£3.5 million contract to lead to a 6,500 square-meter solar installation with close to 1 million kWh of clean energy generated annually. FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & LONDON – Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specialising in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced the award of a contract to implement a leading-edge thin film photovoltaic… Read more »
Category: Press Releases
Fund-rays-ing solar style: Octopus launches world-first solar donation trial to alleviate fuel poverty
“Solar Sharing” customers can donate the value of their excess solar energy 15p given to chosen charities or fund for every kilowatt-hour exported Octopus also offering free solar and battery installations for eligible customers under the Warm Home Discount Scheme London, 23rd October 2024 – Octopus Energy today launches a pioneering donation trial that… Read more »
AMPYR Solar Europe achieves financial close on 96 MWp solar farm in the Netherlands
The NOP solar plant, located in the municipality of Noordoostpolder, will have a total capacity of 96 MWp and is expected to be operational by mid-2025. Four separate solar parks will operate as a single solar plant, powering 30,000 homes and saving more than 36,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. The combined 65-hectare solar plant,… Read more »
Qcells President of Corporate Affairs, Danny O’Brien, Reacts to the Biden Administration’s Latest Investment in the Domestic Solar Supply Chain
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Biden Administration released further guidance on a key clean energy tax credit in the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS) that will now bring more resources to clean energy manufacturers working to build the full solar supply chain in the United States. Under section 48D of the CHIPS Act, solar and… Read more »
Vaisala seeks to remove greenwashing from carbon capture with a new measurement solution
Carbon capture, utilization and storage, or CCUS, is a field that has sparked a lot of public debate – and investments. Knowing exactly how much and what quality carbon has been captured is essential if CCUS is to become a viable addition to the toolset against climate change. Vaisala’s new MGP241 multigas probe offers always-on… Read more »
ASCO welcomes new general manager ahead of first steel delivery at Teesworks
ASCO, a leading global logistics and materials management provider, has appointed William “Bill” Draper as General Manager of its Teesworks operations, as the site prepares for its first steel delivery. With over 34 years of experience working on the River Tees, Bill will manage the team at Steel River Quay, on the south bank of… Read more »
First foundations for RWE’s Danish offshore wind farm Thor arrive at Eemshaven port
• Buss Terminal Eemshaven to be used for the handling of 72 monopile foundations • Foundations weighing up to 1,500 tonnes each – as much as 1,000 small cars • Offshore installation in the Danish North Sea expected to start in spring 2025 RWE has taken an important step in the construction of its offshore… Read more »
The Port of Bilbao welcomes specialists from all over Spain to the V Congress on Occupational Health, Safety and Risk Prevention in Firefighting Services
More than 150 fire service professionals, risk prevention specialists and representatives of companies and organisations linked to the sector will come together over three days in the Port of Bilbao to share their knowledge, exchange experiences, test new equipment and perfect working methods in the field of occupational health, safety and risk prevention. The event,… Read more »
DNV & METAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (MIRDC) TO COMBINE EXPERTISE IN PROMOTING RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY IN TAIWAN
Singapore, 22 October 2024 — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MIRDC, a non-profit foundation focused on the promotion of the development and upgrading of metals and related industries in Taiwan. The ceremony took place at the DNV Technology Centre in Singapore, marking the… Read more »
Amasus signs second contract with bound4blue for world’s largest suction sail system on a general cargo vessel
22m eSAIL® will set new wind assisted propulsion system (WAPS) benchmark for key shipping segment. New contract comes on the back of positive experience onboard the Eems Traveller, with results to be published by Lloyd’s Register. London, October 22 – Amasus, one of Europe’s leading players in the shortsea, bulk, general cargo, offshore and… Read more »
Saft introduces new 28V lithium-ion battery for aviation
•Saft presents a new 28-volt lithium-ion battery for back-up and powerful engine starting for business jets and helicopters. •This lithium-ion battery is more compact, lighter, and offers greater energy density to help reduce CO2 emissions. •The new lithium-ion battery offers 20% more capacity than its competitors and requires no maintenance. Las Vegas, 21 October 2024… Read more »
SolarEdge Announces Early Certification for Europe’s Mandatory Cyber Security Requirements for Wireless Connected Products
MILPITAS, California – October 21 , 2024 – SolarEdge Technologies, a global leader in smart energy technology, today announces that its portfolio of PV inverters has achieved early certification[i] and compliance with the European Commission’s New Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Article 3.3 requirements for cyber security. Expected to come into effect in August 2025, the… Read more »
Proposed 24MW wind farm begins initial wind and noise assessments
