Category: Press Releases

Acino Publishes Second Sustainability Report

Report underscores Acino’s continued commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance goals, including a firm commitment to reaching full carbon neutrality by 2050. ZURICH, Switzerland, 1 October 2024 – Acino, a Swiss pharmaceutical company headquartered in Zurich, today announced the launch of its second annual Sustainability Report, highlighting the Company’s current Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives… Read more »

Anaphite raises $13.7 million to scale dry-coating technology and drive down production costs for all EV batteries

The company is transforming electrode production in lithium-ion batteries and beyond Anaphite offers an industry-leading solution to the challenges of dry coating cathodes with its chemical compositing process to make dry coating precursor powders. The patented technology has the potential to make EV battery manufacturing  30% less carbon intensive and 40% cheaper, and the UK-based… Read more »

Transformer manufacturer Royal SMIT boosts test accuracy with Yokogawa WT5000 precision power analyzer – Transformer Version

Transformers are a crucial part of electricity distribution and transmission networks, performing the important conversion steps between the very high voltage at which power is transmitted over long distances to intermediate voltages in local networks, then down to the 240 V or 120 V at which electricity is typically supplied to households and commercial users…. Read more »

DNV AND PARTNERS COLLABORATE TO DECARBONIZE UK ELECTRICITY NETWORK BY CUTTING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FROM SULPHUR HEXAFLUORIDE

London, UK, 1 October, 2024 – DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, in collaboration with leading partners from various sectors, including business, research, and technology, is undertaking a groundbreaking project aimed at managing sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) in the UK’s electricity transmission network. SF6, widely used to insulate live electrical parts, interrupt the flow… Read more »

Glamox lands contracts to light up to 19 Canadian Coast Guard ships

Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, 1 October 2024: Glamox, one of the world’s leading lighting companies, has secured marine lighting contracts to light 19 new ships being built for the Canadian Coast Guard at two shipyards in Canada. The deal is one of the biggest marine lighting contracts the company has ever received, totalling more than 24,000… Read more »

New NSK high-load-capacity tapered roller bearings selected for wind turbines

A leading European manufacturer of wind turbines will use NSK high-load-capacity tapered roller bearings in the gearboxes of its 15 MW class offshore wind turbines. Mass production and delivery of the newly developed high-performance bearings is due to start imminently. The decision to specify the next-generation NSK roller bearings hinged on several key factors. First… Read more »

SolarEdge Announces Leadership Transition Plan

Zvi Lando steps down as CEO, and Company initiates a search for new CEO Ronen Faier, Previously Chief Financial Officer, appointed Interim CEO Ariel Porat, Senior VP Finance, appointed CFO as Part of the Company’s Previously Announced CFO Succession Plan   MILPITAS, California  August 27, 2024 – SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global… Read more »

The next level of the energy transition: WindEnergy Hamburg points the way

The signal is unmistakable: The wind energy industry stands ready to tackle the challenges of the energy transition. For four days, the Who’s Who of the international wind industry gathered in Hamburg to exchange insights at WindEnergy Hamburg, the global flagship fair, and showcase the latest technologies for onshore and offshore wind energy. An unprecedented… Read more »

EU PVSEC 2024 Drives Innovation and Sustainability, Looking Ahead to Bilbao

Powering the Solar Revolution with Innovation and Sustainability Awarding of the Becquerel Prize Session Recordings Available Worldwide EU PVSEC 2025 in Bilbao, Spain ANNEX – Technical Highlights of the Conference   The European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) successfully concluded at the ACV Austria Center Vienna, hosting over 1,800 experts from 60… Read more »

ABP announces new Carbon Capture and Storage Business Development Manager

Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest and best-connected ports operator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Watts as its new Business Development Manager, focusing on developing carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chains and transport solutions. Prior to joining ABP, Christine served as a Lead Commercial Advisor at Neptune Energy where she… Read more »

BAR Technologies calls for immediate decarbonisation action as new Global Maritime Forum report warns shipping industry is falling behind on climate goals

As the International Maritime Organization’s MEPC 82 discussions approaches, BAR Technologies pushes for wind propulsion to be formally included in shipping’s decarbonisation strategies With just 12 months remaining to make meaningful changes, the window of opportunity to reach the 2030 target of zero-emission fuels is close fast   Portsmouth, UK, 26th September 2024 – As… Read more »

Polymeric Leading Edge Protection Extends Lifespan of 42 Wind Turbine Blades

In order to achieve net-zero by 2050, according to a 2023 Report from the world-leading authority on climate science, Climate Action Tracker: ‘wind and solar sources in electricity generation will need to reach 57 – 78 percent by 2030, and 79 – 96 percent by 2050.’ In 2022, this figure sat at 12 percent. Needless… Read more »

