his is Blue Pearl Energy’s first partnership in Spain, a key country where the company expects strong growth over the next few years Blue Pearl Energy, an innovative European energy services platform, announced today the integration of the Spanish company Calordom into its network of expert SMEs. Based in Madrid, Calordom is specialized in central… Read more »
Category: Press Releases
JAN DE NUL ORDERS SECOND NEXT GENERATION OFFSHORE INSTALLATION VESSEL LES ALIZÉS
Just six months after the investment announcement for the offshore installation vessel Voltaire, Jan De Nul Group orders Les Alizés, a floating installation crane vessel from the CMHI Haimen shipyard in China. Together with the Voltaire, this new vessel will be in a super-size class of its own, capable of building the newest generation of… Read more »
JAN DE NUL SIGNS T&I CONTRACT FOR GODE WIND 3 & BORKUM RIFFGRUND 3
The 242 MW Gode Wind 3 and 900 MW Borkum Riffgrund 3 Wind Farms are owned and developed by the Danish renewable energy company Ørsted Wind Power A/S. Both wind farms will use 11-MW Siemens Gamesa turbines and are located in the German North Sea. The Borkum Riffgrund 3 more particularly will be located adjacent… Read more »
SolarEdge Begins Shipment of New Battery Cell Line for Stationary Energy Storage Applications
MILPITAS, Calif. – January 18th, 2023 – SolarEdge Technologies, a global leader in smart energy technology, announced today that its Energy Storage division has begun shipping new battery cells designed for stationary energy storage applications. The new line of Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) pouch cells, manufactured at Sella 2, the Company’s new battery cell manufacturing… Read more »
Newly optimised Vanguard 1P rechallenges the photovoltaic industry as the most reliable solution for desert scenarios.
19th January 2022, TrinaTracker, a Global Leading Smart Tracking Solutions Provider, presented the latest optimization of Vanguard 1P features that position this tracker as the best option to maximise energy production in desert scenarios. Vanguard 1P is part of TrinaTracker smart holistic solution showcased at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi. The… Read more »
Maxeon Solar Technologies Listed Among the World’s 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights
Singapore, January 18, 2023 – Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MAXN) (“Maxeon” or the “Company”), a global leader in solar innovation and channels, announced today that it has been included in the 19th annual Corporate Knights’ 2023 Global 100 Index of the most sustainable corporations after just its second full year of operations. Maxeon earned… Read more »
Aggreko wins power solution contract with EDF La Réunion to convert coal power plant to 100% biomass
Conversion will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 640,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year 17 January 2023: Aggreko, a world-leading provider of mobile modular power, temperature control and energy services, has been selected through a competitive tender by EDF La Réunion to provide 24MV diesel mobile power units to the Bois-Rouge power plant in… Read more »
Ingeteam, record new orders for operation and maintenance in 2022
12 January 2023. Ingeteam ended 2022 with record new operation and maintenance orders, having signed contracts for 2.25 GW, which brings the total power it manages worldwide to more than 22 GW, equivalent to the energy consumed by more than 22 million homes. The company has thus strengthened its position as an international leader in… Read more »
Africa Carbon Markets Initiative builds on momentum from COP27 Announces 13 action programs
16 January 2023, Abu Dhabi – Today, the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI) announced 13 action programs. Steering committee members, made up of African leaders, CEOs, and carbon credit experts, met at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week to build on early momentum and set out further ambitions. In the lead-up to COP28 ACMI’s action programs aim… Read more »
CSO Marine Group Unveils New Brand Identity and Websites
London, Friday 13 January 2023. CSO Marine Group (CSO), an integrated strategic solutions provider for the offshore energy and marine renewables sectors, today unveiled the Group’s new brand identity, including redesigned websites and corporate videos. As part of the CSO Marine Group, Offshore Operations (OOL), Colebrook Offshore (CBO) and Rockabill Marine Design (RMD) have also… Read more »
Ventus Group partners with TÜV SÜD to provide solutions and expertise to wind energy players in India
Further strengthening its offering and position as a dominant player catering to the end-to-end requirements of the wind energy sector, Ventus Group has entered an exclusive partnership with TÜV SÜD in India. The collaboration sees Ventus Group bringing its unrivalled global expertise in rotor monitoring and technical support for the renewable energy industry, to TÜV… Read more »
Qcells Invests $2.5 Billion in Building Complete Solar Supply Chain in U. S.
