Category: Press Releases

SURVITEC HELIPPE SECURES A SIGNIFICANT MULTI-YEAR PPE RENTAL CONTRACT WITH SWIRE RENEWABLE ENERGY

Survitec HeliPPE, a leading brand of global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec, has secured a multi-year contract for Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) from Swire Renewable Energy, a global service provider in the wind industry. This partnership is set to significantly support Swire’s offshore operations in Europe and reinforce their commitment to prioritising technician health and… Read more »

Swiss Steel Group relies on precise data for sustainable steel production from scrap

Emmenbrücke / Witten July 2024 – Swiss Steel Group, one of the market-leading producers of steel on the electric arc furnace route, emphasises the importance of precise data in sustainable steel production. With over 2.2 million tonnes of scrap processed each year, the company is not only one of the largest recycling companies in Europe,… Read more »

SolarDuck and RWE successfully install offshore floating solar pilot Merganser off Dutch coast

Merganser, a 0.5 MWp offshore floating solar pilot, has been successfully installed at the North Sea Farmers offshore test site in the Dutch North Sea Next steps include technical and environmental monitoring to further investigate the technology   With the support of RWE, the Dutch-Norwegian company SolarDuck, has installed its offshore floating solar (OFPV) project,… Read more »

Chemitek Solar adds to its range of solar cleaning solutions with the new Metal Oxides Removal Agent

Chemitek Solar, a pioneering leader in sustainable cleaning and soiling mitigation solutions for the solar industry, proudly announces the launch of its new Metal Oxides Removal Agent, an innovative product designed to efficiently and safely remove metal oxides (e.g. rust) from photovoltaic modules and tiles. The Metal Oxides Removal Agent features a specialized biodegradable formula… Read more »

Ginlong (Solis) Celebrates New National Standard PCS Certification at SNEC 2024

Ningbo, China – 1 July, 2024 – Ginlong (Solis) Technologies, the world’s third-largest PV inverter manufacturer, proudly announced at the SNEC exhibition earlier this month that its 30kW inverter supported an offshore photovoltaic empirical project. This news follows the establishment of the Offshore Photovoltaic Verification Base, a joint venture between the National Solar Photovoltaic Quality… Read more »

First offshore pilot project for large-scale oyster reef restoration in Belgian North Sea

·      BELREEFS is the first offshore project for large-scale oyster reef restoration in the Belgian North Sea. ·      Innovative techniques will facilitate the introduction of a self-sustaining oyster reef. ·      The project relies on a unique collaboration between government, industry and science. Before 1850, flat oyster reefs were a dominant structural and ecological component of… Read more »

TE Connectivity’s ALR 11000 digital photocell with dimming capability helps significantly reduce electricity costs for street lighting

Zhaga D4i-certified ALR digital photocells from TE help lower power consumption and reduce CO2 emissions BERWYN, Pennsylvania – July 3, 2024 – TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectors and sensors, launches the Zhaga-D4i certified ALR 11000 digital dimming photocell. TE’s latest photocell controls the on/off switching of a streetlight, and also has the ability… Read more »

DNV’S LUCY CRAIG APPOINTED AS BOARD MEMBER FOR WINDEUROPE

Zaragoza, Spain, 02 July 2024 : DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, is proud to announce that Lucy Craig, Senior Vice President and Director of Growth, Innovation and Digitalization, Energy Systems, has been elected as a board member for WindEurope, the voice of the wind industry in Europe. With over 500 members from… Read more »

Sineng Electric Supplies 1,016MW of Inverters to the Al Kahfah PV Project in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, July 1, 2024 — Sineng Electric, a global leading PV+ESS solution provider, has partnered with Larsen & Toubro and supplied 1,016MW of its 6.6MW MV turnkey stations to the Al Kahfah solar farm in Saudi Arabia. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Sineng’s mission to deliver innovative and efficient energy solutions… Read more »

Enviromena secures £30m funding from Close Brothers Energy for construction of 70MW solar farm in Essex

Clean energy solutions company Enviromena has reached financial close with Close Brothers Energy to build a 70MW solar farm in Essex. The £30m deal, which includes a development and term loan facility, is part of a wider facility agreed with Close Brothers Energy in December 2023. The facility will be used to fund the construction and… Read more »

DNV CONDUCTS POWER CURVE VERIFICATION AT BAY OF ST. BRIEUC OFFSHORE WIND FARM USING ADVANCED NACELLE LIDAR TECHNOLOGY

DNV is performing power curve verification using advanced nacelle lidar technology at Ailes Marines’ Bay of St. Brieuc offshore wind farm, enhancing operational efficiency and aligning energy production with projections. DNV’s project includes designing, commissioning, and executing a power performance measurement campaign for turbines, ensuring compliance with updated industry standards. The Bay of St. Brieuc… Read more »

Ciel & Terre EMEA has begun the European largest floating solar project’s installation

