Category: Press Releases

Solar farm that could power 100,000 UK homes proposed for East Yorkshire

• Global renewable energy company Ørsted is sharing plans for Kingfisher Solar Farm in the East Riding of Yorkshire, which would have a capacity of approximately 320 megawatts (MW) • Residents are being invited to provide their feedback on the proposals for the solar farm during an early phase of non-statutory consultation across February and… Read more »

Catalysed fusion poised for a breakout year in 2025

By Valeria Tyutina, CEO at ENG8 As we set our sights on 2025, an energy production process called catalysed fusion, which is based on low energy nuclear reaction (LENR) pathways, is on the cusp of a significant breakthrough. This emerging technology is rapidly gaining momentum, with companies and research initiatives transitioning from lab scale to… Read more »

Bardex Corp. Strengthens Presence in EMEA Offshore Wind Market with Strategic Hire for Director odf Business Development

With the addition of Ian Finch to its Sales team, Bardex re-establishes a European base committed to growing and supporting clients and projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Goleta, Calif., January 15, 2025 – Bardex, a global leader in products and engineering services designed for heavy lifting, transfer, and restraint for offshore energy,… Read more »

Nordex Group delivers more than 30% of the expansion of onshore wind energy in Germany in 2024

Hamburg, 16 January 2025. In 2024, the Nordex Group supplied 32% of newly-connected onshore wind power in Germany.According to the German Onshore Wind Energy Agency (Fachagentur Windenergie an Land), Nordex is the leading manufacturer in the market master data register, with 196 installed and commissioned turbines (based on the commissioning of onshore wind turbines reported… Read more »

Market leading WindSonic 2-axis wind sensors now easier to integrate into more systems

Lymington, 16 January 2025 – Gill Instruments, announced today an update to its market-leading WindSonic 2-axis wind sensors, WindSonic and WindSonic 75 both now have Modbus output alongside existing output options. Renowned for their accuracy and reliability, the WindSonic 2-axis anemometers are used extensively in applications that require integration into larger management and control systems across industries such as… Read more »

SCHMID Group Honored with “Best New Partner Award” from Founder PCB

Guangdong, January 14th, 2025 – The SCHMID Group is proud to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious “Best New Partner Award” from Founder PCB. This esteemed recognition highlights the success of a strong partnership and the shared pursuit of excellence that defines our collaboration. Receiving this award not only underscores the exceptional… Read more »

Empowering Sustainability: Sineng Electric Powers India’s Largest Floating Solar Plant with Advanced Technology

Khandwa, India, January 15, 2025, 2024 – Sineng Electric, a global leader in solar and energy storage solutions, has played a pivotal role in the successful commissioning of the 90MW Omkareshwar floating solar plant in Madhya Pradesh. The plant has been in commercial operation for over five months. According to Government of India Press Information… Read more »

Powering the future with spin-out success

By Ciaran Farrell, Director of Consulting and Innovation Lead at Natural Power; and Iain Dinwoodie, Director of Innovations at Kudo Energy Commercialising spin-out technology is crucial for several reasons, particularly in industries like renewable energy, where innovation can have a wide-reaching, real-world impact. We often hear about spin-outs emerging from universities or research institutions, where… Read more »

OEG Energy Group Limited

OEG Energy Group Limited (“OEG”, the “Group”), a leading energy solutions business has appointed Paula Richardson to the newly created role of chief human resources officer, based at the company’s new headquarters in Dyce, Aberdeen. She will also join the executive team as part of her responsibilities. OEG last year grew its workforce to over… Read more »

SMD COLLABORATES WITH BEAM ON OFFSHORE AI INNOVATION

Underwater technology and services company, SMD, and deep technology company, Beam, are mobilising autonomous vehicles in harsh offshore environments using Beam’s Pathfinder software. Having purchased SMD’s market-leading Quantum EV, Beam plans to mount its innovative subsea perception system, SubSLAM – running their Pathfinder software – to the vehicle, enabling AI-driven autonomous piloting in deeper, harsher… Read more »

Diane Waghorne Receives Inaugural Mayor’s Spotlight Award on Behalf of Tech Safety Lines

Carrollton, TX — Tech Safety Lines, a global leader in life-saving safety training and equipment for industries including wind energy, construction, and telecommunications, has been honored as the first-ever recipient of the Mayor’s Spotlight Award. CEO Diane Waghorne accepted the prestigious award on behalf of the company during a ceremony at City Hall, where Mayor… Read more »

XOCEAN Secures €115 Million Investment to Accelerate Growth of Its Ocean Data Services Platform

Funding will support continued expansion across multiple offshore segments including wind development and operations, asset integrity assurance, CCUS, and civil hydrography DUBLIN – January 9, 2025 – XOCEAN, a leading provider of ocean data to the offshore energy and civil hydrography sectors, has closed a €115 million fundraise that will help support its ongoing growth… Read more »

