Decentralised energy solution enables reduction of both CO2 emissions and water consumption E.ON is building a highly efficient on-site generation plant for Procter & Gamble’s (P&G) Gillette manufacturing site in Berlin. The plant will provide P&G’s razor and body care supply production with heat, power and cooling. The core element is a two megawatt combined… Read more »
Majority of craft enterprises endorse the extension of EU anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures In a survey of more than 500 companies from all 28 EU member states, the majority of European solar installers are in favor of an extension of the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties that were introduced two years ago, if the EU Commission´s… Read more »
Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland – Thursday 18th August 2016; Wind turbine manufacturer Orenda Energy Solutions, which has locations in Ontario, Canada and Livingston, Scotland, is seeking to raise US$25million through a series of US investment banks as it embarks on a programme of expansion to build its own distributed wind farm across the UK. Orenda… Read more »
Incoming orders +20.4% to CHF 267.8 million Net sales +75.0% to CHF 217.8 million Turnaround with positive EBITDA of CHF 6.2 million Cash flow from operating activities of CHF 15.4 million Long-term growth opportunities remain positive Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) achieved substantial improvements in its financial results during the first half… Read more »
Leading European O&M service provider for offshore wind market enters component-exchange framework agreement with DONG Energy DONG Energy and ZITON A/S have entered a framework agreement that will see ZITON provide services related to main component exchanges on out-of- warranty offshore wind turbines for the next three years. ZITON will provide its jack-up crane vessels… Read more »
Cohort plc subsidiary SEA has utilized its advanced power connection technology to successfully install a 13.2kV cable connection in support of the Oceantec wave energy device located at the Biscay Marine Energy Park (Bimep) test site in Northern Spain. Bimep tests prototype devices for generating wave energy in advance of commercial production to ensure economic… Read more »
Sao Paulo, August 17: The Intersolar South America webinar “Why Brazil could be the next global solar superpower and why you should keep an eye on it”, held in advance of the upcoming exhibition and conference in Sao Paulo provided insights into the promising Latin American solar market. Focused on Brazil, with solar projects totaling… Read more »
A unique programme of three specialist events for the sub IMO / sub 24 metre professional sector is being held ‘back to back’ at the Grand Harbour in Southampton UK this October. The fast moving one day workshop style programme brings together an international group of experts armed with the latest knowledge to identify problems… Read more »
The UK remains the world’s biggest single market with a 5,061MW total installed offshore wind capacity. The vigorous development of offshore wind energy will also be a featured topic at WindEnergy Hamburg 2016. The world’s leading expo for wind energy, held from 27 to 30 September at the Hamburg Messe fair site, will see more… Read more »
Hamburg: Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has signed definitive agreements to acquire the wind turbine nacelle production facilities and infrastructure, complete product portfolio suite, wind turbine inventory and the service operations of Kenersys India Private Limited, in Baramati, India, in order to further move ahead with its market penetration of its new… Read more »
Bangalore, India/ August 15, 2016- Sungrow, the world’s leading PV inverter manufacturer, has been awarded a contract to supply solar central inverters for around 150MW of solar projects by Mytrah Energy (India) Private Limited. Sungrow will help with the design, engineering, manufacture and assembly of central inverters for Mytrah’s Solar projects in the states of… Read more »
Cubico Sustainable Investments (“Cubico”), a global leader in renewable energy and water investment, has announced that it has acquired, with its partner Plenium Partners, a 67 MW wind farm in Valencia from Enerfin, one of Spain’s leading wind farm developers and operators and a subsidiary of Elecnor. As a result of this acquisition, Cubico’s portfolio… Read more »
There is a clear upward trend – wind turbines both on and offshore have been getting increasingly bigger for a number of years now. In this respect, Rostock-based EEW Special Pipe Constructions GmbH (EEW) has produced the world’s largest monopile with a diameter of 7.8 metres and a length of 84.5 metres. For in-plant transportation,… Read more »
396-MW German offshore wind farm development project raises EUR 1.6 billion Represents one of the largest project financed offshore wind projects in the country Strong equity consortium with Partners Group, InfraRed Capital Partners, DEME and GE First large-scale commercial deployment of the GE Haliade 150-6MW turbine Hamburg (DE) | On behalf of its shareholders, Merkur… Read more »
· Consolidated revenue achieved of EUR 61.9 million· Positive EBIT in the Photovoltaics & Semiconductor as well as Thin Film & Customized Equipment segments· Silicon segment reduces consolidated earnings to EUR -2.1 million· Order intake of EUR 89.5 million in the first half of 2016· Management Board confirms targets for the 2016 financial year Blaubeuren,… Read more »
Turkish energy companies select First Solar modules to power projects TEMPE, Ariz./ISTANBUL, Turkey, August 11, 2016 – First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that it has booked 160 Megawatts (MW)DC of photovoltaic (PV) module sales in Turkey in the first half of 2016. The orders were placed by Basariarge Enerji A.S. and Zorlu Enerji…. Read more »
Significant investment in consumer education required WASHINGTON, DC — Community solar projects could give millions of U.S. households access to clean energy, according to a new report from the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and Shelton Group. The potential market for these projects — which allow consumers to buy a portion of the power from… Read more »
FREMONT, Calif. – August 9, 2016. SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEDG), a global leader in PV inverters, power optimizers, and module-level monitoring services, today announced its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended June 30, 2016. Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2016 Highlights Revenues for fiscal Q4 2016 of $124.8 million,… Read more »
