Asslar, 16.10.2024 – Pfeiffer Vacuum, a member of the global Busch Group, is proud to announce the introduction of its new name and refreshed logo, marking the evolution of the company into Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions. This rebranding reflects the comprehensive portfolio of Pfeiffer as a one-stop supplier for both vacuum solutions and semiconductor fab solutions…. Read more »
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Bardex Corp. Launches Engineering Leadership Team with an Eye Toward Maximizing Shareholder and Client Value
Goleta, Calif., October 12, 2024 – Bardex, a leading global provider of solutions for marine-based heavy lifting, transfer, and restraint, is excited to announce the establishment of its Engineering Leadership Team. The organizational change within the engineering arm of the company includes the addition of a Lifecycle Services Business Unit Manager role, which will be… Read more »
Berkeley Lab’s latest “Utility-Scale Solar” report analyzes record deployment in 2023
Dear Colleague, We are pleased to release the 2024 edition of Berkeley Lab’s Utility-Scale Solar report, which presents analysis of empirical plant-level data from the U.S. fleet of ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV), PV+battery, and concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP) plants with capacities exceeding 5 MWAC. The report explores trends in deployment, technology, capital and operating costs, capacity… Read more »
SolarEdge and Pacific Energy utilize battery technology to decarbonise Australian mine sites and towns
55MWh of BESS delivered and more than 66MWh in the pipeline and expected to be delivered to the national market BESS projects spanning from Esperance in WA’s Southwest to the Pilbara in the Northwest One of the largest numbers of deployed BESS projects in Australia [PANGYO, South Korea, Oct. 15, 2024] – SolarEdge Technologies… Read more »
Insurance Company Puts Safety First: NFU Mutual Partners With Ineco Energy to Install Rooftop Solar on its HQ
15th October 2024 – Leading rural insurer NFU Mutual has taken a significant step forward in its mission to achieve net zero operation by 2050 with the successful installation of a solar PV (photovoltaic) installation at its headquarters in Stratford-upon-Avon. Designed and installed by Warwickshire-based renewable energy specialist, Ineco Energy, the 249.20 kWp rooftop system… Read more »
SPIE secures contract with Jan De Nul
Cergy, 15th October 2024 – SPIE Global Services Energy, a subsidiary of SPIE, the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications, announces that its wind power high voltage specialised entity, Correll, has been awarded a contract by Jan De Nul, a global leader in maritime construction. The project is… Read more »
Major windfarm completes site investigation works
IMPORTANT site investigations to enable the creation of a new and highly-efficient wind farm close to the border of East Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire have now been completed. Mill Rig Wind Farm is set to see six turbines come into operation in Spring 2026 with developers OnPath Energy (formerly Banks Renewables) announcing that site investigations… Read more »
Enspec recruits Senior Marketing Lead
North West-based Enspec has hired Angela Muresan as Senior Marketing Lead. Angela, who has a strong background in sustainability, marketing, electric vehicles, aviation and rail, has joined the team on a 12-month contract. It comes as the electrical and power engineering firm expects to grow headcount to between 40 and 50 by the end of… Read more »
Virgin Money announces the completion of a £21.8m deal to support Ripple Energy in the development of a new 42MW solar energy generation facility in Devon.
Virgin Money’s funding will support the construction and operation of Derril Water Solar Park, the first solar park in the UK where members share the power it produces, as well as the ownership. Approximately 68,000 solar panels will generate enough electricity to power 14,000 homes and save 20,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year when… Read more »
DNV LAUNCHES PHASE 2 OF FLOATING SUBSTATION JOINT INDUSTRY PROJECT, EXPANDING GLOBAL INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
By addressing technological gaps specific to floating substations, the anticipated updates to the DNV-ST-0145 standard will play a crucial role in supporting the deployment of floating wind projects, ultimately contributing to a cleaner, more resilient energy future. Høvik, October 15, 2024 — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has launched Phase 2 of… Read more »
Empire Energy Partners and Herrick Corporation Forge Steel Alliance to Propel Offshore Wind
New York, NY, October 14, 2024 — Empire Energy Partners Offshore Division, a leader in engineering, procurement, andconstruction (EPC) for offshore wind projects, today announced a strategic joint venture with The Herrick Corporation, apremier steel manufacturing and fabrication company. This joint venture represents a significant step forward instrengthening the domestic offshore wind supply chain and… Read more »
SolarEdge UK Launches New Solar Solution for Small-to-Medium Utility-Scale Applications, Dual-Use Agrivoltaics & Floating PV
New optimised utility solution available now for pre-order in the UK October 14, 2024 – SolarEdge Technologies, a global leader in smart energy technology, today announces the UK launch of its high-power SolarEdge TerraMax™ Inverter combined with H1300 Power Optimizers. The new SE330K inverter is available now for pre-order, with shipments expected to start in… Read more »
