RP Global, one of Poland’s leading players in the renewable energy sector and Marguerite, a pan-European investor and our co-shareholder of 49.99% have announced the sale of two wind farms totaling 103 MW to Engie Zielona Energia. Both wind farms are located in Northern Poland in Tychowo and Kukinia. The Tychowo wind farm consists of… Read more »
Category: Press Releases
Natural Power’s ControlCentre turns 15
Natural Power’s ControlCentre, the largest independently operated renewable energy control room in the UK, is celebrating its 15thanniversary. The state-of-the-art facility, which is located in rural Dumfries and Galloway, provides renewable energy owners and operators with a range of services from site access to grid curtailment, emergency response and wind turbine, BESS and solar asset… Read more »
Expanding global footprint: DAS Solar establishes Australia subsidiary
DAS Solar, as the top-tier brand in N-type technology, is pleased to announce the opening of its new Australia subsidiary. DAS Solar’s new location represents the latest strategic step in the expansion of the company’s global footprint. In establishing the DAS Solar Australia subsidiary, which aims to reinforce its global presence, while expanding its local… Read more »
Antwerp Euroterminal selects Envision Digital to support transition to maximum usage of renewable energy using smart grid solutions
Antwerp, Belgium, 27th July 2023 – Antwerp Euroterminal (“AET”), the largest multipurpose terminal in the Antwerp port, and Envision Digital, the global decarbonization software leader headquartered in Singapore, have partnered to provide critical support for AET’s plans to transition to use 100% renewable energy sources, comprising a mix of wind and solar energy. Ranked 13th… Read more »
Iberdrola invests €10.54 billion in the last 12 months and increases its net profit by 21% to €2.52 billion
Highlights Global investments have increased by 8% in the last 12 months, to reach €10.54 billion. 93% of investments have been allocated to networks and renewables. Net profit increases by 21% to €2.52 billion (+28% excluding accounting impacts of last quarter with no cash impact). EBITDA reaches €7.56 billion, an increase of 17%, driven… Read more »
Nordex Group increases sales to EUR 2.8 billion in the first half of 2023
Hamburg, 27 July 2023. The Nordex Group (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) completed the first half of 2023 as expected in terms of business performance. Sales increased to around EUR 2.8 billion (H1/2022: EUR 2.1 billion). Total performance, which also includes changes in inventories, increased by 26 percent to EUR 2.8 billion (H1/2022: EUR 2.2 billion). Earnings before… Read more »
How TSUN Microinverters Conquering Summer Challenges: Safeguarding Solar Systems with Efficiency and Reliability
During the summer, the PV system benefits from ample sunlight, enabling it to absorb more solar energy. Nevertheless, the system faces notable challenges in maintaining safety and efficiency due to the elevated ambient temperatures and frequent occurrence of thunderstorms. In this blog, we’ll discuss how does TSUN, the provider of the world’s most complete range… Read more »
Offshore wind energy: Strengthen capacities and infrastructures along the value chain!
Berlin, Bremerhaven, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Rostock, 25 July 2023 – The trade associations of the German offshore wind industry and the German Offshore Wind Energy Foundation today presented the expansion figures for the first half of 2023. According to the figures prepared by the consulting firm Deutsche WindGuard, 24 offshore wind turbines with a capacity of… Read more »
Meyer Burger Announces Solar Cell Production Facility in Colorado, USA
Meyer Burger Technology AG announced today that the company will open a high performance solar cell manufacturing facility in Colorado Springs, CO. With an initial capacity of 2 gigawatts (GW) of solar cells per year, the new plant will exclusively supply Meyer Burger’s solar module production in Goodyear, AZ, supporting the North American market. For… Read more »
Retrofit upgrade enhances security, reliability and performance for sustainable energy supplier
A leading energy supplier has turned to ABB Electrification Service for a retrofill solution to safeguard and extend the safe operating life of its switchgear systems across five of its combined heat and power (CHP) plants in Belgium. ENGIE, which specializes in energy supply, management, mobility solutions, solar panel installations and batteries, and asset-based energy… Read more »
Stronger Together at the Company Cup in Annecy
Asslar, Germany, July 21, 2023. At the annual Company Cup in Annecy (France), employees from large European companies compete in various sporting events. The biggest team this year was from Pfeiffer Vacuum and Busch Vacuum Solutions. During the 10th edition of the Company Cup, a total of 3,300 athletes from 90 companies participated. Pfeiffer Vacuum… Read more »
SeaVolt to Launch a First of a Kind Solar Energy Test Platform
Pioneering the great potential of offshore solar energy The potential of SeaVolt is unlimited. Unlike existing floating solar installations on lakes, SeaVolt has developed a concept specifically tailored to the conditions of rough seas. With its modular design, this technology is highly suitable for installation as a complement to offshore wind farms. Testing the solar… Read more »
