“The example of CS Wind’s investment fully represents the vision we have for the national port sector. Job creation, industrial, regional and national development and port development aligned with the energy transition. It is undoubtedly a perfect example of what we seek for our country and it is with great pride that we see this… Read more »
Category: Press Releases
The UK’s Offshore Wind Champion, Tim Pick, has published his independent report
Responding Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “The words of Tim Pick, the UK’s outgoing Offshore Wind Champion, represent a rallying cry for this vital sector – and one which, importantly, reflects those calls made by industry for several years now. “His focus on the importance of grid connections as the key ‘rate-limiting… Read more »
US Offshore Wind Industry Can Proactively Address Fire Risk To Save Taxpayers Money – Firetrace
Scottsdale, ARI, 03 April 2023 – Offshore wind developers and operators can take steps to proactively manage fire risk on their assets to protect the huge levels of public investment coming into the sector to support ambitious US offshore capacity targets. This is according to a new report published today from Firetrace International, the leading supplier… Read more »
KenzFigee wins contract award for crane delivery on the East Anglia Three HVDC converter station
KenzFigee, a well-established lifting and service specialist of high-end equipment for the marine, offshore and wind energy industry, signed a contract with Aker Solutions for the delivery of an offshore pedestal crane for installation on ScottishPower Renewables HVDC (high-voltage, direct current) converter station for the East Anglia THREE (EA3) offshore wind farm in the UK…. Read more »
TSUN’s Microinverter Receives Polish Certification and Gains Recognition at ENEX
The 25th International Power Industry and Renewable Sources of Energy Fair ENEX was held on March 8-9, 2023. As a well-known event in Europe, it has attracted the attention of 12 countries and over 200 international exhibitors, showcasing each company’s clean energy technology products. At the exhibition, TSUNESS Co., Ltd（TSUN) displayed its featured microinverters, easy solar kit… Read more »
Introduction of state-of-the-art Eagle-Access Academy for practical on-site simulator training purposes and demonstrations
EAGLE-ACCESS (EA), the Dutch developer of a new generation of offshore access systems, is introducing its state-of-the-art Eagle-Access Academy for practical on-site simulator training purposes and demonstrations. Centerpiece of the Academy is the most advanced simulator equipment, technology and instructional tools to provide future operators with a superior access training experience. Virtually standing on the… Read more »
Solar Fast – The fastest growing solar company in the UK
How do you become the fastest growing solar company in the UK? practice kid, practice! David Draper got that ‘practice’ by forming a boiler fitting company with his father, William. William and David started Gas Fast in 2001 with William taking care of installation management and David developing software that would allow the company to… Read more »
Ramp up cross-industrial supply chains
Bremen, March 2023. 2023 is a decisive year for the offshore wind industry in Germany and across Europe. More than twice the amount of offshore wind power already installed has been put out to tender this year. According to the realisation agreement of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK), 50 gigawatts are… Read more »
The largest solar PV park in Sweden to date now ready to enter construction phase
Two Swedish landmark large scale PV projects developed by Helios Nordic Energy AB reach RtB, with a combined electricity production capacity of 113 GWh, are handed over to Danish solar energy company Nordic Solar A/S Helios Nordic Energy AB, a developer of large-scale PV solar parks entered into an agreement, in June 2022, with a… Read more »
Survey: 92% of European renewables sellers to face ‘transformative’ merchant exposure by 2027
28 March 2023: As renewable energy markets move into a post-subsidy world, the vast majority of European energy sellers expect a significant increase in the exposure of their portfolios to the volatile merchant market within the next five years – according to the Renewables Industry Survey Report 2023, launched this week. Currently, 26% of 543 renewable energy… Read more »
SeaZip Offshore Service makes major move with acquisition of Damen FCS 2710 24 PAX Crew Transfer Vessel
SeaZip Offshore Service (Harlingen) is expanding its fleet with the acquisition of a 24 PAX Crew Transfer Vessel from shipping company Groen (The Hague/Scheveningen). Jan Reier Arends, Managing Owner of SeaZip, speaks of a golden opportunity because it concerns a young vessel that is in new condition. The vessel, still sailing under the name ‘Green… Read more »
Dominion Energy selects K2M to perform Quality Oversight on the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project
In a four-year deal spanning 2.6GW, K2 Management (K2M) will assume responsibility of Owner’s Quality Assurance Representative for Dominion Energy K2M is to provide Quality Oversight and other services for all major components during manufacturing and delivery to Portsmouth Marine Terminal in Virginia Virginia, March 28, 2023 — K2 Management, a global leading renewable energy… Read more »
PIRIOU delivered a CTV to Atlantique Maritime Services