NPIF II leads £4.3 million funding round for first deal in County Durham with Power Roll, a leading solar technology firm
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) has completed its first investment in County Durham since the launch of the £660m fund in March this year. Based in Murton, Power Roll, a pioneer in the solar energy transition, has raised £4.3 million in its most recent funding round, including £1.5 million from NPIF II… Read more »
Aerones Successfully Completes Offshore Technology Tests in Scotland
Aerones, a global leader in robotic solutions for wind turbine maintenance, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful completion of its offshore technology tests in Scotland. This achievement marks the culmination of years of research, development, and multiple technological iterations, firmly positioning Aerones at the forefront of offshore wind turbine inspection and repair solutions…. Read more »
OX2 acquires first onshore wind power project in Australia with planned capacity of 1 GW
OX2 has acquired its first onshore wind power project in Australia. The project, which is in an early stage, has a planned total installed capacity of up to 1 GW. The project will also include a battery energy storage system. The acquired project is located a few hours north of Perth, in Western Australia. The… Read more »
ANTHONY VEDER PIONEERS WIND-ASSISTED PROPULSION ON GAS CARRIER
Anthony Veder proudly announces the launch of two VentoFoils sails onboard of Ethylene carrier Coral Patula, delivered by Econowind. With this installation, Anthony Veder is the first worldwide to install sails onboard a gas carrier. Later this year sister ship Coral Pearl will be equipped with two similar sails. By retrofitting existing gas carriers the… Read more »
SCHMID Group Celebrates 160 Years of Innovation and Excellence at TPCA Trade Show in Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan, October 11th, 2024 – As SCHMID Group proudly celebrates its 160th anniversary, the company will mark this significant milestone by showcasing its latest innovations at the TPCA Trade Show in Taiwan. From October 23-25, 2024, SCHMID will present cutting-edge manufacturing solutions at Booth N917, demonstrating its continued leadership in advancing production technology for… Read more »
Smappee wins prestigious Red Dot: Best of the Best award for its revolutionary EV Line
Harelbeke, Belgium – October 11, 2024 – Smappee, a global leader in smart energy management, is proud to announce that its EV Line has received the prestigious Red Dot: Best of the Best Award for Design Concept. This top-tier recognition celebrates Smappee’s pioneering achievement in combining sustainability, innovation, and forward-thinking design in its range of smart… Read more »
AMPYR Solar Europe Completes 13.2MWp Groensebos Solar Park in Partnership with Echt-Susteren Energy Cooperative to Power Local Community
AMPYR Solar Europe, in partnership with the Echt-Susteren Energy Cooperative, has announced the completion of its latest solar project in the Netherlands. The 13.2MWp Groensebos solar park in the village of Maria Hoop, part of the municipality of Echt-Susteren, will meet the energy needs of 3,960 homes in the region, while also saving almost 5,300… Read more »
ROBIN RADAR AND PARCOM JOIN FORCES TO ACCELERATE GLOBAL EXPANSION, INNOVATION AND SCALE UP IN RADAR TECHNOLOGY
The shareholders of Robin Radar and investment company Parcom have reached an agreement on the acquisition by Parcom of Robin Radar, a leading developer of radar systems specialised in detecting and tracking small flying objects. In partnership with Parcom, Robin Radar’s management aims to continue its current growth trajectory. In the coming years, the company… Read more »
Iberdrola doubles UK investment
Clean energy major Iberdrola, the largest electricity company in Europe and one of the two largest worldwide, has announced plans to more than double its UK investment plans, ahead of the UK’s International Investment Summit in London next week (14 October). Through its ScottishPower business, Iberdrola has invested £30 billion in the UK over the… Read more »
Ørsted has completed 600 MW combined solar and battery storage project in the US
With a 300 MW solar PV capacity, Ørsted’s Eleven Mile Solar Center will produce enough renewable energy to power 65,000 US homes while the battery can store 1200 MWh of power. Ørsted celebrated the official commissioning of the Eleven Mile Solar Center in Pinal County near Phoenix, Arizona. The 300 MW solar farm and 300MW/1200MWh battery energy… Read more »
The next step: a feasible floating offshore substation design
Nevesbu, together with Iv, has developed a patented concept for a floating offshore substation (FOSS). The concept was already successfully tested in MARIN’s basin. This lays an important foundation for the development of floating wind energy. Potential of floating wind energy The energy transition is a hot topic within the offshore industry and the need… Read more »
ABP and Sarens enter into strategic collaboration to support Floating Offshore Wind at Port Talbot
Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, and Sarens, global leader in heavy lifting and engineering transport, have entered into a strategic collaboration that aims to explore solutions to deliver Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) in the Celtic Sea. The collaboration aims to drive the rollout of FLOW technology in the Celtic Sea by… Read more »
