Ingeteam Wind Energy, the global specialist in wind energy drivetrain technology, announced that it has successfully secured framework contracts with key clients for the serial supply of its latest technology developments, including its new high power DFIG converters, as well as low and medium voltage full power converters. These agreements will secure the manufacture and… Read more »
Category: Press Releases
Seminar: A planning system for net-zero
Jeremy Sainsbury OBE, a Director at Natural Power, is set to speak at Scottish Renewables’ forthcoming seminar, ‘A planning system for net-zero’. The online event will take place Wednesday 17th February between 10am and 1pm. This seminar brings the industry together to recognise the key role renewable energy plays in delivering net-zero and the changes… Read more »
Energy transition: Carbon pricing more effective than subsidizing renewables
Energy market researchers from WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business), FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, and UAS Grisons have crunched the numbers to find out which strategies are most efficient at reducing CO2 emissions. According to their study, much greater reductions in CO2 emissions can be achieved by increasing the prices of carbon certificates than by subsidizing… Read more »
The Scottish Government has today (Feb 5) published its draft Heat in Buildings Strategy.
“While we are pleased that The Scottish Government has published its draft Heat in Buildings Strategy, setting out how it is going to reduce emissions from heating and buildings, help to end Scotland’s contribution to climate change and support up to 24,000 jobs each year, the sums which it commits to the process fall far… Read more »
Kris Ohleth Named Executive Director of the Special Initiative on Offshore Wind
Kris Ohleth, a 15-year veteran in offshore wind, has been named Executive Director of the Special Initiative on Offshore Wind (SIOW), a leading policy group providing expertise, analysis, information sharing, and strategic partnership support for key offshore wind stakeholders. Ohleth was Senior Manager of Stakeholder Engagement at Ørsted. “This is a pivotal time for U.S…. Read more »
The Scottish Government has today (Feb 4) published its Infrastructure Investment Plan for Scotland 2021-22 to 2025-26.
Responding, Morag Watson, Director of Policy at Scottish Renewables, said: “We welcome today’s announcement which sets out the Scottish Government’s vision for infrastructure to support and enable an inclusive net-zero economy. “With green hydrogen set to play a key role in our future energy system, we welcome the Emerging Energy Technologies Fund and encourage the Government to invest… Read more »
C-bed assigned for double contract period in the UK
In a challenging offshore market, C-bed is chosen for two new projects in the UK, including what will become the World’s largest offshore wind farm, Hornsea Two. With a double contract to support offshore wind developments in the UK, C-bed secures full activity into 2022 for its Service Operation Vessel (SOV), Wind Innovation. Wind Innovation… Read more »
Hi-tech solar solution brings hope to energy-starved people of Gaza
University of Birmingham experts are developing a novel solar energy pilot plant that will help to provide clean and affordable electricity to people living in the Gaza Strip. Working with counterparts at the Islamic University of Gaza, the researchers are combining two efficient technologies in a new way that will also help to assess the… Read more »
Setting the direction with Scottish Renewables
Jeremy Sainsbury OBE, a Director at Natural Power, has been appointed to the board of Scottish Renewables. This is Jeremy’s 20th year serving on the board, having previously served as chair (twice) and vice-chair. He is joined by two other new members; Andrew Lyle, managing director of Locogen, and Nicola Percival, senior regulatory affairs manager… Read more »
European data centre team expands to meet industry demand
To keep up with recent exponential growth in the market, leading temporary power and cooling solutions specialist Aggreko has expanded its established European data centre team with the appointment of four industry experts. As challenges facing the data centre market have exacerbated since the COVID-19 outbreak, operators have been left facing global supply chain issues… Read more »
Diab selects SABIC’s new LNP™ COLORCOMP™ compound to enhance foams for the core of wind turbine blades
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, February 3, 2021 – Diab Group, a world leader in sandwich composite solutions, chose SABIC’s new LNP™ COLORCOMP™compound using nano technology to reduce weight and improve mechanical properties of sandwich structures with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) foams, which are used as the core material of wind turbine blades. The Swedish converter selected the… Read more »
Offshore wind kudos for DuroWipers
A British crew transfer vessel operator has kitted out its latest CTV with DuroWiper pantographs commercial marine windscreen wipers in order to benefit from their ease of installation and reduced maintenance. Manor Renewable Energy Ltd took delivery of the Manor Endurance offshore support vessel in September and since then its six Class 90 pantograph units… Read more »
Changes in the Management Board of 3D-Micromac AG