The company aims to have 8.4-gigawatt of solar panel production capacity by 2024 and hire 2,500 people in the clean-energy sector. It is the largest investment in U.S. solar history to build the nation’s only complete and sustainable solar supply chain Seoul and Atlanta, Jan 11, 2023 — Qcells, a global leader in complete clean… Read more »
Combifloat enters the offshore cable market
Rotterdam, 11 January 2023 – Combifloat recently concluded the acquisition of Oceanteam Solutions, creating an entry into the offshore cable handling and logistics solutions market. This acquisition enables Combifloat to further enhance its portfolio with an additional brand, offering a broader set of equipment and services dedicated to the offshore renewable and subsea oil &… Read more »
Are hybrid renewable projects the future?
Hybrid projects aren’t new. The industry has been exploring the benefits of co-locating different types of renewable generation and storage technology for many years now. But while there is lots of talk of “energy parks”, “virtual power plants” and other hybrid concepts, in reality we continue to see the vast majority of wind, solar and… Read more »
JinkoSolar Launches Second Generation Tiger Neo Family
SHANGRAO, China, January 10, 2022 — JinkoSolar, one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today revealed its Second Generation Tiger Neo panel family – one of the world’s most efficient and powerful solar panels. The upgraded Tiger Neo family includes three series with up to 445Wp for 54-cell, 615Wp… Read more »
EnfraGen’s Fontus Renewables enlists Verano to build a pipeline of solar projects in Chile
Verano Energy, a leading renewable energy developer in Latin America, announces that it has commenced construction of eight solar PV projects in Chile with a total capacity of 76 MWdc (59 MWac). Verano was selected by EnfraGen subsidiary, Fontus Renewables to carry out the EPC and O&M contracts, which is the largest third-partyEPC contract for… Read more »
Franklin Whole Home Receives Permitting Green Light from Honolulu
San Francisco, CA. – January 10th, 2023. FranklinWH, a leading whole-home energy management solution provider, announced today that it has received the coveted Materials and Methods (M&M) Certification from the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP). With the announcement, solar energy storage system (ESS) installers on the island of Oahu… Read more »
Anesco appoints Hildagarde McCarville as new CEO
The board of Anesco is pleased to announce the appointment of experienced international CEO and energy transition specialist, Hildagarde McCarville, as its Chief Executive Officer. With 15 years’ executive experience in the European energy and utility sector, Hildagarde takes over the reins at Anesco from Mark Futyan, who will remain with the company as a… Read more »
NRG Systems Provides Monitoring Solutions for Canada’s Largest Solar Farm
Hinesburg, Vermont, USA – NRG Systems, Inc., the global leader in wind and solar resource measurement and intelligence, is proud to announce that they have provided Solar Resource Monitoring (SRM) Systems to the Travers Solar Project in Alberta, Canada. The turnkey systems capture a range of site-specific parameters, including solar irradiance, module temperature, and soiling conditions, as well… Read more »
ABB to divest UK technical engineering consultancy business to TÜV Rheinland
ABB today announced it has signed an agreement to divest its UK technical engineering consultancy business, a technical engineering consultancy part of its Energy Industries division, to TÜV Rheinland. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2023. The financial terms of the transaction will not be disclosed. ABB’s UK technical engineering consultancy including a… Read more »
ArcVera Renewables launches recruitment drive to support accelerating growth in key market segments
ArcVera Renewables, a leading global provider of consulting and technical services for wind, solar and energy storage projects, has revised its strategic growth objectives upwards as market demand in key renewables project services segments rapidly expands. The company is looking to fill multiple roles in all business areas to support its new targets. Over the… Read more »
Meyer Burger achieves production plan with volume of 321 megawatts for the year 2022
With a production volume of 321.1 MW for 2022, Meyer Burger Technology AG has achieved the guidance of at least 320 MW published in August last year. Meyer Burger’s second production line has been in test operation in August 2022 and in production ramp-up since the end of September 2022. Meyer Burger’s team was able… Read more »
Are hybrid renewable projects the future?