Dellner Group Welcomes Antec

Dellner Group has acquired Antec, solidifying its role as a key supplier of products, services, technology and customer service in the wind and industrial sector. The acquisition represents the merging of two passionate teams, united by a shared commitment to innovation and excellent customer service. Antec, with its deep expertise in designing, manufacturing, and maintaining… Read more »

MONTURWIND – A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE OF WIND TURBINE MAINTENANCE

A collaborative team from Natural Power, the University of Huddersfield and Sensonics recently visited the Crystal Rig II Wind Farm near Dunbar in East Lothian.  The wind farm has an installed capacity of 138 MW and is managed by Natural Power, part of the Fred Olsen Group. This UK government funded project investigating blade health… Read more »

WindEnergy Hamburg 2024 powers up: Collaboration is key to a successful energy transition

WindEnergy Hamburg 2024 is sending a powerful signal: At the official opening ceremony, with Vice-chancellor Dr Robert Habeck attending remotely by video, leading representatives from politics and the industry emphasised the importance of clear regulations and international cooperation in driving the energy transition. Dr Melanie Leonhard, Hamburg’s Senator for Economics and Innovation, emphasized the radiance of… Read more »

All European units united under one umbrella: Deutsche Windtechnik creates new European holding company

Deutsche Windtechnik has reorganised parts of its company: Effective immediately all European units – with the exception of the German units – are united under the umbrella of the newly created company Deutsche Windtechnik Europe GmbH. This step will help to create even more long-term clarity and responsibility in the organisational structure of the increasingly… Read more »

Solarwatt Unveils New Solar-Powered Innovations to Drive Sector Coupling and Advance Europe’s Energy Transition Bold new vision drives accessibility to clean power, heat, and mobility.

Dresden, Germany – 24th September 2024 SOLARWATT, pioneers in solar solutions for more than 30 years, unveil new solar-powered technologies to amplify its vision of sector coupling by providing holistic energy management solutions for homeowners throughout Europe. Integrating the energy sectors—electricity, heating, and mobility—into a cohesive energy system powered by a single source, demonstrates Solarwatt’s… Read more »

ZF Wind Power enters the next level of System Co*operation to empower a sustainable future together with their partners

•ZF Wind Power develops the drives of the future together with their partners. Advanced wind gearboxes and powertrains will accelerate the shift from climate-damaging fuels to clean wind energy. •By working closely and cooperatively with partners at every stage of the product, ZF ensures innovative designs that meet performance and reliability requirements. •From Co*Design to… Read more »

EU PVSEC 2024 Kicks Off in Vienna, Spotlighting Solar Innovation and Global Collaboration

Scientific Opening Presents Innovations in Global PV Manufacturing European PV Industry Faces Challenges and Opportunities Amid Global Shifts Becquerel Prize Award and High-Level PV Technology Discussion A Week Full of Presentations on the Latest Developments in PV Background EU PVSEC   The 41st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) commences today at… Read more »

Eurotainer accelerates Norway’s hydrogen economy with Hexagon Purus hydrogen distribution solution

(Oslo, 23 September 2024) In support of Norway’s ambitious goal to become a low-emission society by 2050, Eurotainer, a global leader in tank container leasing, has partnered with Hexagon Purus, a world leading provider of zero-emission infrastructure and mobility solutions, to launch Type 4 hydrogen storage solutions. This marks the first time these advanced hydrogen… Read more »

R&D Test Systems completes foundation for new test bench: main bearings for 25MW wind turbines

R&D Test Systems is building the most powerful test bench for main bearings Test bench for LORC’s new main bearing test facility, delivery 2025 Will be most powerful load test bench for main bearing arrangements Extreme load tests, including 100 Mega Nm bending load Driven by need for tests of more load-resistant components for future… Read more »

EOLOGIX-PING expands its product portfolio in the field of lightning monitoring

EOLOGIX-PING, a leader in continuous blade monitoring for wind turbines, is proud to announce an expansion of its product portfolio to include state-of-the-art lightning detection systems. This latest innovation empowers wind turbine operators with more comprehensive tools for proactive maintenance, helping to confirm lightning strikes and minimize wasted time and resources. EOLOGIX-PING has built a… Read more »

Unmanned Survey Solutions Commissions New USV featuring Robosys’ VOYAGER AI maritime autonomy

Unmanned Survey Solutions (USS) has unveiled and commissioned its latest Accession class Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) featuring Robosys Automation’s groundbreaking VOYAGER AI Survey advanced maritime autonomy suite.   The USS Accession class vessel is pioneering, eco-friendly, repeatable, and reliable for offshore Beyond Line of Sight (BLoS) operations.   Meticulously designed for high performance, endurance, versatility… Read more »