Tino Petsch hands over the management of the company to Uwe Wagner Chemnitz, February 1, 2021 – 3D-Micromac AG, the leading specialist in laser micromachining and roll-to-roll laser processing systems, is pleased to announce that as part of its successful strategic realignment, a consortium of US investors has acquired a majority stake in the company…. Read more »
The smarter E South America postponed to October 18-20, 2021
São Paulo, February 1, 2021: In response to the continued high number of persons infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Brazil and worldwide and the associated restrictions, the organizers of The smarter E South America – Solar Promotion International GmbH (SPI), Freiburg Management and Marketing International GmbH (FMMI) and Aranda Eventos & Congressos Ltda. (ARANDA)… Read more »
CADELER ORDERS NEW KENZFIGEE OFFSHORE DECK CRANE FOR WIV ‘WIND ORCA’
KenzFigee, a well-established lifting, handling and service specialist of tailor-made equipment for the marine, offshore and wind energy industry, signed a contract to replace the current offshore deck crane on the O-class Windfarm Installation Vessel (WIV) ‘Wind Orca’. Cadeler has awarded KenzFigee this contract based on its decision to replace the current offshore deck crane… Read more »
A new joint venture for the Prince Madog
Bangor University has today (29.1.21) announced a new joint venture with O.S Energy, P. Madog Offshore Services Ltd (PRIMOS) to manage the Prince Madog Research Vessel from 1st January 2021. O.S. Energy (www.os-energy.de), based in Glückstadt, Germany and Newcastle, UK are a family owned company who specialise in offshore wind industry and environmental survey work… Read more »
evoblade and Deutsche Windtechnik develop trailing edge spoilers for rotor blades – study confirms flow improvement, load reduction and positive effect on entire service life
The wind energy start-up evoblade, a spin-off of the Institute of Aerospace Technology (IAT) of the University of Applied Sciences Bremen, has developed a retrofittable spoiler for rotor blades with the help of Deutsche Windtechnik and Wirtschaftsförderung Bremen. The results of a side-by-side study of testing and optimising the EvoFlap now confirm that installing the… Read more »
New Directors join Scottish Renewables’ Board
Industry body’s membership elects two new faces A third Director returns for new term Two new Directors have joined the Board of industry body Scottish Renewables, with a third re-elected for a second term. The trio will help guide the organisation as it works to grow Scotland’s renewable energy sector and sustain its position at… Read more »
Hyundai Global Services selects ABB Ability™ Tekomar XPERT as engine optimization partner
A new agreement with Hyundai Global Services (HGS) is set to dramatically expand the number of vessels deploying Tekomar XPERT, the leading software for engine performance optimization. HGS will recommend the solution as an enhancement option for all vessels built by Hyundai Heavy Industries from 2018. ABB Ability™ Tekomar XPERT uses advanced modelling based on… Read more »
LONGi launches new 66C type Hi-MO 4m module for global distributed generation (DG) market
LONGi, the world leading solar technology company headquartered in Xi’an, China, has officially launched its new 66C type Hi-MO 4 monofacial PV module (Hi-MO 4m) for the global distributed generation (DG) market. With an area of about 2 m2, weight of 22kg and power of 410-420W, the new module can be widely used on rooftops in residential,… Read more »
CLIR PASSES 10 GW MILESTONE, INVESTS IN OFFSHORE EXPANSION WITH NEW SENIOR HIRE
Bronwyn Sutton joins Clir as Offshore Principal as the business amplifies scope of offshore wind capabilities in 2021 Vancouver, 1 February 2021 – Clir Renewables, the leading provider of performance assessment software for renewable energy, today announces the appointment of Bronwyn Sutton, formerly Director of Wind Advisory services for Wood, as Offshore Principal. Bronwyn brings… Read more »
Budget announcement of Green Jobs Workforce Academy hailed
Scottish Renewables’ CEO: Initiative ‘will help provide the skills Scotland will desperately need if it is to contribute to the global fight against climate change and capture the social and economic benefits of doing so’ The creation of a Green Jobs Workforce Academy which will focus on “a national mission for new, good, and green jobs”… Read more »
Future trends in home heating and cooling
‘Europe and the UK won’t be carbon neutral until we tackle home heating’ London, 28th January 2021: Christian Deilmann, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at tado° outlines the measures needed to meet Europe’s and the UK’s climate targets. Heating and cooling in buildings and industry accounts for half of the energy consumption, and governments across… Read more »
Deutsche Windtechnik to provide maintenance for eight Siemens SWT 2,3 DD turbines in Sweden
The independent maintenance provider Deutsche Windtechnik is further expanding its service portfolio and has signed a contract to provide full maintenance for eight Siemens SWT 2,3 DD wind turbines at the Gunnarby wind farm in Sweden. The contract comes into effect in February 2021 and has a term of ten years. The turbine operator is… Read more »
Q CELLS solar modules keeping the lights on for Dutch bulb grower
