Corio Generation has deployed Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) for offshore wind projects in the Philippines. To support its development strategy, LiDARs have been installed in the vicinity of sites in Guimaras and Cavite. Designed to withstand the harsh coastal environment with a back-up power and monitoring system, the LiDARs will collect detailed information on… Read more »
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ZX 300 wind Lidar accurately measuring the wind in the Ukrainian Carpathians
Following its deployment in the beginning of February, a ZX 300 wind Lidar is accurately measuring wind speeds 1300m above mean sea level in The Carpathian Mountain range, Ukraine. Supporting independent power generation projects, the ZX 300 wind Lidar will be carrying out a one-year wind resource campaign in the region, supporting the development of… Read more »
Independently confirmed for the first time: TÜV NORD declares that the drone system used by the Deutsche Windtechnik Inspection Body is a valid solution for inspecting rotor blades and lightning protection systems
The multi-stage drone system developed by the Deutsche Windtechnik Inspection Body for inspecting rotor blades and lightning protection systems has successfully passed validation. This is the conclusion reached by TÜV NORD during a conformity assessment that it carried out for the first time. The drone is able to determine the technical condition of the rotor… Read more »
Flagship fair WindEnergy Hamburg just keeps growing In September, Hamburg will be the meeting place of the international wind energy industry
From 24 to 27 September 2024 it will once again be time for the famous port city of Hamburg to become the world’s energy hub. For four days, it will be all about wind energy generation and distribution at WindEnergy Hamburg, held on the campus of Hamburg Messe und Congress (HMC). Already the industry is… Read more »
Thordon Bearings’ Polymer Technology Powers Success In Vietnam’s Hydropower Sector
Thordon Bearings pioneering polymer bearing technology is gaining traction in Vietnam’s hydropower market, following the performance success of its self-lubricating bearings retrofitted to five turbines at the Son La Hydropower plant. Thordon’s wicket gate and linkage bearings have been in continuous use for four years and were installed when the company was asked to provide… Read more »
GE Vernova Launches New Portfolio of Grid Automation Solutions to Enhance Grid Resilience
Paris, France, February 28th, 2024 – GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business (NYSE:GE), today announced the launch of GridBeats, a comprehensive portfolio of software-defined automation solutions aimed at streamlining grid digitalization and enhancing grid resilience. Amid growing climate concerns, grid operators worldwide are responding to regulatory, consumer, and societal demands to achieve net-zero emissions and deepen… Read more »
Sunova Solar invests in cell factory in China
On its path to a fully integrated solar producer, Sunova Solar has reached its next target by investing in a 9GW cell production capacity. The factory located in Yibin City in the Sichuan Province of China focuses on TOPCon cell production of 182mm, 199mm and 210 mm cells.
New Wind Turbine Tower Alignment Tool eases Supply Chain issues
Enerpac announces the Wind Turbine Tower Flange Alignment Tool (TFA) allowing wind farm installation contractors to eliminate costly project delays caused by non-conformity or ovalisation of wind turbine tower sections. The TFA solves bolt-hole misalignment problems by aligning the large internal pipe flanges between tower sections during assembly allowing them to be bolted together. Problems… Read more »
REC Group launches its 5th Alpha HJT solar panel innovation in five years: REC Alpha Pure 2
Pismo Beach, CA, February 29, 2024 – REC Group, an international pioneering solar energy company, is proudly presenting its fifth solar panel innovation based on its renowned Alpha heterojunction cell technology (HJT), the REC Alpha Pure 2. With up to 430 Wp in a compact format, the REC Alpha Pure 2 offers US homeowners and… Read more »
What will AI computing look like?
Wherever Generative AI is deployed it will change the IT ecosystem within the data centre. From processing to memory, networking to storage, and systems architecture to systems management, no layer of the IT stack will remain unaffected. For those on the engineering side of data centre operations tasked with providing the power and cooling to… Read more »
EDF Renewables UK’s West Benhar wind farm officially opened by Scottish Energy Minister
Local children and community groups joined EDF Renewables UK and Scottish Government Minister for Energy, Just Transition and Fair Work, Gillian Martin to officially open the country’s newest operational wind farm. West Benhar wind farm, near Shotts in North Lanarkshire, has now been fully commissioned. The wind farm has a capacity of 30.1MW and… Read more »
Masdar finalizes joint investment in 3GW UK Offshore Wind Project
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; February 29, 2024 – Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, has completed its acquisition of a 49 percent shareholding in the 3 gigawatt (GW) Dogger Bank South (DBS) project – one of the world’s largest planned offshore wind farms. The planned £11 billion… Read more »
SolarDuck, Green Arrow Capital and New Developments s.r.l. sign collaboration agreement for a grid-scale offshore hybrid wind-solar project in Italy
SolarDuck, leader in OFPV technology, Green Arrow Capital, leading Italian Independent Asset Manager in the alternative investment world, and New Developments s.r.l., one of Italy’s most experienced developers, have agreed to collaborate on the development of a landmark 120MWp OFPV farm integrated with 420MW Floating Offshore Wind (FOW).