Busch Group Expands Presence in Romania

The Busch Group has expanded the production facility of Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions in Romania. The new premises have now been inaugurated. Cluj, Romania, December 12, 2023 – The event took place at Nervia Industrial Park in Apahida, Cluj County. During the celebration, two other important milestones were also recognized: Busch Romania had its 10th anniversary… Read more »

OHM Group Invests in Rooftop Solar to Super-Charge Fast-Growing EV Sales

Innovative DC-optimised solar system is forecast to produce around 160MWh of energy each year – with potential to offset up to 50% of electricity use and reach over €50,000 savings annually, with payback expected in just three years Plans are already in place to install solar systems at eight additional sites See video here   8th… Read more »

All Energies Services Group Announces Strategic Acquisition of CWind Ltd from Inspirit Capital

All Energies Services Group (AES Group), a leading provider of sustainable energy solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of CWind Ltd, a market leader in offshore wind services, from private equity firm Inspirit Capital. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in AES Group’s mission to expand its footprint in the renewable energy sector… Read more »

SBM Offshore signs investment agreement with Ocean-Power

Amsterdam, 7 January 2025. Following the MoU signed with Norwegian company Ocean-Power in June 2024, SBM Offshore is pleased to announce an initial equity investment in Ocean-Power. As a result of this investment, SBM Offshore holds a minority ownership in Ocean-Power AS, and has appointed one director who has joined the company Board. This investment offers the… Read more »

NRG Systems’ Bat Deterrent Technology, Paired with Curtailment, Reduces Bat Fatalities at Wind Projects in Canada by Up to 91%

Comprehensive six-year study led by Natural Resource Solutions Inc. (NRSI) confirms acoustic deterrents could improve conservation and energy production outcomes at wind facilities Hinesburg, Vermont, USA – A landmark six-year study conducted by Natural Resource Solutions Inc. (NRSI) has shown that combining NRG Systems, Inc.’s pioneering Bat Deterrent System with operational curtailment can reduce bat… Read more »

Evolve Energy inks partnership deal with Shell Energy Europe

6th January 2024, Lytham, UK: Evolve Energy Supply Ltd (Evolve Energy), a licensed energy supplier specialising in flexible supply frameworks that integrate renewable energy solutions for UK Industrial and Commercial (I&C) businesses, has completed a long-term structured trading agreement with Shell Energy Europe Ltd (SEEL). Under the agreement, SEEL will provide Evolve Energy with commodity hedging services and access… Read more »

Jan De Nul installs subsea export cables to connect future floating wind farms off the Southern Brittany coast in France

France is getting ready to install its first commercial-scale floating wind farms by creating an offshore power grid. Jan De Nul, in partnership with Hellenic Cables, has been awarded a frame agreement by RTE for the supply and installation of three export cables for two floating windfarms. Three submarine cables of 50 kilometres each, will… Read more »

DOE $5M Match Grant to Michigan-Based Clean Tech Company Gives the Green Light for Expansion

Department of Energy as well as local partners team up with PowerPanel in Lansing, to expand manufacturing of their industry-proven clean energy systems and ultimately create over 150 new jobs From the Caribbean to the Ukraine, in applications ranging from disaster relief to “smarter” thermal energy generation at facilities of every type, the demand is… Read more »

REC Group empowers US Solar Installers to enter thriving Commercial Segment with new REC Alpha Pro M Solar Panel

San Luis Obispo, CA, December 19, 2024 – REC Group, an international pioneering solar energy company, announces a strategic initiative to support US-based solar installers expand into the growing Commercial solar market. This effort is anchored by the recent production start of the new REC Alpha Pro M solar panel, specifically engineered to meet the demands of commercial… Read more »

Ivalua to Enable Milence to Digitalize Procurement and Accelerate Innovation

Redwood City, CA, December 19, 2024.  Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, and its partner Cyrias today announced that Milence, an innovator in the automotive and energy industries, has successfully gone live with Ivalua’s platform to digitalize its Source-to-Contract (S2C) processes. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Milence was established in July 2022 as a joint venture between… Read more »

CAPE HOLLAND SECURES CONTRACT FOR SHINAN-UI OFFSHORE WIND FARM IN SOUTH KOREA

Beilen, The Netherlands – CAPE Holland, a renowned innovator in offshore industry foundation installation equipment and a Venterra Group company, is proud to announce the signing of a contract with Hyundai Engineering & Steel Industries Co. Ltd. (HESI) for the Shinan-Ui Offshore Wind Farm, marking CAPE Holland’s first project in South Korea. The Shinan-Ui Offshore… Read more »

KENC awarded with multiple contracts for UK Offshore Wind Farm.

