Is 2016 the year of flexibility? Members of POWER-GEN Europe and Renewable Energy World Europe’s Advisory Board discuss the importance of a flexible power supply and the steps needed to deliver a truly robust network, ahead of the conference and exhibition place in Milan, 21st to 23rd June 2016.Roundtable participants: • Giancarlo Benelli – Senior… Read more »
A flexible power network hinges on energy storage. But does the technology match the hype? Members of POWER-GEN Europe and Renewable Energy World Europe’s Advisory Board discuss the challenges facing the storage sector and the steps needed to overcome them, ahead of the conference and exhibition which will take place in Milan, 21 to 23… Read more »
These are turbulent times for Europe’s power sector. Fabien Roques, Senior Vice President, Compass Lexecon and POWER-GEN Europe and Renewable Energy World Europe Advisory Board member discusses how to survive the storm, flexibility is more important than ever.As Aesop’s fable of the oak and the reed begins, there is a storm coming. The tall and… Read more »
There is much talk of 2016 as a year of transformation for the energy industry. But Simon Hobday, Partner at Osborne Clarke LLP and POWER-GEN Europe and Renewable Energy World Europe 2016 Advisory Board member, thinks there is work to be done. Here he argues that the transition to a flexible energy future requires governments… Read more »
Munich, 19 May 2016 – For the third time running, the ees AWARD is set to be presented for outstanding solutions and innovations in energy storage technology. This year, the prestigious prize received a record number of submissions. Ten of these can now pride themselves on having been nominated as finalists. The winner will be… Read more »
The joint annual meeting of the European Technology and Innovation Platform (ETIP) on Photovoltaics and the ETIP on Smartgrids was hailed by Jeroen Schuppers, deputy Head of Unit for Advanced Energy Production in DG Research and Innovation of the European Commission as “very timely and relevant […] The event brings together two groups. Collaboration and… Read more »
Lawrence, MA – May 19, 2016 – Yaskawa – Solectria Solar, the leading U.S. commercial PV inverter manufacturer, announced that it has officially launched its new PV Inverter blog. This blog will focus on top industry topics, news, recently installed projects and life at Yaskawa – Solectria Solar. Readers can subscribe to the blog where… Read more »
Global Renewables Shipbrokers now also represented in France GRS is expanding its global outreach with an office in Paris Business growth is continuing unabated. After successful establishment of an office in Aberdeen, Scotland, in the summer of 2015, GRS has appointed Francois Richard as head of its new office in Paris. “The expansion in France… Read more »
Cutting-edge installations reaching for the sun Neuchâtel, 19 May 2016 – Today CSEM unveils the new facilities at its PV-center. The existing infrastructures have been extended with a cleanroom, module testing, and production laboratories covering over a thousand square meters. This will allow researchers to continue the work begun three years ago and explore different… Read more »
· In an industry too young to have long-term field data on reliability, DNV GL’s comprehensive lab study goes beyond standard testing to bridge knowledge gap, help minimize risk for solar investors· Latest edition of report provides data on module performance over timewith rankings of manufacturers of solar PV panels from around the world· Testing… Read more »
Munich, May 19, 2016 – Complete with a new category and record number of submissions, this year’s Intersolar AWARD pays tribute to ground-breaking innovations in the solar industry for the ninth time in a row. Joining the established Photovoltaics category is the category entitled Outstanding Solar Projects, which will this year make its debut on… Read more »
Munich, 19 May 2016 – For the third time running, the ees AWARD is set to be presented for outstanding solutions and innovations in energy storage technology. This year, the prestigious prize received a record number of submissions. Ten of these can now pride themselves on having been nominated as finalists. The winner will be… Read more »
The joint annual meeting of the European Technology and Innovation Platform (ETIP) on Photovoltaics and the ETIP on Smartgrids was hailed by Jeroen Schuppers, deputy Head of Unit for Advanced Energy Production in DG Research and Innovation of the European Commission as “very timely and relevant […] The event brings together two groups. Collaboration and… Read more »
Lawrence, MA – May 19, 2016 – Yaskawa – Solectria Solar, the leading U.S. commercial PV inverter manufacturer, announced that it has officially launched its new PV Inverter blog. This blog will focus on top industry topics, news, recently installed projects and life at Yaskawa – Solectria Solar. Readers can subscribe to the blog where… Read more »
Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, will present, at Intersolar 2016, a broad portfolio of energy-efficient solutions to optimize the harvesting of renewable energy and to support the growing sustainable lifestyle megatrend. Delta’s brand new M80H PV inverter offers maximum 88kVA output power and industry-leading efficiency of up to 98.8%. Also,… Read more »
No less than 10 technology developers and associations (see the entire list below) gathered to found “Friends of Floating Offshore wind”, a group who will promote the interests of Floating Offshore Wind in Scotland and UK in order to create favourable conditions for the further development of the sector in these areas Global climate change… Read more »
New PERC technology and Asia-Pacific investment plans to be announced SHANGHAI, CHINA- May 18, 2016- Heraeus Photovoltaics, the worldwide leading supplier of metallization solutions to the PV industry, will attend the 10th International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition (SNEC) from May 24-26. Heraeus will introduce its innovative new metallization products for PERC solar cell… Read more »
SCHMID Group optimizes the manufacturing process of PERC cells, thereby reducing the consumption of chemicals Easy to retrofit: Selective emitter to increase the efficiency Get to know the innovations of the SCHMID Group at a trade show:SNEC in Shanghai, May 24 – 26, 2016 (hall E3, booth 365) Intersolar Europe in Munich, June 22 –… Read more »