A 539 kW rooftop solar array installed using 1,635 Q CELLS Q.PEAK DUO-G7 330 Wp modules meets the annual electricity needs of one of the largest flower bulb producers in the Netherlands. The quintessentially Dutch landscape of fields carpeted with colourful flowers and charming old windmills is steadily being enriched with solar PV. Having seen… Read more »
WinGD’s biggest X-DF dual-fuel engine awarded GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® power title
Since the first 12X92DF engine was built in 2019, WinGD has been confident in calling it the world’s most powerful dual-fuel engine. Now it’s official. The engine series has been awarded the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for the most powerful Otto-cycle engine ever built. In tests carried out at engine builder CSSC-MES Diesel Co (CSSC-CMD) and… Read more »
Alfa Laval joins Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping as Strategic Corporate Partner
Today, Alfa Laval and Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping announced that they have formalized a strategic collaboration on the development of zero carbon solutions for the maritime industry by signing a Strategic Corporate Partnership Agreement by which Alfa Laval becomes an official partner to the Center. The collaboration will revolve around the… Read more »
Extreme E and AFC Energy Unveil Pioneering Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for 2021 Championship
Thursday 28th January; Today, Extreme E and AFC Energy unveil the Hydrogen fuel cell power system that will be used to sustainably charge the Championship’s ODYSSEY 21 electric SUVs in its inaugural season of racing. The AFC Energy designed and built system will highlight to Extreme E’s global audience the vast potential for today’s newest clean power… Read more »
FTC Solar launches Voyager+ Tracker supporting 500+ Watt Module Transition
FTC is taking orders for Voyager+ with support for large-format modules AUSTIN, TX, January 27, 2021 – FTC Solar today announced the release of Voyager+, the next generation of its single-axis Voyager tracker, engineered to provide compatibility with new large-format solar modules now entering the marketplace. The large modules entering the market are built to incorporate larger solar cells, which are the energy -producing heart of… Read more »
Brexit impacts | Divergent electricity prices
Since the start of the year, as a result of Brexit, Great Britain’s (GB’s) internal and cross-border trading has been temporarily decoupled from European power exchanges. This is expected to result in less efficient trades; interconnector flows and divergent electricity prices between power exchanges. Research from Cornwall Insight examining the trends observed across exchange platforms… Read more »
Sea Machines Promotes Phil Bourque to Role of Business Development & Sales Director, U.S. Government
(NORFOLK, VA; January 27, 2021) – Sea Machines Robotics, a leading developer of autonomous command and remote-helm control systems, announces today that it has promoted Phil Bourque to the role of business development and sales director, U.S. Government, effective immediately. In his new position, Bourque will primarily focus on advancing the company’s government contracts and… Read more »
Bright sparks! ProGARM launches new welding PPE following growing demand
ProGARM, specialist manufacturers of Arc Flash protective clothing, has announced the launch of two new welding garments for workers in the utilities industry. The new welding gaiters and apron are designed to be worn on top of the operative’s existing Arc Flash PPE, to extend the lifespan of these garments by preventing damage from molten… Read more »
Odfjell Drilling rigs to feature Siemens Energy BlueDrive DC-Grid technology to minimize emissions
BlueDrive DC Grid technology will help Odfjell Drilling minimize rig emissions, enabling customers to meet their long-term emission reduction targets BlueDrive DC Grid technology is the first of its kind to be installed on an offshore drilling rig BlueDrive DC Grid technology is a transformative approach to energy distribution for drilling Odfjell Drilling will retrofit… Read more »
Total Carbon Neutrality Ventures Invests in Singapore-Based Microgrid Start-up Canopy Power
Singapore, January 27, 2021 – Total Carbon Neutrality Ventures announces its investment in Canopy Power, a Singapore-based company specializing in renewable microgrids. Canopy Power is one of Southeast Asia’s leading independent players with deep technical expertise in hybrid projects, involving both solar & battery technology, and digital solutions. It helps remotely located commercial and industrial… Read more »
Industry leaders set out priorities to meet climate targets at DNV GL wind conference
Actions of leaders, cross-collaboration, digitalization and diversity key drivers to transition faster Arnhem, The Netherlands, 26 January 2021 – Adopting a similar global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, standardization, cross-collaboration, digitalization and diversity are the key factors in meeting climate targets, industry experts suggested on the first day of DNV GL’s Transition Faster: Let’s Talk… Read more »
Construction starts on £100m recycling facilities at Edmonton EcoPark in north London
Major works start this month at Edmonton EcoPark to bring forward brand new recycling facilities as part of North London Waste Authority’s (NLWA) plan for a new sustainable waste hub – the North London Heat and Power Project (NLHPP). Over the next two years, NLWA’s contractor Taylor Woodrow will construct a Resource Recovery Facility (RRF),… Read more »