Global Underwater Hub appoints North Regional Manager
Global Underwater Hub (GUH), the leading trade and development body representing the UK’s £8billion underwater industry has announced the appointment of a new regional manager. Ricci Boston, who will be based in Newcastle, will be instrumental in increasing engagement among GUH’s members and expanding its membership base in the north of England. He will also… Read more »
NKT is preferred bidder for framework agreement including two HVDC power cable projects in Scotland
NKT is preferred bidder for framework agreement including two HVDC power cable projects in Scotland NKT is confirmed as preferred bidder for the supply of power cable systems for two HVDC transmission links by Scottish SSEN Transmission, with the intent to sign a framework agreement for future projects. SSEN Transmission, the transmission owner in the… Read more »
White House Highlights Offshore Wind Supply Chain Growth with Visit to Philly Shipyard
BALTIMORE — The advancement of the U.S. offshore wind supply chain wascelebrated by President Biden today during a steel-cutting ceremony for the Acadia,the first U.S.-built subsea rock installation vessel (SRI) for offshore wind. The vesselwas ordered by Business Network member Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Corporation (GLDD) and is being constructed at the Philly Shipyard… Read more »
Empower Your Balcony, Harness the Sun with Easy Solar Kit
The energy crisis in Europe has highlighted the urgent need for sustainable and renewable energy solutions. As the demand for solar systems continues to grow, balcony solar systems have emerged as a viable option for homeowners and apartment dwellers. The balcony solar system is a flexible and efficient solution for harnessing the power of the… Read more »
MEASNET elects new Executive Board
Madrid, 20.07.2023.- MEASNET Council of Members has elected a new Executive Board during their last meeting, held last June in Madrid (Spain). This body has reaffirmed their support to the former Executive Board, elected two years ago. It is constituted by Monika Kraemer as Chairwoman, Alejandro Martinez as Vice Chairman, and Iñigo Lopez as Treasurer…. Read more »
The Data Centre, Demand Response and the Microgrid
The Microgrid discussion in the data centre sector is gathering pace. Whether it is Microgrids, Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), co-gen, grid-interactive, islanded or integrated (decoupled or coupled) – there is growing consensus that data centres will require onsite or locally generated power delivered through microgrids. To say microgrids will become a feature of future large… Read more »
Empower your balcony to harness the sun
The energy crisis in Europe has highlighted the urgent need for sustainable and renewable energy solutions. As the demand for solar systems continues to grow, balcony solar systems have emerged as a viable option for homeowners and apartment dwellers. The balcony solar system is a flexible and efficient solution for harnessing the power of the… Read more »
Nearthlab Expands Partnership with ONYX Insight
July 18, 2023 – Nearthlab, a leading provider of autonomous drone technology, announced that the company is scaling up its strategic partnership with ONYX Insight, a global provider of predictive maintenance solutions (PdM) beyond North America to Europe and APAC. The expansion comes a few months after the initial kick-off in March. “The rapid evolution… Read more »
New Country Director for Natural Power Ireland
Natural Power, the leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, has appointed Ciaran Farrell as its newCountry Director for Ireland. Ciaran is an experienced environmental consultant, director and business leader having developed his 22-year career in various energy, engineering and environmental organisations across Ireland, the UK, Asia and the Middle East. He is a graduate… Read more »
Emerging wind markets double down on fire protection due to an increase in fire risk factors
Scottsdale, ARI, 18 July, 2023 — The demand for fire suppression to be installed in renewable energy infrastructure is rapidly growing in emerging markets where the energy transition is picking up the pace. By contrast, 75% of project owners and operators in mature markets, such as the U.S., don’t seek out fire protection options until… Read more »
With more projects in the pipeline, Enviromena energises its first site in Italy
One of the UK’s leading clean energy solutions companies, Enviromena, has energised its first site in Italy. The site in the town of Collepasso in the province of Lecce in the Apulia region in the south east, is one of two multi million pound solar farm projects that will be part of a pipeline of… Read more »
SeaRenergy joins Iberdrola on Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm
SeaRenergy is delighted to announce the award by Iberdrola for the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea for two different service scopes. SeaRenergy provides inspection services, maintenance, and repair works on monopiles and transition pieces as well as client representatives for all phases of the installation of Baltic Eagle. The execution… Read more »
UK must support investment in pumped storage hydro, industry tells PM