Brazilian company Brafer, with over 40 years of experience in manufacturing metal structures, and Grupo Clavijo, a Spanish company considered as one of the largest global corporations in the solar energy sector, will make their presence felt at Intersolar South America, which will be held between the 23rd and 25th of August, at Expo Center… Read more »
A brand new concept in solar PV test instrumentation combines accurate I-V curve analysis with essential electrical testing for the fast and effective commissioning, O&M and diagnostic testing of all types of solar PV installations. Using simple push button operation, the new multi-function PV200 from Seaward (PV210 in USA) carries out all the electrical tests… Read more »
Leading renewable energy consultancy, SgurrEnergy, supported the acquisition of a stake in the 336MW Galloper offshore wind farm in the UK. The Wood Group business provided independent technical advisory services to Sumitomo Corporation. Sumitomo Corporation, a trading and investment company, indirectly takes 12.5% share of the project – a deal which closes in August. The… Read more »
Working alongside long-time partner, Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH), ASM Alternative Energy (AE) has recently contributed to some of the industry’s most impressive solar cell printing results. Utilizing an ASM AE Eclipse metallization platform, VectorGuardTM Fine-Line Stencils, and precision metal squeegees in combination with ISFH’s proven PERC solar cell production techniques, fired conductor… Read more »
A strategic review of east coast port facilities has identified the enormous potential of the offshore wind sector to accelerate economic growth on the east coast of Britain. It has found that east coast ports, from East Anglia to Scotland, have the capability to support the ambitious pipeline of offshore wind projects which will be… Read more »
WE9 / Hamburg, August 5, 2016 The 7 – 8MW class rapidly becomes state-of-the-art for offshore wind, and for large-scale onshore a new 3.6 – 5MW ‘superclass’ is emerging. For these installations as well as smaller-size volume turbines matching component solutions are required. Reliable components are essential during all stages of a turbine’s manufacture, installation… Read more »
More than one billion people still have no reliable access to electricity, particularly in rural areas in developing countries. The cost for photovoltaic (PV) technology has been dropping continuously in the past years, making solar electricity an even more viable solution for these regions. Reliable PV systems for community electrification that are well adapted and… Read more »
• All conditions are met, closing concluded• Proceeds mainly to be used for redemption of debts Sulzemoos, August 3, 2016 / Phoenix Solar SAS, Lyon, France, a 100% subsidiary of Phoenix Solar AG (ISIN DE000A0BVU93), a leading international photovoltaic system integrator listed on the official market (Prime Standard) of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, has sold… Read more »
• Strong revenue growth to € 53.3 million, 34 percent growth vs. pre-year• Operating breakeven in Q2, six months’ EBIT at € -2.4 million, positive operating cash flow and improved gross margin• Free order backlog more than € 180 million, weighted project pipeline at 235 MWp• 2016 sales revenue and EBIT guidance maintained Sulzemoos, August… Read more »
ScottishPower Renewables has awarded SeaRoc Group with a 5 year framework contract to provide Health, Safety and Quality management support to their East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm. Scope of work includes provision of specialist personnel to provide advice and support to the project during construction, development of management systems and to deliver comprehensive training to… Read more »
Singapore. “Safety, Security, Reliability – Qualification from Product to the System Level” is the title of the keynote presentation by Dr Andreas Hauser of TÜV SÜD at the TECHINNOVATION Conference 2016 in Singapore 20 – 21 September. This annual event brings together international technology providers and seekers in order to explore emerging technology and business… Read more »
Hatboro, PA – Alencon Systems LLC will unveil the latest generation of its unique PV harvesting and central inverter solution at Solar Power International 2016 in Las Vegas, September 12 – 15 in booth number 3023. Major highlights of Alencon Systems’ PV optimizer and central inverter solution include the recently developed third generation of String… Read more »
WILMINGTON, NC, August 2, 2016 – Solar Power World, the industry’s leading business-to-business publication, announced the release of its 2016 Top 500 Solar Contractors list and Cape Fear Solar Systems is in the Top 5 residential rooftop contractors in all of North Carolina, which is the #3 state in the country for installed solar, and… Read more »
Interview with Dr. Florian Wessendorf, managing director of Solar Promotion International, and Daniel Strowitzki, CEO of FMMi. The exhibition and conference Intersolar South America was first organized in 2012 as a small summit and soon developed into the largest solar exhibition on the South American continent. As usual in emerging markets, the market conditions in… Read more »
Hefei, China / August 1, 2016 – Sungrow, the world’s largest PV inverter manufacturer, officially announced that it issued 120 million additional shares-raising US$400 million of additional capital with goals of strengthening its solar core business. Under this new stock offering, Sungrow is expected to reinforce its financial strength, reduce financial risk, and optimize the… Read more »
SeaPlanner, industry leading marine management and monitoring system and part of the SeaRoc Group, has announcement the management of a record quantity of project data as the construction phase of the Gemini Offshore Wind Park draws to a close. The Netherlands based offshore wind farm is one of the largest in the world and has… Read more »
Future-proofing Britain’s energy infrastructure Few companies can afford to have their operations halted by unexpected downtime, but for the energy grid potential power failures could plunge parts of, or entire, countries into darkness. The cost of ensuring that Britain can switch its lights back on, following a failure, has grown by £12 million in the… Read more »
The French Government announced last Friday that it has selected Eolmed, the consortium assembled around Ideol’s floating technology, for the development and construction of a 25MW Mediterranean offshore wind farm 15 km off the coastal town of Gruissan. The consortium will be led by the French renewable energy developer Quadran and will include Ideol, the… Read more »