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 »
Category: Press Releases
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 »
Pfeiffer Vacuum Becomes Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions
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 »
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 »