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have successfully explained how iron-based dyes work on a molecular level in solar cells. The new findings will accelerate the development of inexpensive and environmentally friendly solar cells. The goal is to be able to use iron-based dyes in solar cells in the future. Watch, share and/or embed illustrative… Read more »
Following recent record low wind speeds, specialist renewable energy insurer steps up weather risk transfer support for US wind investors with new appointment New York, May 18 2016 – GCube, the leading underwriter for renewable energy initiatives, has responded to increasing demand from US wind project-financed wind operators, notably those refinancing or going through acquisitions,… Read more »
New VisualEyesTM software provides site-specific weather forecast information to enable energy asset operators, site engineers and contractors to make better, more informed decisions London, 18th May 2016: Lighting, strong winds, snow, freezing temperatures, fog and heavy rain are just some of the meteorological challenges facing those managing energy-production facilities, such as windfarms. Forecasting favourable and… Read more »
SolarWorld is presenting the latest developments in solar modules and storage technologies at Intersolar Europe from June 22 to 24, 2016. Highlights include bifacial solar power modules with their own newly developed racking system and the new high performance module that achieves output of over 300 watt on the basis of 5-busbar technology combined with… Read more »
Augsburg, May 18, 2016. – The Middle East, northern Africa and Turkey (MENAT) are the focal point of the partnership between the photovoltaic service providers meteocontrol GmbH and Phoenix Solar AG. Phoenix Solar, an international photovoltaic company, will rely on meteocontrol’s monitoring systems to operate PV power plants in the MENAT region. The companies are… Read more »
No less than 10 technology developers and associations (see the entire list below) gathered to found “Friends of Floating Offshore wind”, a group who will promote the interests of Floating Offshore Wind in Scotland and UK in order to create favourable conditions for the further development of the sector in these areas Global climate change… Read more »
KEY FIGURES Increased turnover of € 2,244 million (+ 10%) Record EBITDA of € 632 million (+ 51%) Net profit of € 265 million (+ 83%) Extremely strong solvency ratio of 56%, thanks to the continued reservation of profitNet debt-free for the second year in a row Targeted strategic investments Stable order book of €… Read more »
On stand 230 in hall B1 of the electrical energy storage show (ees) under the Intersolar Europe 2016 umbrella, Nürtingen-based ADS-TEC presents new variations of its powerful StoraXe® Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Systems. As a novelty and special highlight of the show this year, ADS-TEC presents the smart, compact “PowerBooster” outdoor battery system for the supply… Read more »
Tuco Marine Group of Denmark inks a new order for their 11m WIND FARM SERVICE BOAT from the ProZero series of Fast Rescue Boats, Daughter Crafts and Workboats. The new order from a major, but for now undisclosed, company in the European offshore market. Is a, third in a row, sale of Tuco Marines 11m… Read more »
Solar energy company PROINSO has announced it will open a new operation in Indonesia’s West Java province. PROINSO will have distribution and integrated products available in Indonesia along with PT. Surya Energi Indotama (SEI), a highly experienced local EPM division. A spokesperson for PROINSO commented, “Indonesia is a market of major focus for PROINSO. With… Read more »
Subsea IMR provider, N-Sea and Subsea Projects and Engineering provider, DOF Subsea have entered into a two-year cooperation agreement to provide an Integrated Saturation (SAT) Dive Service. The Cooperation agreement reflects both companies’ strategic decision to increase their overall service offering through Saturation diving across Europe, Africa, and Mediterranean. The principles of the agreement are… Read more »
Weather measurement expert illustrates importance of smarter investment choices in mitigating extreme weather impact on portfolio revenues Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, has today outlined findings that underscore the increasing importance of intelligent project selection for U.S. wind investors and ways to more realistically set future revenue expectations. Building a genuinely… Read more »
China pushed the global wind market to new heights in 2015, representing almost half of new wind installations globally and producing a total annual capacity of 30.5 Gigawatts However, after focusing on increasing its installed capacity, the country now aims to shift its focus from scale expansion towards quality and efficiency, says analyst China Produced… Read more »
Wittenberg/Germany, May 17, 2016 – The German wholesaler SegenSolar has joined forces with the manufacturer Tesvolt for commercial storage systems of 30 kWh and above. SegenSolar, an affiliate of the UK’s largest photovoltaic wholesaler, Segen Ltd, is now supplying Tesvolt’s lithium energy storage systems via its online portal and from several distribution branches around the… Read more »
Binsdorf/ Bremen, 17.5.2016: Solare Datensysteme GmbH (SDS) and ADLER Solar Services GmbH have formed a strategic partnership – both companies are known for their forward-thinking solutions in the solar industry. The goal is to continually expand the cooperation on the national and international level in order to offer plant owners monitoring, trouble-free operations and optimized… Read more »
Neuchâtel (CH) / Edinburgh (SCO), 17th May 2016 – A research and development project worth £900,000 has been launched in Scotland to develop breakthrough technology in the energy efficiency market. NetThings, an Edinburgh based “internet of things” company has partnered with CSEM a Swiss private, non-profit research company to develop an analytical platform to save… Read more »
On stand 230 in hall B1 of the electrical energy storage show (ees) under the Intersolar Europe 2016 umbrella, Nürtingen-based ADS-TEC presents new variations of its powerful StoraXe® Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Systems. As a novelty and special highlight of the show this year, ADS-TEC presents the smart, compact “PowerBooster” outdoor battery system for the supply… Read more »
Horizon Geosciences recently launched a bespoke, economical nearshore survey boat in tune with client demand. Weighing only 4 tonnes, the Horizon Echo is a flexible nearshore survey option, suited to a wide range of jobs, remote locations and she’s just about to commence work on her first project in Abu Dhabi. Custom designed and built… Read more »