo, 4000 tons of oats, for Rotterdam. M/S Eeva VG is 103 meters… Read more »
At the beginning of September coinciding with the renaming of Leybold GmbH, the brand-new e-shop of the Cologne-based company was launched. This new platform makes it even easier for Leybold customers and interested parties worldwide to select and order from the substantial range of vacuum technology products online. The accelerated purchase processing and delivery ensures… Read more »
Munich, 5 October 2016: BayWa r.e. has sold its 29.7 MW Fraisthorpe wind farm, situated near Bridlington. The site has been acquired by funds managed by the UK investment fund manager Octopus Investments, one of the UK’s largest investors in renewable energy. This is the fifth successful wind farm sale from the BayWa r.e. portfolio to… Read more »
Specialist engineering company Pharos Marine Sims Systems has stepped in to employ two apprentices made redundant in the final year of their training because of the oil and gas industry slump. Engineering apprentices Tom Woodruff and Cory Newland were desperate after losing their jobs with Great Yarmouth companies with only months to go to before… Read more »
Hot on the heels of the announcement, in early August, that DP Energy had received Development Approval from the South Australian Government for their hybrid wind and solar Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park, Catherine Way, Business Development Manager, DP Energy Australia, speaking at the inaugural All-Energy Australia Investor Breakfast (Melbourne: Wednesday 5 October) announced: “We… Read more »
Type SWT-3.6-130 for medium wind conditions proven to conform to IEC 61400-22 standard Hamburg, Germany – 6th October 2016, DNV GL and Siemens Wind Power (Siemens) today announced that the Siemens SWT-3.6-130 Onshore Direct Drive Platform wind turbine has been successfully type certified by DNV GL. This certification confirms that the new turbine complies with… Read more »
Promoting the successful implementation of the energy transition – with this intention EUROSOLAR e.V. has been honoring towns, council districts, companies, associations/organizations, initiatives and private persons with the annual European Solar Prize for 23 years. Pioneers and leaders are put into the focus of public attention and show how the realistic and practicable use of… Read more »
Seaway Heavy Lifting has awarded Dutch subsea technology company Seatools the contract for the design and delivery of a piling template instrumentation and control system. The system will be used for the offshore pile installation operations that are part of the construction of the Beatrice offshore wind farm. The contract includes the complete mechanical, electric,… Read more »
Furthering its position as a leading provider of photovoltaic components, SolarEdge has now been awarded the “Top Brand PV Europe 2016” seal for inverter manufacturers by market researcher EuPD Research. A global leader in inverter solutions, SolarEdge qualified for the award by achieving top results in an independent survey of PV installers in Germany, the… Read more »
ALE’s UK branch has jointly won the ‘Best Energy Project’ award for its collaboration when undertaking jack-up and roll-up operations in Suffolk, UK, by the East of England Energy Group (EEEG) Awards 2016. As part of the Dudgeon offshore wind farm project, ALE were given the scope of lifting components, performing multiple site moves, rolling-up… Read more »
Delivering highly performing solar and wind projects with 3E Turkiye 3E and RKT Energy are pleased to announce the establishment of a joint-venture called “3E Turkiye”. This new partnership will enable them to strengthen their position and increase effectiveness on the Turkish market. 3E, with its headquarters located in Brussels, provides consultancy and software services… Read more »
Conergy Services GmbH, a European leading provider of Operation & Maintenance solutions, has chosen QOS Energy’s software to manage clients’ solar PV portfolio of 500 MWp in Europe. Conergy Services GmbH provides a wide range of technical and asset management services for solar operators. After a thorough tendering and testing procedure, Conergy Services selected QOS… Read more »
· Succession of long-standing Management Board member Peter Augustin secured with appointment of Gunter Fauth to Management Board · Jan von Schuckmann appointed CEO Blaubeuren, September 27, 2016 – The Supervisory Board of centrotherm photovoltaics AG has appointed Gunter Fauth as member of its Management Board with effect from October 1, 2016. As Chief Operating… Read more »
Global specialist in blade repair and inspection hired by major manufacturer as regional partner to deliver EOW inspections in UK and Australia London, 29 September 2016 – Blade repair and inspection specialist, Altitec, has partnered with a leading manufacturer of on- and offshore wind turbines, to provide end of warranty (EOW) blade inspections and repairs… Read more »
Seoul, South Korea – September 28, 2016 – GustoMSC, Halla Wind Energy and Korean Maritime Consultants (KOMAC) signed a three-way Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the intention to mutually develop and design the GustoMSC Tri-Floater, a floating foundation for floating wind turbines for the Dongbu project at Jeju Island (Korea), a Halla Wind Energy development… Read more »
Global Marine Systems Limited has recently extended its capabilities at its depot on the south coast of England. Following the installation of a power cable carousel, the company now has the ability to store and manage power cable for owners and operators requiring a strategically placed location to home their most valuable of assets. The… Read more »
Hamburg: Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has signed a conditional contract with Elicio NV for the delivery, installation and commissioning of 21 Senvion MM100 for the wind farm Alibunar in Serbia at the Hamburg WindEnergy Fair. The installation is planned to take place in fall 2018 close to the wind farm Malibunar,… Read more »
Strategic cooperation will focus on helping operating PV plans perform better with retrofit solutions Figure 1: AES and Alencon have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement to promote more efficient PV plant performance through unique retrofit solutions. Hatboro, Pennsylvania, United States and Vienna, Austria – U.S.-based Alencon Systems LLC and Austrian-based Alternative Energy Solutions GmbH… Read more »
Bladefence and Bladena Solutions ApS are pleased to announce that they have today entered into a partnership. The companies will work together to implement advanced blade enhancement technologies and maintenance methods in order to maximize long-term durability, production values and asset integrity on our customer’s blades. Bladefence’s Managing Director Ville Karkkolainen comments: “Bladena’s specialized knowledge… Read more »
295 Watt Panel Becomes Most Powerful Sub 1.6m² Module Available to European Installers 30st September 2016 — Panasonic has announced the launch of its new HIT® N295 solar module for Europe. The latest addition to the company’s high-efficiency product portfolio is the most powerful sub-1.6m² solar panel available on the continent and provides installers with… Read more »
• Ventotec to take delivery over the next eight years • Siemens to make at least 35 direct-drive turbines available per annum • 20-year service agreements included German wind power plant project developer Ventotec GmbH is looking to work closely with Siemens. At WindEnergy HamGerman wind power plant project developer Ventotec GmbH is looking to… Read more »
Generation of a €5 million pre-tax profit for FY 2016 Securing a 16-year op ration & maintenance contract Voltalia (Euronext Paris, ISIN code: FR0011995588), an international renewable energy player, announces the sale of its 100% stake in a French solar plant to a financial investor. Located in the French Provence-Alpes-Côtes d’Azur region, the solar plant,… Read more »