EnergiVault® tech set to revolutionise the global cooling sector
Thermal energy storage experts at the UK-based company, Organic Heat Exchangers, are set to revolutionise global industrial cooling with the launch of EnergiVault® – a trademarked/patented, cold thermal energy storage battery and charger system providing dynamic cooling power for industrial refrigeration. This first-of-its-kind, AI-driven technology has been developed to enhance operational resilience, reduce energy costs… Read more »
GRS builds a 167 MW photovoltaic cluster for Everwood Capital in Spain
The Carmen project will consist of four PV plants and will be located in the town of Carmona, in Sevill Madrid, 10th October.- GRS, the solar EPC contractor of Gransolar Group, has reached an agreement with Everwood Capital to build the Carmen project in Spain, a cluster consisting of four photovoltaic plants with a total… Read more »
Sustainability and wellness meet at Planetiers World Gathering 2024
The global event will take place in this year’s Portuguese Capital of Culture, Aveiro, to offer its 17,000+ attendees a range of insights around sustainability including talks focusing on wellness EUROPE: Leading sustainability summit, Planetiers World Gathering, has today announced its full agenda and special features to promote health and wellness. This year’s conference will… Read more »
Cap and floor to attract investment in renewable energy storage
The Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero (DESNZ) has today (October 10) announced it will proceed with a new investment scheme that will support the development of Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES), such as pumped storage hydro. The announcement follows a consultation held earlier this year where Scottish Renewables supported a ‘cap and floor’ scheme… Read more »
Government Accelerates Community Energy Initiatives, Removing Barriers to Solar and Wind Projects
London, UK – [08/10/2024] – During today’s House of Commons session, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband outlined a series of bold steps aimed at strengthening the UK’s energy security and advancing towards net zero. The discussion centred around lifting restrictions on renewable energy projects, including the end of a nine-year ban on onshore wind, and a… Read more »
Uni of Strathclyde Collaboration in Subsea Neuromorphic Object Detection
Robosys Automation and the UK’s University of Strathclyde have signed a Knowledge Exchange Agreement to support a new project which will explore underwater object detection using neuromorphic sensing. Robosys is collaborating with the University of Strathclyde’s Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering (NAOME) and NSSP (Neuromorphic Sensor Signal Processing) lab from Department of Electrical… Read more »
Floating offshore wind central to Scotland’s future, says First Minister
FM says floating offshore wind is an ‘era-defining opportunity’ that will support economic growth, improve public services and help Scotland achieve a net-zero energy system First Minister John Swinney today (Wednesday, October 9) opened Floating Offshore Wind 2024 in Aberdeen stating how renewable energy can drive green growth and make Scotland a more progressive and… Read more »
The Busch Group at Semicon Europa – Vacuum Technology and Gas Abatement Solutions
The three companies within the Busch Group – Busch Vacuum Solutions, Pfeiffer Vacuum and centrotherm clean solutions – are showcasing their solutions together from November 12 to 15, 2024 at the Semicon Europa 2024 trade show in Munich. Visitors to Semicon Europa can look forward to innovative vacuum technology and gas abatement systems used in… Read more »
Kent Secures Contract for Concept Design of Offshore Substation for Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm
Kent wins a new contract with RWE Renewables UK for a Concept Design study of a HVAC Offshore Substation Platform for the Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm. The project which will be an extension to the operational Galloper Wind Farm and will power hundreds of thousands of homes once operational. “We are extremely proud to… Read more »
Blackfish Engineering and AJT Engineering Sign Strategic MoU to Accelerate Commercialisation of C-Dart Mooring System
Partnership is a milestone in offshore mooring technology, in both the Scottish and global international offshore renewable energy markets October 9th Aberdeen, Scotland — At the Floating Offshore Wind 2024 Conference, Blackfish Engineering has announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AJT Engineering. This partnership is set to fast-track the commercialisation… Read more »
Daphne Technology Announces the Launch of Daphne Solutions SA, Focused on Sulphur Removal and Carbon Management
Lausanne, Switzerland, 9th October 2024 – Daphne Technology SA, a leader in climate deep-tech solutions, is announcing the launch of its new entity, Daphne Solutions SA. This strategic spin-off is positioned to better serve customers by offering project engineering solutions integrating its innovative technologies for sulphur removal and carbon management through circular economy initiatives. As… Read more »
Energy Transition Outlook: Energy related emissions will peak in 2024
09 October 2024, London – 2024 will go down as the year of peak energy emissions*, according to DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook. Energy related emissions are at the cusp of a prolonged period of decline for the first time since the industrial revolution. Emissions are set to almost halve by 2050, but this is a… Read more »