Renewable energy developer Green Switch Capital, now part of the Qair Group is conducting wind and noise assessments with ZX Measurement Services over a period of 12 months at the proposed Monashee Wind Farm located between Grantshouse and Duns, Scotland. The four-turbine site covers an area of approximately 155Ha and the recent deployment of a… Read more »
Precision technology that shapes the future: stoba at the Precision Fair 2024
(Backnang, 18.10.2024) From November 13 to 14, 2024, stoba will be presenting its broad range of services as a global technology partner in the field of precision technology at the Precision Fair in s’-Hertogenbosch (NL). Interested parties are invited to present their technological challenges to the company – at the event and beyond. For over 60 years,… Read more »
Photon Energy Expands Romanian IPP Portfolio to Over 50 MWp
The Company has completed and grid-connected an additional power plant in Romania with a generation capacity of 3.2 MWp located near Sărulești in Călărași County. The Sărulești power plant is Group’s thirteenth Romanian photovoltaic asset, bringing the total capacity of its Romanian portfolio to 51.6 MWp. The total annual production of the power plant is… Read more »
Meet FIFISH E-MASTER: Redefining Advanced Underwater Inspections, Measurements, and Surveys
QYSEA Technology announces the launch of its next-generation compact ROV, the FIFISH E-MASTER, tailored for marine professionals. Equipped with advanced sensors and sonar systems, the E-MASTER enhances operational efficiency and reliability for marine professionals in key industries including civil infrastructure, maritime shipping, offshore energy, underwater surveillance, and subsea explorations. Real-time & Offline Smart Measurements… Read more »
Canada’s First Certified Zero-Carbon Building Offsets its Energy Use Over Three Years with Rooftop and Carport Solar System
17th October 2024 – The evolv1 building in the University of Waterloo Research and Technology Park in Waterloo, Ontario, has become self-sufficient in electricity following the installation of an innovative DC-optimized rooftop and carport solar system. Over a three year period, the system offset 105% of the facility’s energy use and saved approximately $360,000 in energy costs…. Read more »
Solar leader welcomes Industrial Strategy while asserting it’s time to ‘meet ambition with action’
Following the release of the Government’s Industrial Strategy, a leading solar authority has asserted that – while sharpened focus on the progress of clean energy provides a positive step in the right direction – it’s crucial that ambition is met with decisive, progressive action. Launched on Monday 14th October, the Government’s new Industrial Strategy, the first… Read more »
USU Positioned as a Leader in the 2024 SPARK Matrix™ for IT Service Management Tools by QKS Group
QKS Group has named USU as a technology leader in their 2024 SPARK Matrix™ analysis of IT Service Management Tools market. ( Möglingen, Germany ,October 17, 2024) The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ provides competitive analysis and ranking of the leading IT Service Management Tools vendors. USU Solutions, with its comprehensive technology and customer experience management, has received… Read more »
3 Unconventional Sources of Renewable Energy
By now we are all familiar with the sight of wind turbines or solar panels and are aware of their part in the global energy transition. But there are many more sources of renewable energy available to us, some more surprising than others! In our latest article, the Institute has delved into some of the most innovative and… Read more »
Wind output hits ten-year high
Wind power generation in Britain reached a ten-year high in the three months to the end of September, according to a new report by Montel Analytics. The study showed that levels of wind output recorded over the quarter was the highest for any Q3 since 2014, standing at 16.7TWh. Although this was down 3% on… Read more »
Shortlist announced for prestigious Scottish Green Energy Awards
The Scottish Green Energy Awards has today (Oct 17) announced the shortlist for the UK’s largest and most prestigious celebration of the renewable energy industry. This year’s awards, headline sponsored by EDF Renewables UK, will bring together an unprecedented number of guests to recognise and honour the achievements of those whose revolutionary work is securing… Read more »
Windward Offshore GmbH & Co. KG creates Joint Venture with Stödig Ship Management AS for Technical and Crew Management of CSOV Fleet
Hamburg, 17 October 2024 – Windward Offshore GmbH & Co. KG (Windward Offshore) intends to enter into a joint venture with Stödig Ship Management AS (Stödig) to manage the technical and crew operations of its fleet of Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOV’s). This partnership, formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marks… Read more »
Milestone as MachairWind submits environmental scoping report to Scottish Government
ScottishPower Renewables’ first fixed-bottom offshore windfarm in Scottish waters has taken an important step forward with the submission of its Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Report for the project’s windfarm development area to the Scottish Government. The milestone – requesting a formal ‘Scoping Opinion’ from the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate, the offshore planning authority – is… Read more »
NSU to Install Rotor Sails to Valemax VLOC
NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. (NSU) and Vale International SA (Vale:) have reached an agreement to install rotor sails (H:35m x D:5m x 5 unites) manufactured by Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd. (Anemoi) on 400,000dwt-type VLOC, NSU TUBARAO(the Ship), which has been engaged in a long-term transportation contract between NSU and Vale since its delivery in… Read more »
ZX 300 Lidar Supports Alaskan Utility, Golden Valley Electric Association’s Carbon Reduction Goals
ZX 300 Lidar operates autonomously in extreme Alaskan weather Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA), a Cooperative provider of electric services in Alaska, is advancing its renewable energy efforts with the help of wind Lidar technology to remotely sense the available wind resource at prospective wind farm locations. As part of its goal to reduce carbon… Read more »
Wärtsilä supports South Australia’s energy transition with new 150 MW / 300 MWh energy storage system for Amp Energy
Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 17 October 2024 at 9 AM EEST Technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to deliver its second major energy storage project in South Australia. Located in Bungama, stage 1 of this multi-stage project will be supplied to Amp Energy, a global energy transition platform. The standalone battery energy storage system (BESS)… Read more »
Corporate Funding for Solar Sector Down 23% Year-over-Year with $22.3 Billion in 9M 2024
Almost 28.3 GW of solar projects were acquired in the first nine months of the year AUSTIN, Texas – October 16, 2024 – Mercom Capital Group, an integrated communications and research firm focused exclusively on clean energy markets, released its report on funding and merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for the solar sector in the… Read more »
Leading Polish industrial group Boryszew S.A. becomes shareholder in EIT InnoEnergy
Barcelona, 16 October 2024, 13:00 CEST: EIT InnoEnergy, the leading innovation engine in sustainable energy, welcomes Boryszew Group S.A., a global player in the automotive and metals industries, as its newest shareholder. The announcement made at EIT InnoEnergy’s annual event, The Business Booster, marks the successful completion of EIT InnoEnergy’s private placement and top up… Read more »
“It is an absolute disgrace that people in rural Britain are paying a premium to get renewables,” says Angus McDonald MP in Westminster Hall Debate
On 15 October 2024, a Westminster Hall debate on community benefits from renewable energy projects was opened by Angus McDonald MP, who highlighted the challenges faced by remote communities in accessing fair energy costs and the burden of renewable infrastructure. McDonald emphasised the disparity in energy costs faced by rural populations, stating, “Renewables are coming… Read more »
CorPower Ocean secures EUR 32m Series B1 funding to commercialise wave energy.
Investment round led by NordicNinja VC, SEB Greentech and EIT InnoEnergy in consortium with Santander, Iberis Capital and Cisco Investments. Funding to support commercial roll out taking wave energy towards a bankable mainstream energy source. Investment follows breakthrough results from CorPower Ocean’s commercial scale device surviving the biggest Atlantic storms while efficiently generating power in… Read more »
Beam Launches SubSLAM X3, Advancing 3D Mapping Technology for Offshore Wind Farms
London, UK – October 16th: Beam, a leader in offshore wind AI driven technology services, unveils SubSLAM X3, a new underwater perception system designed to enhance the monitoring and maintenance of offshore wind farms. SubSLAM X3 offers real-time, high-resolution 3D mapping and is set to improve the efficiency and accuracy of underwater operations. Innovative Integration… Read more »
Miros secures ISO 27001 certification to reinforce commitment to information security
Miros, the top name in real-time ocean insights for maritime operations, has successfully obtained ISO 27001, the world’s leading standard for information security management systems (ISMS). A major milestone in the company’s mission to set the highest standards for information protection, this internationally recognized certification sets out guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving… Read more »
Iberdrola and Masdar complete wind turbine installation at Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm
All 50 wind turbines have been installed at the 476 megawatt (MW) Baltic Eagle wind farm in the German Baltic Sea A joint venture between Iberdrola and Masdar, Baltic Eagle is already connected to the national grid Offshore windfarm to supply 475,000 households with renewable energy Berlin, 25 September 2024 –Turbine installation has been… Read more »
New opportunity for ambitious UK companies targeting offshore renewables success
Applications open for sponsored places on the F4OR programme for offshore wind tender readiness UK businesses targeting entry or expansion in the burgeoning offshore renewable energy sector can apply for the national Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme, run by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult. The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) will sponsor a… Read more »
Japan property insurance industry to reach $26.5 billion by 2028, forecasts GlobalData
The Japanese property insurance industry is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8% from JPY3.2 trillion ($22.4 billion) in 2024 to JPY3.6 trillion ($26.5 billion) in 2028, in terms of gross written premiums (GWP), forecasts GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. As per GlobalData’s Insurance Database, Japan’s property insurance… Read more »