DNV CERTIFIES FIRST CO2 STORAGE SITE FOR FLAGSHIP DANISH CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE PROJECT

Esbjerg, Denmark, 19 September 2024 – DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has certified the first CO2 storage site for Project Greensand in Denmark, marking a key milestone in carbon capture and storage (CCS). Building on prior certifications issued in June 2023, DNV has granted the Certificate of Conformity – Site Endorsement and… Read more »

ABB signs agreement to support major LNG export project in the US

ABB collaborates with Argent LNG on project in Louisiana expected to produce up to 25 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year Project will support global energy security and reinforce role of LNG as a transition fuel Facility will supply markets across Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, South America, the Caribbean, the Middle East… Read more »

VideoRay Launches 25th Anniversary Photo Contest

(POTTSTOWN, Pa. – September 18, 2024) VideoRay, a global leader in underwater robotics, is celebrating its 25th anniversary by hosting a commemorative photo contest. VideoRay is asking its customers and users to share photos and/videos of their VideoRay missions to chronical two and half decades of collective underwater innovation and discoveries. The photo contest features… Read more »

Deep-water berthing goes live at New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal as CSO Engineering completes bulkhead redevelopment

CSO Engineering has completed the construction of the deep-water berth at the New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal following a 12-month project at the US offshore wind hub. The purpose-built site, previously home to the Cannon Street Coal Power Station, is undergoing extensive redevelopment to become a new marine terminal for US offshore wind projects. With… Read more »

SMD SELLS NEW ELECTRIC ROV TO OCEAN RESEARCHER

Subsea technology company, SMD, today announced the first sale of its compact workclass electric ROV, the Atom EV, to Greece’s Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), the primary Greek public body undertaking marine research in the Eastern Mediterranean. With a 4,000m rated turnkey system, the vehicle represents the latest technological evolution in the e-ROV sphere… Read more »

Energiequelle GmbH at the WindEnergy in Hamburg

As a project developer, co-operation partner and employer, the international company is represented at the wind industry’s leading trade fair (PresseBox) Energiequelle, international project developer, operations manager and provider of innovative energy supply solutions, will be exhibiting at WindEnergy. WindEnergy is the leading trade fair for the wind industry and takes place from 24 to… Read more »

Tech Safety Lines Unveils Enhanced SRK-15® Micro Rescue Kit: Now Meeting the Newest ANSI Z359.9 Standard at 210 Meters

Carrollton, TX, [September 17, 2024] – Tech Safety Lines, a leading provider of proprietary training and patented safety equipment for workers at height, proudly announces the release of the updated SRK-15® Micro Rescue Kit. This enhanced version now meets the newest ANSI Z359.9 standard and has undergone rigorous third-party testing by UL and TÜV SÜD,… Read more »

Principle Power expands WindFloat® portfolio, launches center column designs

Principle Power has unveiled two new semisubmersible floating wind foundation designs: the WindFloat TC (tubular, center column) and WindFloat FC (flat-panel, center column). The new designs are natural evolutions of the existing WindFloat® technologies that combines proven features to support a wind turbine located on a column in the center of the platform. Designed to… Read more »

X1 Wind joins forces with FibreMax to Enhance Floating Offshore Wind Technology

Pioneering floating wind developer X1 Wind signs MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with leading mooring line manufacturer FibreMax – developer of the world’s strongest cables Collaboration to boost performance, innovation and sustainability of floating offshore wind solutions, with focus on TLP (Tension Leg Platform) tendons Introduction of state-of-the-art, mass-produced mooring components adds resource to accelerate commercialisation… Read more »

The Anker SOLIX X1 Modular Energy Storage Solution

The Anker SOLIX X1 is a modular energy storage system for solar power. The modular design offers several advantages over conventional storage systems. The capacity can be flexibly adapted to requirements, with the autonomy of the individual modules increasing reliability, and the design being attractive and minimalist. In addition, the modularity enables simple assemblyand uncomplicated… Read more »

New data reveals Irish renewables auction fell short of critical 2030 targets

The provisional results of Ireland’s fourth Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 4) auction showed good progress. However, new analysis from Cornwall Insight reveals that this level of procurement falls short of what’s needed for the government to meet its ambitious 2030 electricity decarbonisation target. Cornwall Insight data shows that based on the already existing and… Read more »

ABP unveils ambitious masterplan for Port of Barrow

Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading and best-connected port operator, has today announced its ambitious plans for the Port of Barrow, which is designed to drive growth and strengthen the local economy in response to a wave of significant investment coming to the region by 2040 and beyond. The masterplan is the latest in… Read more »