A change in US monetary policy could impact global exchange rates High stocks of government debt denominated in foreign currency may depreciate domestic currency, according to new research from EconPol Europe. And, say authors of the report, the prospect of a change in monetary policy in the United States could have a significant impact on… Read more »
Category: Press Releases
Mammoet’s new office in Taiwan located near sites for windfarm project execution
New office is in Taichung and will offer engineering plus project management services Due to the rapid expansion of Mammoet’s business in Taiwan with joint venture partner Giant Heavy Machinery Services Corp and its recent cooperation with Taiwan International Ports Corporation, Mammoet has announced that it will open a new office in Taichung, Taiwan. This… Read more »
Sunshine on Demand – FEV Installs Solar Simulation System in US Vehicle Development Center
Auburn Hills, Michigan, January 2021 – FEV, a leading global service provider of vehicle and powertrain development for hardware and software, has upgraded its state-of-the-art Vehicle Development Center (VDC) in Auburn Hills with a solar loading system. This upgrade provides FEV an expanded offering of unique and comprehensive capabilities to support the development and certification… Read more »
GE’s Vortex Generators enable Valeco Group to improve production at its Champs Perdus wind farm by 1.5%
With an independently validated optimization of 1,5%, GE’s Vortex Generators prove an excellent investment for customer Valeco Group. Confident in their technology, GE now has independent validation of their Vortex Generators from iSpin’s precise wind measurements. Furthermore, Valeco Group can confidently invest in further wind farm optimization. Concerned about maximizing the production of its Champs… Read more »
SINN Power introduces Ocean Hybrid Platform (OHP)
SINN Power‘s Ocean Hybrid Platform (OHP) is now available for project developers around the world. The world’s first modular, multi-functional maritime structure comes with a high degree of customization: size, buoyancy, layout and a variety of renewable energy sources can be adapted with regards to project‘s specific demands. Combining different energy sources and LFP storage… Read more »
Global firm Arevon adopts new technology to digitise asset management
Arevon, a global renewable energy asset management company affiliated with Capital Dynamics, has appointed UK-based Sennen to deliver a new cloud-based software system to its European platform that will digitise its operations. The new technology enables Arevon to capture, analyse and report on all data relating to its current 16 onshore wind farms and one… Read more »
WIND INDUSTRY MUST BE PROACTIVE IN MANAGING FIRE RISK TO MAKE THE MOST OF INCREASED GOVERNMENT SUPPORT – FIRETRACE
‘- Fire detection and suppression is currently only mandated at a regional level, but could become a national requirement for all power systems – Fire risk management allows wind farm owners and operators to protect both finances and reputation Scottsdale, 21 January 2020 – The US wind industry is set for a huge boost in government… Read more »
Offshore wind industry defines fields of action for policy makers: Impetus for the offshore wind value chain urgently needed
No new installations in the second half of 2020. A total of 1,501 turbines with a capacity of 7,770 MW on the grid – offshore wind delivers clean, safe and cost-effective electricity. Tendering of potentially usable areas required as soon as possible to enable earlier construction activities and thus preserve existing innovation potential, employment and… Read more »
Guidehouse Insights Report Shows Global Revenue for Lighting-Based Real-Time Location Systems for the Healthcare Industry Is Expected to Reach $1B by 2030
Jan. 21, 2021 – Boulder, Colo. – A new report from Guidehouse Insights examines the global market for lighting-based real-time location systems (RTLS) for healthcare. The report provides global market forecasts, segmented by region, offering type, and construction type, through 2030. Lighting-based RTLS are gaining traction, with the healthcare industry being one sector of focus… Read more »
Greencells Group signs joint development agreement for 237 MWp Solar in Italy and the Netherlands with Blue Elephant Energy
Saarbrücken, 21 January 2021 –Greencells Group (“Greencells”), a global service provider for the development, construction, and maintenance of utility-scale solar power plants, and Blue Elephant Energy AG (“BEE”), a Hamburg-based independent operator of solar and wind power plants, have entered into a joint development agreement for a portfolio of 237 MWp of solar capacity in… Read more »
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch Iskes Towage & Salvage
Vicente Boluda Ceballos, BOLUDA TOWAGE SL, and Jim Iskes, owner of ISKES TOWAGE & SALVAGE, today signed in Amsterdam an agreement to acquire the port towage activities of Iskes in Eemshaven (the Netherlands), Lubeck (Germany), and Lisbon (Portugal) as well as its offshore activities, together with the management and office staff in the head office… Read more »
GERMANY, OFFSHORE WIND TO DRIVE EUROPEAN PPA MARKET GROWTH BEYOND 10GW IN 2021 – PEXAPARK
‘- Pexapark market outlook for 2021 predicts continued investment in energy risk management to prepare for evolving PPA market dynamics – Mergers and acquisitions in renewable energy predicted to increase as companies seek to vertically integrate energy sales capabilities from across the value chain Zurich, 21 January 2021 – The European renewable energy power purchase… Read more »
