A ground-breaking project to develop a new way of storing hydrogen in buses has been launched by academics from London South Bank University (LSBU), School of the Built Environment and Architecture . The LSBU project aims to deliver: Improved safety with hydrogen stored at lower pressures in smaller cylinders on buses instead of the large… Read more »
Reflections on 2020 and Predictions for 2021 Since becoming CEO in December, most of my life has been dominated by Covid-19. But despite causing many difficulties, the pandemic has brought some good. It has accelerated the pace of change and given us valuable insights into where – and how – we will work in the… Read more »
Accelerating investment is expected throughout the next decade as utilities build their communications networks, report finds Nov. 23, 2020 – Boulder, Colo. – A new report from Guidehouse Insights examines the technologies utilities are using to build their communications networks, providing global market forecasts for investments in communications hardware and services, through 2030. The need… Read more »
Local authority staff numbers fall 20% since 2011 – as demand set to skyrocket New analysis shows ‘Scotland’s local authorities do not have the capacity to deal with new renewable generation’ which is required to meet commitments Scotland’s 32 local authorities are facing a planning logjam which will jeopardise the country’s climate targets, new research… Read more »
How to restrengthen PV manufacturing in Europe PV to contribute significantly to achieving the climate goals ETIP PV’s forecast: Solar PV will supply 70% of the world’s electricity generation The European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics (ETIP PV) has successfully finished its first virtual annual conference. The Conference ‘I3PV – Integrated, Innovative, Intelligent’ has… Read more »
The energy system is undergoing unprecedented transformation, fuelled by factors such as technological developments, geopolitical shifts and environmental concerns. According to the World Economic Forum, decentralisation is one of the key trends that will accelerate the transition to sustainable energy supply. Decentralisation is often referred to as ‘energy democracy’, as it aims to increase popular… Read more »
Partnership Shines Light on the Power of Community During Dark Times FLEMINGTON, N.J., November 16, 2020 – The Flemington Area Food Pantry, serving Hunterdon County, N.J., celebrated and unveiled their brand new solar array installation with a ribbon cutting today at 10:00am at the Flemington Area Food Pantry, 151 Route 31 North, Flemington, New Jersey…. Read more »
· Deutsche Bahn and RWE Supply & Trading conclude 15-year power purchase agreement · Electricity to be supplied from Amrumbank West offshore wind farm, located off Heligoland, from 2024 onwards Essen/Frankfurt, 19 November 2020 Starting in 2024, Deutsche Bahn (German Rail) will be powered by electricity from RWE Renewable’s Amrumbank West offshore wind farm. The… Read more »
What are the characteristics of the Radial Gear Chamfering process? Defined and reproducible chamfering at the front edges of the teeth increases the economic efficiency of production. At the same time, the quality of the components is improved In the field of metal-cutting gearing, increasingly complex and demanding component geometries require burr-free edges and precise… Read more »
Siemens publishes advice for businesses on steps to decarbonise Decarbonisation is a clear global target and there is a growing urgency for businesses to act. If they don’t, they risk exposing themselves to potential risks from policy-driven increased operating costs, increased energy costs or increased compliance costs. In addition, decarbonisation is not just an objective… Read more »
WindEnergy Hamburg, the world’s leading wind energy event, is taking place in 2020 despite the crisis. However, organizer Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH is not inviting visitors to its local exhibition campus this time but to the World Wide Web. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, WindEnergy Hamburg 2020 will be a fully digital event held… Read more »
On November 12, a customer value focused conference entitled “Advanced PV Technology for Better LCOE – 182mm Module and System Technology”, co-sponsored by JA Solar, Jinko Solar and LONGi Green Energy, was held in Shanghai. During the conference, solar inverter and tracker manufacturers, power design institutes, EPC companies and third-party certification institutions issued a comprehensive… Read more »
Leading PV installer Solstis SA, together with Olympic House, headquarters to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), have been announced as the winners of the prestigious Swiss Solar Prize 2020 award in the “Individuals and Institutions” category. The prize was awarded for the installation of a 179.10 kWp SolarEdge solar system on its roof. Taking place… Read more »
A new system for reducing marine emissions has entered Alfa Laval’s Pure Thinking portfolio. Targeting methane slip from LNG engines, the Alfa Laval PureCool system continues a leadership journey of nearly two decades. At the same time, it points the way forward into a new era of customer-focused environmental work. A unified push for green… Read more »
Responding, Morag Watson, Director of Policy at Scottish Renewables, said: “The Prime Minister’s recognition that renewable energy is at the heart of a green industrial revolution is to be welcomed. It remains vital, however, that the infrastructure and regulation changes required to underpin the required shift are prioritised, with proposals to alter to the way the electricity… Read more »
The two companies join forces in mission to make charging cheaper, easier and more sustainable for electric vehicle (EV) drivers Fiat Chrysler Automobiles selects the UK as testbed for new EV innovation Kaluza platform will develop direct-to-car smart charging for the all-new Fiat 500 EV, enabling a richercustomer experience and a more resilient energy system… Read more »
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult is urging the offshore wind sector to sign up to a world-first data collection platform that aims to vastly reduce subsea cable failures. In a global industry first, ELECTRODE will track cable failure trends and service downtime, as well as the effectiveness of current methods of monitoring, detection and… Read more »
EPC Leader Partners with Developer Elemental Energy and Local Community to Deliver On-Time, On-Budget Solar Farm in Innisfail TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2020 — GP JOULE Canada Corp., a subsidiary of GP JOULE GmbH, has completed construction of the 25.4-megawatt Innisfail Solar project in Red Deer County, Alberta. GP JOULE joined forces with Elemental Energy Inc.,… Read more »