Hybrid projects aren’t new. The industry has been exploring the benefits of co-locating different types of renewable generation and storage technology for many years now. But while there is lots of talk of “energy parks”, “virtual power plants” and other hybrid concepts, in reality we continue to see the vast majority of wind, solar and… Read more »
Anesco begins optimising 15MW battery assets for Gresham House
Anesco has entered into a new agreement to optimise 15MW of operational battery storage capacity for Gresham House, building on a long-standing relationship held between the two companies. The assets are being managed by Anesco’s Revenue Optimisation team, who provide complete, data-driven revenue optimisation services for storage assets, with a focus on maximising their health… Read more »
BayWa r.e. Australian Wind Farm Sales Provide Capital to Grow Development Portfolio
BayWa r.e., global renewable energy developer, service provider and distributor, today announced the sale of its Ferguson and Diapur wind farms located in Victoria, Australia. Sold to Australian independent profit-to-members superannuation fund Prime Super in December 2022, the acquisition adds to the fund’s renewable energy portfolio, part of a strategy to grow its number of… Read more »
Perceptual Robotics graduates from award-winning start-up accelerator
An intelligent automation and inspection solutions company has secured additional funding after completing an award-winning start-up programme. Perceptual Robotics, which has bases in the UK and Europe, showcased their Dhalion system to more than 100 venture capitalists and key industry guests at Deeptech Labs on December 7th. CEO Kostas Karachalios and Chief Operating Officer Dimitris… Read more »
Nearthlab Brings Cutting-Edge Plug-and-Play Technology to Latin America
Leading provider of autonomous drone solutions bracing to upscale global operations after the successful deployment of its latest flagship solution NearthWIND Mobile in South America Dec. 15, 2022 – Nearthlab, a leading provider of autonomous drone solutions, announced that it has wrapped up rounds of inspections in Latin America spearheaded by NearthWIND Mobile, an award-winning… Read more »
Türkiye: Coca-Cola İçecek A.Ş. (CCI) orders Nordex turbine for its factory
Hamburg, 14 December 2022. The Nordex Group has received an order from Coca-Cola İçecek A.Ş. (“CCI”), for the supply and installation of CCI’s first wind turbine. The order for an N133/4800 turbine also includes a ten-year Premium Service. The turbine with a nominal capacity of 4.8 MW will be installed on a tubular steel… Read more »
Delta to Showcase its High Efficiency FLEX Series Three-phase String Inverters at Energaia 2022
Delta will showcase the Flex Series string inverters, which are suitable for commercial and industrial rooftop PV installations. Flex Series highlights include its compact design with a large front door, a uniform mounting plate and integrated type 2 surge arresters on both sides. The inverters are easy to combine, while setup and system monitoring and… Read more »
Nordex Group receives order to supply 94 MW to Brazil
Hamburg, 13 December 2022. The Nordex Group has received an order for N163/5.X turbines from Brazil. The manufacturer is to supply 16 turbines for the 94.4 MW “EOL TODA ENERGIA 2” wind farm for TODA Investimentos do Brasil. The wind farm is to be built in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, near to… Read more »
New research finds UK offshore wind supply chain is buoyant despite headwinds – enabling innovation to flourish
A survey from the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult reveals a high degree of confidence in future growth but highlights challenges in areas of skills and visibility of opportunities. The first in depth survey into the confidence of the UK Offshore Wind supply chain has revealed an optimistic outlook in the sector despite the challenging… Read more »
Paul Virgo Joins Cargostore Worldwide as Global Operations Manager
Cargostore Worldwide, the UK’s leading DNV 2.7-1 and ISO certified container provider announces the appointment of Paul Virgo to the role of Global Operations Manager, a new role within the expanding company. Mr Virgo brings with him a wealth of technical knowledge and over 15 years of experience within the oil and gas, and logistics… Read more »
WAB Press Release on offshore wind + hydrogen collaboration of WAB e.V. and Team Norway
Norway/Germany, 12 December 2022 – The Wind Energy and green Hydrogen Cluster WAB e.V. signed a cooperation agreement with Team Norway, represented by Norwegian Energy Partners. Both parties agreed to collaborate with a focus on offshore wind development and green hydrogen and respective supply chains. The cooperation will focus on the 20th WINDFORCE in June… Read more »
Wood Thilsted wins design contract for Ocean Winds first offshore wind project in Poland and opens Warsaw Office
London, UK – Wood Thilsted is excited to make two key announcements. The first, its appointment as the foundation and offshore substation concept designer for Ocean Winds first offshore windfarm in Poland, BC-Wind. The second, the opening of WT’s first Polish branch in Warsaw. BC-Wind offshore wind farm is being developed by Ocean Winds, the… Read more »
EDP Renewables and Engie’s joint venture partnered with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to develop a floating offshore project in California
London, UK, 9th December 2022 – Ocean Winds (OW) and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), through their 50/50 offshore wind joint venture Golden State Wind, were awarded a 32,500 hectares lease area by the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in the Morro Bay area off the central coast of California…. Read more »
WinGD wins engine diagnostics orders as ship owners look to reduce OPEX
Swiss marine power company WinGD has received orders from two LNG carrier operators for its WinGD Integrated Digital Expert (WiDE) engine monitoring, diagnostics and remote support service. Knutsen OAS Shipping has ordered WiDE for seven vessels, which include a recently delivered LNG carrier and six under construction. CoolCo, formed in 2021 with Eastern Pacific Shipping… Read more »