GOLDBECK SOLAR Investment as part of the Joint venture PACE Canada LP sells 61 MWp Joffre solar park to Concord Green Energy
Hirschberg a.d. Bergstraße, 29.02.2024 – GOLDBECK SOLAR Investment, the investment company of the internationally leading GOLDBECK SOLAR Group specializing in the turnkey construction of industrial, commercial, and large-scale photovoltaic plants, has with its partner Pathfinder Clean Energy (PACE) successfully sold the Joffre solar park in Alberta Canada with a total capacity of 61 MWp to… Read more »
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves sees how ABP is investing in Lowestoft’s future
On Friday 1 March, Associated British Ports (ABP), was delighted to host Shadow Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, at the Port of Lowestoft where major infrastructure upgrades are cementing ABP’s role as a vital enabler of the energy transition. Henrik Pedersen, ABP Chief Executive Officer, who welcomed Rachel to the port, briefed the Shadow Chancellor on ABP’s… Read more »
The time is now for Scotland’s offshore wind ambitions, says industry body
Upcoming CfD funding round to determine whether Scotland can deliver the level of offshore wind capacity the UK needs to meet net-zero Scottish Renewables calls on UK Government to unlock Scotland’s world-class renewables pipeline Ahead of funding for the next Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction set to be announced next month, industry body Scottish Renewables has called on the UK Government to act now if Scotland… Read more »
North Star Signs Agreement with VesselMan to Enhance Maritime Operations and Technical Projects
North Star has signed a strategic partnership with VesselMan, a best-of-breed software company specializing in driving smarter and more efficient projects management with innovative technology. Established 138 years ago, North Star is the market leading UK provider of mission critical, offshore infrastructure support vessel services operating in offshore wind and conventional energy markets. With operations… Read more »
Nordex advances wind turbine technology with new power hardware in the loop test bench for grid compliance testing
The Nordex Group, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, is advancing wind turbine technology with a new power hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL) test bench for comprehensive grid compliance testing of power electric drivetrains. The test bench includes a grid emulator, allowing Nordex to simulate a wide range of grid conditions, including voltage and frequency variations, power fluctuations, weak… Read more »
DAS Solar N-type module has excellent performance in PVEL PQP testing
Recently, the DAS Solar N-type bifacial double glass module demonstrated exceptional product performance through a series of rigorous tests in PV Evolution Labs (PVEL)’s Product Quality Program (PQP). As a globally recognized, independent third-party testing laboratory, PVEL conducts comprehensive evaluations of PV module designs through its PQP testing, assessing environmental sensitivities and degradation mechanisms. The… Read more »
Moray East Offshore Wind Farm Closes OFTO Transaction
Moray East Offshore Wind Farm (a joint venture between Ocean Winds, Diamond Green Limited and China Three Gorges) announced today that it has concluded the transfer of its transmission assets to Transmission Capital Partners (TCP), a consortium comprising Transmission Investment, Amber Infrastructure and INPP. Moray East Offshore Wind Farm is located in the Moray Firth… Read more »
ACUA Ocean and Robosys Automation make waves announcing global partnership to integrate Voyager AI systems with ACUA’s hydrogen-powered USV
The ocean monitoring and protection innovator and unmanned craft specialist, ACUA Ocean, has signed a commercial contract to integrate Robosys Automation’s groundbreaking Voyager AI vessel control systems with its unique ACUA hydrogen-powered H-USV. The contract marks ACUA Ocean’s ongoing commitment to further develop its range of innovative long endurance hydrogen-fuelled uncrewed surface vessels for open… Read more »
Sunova Solar still listed as Tier 1 module manufacturer by BNEF
In its 1st quarter 2024 report, Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) still lists Sunova Solar as a Tier 1 module manufacturer. While 43% of module manufacturers were removed from the list, Sunova Solar fulfilled the new criteria of providing minimum 6 projects with 5 MW or larger size. Wuxi 19.02.2024 – Sunova Solar is proud… Read more »
Ørsted and Incheon City sign MoU to establish world-class offshore wind power industry in Korea’s Incheon region
Ørsted has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Incheon Metropolitan City, Korea, to cooperate on developing a world-class offshore wind power industry in the region. The aim of the agreement is to establish a successful local wind power industry driven by Ørsted’s 1.6 GW offshore wind project off the coast of Incheon. Through this… Read more »
Sineng Electric Secures Prestigious BloombergNEF Tier 1 Ranking for PV Inverter Manufactures
Sineng Electric, a global leading manufacturer of PV and energy storage inverters, has achieved a significant milestone by securing a spot in the esteemed BloombergNEF Tier 1 PV inverter manufacturers list for two consecutive quarters. This recognition underscores Sineng’s commitment to technological advancement, business stability, and outstanding market competitiveness within the renewable energy industry. BNEF’s… Read more »
Genera 2024: Sineng Electric Empowers Global Energy Transition