Solis Supplies (215-255)kW String Inverters for World’s Largest Tidal-Flat 300MW Utility Solar PV Plant
The project, which is now the of world’s largest tidal-flat utility PV plant, has an installed capacity of 300MW, spread across a water surface area of 4,516 acres. This project uses Solis-(215-255) K-EHV-5G 1500V string inverters. The solution is comprehensively optimized and protected from the aspects of waterproofing, sandproofing, corrosion prevention, structure and internal electrical… Read more »
26 and 27: RWE starts commercial operation of two onshore wind farms in the US
Completion of Boiling Springs (148 MW) and East Raymond (200 MW) increases RWE’s generation capacity in North America Offtake for both wind farms secured through Power Purchase Agreements with carmaker Honda and Austin Energy RWE continues to expand its renewables portfolio in North America, one of the company’s strategic core markets, by the commissioning of… Read more »
Trelleborg Awarded Contract by Torgy LNG AS to Provide NjordGuard Cable Protection for Jiangsu Qidong Offshore Wind Project in China
Trelleborg’s applied technologies operation has been awarded a contract by Torgy LNG AS to provide 190 integrated cable protection systems for Jiangsu Qidong offshore wind farm project, located in Jiangsu, China. Trelleborg’s NjordGuard cable protection system will protect inter array grid power cables on the project from over-bending, abrasion, and fatigue. Ralph Wu, Sales Manager… Read more »
my-PV strengthens sales due to high demand
Neuzeug, Austria. Upper Austrian specialist for leading-edge photovoltaic technologies was able to double half-year sales and increase the number of employees by a third compared to the previous year – and this despite Corona-related restrictions. One of the new additions is Tallal Butt, who is responsible for international sales. “The crisis also reinforced the trend… Read more »
Actis chooses WinJi’s software platform to maximize asset performance and support value creation for renewable energy projects in its Actis Long Life Infrastructure Fund (“ALLIF”)
WinJi, a Swiss based company leading in artificial intelligence for renewable energy asset management and it’s innovative “True Power” platform, has been selected by Actis, a leading energy asset investor in growth markets across the globe, to implement their True Power platform.. WinJi was chosen following a competitive selection process and is expected to support… Read more »
Natural Power launches DARC bat curtailment: creating harmony between wind energy and bats
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has launched DARC (Detection and Active Response Curtailment) – the first ever bat smart curtailment technology to simultaneously reduce bat fatalities AND energy losses at wind farms. In its efforts to progress wind farm projects stuck in development due to bat concerns, and reduce the impact… Read more »
Belden Future-Proofs Large Industrial Networks with Advanced Security and Redundancy
St. Louis, Missouri – January 19, 2021 – Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global supplier of specialty networking solutions, has released its Hirschmann BOBCAT High-Port Switch, the newest addition to the growing BOBCAT family. This managed switch, with up to 24 ports, offers a compact yet powerful networking solution for the Industrial Internet of… Read more »
ArcVera Renewables Achieves IECRE Approval for Wind Power Performance Testing Services
ArcVera Renewables, a leading international provider of consulting and technical services for wind, solar, and storage projects, is now one of the first companies based in the United States approved by the International Electrotechnical Commission – Renewable Energy (IECRE) to operate as a Renewable Energy Testing Laboratory. IECRE is the IEC system for certification to… Read more »
Fugro wins multidisciplinary contract on Germany’s SuedLink renewables powerline
Vössing Engineers have awarded Fugro a geotechnical and water consulting contract to support the route planning, permitting and installation of 106 km of underground power cables on Section 2 of Germany’s new Suedlink powerline. Approximately 700 km long and due to be completed by 2028, the new Suedlink powerline is the country’s largest energy infrastructure… Read more »
Aberdeen leading the field with new Energy Transition degree
The University of Aberdeen has today launched the UK’s first postgraduate degree programme in Energy Transition Systems and Technologies. The new course, which is available to study full-time on campus from September (depending on the Covid-19 situation), or part-time online, reinforces and builds upon the city’s reputation as a major international energy centre. It will… Read more »
Corvus Energy introduces standardized ISO footprint containerized battery room solutions
Bergen, Norway and Vancouver, Canada, January 19, 2021— Corvus Energy is pleased to announce the introduction of the Corvus BOB, a containerized battery room solution for maximum flexibility in Battery-On-Board (BOB) vessel applications. The Corvus BOB is a standardized, class-approved, modular battery room solution available in 10-foot and 20-foot ISO high-cube container sizes. The complete… Read more »
ENERGY GAME-CHANGERS WANTED: APPLY FOR THE INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION PRIZES FOR THE NEW ENERGY WORLD TODAY!
