Wärtsilä Corporation, Trade press release, 25 September 2018 at 3 pm EEST GridSolv optimizes storage technology and software integration to deliver powerful upgrade in generation performance The technology group Wärtsilä has released a new solution, GridSolv, the company’s first standardized energy storage solution. GridSolv is an advanced energy storage solution that is designed to offer… Read more »
• In total the company will deliver 70 of its wind turbines in the provinces of Zaragoza (31) and Valladolid (39) • All of the nacelles will be made at the factory in Ágreda, Soria, where production has increased by 20% in the past year • All of the contracts include operation and maintenance agreements… Read more »
Buss Offshore Solutions and IDEA Groupe establish Joint Venture Buss IDEA Offshore / bundling the experience and core competencies of both companies ensures comprehensive logistics support for French offshore wind market / service portfolio covers logistics services for nearshore and base harbor logistics for the installation phase as well as holistic services for the operation… Read more »
Avanti was in 2016 sold to global vertical access solution company, Alimak Group. While the brand of Avanti continues to operate separately, the combined Group benefits mean a broadened product portfolio, greater supply chain efficiencies and R&D opportunities creating an even stronger, unrivalled capability with more than 2,400 employees around the world. Alimak Group has… Read more »
Ampelmann, the global leader in offshore access solutions, has won five new offshore wind contracts over the course of September. These projects will see two A-type and three E-type systems installed on vessels operating in the North Sea. Four of the five contracts have been secured by Ampelmann’s recently opened office in Hamburg, Germany. This… Read more »
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., September 24, 2018 – Trojan Battery Co., LLC, the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle energy storage solutions for Motive and Stationary applications, is proud to introduce a fresh, new brand. The new look includes a modern logo, vibrant colors, revised product branding and a new tagline: Charging Forward. The refreshed brand… Read more »
New 83 Tonnes crane installed on offshore Wikinger substation in Germany Jan De Nul Group has successfully completed the installation of a new 83 Tonnes crane on top of the offshore substation of the 350MW Wikinger Offshore Wind Farm in Germany, 75 kilometres off the coast. This OWF, operated by Iberdrola, is connected to the… Read more »
ZITON A/S (“ZITON”) successfully placed a three-year EUR 100 million senior secured bond loan and a three and a half year EUR 25 million second secured bond. The proceeds will be used to refinance the outstanding bond and subordinated debt and buying back a minority stake in the subsidiary Jack-up InvestCo 3 Plc. The senior… Read more »
Responding, Fabrice Leveque, Senior Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “It’s great to hear that Scotland continues to lead the rest of the UK in cutting harmful carbon emissions, thanks in large part to our renewable electricity sector. “However, we agree with the Committee’s view that more clarity is needed from the Scottish Government on… Read more »
Alpha Offshore Service has announced a company record after successfully completing over 4,000 offshore wind turbine blade inspections to date in 2018. This is an increase of 56% compared to 2017, which was previously its most productive period. The Denmark-based business which was acquired by Sparrows Group in 2017, specialises in the delivery of technical… Read more »
Buss Group’s terminal in Eemshaven signs agreement with wind turbine manufacturer Senvion / Order includes handling of components for 32 wind turbines for the Trianel Windpark Borkum II Hamburg, 21th September 2018. The Orange Blue Terminal and the international wind turbine manufacturer Senvion have signed an agreement for services for the Trianel Windpark Borkum II…. Read more »
San Mateo, California, U.S., September 19, 2018 – REC Group, the world leader in efficiency for multi-crystalline solar panels, has announced that it will be presenting two new products at Solar Power International (SPI) September 24-27 in Anaheim, California this year. REC Group is a leading European solar panel brand with vertically integrated production sites… Read more »
Hamburg, 20 September 2018 – On Tuesday 25 September the world’s leading expo for wind energy opens its doors. More than 1,400 exhibitors from 40 countries will present their innovations and services for the onshore and offshore wind industry at the Hamburg Messe fair site until 28 September. In nine exhibition halls, all international industry… Read more »
Film increases module power by 1.5-2.0 percent PAUL, Minn. – September 19, 2018 – As the solar energy industry continues to grow at an exponential pace, increased focus has been given to maximizing the performance of all solar module components. Specifically, efficiency improvement has become a critical driver to reduce cost per watt and increase… Read more »
Solution Offers Flexible Integration with New and Existing PV Systems ROCKLIN, Calif.—September 19, 2018—As the cost of solar-plus-storage continues to drop, many utilities are turning to PV instead of traditional power plants. To meet the market’s demand, SMA has introduced a new DC coupled storage solution ideal for utility-scale PV projects, and is now taking… Read more »
New SmarTrackTM optimization technology delivers major returns to utility-scale solar projects ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (September 19, 2018) – Array Technologies, pioneers of solar tracking technology, announced the release of its latest innovation today. SmarTrackTM is an optimization technology that intelligently adjusts module angles in response to weather and site conditions. The new software, in combination with DuraTrack®HZ v3… Read more »
A good opportunity for personal contacts and exchange for customers in the wind energy sector as well as manufacturers of components, spare parts and repair materials will once again be the leading trade fair WindEnergy 2018 in Hamburg taking place in September 2018. Like no other company, WINDSOURCING.COM is the world’s largest retailer at the… Read more »
− “Made in America” range of solar products will launch in the United States next year. − Also on display will be the new bifacial prototype solar module, the Q.PEAK DUO L-G5.3/BF. − Visitors to the Hanwha Q CELLS booth can also enjoy its golf event and experience a virtual reality video that showcases the… Read more »