French shipowner Atlantique Maritime Services, based in Donges, has taken delivery of a new Crew Transfer Vessel built by Piriou in its Vietnamese shipyard. This vessel will join the AMS fleet to serve the French and European offshore wind industry. Sailing under the French flag she is equipped with a comfortable and modular resiliently mounted… Read more »
ScottishPower’s Gillian Noble appointed to lead SOWEC Developer Group
The Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council has appointed industry leader Gillian Noble – who heads up ScottishPower’s offshore development and operations – as Chair of its vital Developer Group. SOWEC plays an important role supporting growth of the offshore wind sector in Scotland, and works through a number of groups to drive action. Its Developer… Read more »
Nordex Group receives orders for 78 MW in Greece
Hamburg, 29 March 2023. The Nordex Group has been awarded contracts to supply and install 14 N149/5.X turbines from the Delta4000 series for three projects in Greece. The orders also each include ten-year Premium Service for maintenance of the turbines. The customer’s name and the names of the projects have been withheld at the customer’s… Read more »
Glamox appoints its first Chief People & Culture Officer and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Natalie Wintermark and Nina Hol join Glamox’s executive leadership team Oslo, Norway, 28 March 2023 – Glamox AS, a leading lighting company, is further strengthening its executive management team with two new appointments as the company sharpens its skills and capabilities as it focuses on growing its lighting business. Natalie Wintermark will join the company… Read more »
Ramboll to support the cement industry with carbon capture and storage
One of the world’s largest cement producers and the only one in Sweden, Heidelberg Materials, is set to capture all the CO2 emissions at their cement plant in Slite, Sweden by 2030. Ramboll has been assigned by Heidelberg Materials to provide expertise supporting the current feasibility study at the large-scale CCS project. Cement factories are… Read more »
H2EXPO & CONFERENCE with an international expert symposium European guidelines and funding programs for the hydrogen economy
Hamburg, 28 March 2023. By 2030, European Union members plan to meet 45 percent of their energy needs from renewable energy sources and use 20 million tons of renewable hydrogen as an energy and power source. Such milestones towards climate neutrality were set in November 2022 during the COP27 climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh. At… Read more »
Ground breaking ceremony of facility expansion in CSWind Portugal
CSWIND PT, a member of the CSWIND group – the world’s largest producer of wind towers, is pleased to invite you to the Ground breaking ceremony to be held on the 29th of March (ZALI Lot C1.3, 3834 – 908, Gafanha da Nazaré, Ílhavo) at 2.30 pm. This event will be attended by Ministry of… Read more »
MEASNET releases a state-of-the-art guideline on evaluation of site-specific wind conditions
Madrid, 28.03.2023.- MEASNET, International Network for Harmonised and Recognised Measurements in Wind Energy, has released an updated issue of its guideline “Evaluation of Site-Specific Wind Conditions”. This document represents the state-of-the-art of wind measurements, wind resource and site assessments within the wind energy sector. With this publishing, MEASNET opens its activity in the new year,… Read more »
TSUN Showcases Advanced Solar Products and Solutions at KEY ENERGY 2023
From March 22-24, the 16th Rimini Renewable Energy Expo, also known as KEY ENERGY, took place at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy. KEY ENERGY is considered one of the most influential solar photovoltaic exhibitions in Europe, attracting visitors such as dealers, distributors, manufacturers, industrial media, and other professionals in the field from all over… Read more »
Ampelmann takes the lead as the motion compensated gangway provider for US offshore wind
Ampelmann, the Dutch offshore access provider, has signed six new contracts in the offshore wind market in the United States for 2023, 2024 and 2025. The contracts set for 2023 have been secured for work on two new offshore wind farms being built off the coast in New England. In the coming year, Ampelmann’s motion… Read more »
Ecoppia Expands its Global Presence with 4 New Projects in Spain and Chile with Matrix Renewables
The Ecoppia fully autonomous H4 and T4 robots are set to clean the PV modules on site, maximize energy production while lowering operational costs. Tel Aviv, March 27, 2023 – Ecoppia, world’s leader in robotic cleaning solutions has announced an agreement to deploy its robotic solutions in 4 projects developed by Matrix Renewables, the TPG… Read more »
BYD receives “Top Brand PV Storage Europe” industry seal
BYD is the first energy storage solution provider to receive this seal of approval across the European region in 2023, and was also the most installed system provider by installers Shenzhen/Berlin, March 27, 2023 – BYD Co. Ltd., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of rechargeable batteries, is delighted to receive the recognition as “Top… Read more »
Recycling broken wind turbine parts could create 20,000 UK jobs and multi-billion-pound supply chain
Tens of billions of pounds could be generated for the UK economy from the re-use, refurbishment and re-engineering of broken wind turbine parts, according to a new coalition set-up to drive the creation of a circular supply chain for renewables in the UK. Building the capabilities to refurbish wind turbine parts in the UK could… Read more »