Pforzheim, JANUARY 14, 2021: The energy industry’s most prestigious international innovation prizes shine a spotlight on pioneering solutions and projects for the new energy world. Market leaders, SMEs, start-ups, and plant and system owners are invited to apply for The smarter E AWARD, the Intersolar AWARD and the ees AWARD by March 31, 2021. The… Read more »
Siemens to supply gas engines for three new peaking plants built by Conrad Energy
New gas-fired power plants will feed top-up energy into the grid during peak demand times, supporting the UK’s low-carbon energy infrastructure Siemens to deliver fuel flexible, low-emission gas engines and design support of the containerised generators London, 18 January 2021 – Conrad Energy, the UK’s biggest independent power producer providing distributed energy generation, has signed… Read more »
EconPol Europe: Economic Growth Expectations Higher Following Biden’s Election
19 January 2021: International experts surveyed by EconPol Europe expect the election of Joe Biden to boost economic growth in their countries. The survey of 843 experts from 107 countries reveals they expect the Democratic candidate’s win to add 1.16 percentage points on average to growth in 2021. “After the ongoing coronavirus crisis and its… Read more »
Global Drone Inspection launches ROV in water asset assessments
Global Drone Inspection (GDI), the new subsidiary company of robotic inspection specialists RIMS BV, have introduced the use of ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles) for the inspection of in water ship assets. Building on the experience gained by sister company, RIMS BV, who are now an established, class approved supplier of UAV inspections in the… Read more »
RWE to divest a stake of 24% in four onshore wind farms in Texas to Greencoat
Sell down of four RWE onshore wind farms in Texas of a stake equivalent to a total capacity of 207 megawatts Agreed purchase price of around USD 160 million corresponds to an enterprise value for the stake of around USD 300 million RWE will remain operator of all onshore wind farms RWE, one of the world’s… Read more »
AceOn back Prince Charles’ new Earth Charter
Energy storage and battery pioneer AceOn has thrown its weight behind a new campaign by Prince Charles to build a sustainable future for the planet. The Prince is urging firms to do more to protect the planet and its natural resources by joining his Terra Carta – or Earth Charter – scheme, which also aims to raise £7.3bn to invest in the natural… Read more »
Cornwall Insight strengthens its Board
Cornwall Insight, an award-winning international firm delivering comprehensive Insight that enables businesses, markets, and policymakers to succeed in the net zero transition, has further strengthened its Group Board. The company has appointed two new Non-Executive Directors, Dr. Kate Broughton, and Steve Jennings, in addition to Claire Skinner as a Special Advisor. With the rest of the… Read more »
Natural Power supports Greencoat double wind farm acquisition in Ireland
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has provided technical due diligence to Greencoat Renewables in support of its agreement to acquire two Irish windfarms from Statkraft Ireland under a forward sale model for a combined value of €123 million. The deal comprises Cloghan wind farm (37.8MW) which is located in County Offaly,… Read more »
The expansion of the Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform picks up speed with 81 MW move into Finland
Siemens Gamesa to supply 14 SG 5.8-155 turbines optimized for the Alajoki-Peuralinna site in central Finland, with high towers for maximum wind production, with a total height reaching 240 meters. The deal strengthens partnership with wind power company Suomen Hyötytuuli Oy, following both onshore and offshore projects between the two companies Deal in Finland adds… Read more »
LAKE TURKANA WIND POWER PARTNERS WITH CLIR RENEWABLES TO OPTIMIZE AFRICA’S LARGEST WIND FARM
Clir will provide Lake Turkana Wind Power with a full assessment of project performance and avenues for optimization Vancouver, 18 January 2021 – Clir Renewables, the leading provider of performance assessment software for renewable energy, has today announced a partnership agreement with Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP), leaders in African renewable energy generation. Clir will… Read more »
Maritime industry players join forces to realize the decarbonization potential of solid oxide fuel cells
Alfa Laval, DTU Energy, Haldor Topsoe, Svitzer and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping are entering into a joint project to accelerate the development of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology. Funded by a grant from Danish EUDP (Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program), the partners will pursue a high-efficiency solution with… Read more »
ENA sets out ambitious programme of work for Open Networks
2020 was a challenging year, but the urgency of hitting net zero carbon emissions has remained. ENA’s Open Networks Project has built momentum throughout the past year, and in 2021 will continue to drive the key changes and innovation needed to transition to a net zero emissions smart grid. Today ENA’s Open Networks Project launches… Read more »
Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council welcomes opening of ScotWind Leasing application window
Crown Estate Scotland has today (Jan 15) officially opened the application window for ScotWind Leasing, the new offshore wind leasing round for Scottish waters, paving the way for developers to apply for the rights to build Scotland’s next generation of offshore wind farms. Responding, Brian McFarlane, Co-Chair of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council and SSE… Read more »