KENC Engineering is excited to announce multiple contract awards from a leading T&I Contractor. The contracts entail engineering scopes to outfit a purpose-built jack-up vessel to contribute with the safe and efficient installation of the monopiles for a UK offshore wind farm. KENC’s scope of work includes the design and engineering of a hose reel… Read more »

Windward Offshore Announces Key Suppliers for its Cutting-Edge CSOV Fleet

Windward Offshore is proud to present the lineup of key suppliers for equipping its fleet of Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs). This milestone underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering advanced, eco-friendly offshore wind solutions. With four vessels currently under construction – two in Norway and two in Vietnam – Windward Offshore is leveraging a network… Read more »

Naked Energy and E.ON make renewable heat accessible for all businesses

The Heat-as-a-Service model means Naked Energy and E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions fund upfront costs, with end-users paying for technology over the lifetime of a contract Upfront and ongoing costs classed as operational expenditure, freeing up businesses to decarbonise their heat without capital expenditure Businesses now able to meet net zero targets and invest in growth… Read more »

3t Drilling Systems Partners with PNI Training Centre to Transform Offshore Crane Training in Norway

3t Drilling Systems partners with PNI Training Centre to deliver the state-of-the-art KraneSIM:6000 simulator, transforming offshore crane training in Norway.  This collaboration elevates PNI’s training capabilities with cutting-edge technology, setting new offshore energy and marine operations standards.  “The KraneSIM:6000 will deliver immediate and significant enhancements to training assessments,” said Max Wyndham, Head of Business Development at… Read more »

SkyVisor Fundraises €1.2 Million to Accelerate International Expansion of In-House Wind and Solar Inspection Software Offerings

PARIS, FRANCE (December 17, 2024) – SkyVisor, a leading innovator of in-house automatic drone-based inspection and asset management software for renewables, has successfully raised €1.2 million in a funding round backed by Tomcat, the French public investment bank BPIfrance, Région Île-de-France, and industry leading investors. This strategic investment will drive SkyVisor’s international expansion, accelerate its… Read more »

Natural Power supports acquisition of an eleven-site French onshore wind portfolio

Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has supported the purchase of the Rupella portfolio, one of France’s largest operational onshore wind projects coming to the market in the past 12 months. Commissioned by the consortium of Amundi Energy Transition, TTR Energy, Hexagon Renewable Energy and Green Electricity Master Invest IV, Natural Power… Read more »

North Sea transition in action: Bilfinger selection adds further offshoreexpertise to floating wind consortium

Bilfinger, a leading industrial services provider, has been appointed by Cerulean Winds to join the alliance of companies developing the Aspen, Beech and Cedar floating offshore wind farms, which collectively will generate 3GW+ of renewable green energy. Bilfinger will serve as operations and maintenance (O&M) partner bringing decades of experience in development planning and a… Read more »

Premier PV Selects Affordable Wire Management’s Solar LOTO Safety Lockout Offering

AWM’s Innovative, Secure Solar LOTO Improves Connector Reliability and Worker Safety Tempe, Ariz. and Crossett, Ark. – December 17, 2024 – Affordable Wire Management (AWM), a leading provider of utility-scale solar Cable Management Systems (CMS), announced the widespread use of their Solar LOTO across Premier PV’s harnessing solutions supplied nationwide. AWM’s Solar LOTO improves connector… Read more »

SMST to supply mission equipment for newbuild CSOV Rem Offshore

SMST has been awarded a contract by shipbuilder Vard Vung Tau to supply mission equipment for Rem Offshore’s new Construction Service Operation Vessel (CSOV). After having outfitted the CSOV Rem Energy with similar equipment in 2021, SMST is once again facilitating safe and efficient logistic operations for the newest vessel of Rem Offshore. The CSOV,… Read more »

Robosys Automation, ACUA Ocean, and OREC secure Innovate UK Grant Funding for Collaborative Autonomy Project for USV and ROV MASS Operations

Advanced maritime autonomy developer, Robosys Automation, supported by USV manufacturer, ACUA Ocean, and Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (OREC), have jointly secured grant funding through Innovate UK. The funding is for a specialist project exploring Collaborative Autonomy in USVs and ROVs across Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) operations. The Collaborative Automations for Subsea Intervention (C.A.S.I) project… Read more »

Tugdock hits key milestone as its pioneering TSP technology earns DNV endorsement

Tugdock has reached a significant milestone as its Tugdock Submersible Platform (TSP) is awarded the prestigious ‘Statement of Feasibility’ from DNV, the world’s leading independent energy expert and assurance provider. This endorsement recognizes the TSP as a transformative technology with applications across multiple markets, including floating offshore wind, vessel drydocking and decommissioning. The TSP is… Read more »

Aker Solutions awards ABB contract for major UK floating offshore wind project

Green Volt project aims to become Europe’s first commercial-scale floating offshore windfarm ABB to serve as substation electrical partner for front-end engineering and design (FEED) phase, in collaboration with Aker Solutions Project will support the decarbonization of the UK energy system by supplying 1.5 TWh renewable power annually to the grid   Aker Solutions has awarded… Read more »