Category: Renewable News

PRIMET project wins TRIG funding to offer solutions for supplying energy to shore-power and recharging facilities in the maritime sector

MSE International has won funding from TRIG 2024 to lead a new project, PRIMET; Port Recharging Infrastructure for Maritime Energy Transition. The project will accelerate the roll-out of port and harbour infrastructure needed to support the rapid expansion in vessel recharging and shore-powering facilities which are essential to realise the government’s Clean Maritime Plan. PRIMET… Read more »

AIQ and Kent to Advance AI-Driven Engineering Solutions

The collaboration looks to harness AIQ’s state-of-the-art AI technology alongside Kent’s digital engineering and project management expertise to innovate in the energy sector   Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – November 20, 2024 — AIQ, the Abu Dhabi-based AI champion developing innovative solutions for the energy sector, and Kent, a leading global engineering and digital… Read more »

Innovative Series E Valve Technology Combines Sustainability with High Performance

Asslar, November 12, 2024 – Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions unveils the Series E, the first electric angle valve for high vacuum applications. These new valves set an industry standard with superior control, energy efficiency, reliability, and significant cost savings. Advanced electric actuation for enhanced control and durability Series E offers an electric actuation system that is… Read more »

Nor-Shipping 2025 Thought Leader interview – Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO Maritime, DNV

The push towards decarbonisation is slowing down rather than speeding up. With ambitious global goals looming ever larger on the horizon, what can we do to re-invigorate collective efforts? And profit from that push?  Ahead of next year’s Nor-Shipping, Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO Maritime DNV, says efficiency, timing and people are critical to “getting this show… Read more »

BRUSH acquires majority stake in Scottish engineering contractor McGowan

Loughborough, UK: Energy engineering solutions provider BRUSH Group has acquired a majority stake in Scottish infrastructure and environmental engineering contractor McGowan Group. The multimillion pound deal sees McGowan – a National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) accredited Independent Connection Provider (ICP) – become a key part of BRUSH Engineering Solutions, a leader in turnkey solutions to the UK’s power… Read more »

3t Strengthens Global Reach with New MD Appointment to Drive Middle East Growth

3t, a global leader in safety-critical training, has appointed Hani Sagr as its new Managing Director for the MENA region. With extensive experience across the region, Sagr brings deep industry expertise from his previous roles with Eurasian Resources Group, Welltec, Schlumberger and Schneider Electric. This strategic appointment closely follows 3t’s recent acquisition of GTSC, the… Read more »

Lakeside facility connects to grid and becomes UK’s largest transmission connected battery

National Grid plugs TagEnergy’s 100MW battery project in at its Drax substation Following energisation, the facility in North Yorkshire is the UK’s largest transmission connected battery energy storage system (BESS) The facility is supporting Britain’s clean energy transition, and helping to ensure secure operation of the electricity system   A battery storage project developed by… Read more »

Swiss Steel Group Sets New Standard with Lead-Free Machinable Steel 11SMn30+BX: A Fusion of Sustainable Precision and Technical Excellence

Lucerne/Witten, October 2024 – Following the successful launch of its lead-free machinable steel, 11SMn30+BX, Swiss Steel Group continues to affirm its role as an innovation leader, with customer demand rising across key sectors. This high-performance steel has quickly become an essential choice in industries such as automotive, machinery, and hydraulics, where precision and operational efficiency… Read more »

Work starts to install port’s pioneering shore power system

Significant works have begun to install a pioneering shore power system at Portsmouth International Port, which will enable ships to plug into clean electric power while sitting at berth. The Sea Change project is thought to be the first in the UK that will allow multiple ships to plug into a system that provides multiple… Read more »

SCHMID Group Unveils Revolutionary Hyper Loop System (HLS) for Precision Etching with Sustainable Technology

Freudenstadt, November 7, 2024 – The SCHMID Group is excited to introduce the Hyper Loop System (HLS), an innovative solution setting new standards in etching technology by combining high efficiency with sustainable benefits. Through the integration of a unique hybrid nozzle system and the elimination of the need for external compressed air, the HLS offers… Read more »

Aduro Clean Technologies Announces Pricing of US$4 Million Uplisting to Nasdaq

LONDON, Ontario, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. (“Aduro” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ADUR) (CSE: ACT) (FSE: 9D5), a clean technology company using the power of chemistry to transform lower value feedstocks, like waste plastics, heavy bitumen, and renewable oils, into resources for the 21st century, today announced the pricing of… Read more »

Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions Introduces New Handheld Measuring Gauge

Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions – a member of the Busch Group – introduces the TPG 202 Neo, a new Piezo/Pirani handheld gauge designed to meet the demands of various industrial and laboratory environments. Asslar, November 05, 2024 – With its compact design and intuitive usability, the TPG 202 Neo covers the range from 5E-5 to 1.2E3 hPa…. Read more »

