Category: Press Releases

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 »

Higher average yield gain 6.59%! DAS Solar modules have excellent performance

The PV Plant equipped with DAS Solar N-type TOPCon bifacial double-glass modules in the Qinghai Golmud region has been successfully deployed in the desert expanses of the western Qaidam Basin. From 2021 to 2023, it has consistently achieved record-breaking power generation gains since connecting to the grid and launching power generation. Analyzing data from the… Read more »

OEG Renewables strengthens position in survey market with GEOSIGHT deal

Portland, UK – 4th Sept 2023 – OEG Renewables (OEGR), a leading provider of offshore wind solutions, is pleased to announce its acquisition of GEOSIGHT Ltd (GEOSIGHT), a specialist marine surveying company operating across a range of sectors, including offshore renewable energy, subsea cables and civils in the UK and Europe. GEOSIGHT, founded by Brian… Read more »

Ground-breaking waste carbonisation plant to eradicate landfill

UK-based business, Pyrolysise, is introducing new waste carbonisation technology with zero toxic emissions as a game changing solution to reduce greenhouse gases by mining landfill and reclaiming redundant and contaminated land. John Bell, Managing Director of Pyrolysise, said: “Our technology goes way beyond the usual benefits of a waste recycling process and has huge potential… Read more »

PV connector world market leader supports where solar matters the most

Allschwil/Switzerland, September 6, 2023 − The Renewable Energy business of Stäubli follows the group’s ESG strategy and signs a partnership with the impact-driven organization Sopowerful to bring electrification through solar power to people without access to electricity. The NGO Sopowerful is active in under-resourced regions implementing photovoltaic systems together with local partners for projects that… Read more »

Q ENERGY pushes wind power expansion

Based on +20 years of wind experience in France, Q ENERGY presents plans to expand its wind business into further European countries. Ahead of the HUSUM WIND trade fair, the company reports a year-on-year increase of its onshore wind development pipeline by 1 GW to a total of more than 3 GW with further growth… Read more »

New Lifting & Engineering Consultancy Business

Ellevo Group is an international consultancy group providing Heavy Lift & Engineering Consultancy Services to the on and offshore wind sector. With a head office based in Warrington UK, Ellevo Group specialise in Lifting Management and Assurance Services, Heavy Lift & Transport Consultancy Services, Planning of Lifting Operations and Engineering Services in the marine industry…. Read more »

Fraunhofer ISE optimizes propane heat pump technology

Kelvion contributes brazed heat exchanger GK108H Together with heat pump manufacturers and suppliers, the Fraunhofer research project LC150 (“low charge 150 g”) has set itself the goal of researching a standardized and refrigerant-reduced refrigeration circuit using propane. The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) has now developed a functional heat pump functional pattern with… Read more »

A step closer to a fusion-powered future

Catalysed fusion specialists at ENG8 International have confirmed the successful validations of two EnergiCells by the Instituton Electrotécnico Português (IEP.pt) in Portugal and internationally renowned Underwriters Laboratories (UL.com) in the USA. Both agencies carried out the independent validation of one EnergiCell that was shown to have a thermal Q factor of 2.4 units of thermal… Read more »

Tigo Energy Delivers Advanced Solar Fleet Management and Monitoring Services in Australia

CONCORD, Australia, August 28, 2023 — Tigo Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: TYGO) (“Tigo” or the “Company”), a leading provider of intelligent solar and energy storage solutions, today announced that long-time customer SCE Energy Solutions has deployed Tigo Fleet Manager, an extension to the Tigo Energy Intelligence (EI) platform, featuring a powerful interactive dashboard that provides rich… Read more »

Enerpac TP Levelling and Fixation System for Calvados Offshore Wind Farm

Enerpac has been awarded a contract by Saipem to supply the Hydraulic Levelling and Fixation System for the installation of 64 transition pieces (TP) at the offshore wind farm in France. The Enerpac system allows accurate levelling and fixation of the transition pieces on the monopile foundation, enabling maximum turbine power generation. Grouted connections are… Read more »

Next-Generation Power: TSUN Introduces the Gen3 Plus MS2000 Microinverter

As Intersolar South America kicks off, TSUN, the pioneer of the world’s most complete range of microinverters from 300W to 3000W, proudly unveils its latest innovation: the Gen3 Plus MS2000 microinverter. “The PV market in Brazil has experienced rapid growth due to incentives and favorable policies, resulting in a high-growth PV capacity and strong demand…. Read more »

BayWa r.e. Solar Trade Celebrates Milestone – Surpassing 1 Gigawatt Cumulative Sales in Thailand for 2023

BayWa r.e. Solar Trade, the solar trading arm of the global renewable energy developer, service provider and solar distributor, announced that the company surpassed a cumulative sale of 1 GW (gigawatt) of string inverters in Thailand for the first half year of 2023, making it a significant milestone for the region’s top global distributor. The… Read more »