195.5 MW facility in southwest Georgia to supply electricity from late 2021 Solar PV array coupled with 40MW 2-hour battery energy storage system Project benefits from 30-year utility contract Power Purchase Agreement with Georgia Power RWE Renewables’ Hickory Park Solar project, a 195.5-megawatt (MWac) facility coupled with a 40 megawatt 2-hour battery storage system, located in… Read more »
One of the leading EPC companies in the European solar market with an installed capacity of over 2.1 GWp Dynamic growth on existing basis to be accelerated further by the issue of a secured corporate bond Risk-averse use of funds in late-stage project development Secured project pipeline comprises 1.8 GWp with a focus on Europe… Read more »
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has acted as lender’s technical adviser for the financing of the 220 MW Solara4 solar farm in Portugal. This is a landmark project in the European solar market and will be Europe’s largest unsubsidised solar project when completed in 2021. The project is being developed by… Read more »
Combined solution minimises foundation size and environmental footprint Nabrawind and Peikko have developed an innovative rock foundation for wind turbines that will be first implemented in the Elizabeth Bay wind farm developed by the renewables Franco/Namibian company InnoSun Energy. Peikko, European leader in solutions for Onshore Wind Turbine Foundations, has a long and strong track… Read more »
The PolyTech ice detection system is still available for Senvion wind turbines as usual and is fully integrated into the control system. This deep integration enables the automatic starting and stopping of the wind turbines. Functionality and added value are accessible without restriction both for existing systems and for new retrofits. The PolyTech ice detection… Read more »
Hamburg, 17 November 2020. The Nordex Group has optimized the aerodynamics of the rotor blades of a total of 80 N100/2500 wind turbines for the long-standing Turkish customer, Eksim. By installing the vortex generators, the power output of the older generation turbines will be increased by up to 2%. The Nordex Group offers its customers… Read more »
(Wels, 17/11/20) Fronius relies on quality and is known for providing the best service on the market. Start-up, monitoring and after-sales support have also been completely reinvented with the latest generation of inverters. This has resulted in three useful apps for installers, service technicians and end customers. Fronius has expanded its range of tried-and-tested… Read more »
Industry insight report from ARMSA Academy proposes a new decision-making philosophy to unlock safer and more productive projects Wind companies leaving money on the table by treating digitalisation as the sole route to project optimisation Report marks official launch of ARMSA Academy, a digital performance support platform to help wind industry professionals reduce levelised costs… Read more »
Data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showed that by October more than 75,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) had been registered over 2020, representing more than the total BEV registrations for 2018 and 2019 combined. Further analysis into these figures by Cornwall Insight shows that the pace of electric vehicle (EV)… Read more »
[Berlin, Germany, November 16, 2020] Hanwha Q CELLS (“Q CELLS”), a globally renowned solar technology leader and total energy solutions provider, was once again recognized for its technology, receiving a patent validity judgment in the “patent invalidation trial” for Q CELLS cell technology filed in China by the Chinese solar manufacturer LONGi Solar. LONGi Solar… Read more »
SAN DIEGO (Nov. 13, 2020): EDF Renewables North America and Nucor Corporation, a diversified steel and steel products company, today announced the signing of a 15-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) for 250 megawatts (MWac) of solar energy in Texas. The project, selected by Nucor under a competitive RFP process, is expected to begin delivering clean electricity in… Read more »
Tuco Marine Group launches new Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat series as part of the company’s wide range of ProZero boats for professional users. The new range complements the ProZero series with new RHIB ́s below the approx. 8m length that have been the smallest in the ProZero range until this new launch. “Delivering ProZero boats… Read more »
Less plastic consumption with the new hardware generation for Solar-Log™ Sustainability in day-to-day operations is an important goal. That’s why we constantly check all processes, from development through to production. Small, higher-performance, more environmentally friendly. The new Solar-Log™ products also benefit nature. Thanks to these products, Solare Datensysteme GmbH (SDS) now uses just a fraction… Read more »
The 41 MW floating solar plant will be installed at the Hapcheon Dam in the south of the country in what will become the largest such PV construction located at a dam anywhere in the world. [Seoul, South Korea, November 13, 2020] Q CELLS will construct a 41 MW floating PV power plant, which once… Read more »
The skylines of big cities like New York, London and so many others in the world have been shaped by skyscrapers. Despite their aesthetical beauty, these high-rise buildings typically draw their power from the traditional carbon fuel grid and are therefore contributing to the ever increasing carbon emissions and air pollution in major metropolises. Here,… Read more »
Adjusted EBITDA increases by 13% to €2.2 billion; adjusted EBIT up 29% to €1.1 billion; adjusted net income at €762 million. Wind and solar power portfolio expected to increase to about 10 GW by year-end RWE involved in more than 30 projects in the promising field of hydrogen RWE continues to expand its renewables business:… Read more »
World’s first serial powertrain for Vestas’ EnVentus platform is launched onto the wind market Vestas and ZF Wind Power bundled forces to anticipate the growth trajectory of renewable energy Customers all over the world will benefit from more flexible solutions and a wide range of customized turbine variants Lommel, Belgium. ZF Wind Power and Vestas… Read more »
Lachen, Germany, 12 November 2020. The leading manufacturer of PV cleaning systems SunBrush® mobil from Lachen (Germany) has commissioned its new device TrackFlex in Chile for the first time. The operator of the PV plant Eiffage Energía will use the device to clean its 103 MW solar power plant in the Atacama Desert. The company… Read more »