Madrid, Spain, February 6, 2024 — Sineng Electric, a leading global provider of photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage system solutions, unveiled its cutting-edge PV inverters and energy storage systems designed for diverse applications, garnering significant attention from attendees. Pioneering the Green Revolution with Utility-scale PV Solutions Sineng Electric showcased its utility-scale PV solutions as the… Read more »
From Concept to Small Batch: Technology Development Center Brings PV Modules to Market Readiness
Today there exists a wide range of solar cells, connection technologies, encapsulation materials and processes from which solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturers can choose. At the same time, manufacturers are faced with the challenge of bringing the most highly efficient, durable and recyclable PV modules onto the market. Also customized modules for integrated applications are… Read more »
Introducing Elementa 2: Trina Storage unveils advanced energy storage system powered by Trina’s in-house battery cells
Tuesday, February 20, 2024: Trina Storage, the leading global energy storage solution provider, has announced the global launch of Elementa 2 – an advanced, flexible and high efficiency Energy Storage System (ESS). The new design incorporates advanced features including an upgraded pack design, precise thermal management enabled by smart liquid cooling technology, and a robust… Read more »
ACUA Ocean and Robosys Automation make waves announcing global partnership to integrate Voyager AI systems with ACUA’s hydrogen-powered USV
The ocean monitoring and protection innovator and unmanned craft specialist, ACUA Ocean, has signed a commercial contract to integrate Robosys Automation’s groundbreaking Voyager AI vessel control systems with its unique ACUA hydrogen-powered H-USV. The contract marks ACUA Ocean’s ongoing commitment to further develop its range of innovative long endurance hydrogen-fuelled uncrewed surface vessels for open… Read more »
Solaredge Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 And Full Year 2023 Financial Results
MILPITAS, Calif.Feb. 20, 2024— SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 and full year ended December 31, 2023. Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights Revenues of $316.0 million Revenues from solar segment of $282.4 million GAAP gross margin of… Read more »
Soltec Supplies 164 MW of its SF7 Tracker to Blue Ridge Power in the United States
February 14th, 2024. Miami – Soltec, a company dedicated to the manufacturing and supply of solar trackers for large-scale plants, will supply 164 MW of its SF7 tracker for a project by Blue Ridge Power. The photovoltaic plant will be located in the state of Virginia, United States. The project will be equipped with Soltec’s… Read more »
SolarEdge Announces First U.S. Installation of Newly UL1741 Certified Optimized Ground-Mount 330kW Inverter in California
February 19, 2024 – SolarEdge Technologies, a global leader in smart energy technology, today announced that its new high-power DC-optimized SolarEdge 330kW Inverter system for ground mount solar has received UL1741-SB certification and is now deployed with its first customer in the U.S. The first commissioned DC-optimized SolarEdge 330kW Inverter system in the U.S. is… Read more »
METIS and ESVAGT join forces to bring the power of analytics offshore
METIS Cyberspace Technology is expanding its portfolio of Data Acquisition, Real-time Performance Monitoring and Intelligent Analytics solutions to include the needs of Service Operation Vessels (SOV). The move follows a collaborative project covering fleet performance optimization with leading offshore service provider for wind/oil & gas industries, ESVAGT. The SOV fulfils multiple roles – as transport… Read more »
Nearthlab Teams Up with PowerCurve to Streamline Wind Farm Maintenance
Feb. 19, 2024 – Nearthlab, a leading provider of autonomous drone solutions, and PowerCurve, a pioneer in annual energy production (AEP) loss analysis, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at optimizing wind farm operations and maintenance (O&M). Under the agreement, Nearthlab’s cloud-based analytics platform, Zoomable, will integrate aerodynamic performance calculation capabilities from PowerCurve’s flagship… Read more »
Qcells Partners with SOLARCYCLE on Recycling Solar Panels to Accelerate Domestic Supply Chain
SAN FRANCISCO, MESA, Ariz. [Feb. 12, 2024] — Qcells, a leading provider in complete clean energy solutions in U.S. residential and commercial markets, has today announced it will partner with SOLARCYCLE, a technology-based solar recycling company, to recycle the company’s decommissioned, owned and installed solar panels in the United States. The announcement marks the first-of-its-kind… Read more »
Calumet Electronics and Schmid Group Collaborate to Establish First-Ever US Advanced Substrate Facility.
Freudenstadt, Germany, February 13, 2024. Calumet Electronics (Calumet), a leading American printed circuit board manufacturer is pioneering the domestic production of advanced packaging substrates. The current development and onshoring of this technology are the direct result of a strategic partnership with Schmid Group (Schmid), a top global solutions provider for the high-tech electronic, photovoltaics, glass,… Read more »
Jumbo Offshore awarded scope expansion contract for the Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm
Jumbo Offshore has recently been awarded a contract by Yunnneg Wind Power Co., Ltd. (YWPC) for the removal of monopiles at the Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm. The contract award represents an expansion of the company’s existing scope, which has involved transport and installation of the project’s transition pieces. Under the amendment, some monopiles, which… Read more »