[Lille, France – June 26, 2024] – Ciel & Terre, pioneer in floating solar solutions, has started the anchoring installation and floating platform assembly for the future largest Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) power plant, the Ilots Blandin project in Haute-Marne, France. This project, initiated in 2019 by Q ENERGY, represents an installation of 72.3 MWp of… Read more »

Solar and wind are increasingly competitive in wholesale power markets, offer a hedge against the uncertain cost of other generation sources

New Berkeley Lab study quantifies solar and wind costs in relation to wholesale market costs, suggests that purchasers should in some cases rethink contracting practices. Since solar and wind power are not tied to the vagaries of fuel markets, their steady prices can serve as a hedge against wholesale power price fluctuations. As wind and… Read more »

Busch Group Companies Announce Joint Presence at Semicon West

The three companies of the Busch Group (Busch Vacuum Solutions, Pfeiffer Vacuum and centrotherm clean solutions) announce their joint presence at Semicon West 2024. This marks a significant milestone, as it will be the inaugural occasion that the Busch Group exhibits collectively in one booth in the US. Maulburg, June 26, 2024 – Visitors of… Read more »

ABB and Cleanwatts sign MOU to accelerate intelligent energy management in communities and buildings

AI-driven energy-sharing platform will be integrated with ABB energy management technology  The partnership targets lower costs, enhanced energy visualization and efficiency, energy sharing and flexibility, and user convenience in renewable energy communities  Both companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore joint solutions    ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation,… Read more »

Modulift at World’s First Offshore Energy Island

Specialist lifting equipment manufacturer, Modulift is facilitating the construction of a complex offshore energy project in the North Sea. Deemed to be the world’s first artificial energy island, “Princess Elisabeth” marks a significant milestone in renewable energy infrastructure development. Situated 30 miles off the coast of Belgium, in the 3.5-GW Princess Elisabeth offshore wind zone,… Read more »

Swiss Steel Group supplies Green Steel Stainless+ for completely stainless steel.

Swiss Steel Group has successfully launched Green Steel Stainless+.  A new variant of completely stainless steel that meets the highest ecological standards. This innovative solution demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and the protection of our environment. Green Steel Stainless+ is characterized by its outstanding properties: Depending on the requirement profile, it is corrosion and heat… Read more »

High level of bookings for elektrotechnik

New exhibitors announced for the upcoming building, industrial and energy technology show Even now, eight months before the show gets underway, elektrotechnik bookings are high, which augurs well for a promising event in 2025. Exhibitors at the building, industrial and energy technology show will comprise businesses that have been exhibiting for years as well as… Read more »

NextFloat+ Project secures €13m grant from Innovation Fund

The NextFloat+ Project has secured a ‘cornerstone grant’ of €13.4m from the European Commission’s Innovation Fund supporting the industrialisation of floating wind. The pan-European project aims to accelerate the roll out of the next generation of floating wind technology by boosting competitiveness and scalability. Led by a consortium formed by X1 Wind, as project coordinator, alongside Technip Energies and… Read more »

JinkoSolar to Supply Utility Scale Storage to Athens Airport

MUNICH, June 21, 2024 — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (“JinkoSolar” or the “Company”) (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, announced today that it has entered into a Heads of Terms with kIEFER to supply its large scale battery storage, SunTera to Athens International Airport (AIA), hence… Read more »

Blue World completes successful testing of 200 kW maritime fuel cell system to run on green methanol

With a successful test of the first ever 200 kW HT PEM fuel cell system, an important milestone was reached in bringing new technology into play to push forward the decarbonisation of the maritime industry. Aalborg, Denmark, 25 June 2024 – After months of preparation, Blue World Technologies is proud to announce the successful testing… Read more »

Neustark secures $69 million in funding to expand carbon removal solution globally

Growth equity funding round led by Decarbonization Partners, with participation from Blume Equity, to propel neustark’s expansion across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and support its mission to remove 1 million tons of CO2 in 2030. Existing backers Siemens Financial Services, Verve Ventures, ACE Ventures, and Holcim continue their support, and UBS adds debt financing. The… Read more »

NEW DNV SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS OIL AND GAS SECTOR PARADOX

Industry must balance increasing demand for petroleum products and growing pressure to transition to low-carbon energy sources to reduce emissions A recent DNV survey reveals that 64% of oil and gas industry leaders say that the pace of the energy transition is accelerating, while 68% are optimistic about sector growth despite lingering impacts from the… Read more »

St. John’s Shipbuilding Continues Commitment to Offshore Wind with Third CTV Delivery

St. Johns Ship Building, Palatka, FL — St. Johns Ship Building, a Palatka, Florida-based Jones Act facility owned by Americraft Marine, is pleased to announce the delivery of the Windea Enterprise, the second of three Jones Act-compliant Incat Crowther 30m Crew Transport Vessels (CTV) ordered by WINDEA CTV, LLC, a partnership of Hornblower Wind and… Read more »