Busch Group Launches New Website

The Busch Group is proud to announce the launch of its new website, which serves as a comprehensive digital platform reflecting the unified identity and collaborative spirit of its three members Busch Vacuum Solutions, Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions, and centrotherm clean solutions. The new website provides extensive information on the comprehensive product portfolio, services, and global… Read more »

PYREG heads “Down Under” with Carbonisation Systems for Sydney Water to recycle sludge in a closed loop

The North West Hub Alliance (the Alliance) – a collaboration between John Holland, KBR and Stantec – and PYREG, a German equipment manufacturer and global leader in ‘Biochar from Biosolids’ technology, are working together on a major project with Sydney Water to increase the city’s wastewater treatment capacity at the Riverstone Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF). The Alliance is delivering the North… Read more »

Energie AG leverages B72 450 MHz to seamlessly connect 6000 substations in the Austrian Alps

Westermo cellular routers facilitate substation connectivity, featuring over-the-air management and integrated protocol conversion Västerås, Sweden, November 6th, 2024 – Energie AG Oberösterreich, an Austrian utility, chose Westermo cellular technology for the upgrade of 6000 substations from CDMA 450 to LTE 450 MHz. Westermo, via its subsidiary Virtual Access (now named Westermo Ireland), played a role… Read more »

SALTWATER INTRODUCES BLUE QUEST

Papendrecht, 5 november 2024, Saltwater Engineering, a Papendrecht-based engineering firm in the maritime sector, proudly announces the launch of its latest vessel design, Blue Quest. At Saltwater Engineering, they have a history of converting vessels for the survey market. However, each conversion brings its own unique set of challenges: Is the deck large enough? How… Read more »

Emissions-free capability of HYTING’s hydrogen heating system confirmed through mobile measurement technology from Wöhler Technik GmbH

Start-up hydrogen heating technology company HYTING has received independent confirmation that its unique system emits no detectable CO2-, CO- or NOx emissions Assessment and validation by emissions measurement experts Wöhler Technik GmbH confirm that the hydrogen supplied to the prototype is fully oxidized, resulting in an exhaust-free airflow without harmful emissions HYTING’s flameless, catalytic process… Read more »

Norclamp launches its industry-first Infinity Clamp

Infinity Clamp will revolutionise subsea pipeline repair and maintenance with modular interlocking clamp design Designed to solve sealing challenges for extended pipeline lengths Significant sustainability benefits, including verified reduction in production emissions   Stavanger, 5 November 2024: Norclamp, the specialist in high-performance clamps for subsea pipeline integrity has announced the launch of the Infinity Clamp,… Read more »

New Agreement to Drive Marine and Offshore Industry Support

In a strategic move to become a complete service provider while enhancing the level of support delivered to the crane, marine and offshore industries, lifting solutions specialist Hendrik Veder Group UK has announced a new cooperation with an England-based load test expert. This new agreement will see the Scottish branch of Hendrik Veder Group UK… Read more »

Polystyvert’s Presence in Europe to Accelerate its Growth Strategy

Montreal, November 4, 2024 – Nathalie Morin, President and CEO of Polystyvert, begins a series of strategic meetings in Europe, with partners and investors, to accelerate the company’s growth strategy, which specializes in dissolution recycling and the circular economy of styrene plastics. These meetings aim to familiarize value chain partners with the innovative recycling approach… Read more »

THE SMARTER E AWARD 2025: APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

Munich/Pforzheim, November 04, 2024 – One award, five categories, 15 winners and an abundance of innovative and intelligent ideas, products, services and projects: The next The smarter E AWARD is already on the horizon. Companies can submit their applications for the coveted award starting November 1, 2024. The application period ends on January 31, 2025…. Read more »

USV marine data acquisition specialist Uncrewed Survey Solutions unveils its rebrand alongside new messaging and enhanced offerings

The UK’s innovative specialist marine data acquisition provider and USV manufacturer, Uncrewed Survey Solutions (USS) has unveiled its new corporate identity, alongside new messaging and enhanced offerings. Formerly Unmanned Survey Solutions, the company and the maritime sector has evolved since its inception, therefore the corporate revitalisation reflects the rapid development and of the business, the… Read more »

Neustark and Aggregate Industries bring onshore carbon removal technology to the UK

New technology set to turbo-charge circular economy in construction by turning the world’s biggest waste stream, demolished concrete, into a carbon sink Neustark has already deployed 19 carbon capture and removal sites in mainland Europe and removed over 2,500 tonnes of CO2 to date UK market ideal due to mature supply chain and infrastructure, and… Read more »

Cummins Showcases Proven Marine Solutions at International Workboat Show 2024

Cummins Inc., a global leader in power solutions, will exhibit its latest marine technologies at the International Workboat Show in New Orleans from November 12-14, 2024. Visitors to Booth 3001 will have the opportunity to examine the QSK38 EPA Tier 4 solution, designed with repower flexibility in mind. This innovative engine provides clean power in… Read more »