Three months after start of construction, the topping-out ceremony for the 10 MW battery storage facility in Bordesholm was celebrated on September 12th. The excellent collaboration between RES (Renewable Energy Systems Ltd) and the utility VBB has made a significant contribution to the smooth construction progress in reaching thisimportant project milestone. The modern and highly… Read more »
Industry experts are being urged by Subsea UK to showcase the most advanced technologies and lead discussions on the current and future subsea challenges at next year’s flagship event, Subsea Expo. The 14th annual conference, which takes place at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre from 5-7thFebruary 2019, will examine and debate key industry topics… Read more »
Based in Bengaluru, India, the Global Operations & Analytics Centre will implement data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence to offer advanced performance and diagnostic features for the wind and solar industry. The service offering allows DNV GL’s global experts to manage monitoring risks for owners and investors and effectively raise the value of their… Read more »
Two trade shows in the world’s third largest photovoltaics market Local presence strengthened by sales partner IMC Wiesbaden, Germany, September 19, 2018 – VITRONIC, a global leader in industrial machine vision, is driving the photovoltaics market in India forward. As recently as the beginning of this year, VITRONIC entered into a partnership with the Indian… Read more »
With its Hybrid Tower 2.0, Max Bögl Wind AG is introducing a new generation of high-performance turbines at heights never seen before. The optimized tower concept enables hub heights of up to 190 meters and makes hybrid tower construction even more cost-effective. Visitors at WindEnergy Hamburg can experience the new tower concept at Stand 211… Read more »
Hamburg, 18 September 2018 – Making the global energy transition a success will take nothing less than a total transformation of the existing energy supply infrastructure. Greater flexibility, system-independent solutions and more investments in land and sea-based wind energy are prerequisites. A gigantic task that will require plenty of human brainpower and fresh ideas. With… Read more »
Training courses, webinars, and workshops play a major role in the success of Solare Datensysteme GmbH (SDS). In addition to innovative products and solutions, the company offers training services in a wide variety of formats. The goal is to make working with Solar-Log™ as easy as possible for customers. Geislingen-Binsdorf, September 18, 2018 – To… Read more »
• Proven technology tailored to fit local conditions in Taiwan and other Asia-Pacific markets • Accommodates local codes and standards regarding typhoons (T-Class certification), seismic activity, 60 Hertz operation, and is adapted to operate in both high and low ambient temperatures • For Taiwan: Design ready in 2019, installation ready in 2020 • Established turbine… Read more »
LM Wind Power’s first two sets of LM 66.6 blades have been successfully installed on Shanghai Electric Wind Power’s 4.0MW-136 wind turbine in China. Shanghai Electric Wind Power’s 4MW platform is designated for Windclass II areas in Shanghai and beyond. LM Wind Power provided onsite support and service to carry out the installation of the… Read more »
OPTIMAX® helps smooth the transition to new energy business models by providing clear insight into energy consumption while reducing environmental impact and lowering costs up to 5 percent. ABB has launched OPTIMAX® for Industrials and Commercials and for Virtual Power Plants, part of the ABB Ability™ Energy Management for sites suite, enabling industrial, commercial and… Read more »
The combined expertise of DNV GL and WeatherTech will enable the development of an innovative new icing model, which can be applied globally to better predict the performance of wind turbines in cold climates Stockholm, Sweden – 13th September 2018 – DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, today… Read more »
Maritime transport company Meriaura Ltd. has signed a long-term contract with Aalto Shipping Company Ltd of time chartering dry cargo vessel ’Airisto’. M/V Airisto’s capacity is 8700 tonnes and 12700 cubic meters. She is significantly larger than the vessels operated by Meriaura until now. Because of her large cubic capacity, the ship is suitable especially… Read more »
Aberdeen, September 13th, 2018: This year the UK-office of Deep Sea Mooring (DSM) – a Vryhof company – has considerably strengthened its presence in the offshore energy hub Aberdeen, Scotland, with the opening of a strategically extremely convenient deep water quayside facility. This follows the opening of the UK office in April 2017. The Port… Read more »
Berlin/Varel, 13 September 2018. The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has announced that in future it will no longer be necessary to periodically renew the yellow full-surface paint covering the substructures of offshore wind turbines. The agency considers the requirements for the initial coating to be sufficient to comply with international recommendations and standards…. Read more »
Today is the kick-off for what is becoming the largest solar park in Sweden. The plant is located near Säve airport and is part of a major investment in solar energy, made by the Swedish utility Göteborg Energi. The solar park in Säve, outside Gothenburg, will be the largest so far in Sweden covering 11-hectares,… Read more »
Flexible Residential Storage Solution Offers Holistic Home Energy Management ROCKLIN, Calif., September 12, 2018—SMA America has announced today that its highly-anticipated, UL listedSunny Boy Storage-US inverter, SMA’s solution for residential energy storage and management, is now shipping. “The Sunny Boy Storage-US offers intelligent residential energy storage and is equipped with outstanding features and functions to… Read more »
GES is installing more than 250 MW in the country during 2018 12th September 2018. GES is going to overtake the 2 GW in installation in France during the next few months. After more than a decade serving this market, GES has become a reference in installation in France. The good performance from the GES… Read more »
· Schneider Electric opens its renewable energy and cleantech community to commercial and industrial companies globally · Businesses can join more than 100 current NEO Network members to access exclusive offers, market intelligence and assessment tools · New apps and analytics provide a data-driven, custom understanding of renewable energy opportunities LONDON, Sept. 12, 2018 –… Read more »