Titan Wind Energy announces the investment decision for a Monopile production plant in Cuxhaven-Germany

600 jobs and up to EUR 300 million investment for XXXL monopiles Cuxhaven/Germany, The Titan Group has made the final investment decision to build a state-of-the-art production facility for monopiles in Cuxhaven in Northern Germany. Up to EUR 300 million will be invested with production ramp up in 2025. Monopiles with a diameter of up… Read more »

Ginlong (Solis) Technologies and TÜV Rheinland Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Clean Energy During Intersolar 2024

Ginlong (Solis) Technologies, the world’s third-largest PV inverter manufacturer, has announced a strategic working agreement with TÜV Rheinland (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., the industry-leading research and testing body. This partnership brings together two leaders in technology and innovation, united by their vision for dedicated excellence in testing and certification. Strategic Alliance to Drive Continuous Improvement in… Read more »

Supporting the right small changes can have big impacts

Small changes in our everyday actions can trigger significant, rapid societal shifts especially when it comes to climate action. A new IIASA-led study highlights the importance of analyzing these dynamics with a comprehensive framework to harness their full potential for reducing carbon emissions.  Making small changes in how we live day-to-day can quickly create significant… Read more »

ntersolar 2024: SolarEdge Launches New Powerful Solution for Small-Medium Utility Scale and Dual-Use Solar Segment in Germany

MILPITAS, California – June 20, 2024 – SolarEdge Technologies, a global leader in smart energy technology, today announces the German launch of its high-power SolarEdge TerraMax™ Inverter combined with H1300 Power Optimizers. The new SE300K[1] inverter has received certification and is now available for order in Germany. Targeting small-to-medium utility scale PV installations, the new versatile… Read more »

JinkoSolar Supplied Residential Storage Solutions to SolarToday

Munich, Germany, June 20, 2024– JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (“JinkoSolar” or the “Company”) (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that its subsidiary Jinko Solar Denmark has supplied high voltage residential storage solutions to SolarToday for use in the DACH and Benelux regions starting from… Read more »

Sineng Electric and TÜV Rheinland Forge Strategic Partnership to Foster Innovations and Expand Global Footprint

Shanghai, China, June 19, 2024 – Sineng Electric, a global leading PV+ESS solution provider, has forged a strategic cooperation agreement with TÜV Rheinland at SNEC. This partnership seeks to enhance collaboration in the certification and testing services for energy storage inverters and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The signing ceremony was attended by Jianfeng Sun,… Read more »

Associated British Ports announced as major sponsor of the 2024 Convention for the Western Gateway

The Western Gateway Partnership has announced Associated British Ports (ABP) as the first major sponsor for the 2024 Convention of the Western Gateway. ABP, the UK’s leading port operator, owns and operates 21 ports across the UK which together manage around 25 percent of the UK’s total sea-borne trade. In South Wales, ABP’s five ports… Read more »

Nearthlab Expands into Contactless Lightning Protection System Inspection

Streamlining post-lightning maintenance protocols with autonomous drone technology June 20, 2024 – Nearthlab, a leading provider of autonomous drone solutions, now offers inspection services for lightning protection systems (LPS). This breakthrough was made by integrating Enertrag’s patented LPS measurement system into Nearthlab’s cutting-edge payload technology. Traditional LPS inspections often involve repetitive drilling to check cables… Read more »

Principle Power signs MoU with shipyard HSG Sungdong to advance serial manufacturing of WindFloat® floating wind foundations in Korea

Principle Power has signed a non-exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HSG Sungdong to cooperate on engineering developments for mass production and assembly of WindFloat® technologies. The agreement furthers the development of a sustainable domestic supply chain in South Korea and supports the country’s ambition to achieve 14.3 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030…. Read more »

HellermannTyton brings time and cost savings to leading solar installation company

Experts in optimal PV cable management, HellermannTyton works closely with its solar customers to develop the most effective solutions to enhance their projects. Over the years, it has supplied many solutions to the solar industry ranging from small to utility-scale, fully immersing itself into each one of its industries and working alongside engineers on-site to… Read more »

DNV’S SOLAR ASSET MODELING PLATFORM SOLAR RESOURCE COMPASS LAUNCHES IN EUROPE

Arnhem, The Netherlands, 20 June 2024 : DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, today announced the expansion of its Solar Resource Compass (SRC) online software platform to include support for Europe, with additional regions to follow throughout 2024. Solar Resource Compass is a powerful software service that provides users with access to DNV’s… Read more »

Jan De Nul will connect the Princess Elisabeth Island to the Belgian high-voltage grid

· Jan De Nul Group, in consortium with LS Cable & System, will connect the world’s first artificial energy island to the Belgian grid with the installation of three HVAC 220 kV cables. · The energy-island, that is also a hybrid interconnector, will be the connection hub between the wind farms in the Princess Elisabeth… Read more »