Schneider’s sustainability program heads full speed toward its end-year targets

Schneider’s sustainability program heads full speed toward its end-year targets Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the latest results of its Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) program and its financial results for the third quarter of 2024. Recently recognised as the World’s Most Sustainable Company by TIME and… Read more »

Heat recovery spreads load for butter producer

High efficiency heat recovery from SCM Frigo’s SEC-200 (Sustainable Energy Controller) is transforming the cooling performance of a farm producing artisan butter for some of the UK’s leading hotels. FridgeHUB, Beijer Ref’s specialist refrigeration equipment service, worked with service and maintenance provider Severn Cooling & Electrical throughout the project at Netherend Farm in Gloucestershire, led… Read more »

ABB and Blykalla collaborate on small modular nuclear reactor technology in Sweden

Memorandum of Understanding signed between ABB and Swedish nuclear energy company Blykalla to collaborate on small modular reactor (SMR) technology to support clean electricity production and decarbonization goals ABB automation, electrification and digital solutions to support electrical pilot reactor project in Sweden where nuclear power reactors provide about 30 percent of electricity SMRs offer lower… Read more »

Newly introduced NextDF technology for Wärtsilä 25DF engine delivers ultra-low methane emissions

Technology group Wärtsilä has introduced its innovative NextDF feature for the Wärtsilä 25DF dual-fuel engine. While operating on liquefied natural gas (LNG), the NextDF feature reduces methane emissions to less than two percent of fuel use across all load points, achieving as low as 1.1 percent in a wide load range. What’s more, the nitrogen… Read more »

New funding must focus on energy to turbocharge growth says ADE

£70 billion of funding for the National Wealth Fund announced in today’s Autumn Budget marks a crucial step forward for the energy industry and its role in ensuring the transition to net zero is a just one, says the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE). The trade association, representing more than 150 organisations, advocates for heat… Read more »

ABB selected to upgrade irrigation pumping stations at Serres in Greece

For improved energy performance at pumping stations and better flow of water within the irrigation network, ABB’s host of solutions can help Greek farmers. Water is critical to industrial, household and agricultural activities. The Serres area, in Northern Greece, known for its architecture, is also an agricultural and cotton farming base. The Land Improvement Organization… Read more »

Penspen Completes Acquisition of Aberdeen’s C&I Engineering Solutions

LONDON, United Kingdom, 25th October 2024 – Penspen, a leading international energy consultancy, is expanding its presence in the North-East following the successful acquisition of Aberdeen-based C&I Engineering Solutions. Control and Instrumentation engineering consultancy C&I Engineering Solutions will now operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Penspen, with Grant Lunn, CEO, Derek Sives, COO, Richard… Read more »

Italy: ECOMONDO, the international sustainability hub, is about to begin

At the leading trade show for green technologies, 650 hosted buyers from North Africa, Europe, North and Latin America are expected to attend, as well as delegations from 100 countries and 72 organisations, institutions and associations worldwide. RIMINI, Italy, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ecomondo (Rimini Expo Centre, 5-8 November 2024), Italian Exhibition Group’s leading… Read more »

Planetiers World Gathering wraps after three days of insightful discussions and displays of innovative solutions for sustainability

With more than 100 speakers from all over the world, the global sustainability conference enabled changemakers, innovators, and climate experts to network and exchange the latest innovation within the sector EUROPE: A leading sustainability summit, Planetiers World Gathering has today concluded its three-day conference. Over 100 changemakers, innovators, and climate experts worldwide gathered in Aveiro,… Read more »

Offshore renewables supply chain accelerator programme opens exclusively for ambitious North East Scotland businesses

One of the UK’s most successful supply chain mentoring programmes delivering tailored business support for companies targeting success in the growing offshore renewables energy sector will open exclusively to North East-Scotland based companies from today, (28 October 2024). This is the fifth Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme to be run in the region by… Read more »

GE Vernova Provides GridOS® Orchestration Software to Help West African Power Pool (WAPP) Facilitate Energy Exchange Among Its Member States

LAGOS, Nigeria, October 24, 2024 – GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today announced that its GridOS® orchestration software is deployed in the newly completed Information and Coordination Centre (ICC) in Abomey-Calavi, Benin for the West African Power Pool (WAPP), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming the region’s energy landscape. The recently inaugurated ICC will serve… Read more »

Resillion and partners launch real-world demonstrations of interoperable demand-side response technologies

Real-world trials of smart energy technologies that help households and businesses better manage electricity use are underway, bringing the UK closer to its Net Zero goal. 24 October 2024 – Resillion, a leading Quality Assurance company, and its consortium partners – the University of Strathclyde’s PNDC, ScottishPower Energy Retail Ltd and QualityLogic Inc – have… Read more »