Scottish Renewables and the British Hydropower Association have written a joint letter to the Prime Minister calling on the UK Government to urgently support the deployment of long-duration electricity storage, including pumped storage hydro (PSH). In a letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the trade bodies highlighted that by supporting investment in long-duration electricity storage… Read more »
Banks Renewables appoints ZX Measurement Services for wind measurements at key Scottish wind sites
Complete wind measurement services and Lidars deployed at the proposed Bodinglee Wind Farm, Mill Rig Wind Farm and Lethans Wind Farm Extension. UK-based renewable energy developer Banks Renewables has contracted wind resource campaign management specialist ZX Measurement Services (ZX MS) to support their expanding development work in the UK. The family-owned Banks Renewables owns and… Read more »
Global wind installations to sustain double-digit growth pace in 2024-26, according to Bloomberg Intelligence
A new report from Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) has found that global wind installations could jump to about 110 gigawatts this year vs. a lull of 87 GW in 2022, and that a double-digit growth pace could be sustained in 2024-26. Nearly half of this year’s capacity additions are likely to be in China, according to… Read more »
BAR Technologies to attempt new all-electric ‘Round the Island’ record
Portsmouth, 12th July 2023 – Innovative simulation-driven marine engineering consultancy, BAR Technologies, is set to attempt a new record with its fully electric, ultra-efficient SpiritBARTech35EF foiler. The vessel, the first fully-electric yacht with a range of 100 nautical miles between charges, will look to set an all electric record, for circumnavigating the Isle of Wight… Read more »
One of the UK’s biggest offshore wind farms gets the green light from Government
Commenting on the Government’s decision to approve Ørsted’s Hornsea Four offshore wind project off the coast of East Yorkshire, RenewableUK’s Executive Director of Policy Ana Musat said: “It’s great to see one of the UK’s largest offshore wind farms getting the green light from the Government, at a time when we urgently need to get… Read more »
HORNBECK OFFSHORE TO CONVERT ONE HIGH-SPEC OSV TO AN SOV / FLOTEL FOR THE OFFSHORE WIND AND PETROLEUM MARKETS
COVINGTON, La., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (” Hornbeck Offshore” or the “Company”) announced today that it has contracted Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. to convert one of its recently acquired 280-foot offshore supply vessels (OSV) to a service operation vessel (SOV) to meet the growing demand of the U.S. offshore wind… Read more »
HYDROGEN COULD PROVE THE WINNER AT THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL OF SPEED AT GOODWOOD
With two of the biggest vehicle manufacturers demonstrating the advances in their hydrogen fuel tech at the iconic motorsport event this weekend, hydrogen could yet emerge the winner as the alternative to petrol. UK companies are taking huge strides in making hydrogen a reality for the sector. Fuel Cell Systems’ (FCSL) Mobile Hydrogen Refueller –… Read more »
LONGi Solar supplies global rail producer Stadler with modules for 14.000 m² rooftop installation
Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler’s German subsidiary is building a rooftop photovoltaic installation on its Berlin production facility. Using just over 7.200 modules from LONGi Solar, the largest module manufacturer worldwide, the array will cover 14.000 square meters on Stadler Deutschland’s assembly plant. Electrical and building engineering firm Sandmeyer GmbH, which is installing the project, expects… Read more »
FIMER S.p.A. chooses CLEMENTY Group as its strategic partner to relaunch the Company
FIMER S.p.A hereby informs that its Board of Directors has chosen, subject to the decision of the Court of Milan, the strategic partner which will acquire the Company for the rescue and relaunch of the same. The offer submitted by Clementy Group is, indeed, significantly more beneficial compared to the others received meanwhile, for the… Read more »
Natural Power selected for Buchan Offshore Floating Windfarm
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has been appointed by Buchan Offshore Wind to lead the onshore project development and environmental impact assessment. The work was awarded as part of a suite of new contracts worth more than £1.5m to a trio of businesses, and Natural Power will deliver in parallel with… Read more »
The Nordex Group secures an additional 363 MW in the Mediterranean
Hamburg, 11 July 2023. At the end of the second quarter, the Nordex Group received further orders for several wind farms in the Mediterranean region. In Spain, the Group will supply turbines with a total capacity of 149 MW for two different wind farms, with installation scheduled to start in the spring and summer of… Read more »
Svanehøj and Engie team up to enhance offshore LNG safety on FSRUs
LNG storage involves managing significant safety risks, but data on the behavior of LNG in Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs) is lacking. Now, tank control system specialists from Svanehøj and energy researchers at Engie Lab Crigen have joined forces to develop more effective safety measures. Stratifications and roll-overs pose significant safety risks when natural… Read more »