Xodus and Daymark sign North America offshore wind MOU
Global energy consultancy Xodus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Daymark Energy Advisors to collaborate on advancing the development and deployment of projects in the rapidly growing North American offshore wind industry. The partnership is the first of its kind for the offshore wind consultancy market in North America. Daymark brings deep knowledge and… Read more »
As part of the INTOG (Innovation and Targeted Oil & Gas) leasing round, 13 projects have been selected to support green innovation and help decarbonise the North Sea
Crown Estate Scotland has announced the results of the world’s first leasing round designed to enable offshore wind energy to directly supply offshore oil and gas platforms. Responding, Scottish Renewables’ Chief Executive, Claire Mack said: “Today’s announcement from Crown Estate Scotland is one step forward on the road to the industrial decarbonisation of Scotland. “It… Read more »
Pfeiffer Vacuum Offers a New Vacuum Calculator
Asslar, Germany, March 28, 2023. Pfeiffer Vacuum offers their customers a vacuum calculation tool to identify specific vacuum products for their application, examine evacuation as well as pump down curves and perform different calculations for self-configurated pumping solutions. “With our new vacuum calculator, we aim to make the lives of our customers easier. When looking… Read more »
Qcells’ Supplier Expands Supply Chain Investment in Georgia
ATLANTA – March 23, 2023 – Today, Qcells announced that its solar supplier, Hanwha Advanced Materials Georgia (known as HAGA) will build a new advanced materials manufacturing facility in Bartow County, Georgia. HAGA will supply Qcells with Encapsulant film, materials used to encapsulate solar cells and ensure long-term panel durability. This $147 million investment is expected… Read more »
Natural Power selected for ScottishPower Renewables servicing contract
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has been appointed by ScottishPower Renewables to deliver the servicing and maintenance contract for the 124MW Blacklaw wind farm in North Lanarkshire. This three-year contract to provide third-party service and maintenance to the wind farm is the first of its kind between Natural Power and ScottishPower… Read more »
Earlier today, Orbital Marine Power, a renewable energy company focused on the commercial deployment of its innovative floating tidal turbine technology, unveiled plans for a new 30MW tidal energy project, Westray, in Orkney.
Responding, Amy Keast, Senior Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “Orbital Marine Power’s Westray project is yet another example of how much potential there is in Scotland for the development of tidal energy technology. “At Scottish Renewables, we are particularly pleased to see that construction of this project will see a significant spend of over… Read more »
Port Of Tyne’s Clean Energy Park Takes Another Step Forward With New Major Offshore Wind Base
The Port of Tyne’s 200-acre Tyne Clean Energy Park secures another offshore wind customer – Van Oord – as the Port of Tyne cements its position as the region’s clean energy centre. From Q1 2024, the port will act as the storage and marshalling base for the foundations of the 1.4 GW – or 100… Read more »
Delta to Showcase its High Efficiency FLEX Series Three-phase String Inverters at Solar Solutions International 2023
Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, will be present at Solar Solutions international, hosted at the Expo Haarlemmermeer, the Netherlands. Delta will showcase its full range of Flex Series string inverters, which are suitable for residential, commercial and industrial rooftop PV installations. In addition, Delta will demonstrate its PV inverter monitoring… Read more »
BayWa r.e. Sets Sights on In-market Expansion and Developing Larger Portfolio Wind Projects in APAC in 2023
BayWa r.e., global renewable energy developer, service provider and distributor, has announced its 2023 ambitions for its Wind Projects team, with sights set on developing larger portfolio wind farms across Asia Pacific (APAC). With offices in Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and Australia, BayWa r.e. services the entire lifecycle of wind farm developments in… Read more »
Flexible power technologies will make Africa’s energy leapfrogging a reality
Africa’s ability to leapfrog traditional power systems and adopt renewables on a massive scale is not a fantasy. In-depth studies from Wärtsilä have demonstrated that with the adequate support of flexible power technologies, ambitious renewable energy objectives in Africa are not only achievable, they also represent the soundest and cheapest strategy for the successful electrification… Read more »
ONYX Insight has unveiled a new partnership with Nearthlab to supercharge predictive maintenance solutions across the wind industry.
ONYX Insight, a major global provider of predictive maintenance solutions (PdM), and Nearthlab, a leading autonomous drone solution company, have entered into partnership to deliver a whole turbine predictive maintenance solution for wind farm operators. The industry is currently seeking to make operations more efficient amidst the backdrop of a labor, resource, and inflation-challenged environment…. Read more »