Market uncertainty in USA (201 trade case) and delays in project approvals lead to revenue shift Revenue forecast reduced as a consequence; between EUR 90 million and EUR 110 million now expected for 2017 Operating result (EBIT) for 2017 forecast in a range between EUR -10 million and EUR -8 million Sulzemoos, October 24th, 2017… Read more »
Category: Renewable News
KRAFTWERK and QINOUS partner to enable low-emission global off-grid tourism
Inauguration of PV power plant with battery storage at Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa in Chile Two innovative German companies have inaugurated a solar power and battery system at Tierra Hotels’ luxury Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa in Chile. The green power plant was developed and delivered by system provider Kraftwerk, with the innovative battery… Read more »
Product training for revolutionary corrosion protection “SikaCor® RepaCor SW 1000” in Hamburg/Germany
Hamburg, 24.10.2017. The new corrosion protection coating SikaCor® RepaCor SW 1000, developed in a research project, promises a significantly simpler, faster and more economical on-site repair of wind turbines. The free of charge product training in Hamburg provides insight into the application possibilities for wind turbines and gives technical advice how to use the product. WINDSOURCING.COM… Read more »
New PV Installations Approaching 100 GW in 2017 Bernreuter Research: Polysilicon supply is sufficient for this milestone
Würzburg (Germany), October 24, 2017 – The newly installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity worldwide will exceed 95 gigawatts (GW) in 2017, according to the latest forecast of Bernreuter Research. “Supply of the feedstock polysilicon would even allow PV installations to reach 100 GW if inventories were strongly reduced,” says Johannes Bernreuter, head of the market research… Read more »
Nordex Group opens branch office in Australia
Hamburg, 24 October 2017. The Nordex Group has established a national representative office for Australia in Melbourne in order to do justice to the growing demand from the region. At present, the manufacturer is installing its second-largest wind farm on the continent. The project comprises 44 turbines, generating a capacity of 132 MW. Moreover, the… Read more »
8.2 Consulting breaks through the 300 wind turbine barrier
Hamburg, 23.10.2017. Hamburg-based 8.2 Consulting AG has investigated the lifetime extension of more than 300 onshore and offshore wind turbines. The experts’ analyses show that most wind turbines can extend the operation beyond their design life of 20 years. The company will be presenting its findings at the WindEurope Conference & Exhibition in Amsterdam from… Read more »
Meyer Burger awarded major strategic contract for around CHF 45 million by an Italian photovoltaic manufacturer for bifacial Heterojunction lines enabling production capacity of up to 200MW
Meyer Burger’s high performance Heterojunction (HJT) solar cell coating technology has been selected for the installation of a manufacturing line to produce bifacial Heterojuction solar cells in Catania, Italy. The contract volume is around CHF 45 million. Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) today announced the successful conclusion of a strategically important contract… Read more »
Younicos Brings Redox-Flow Battery To Singapore
Leading system integrator will deliver 2-megawatt-hour-unit for test bed Berlin and Singapore, October 23, 2017 – Battery storage pioneer Younicos is helping the city of Singapore to take the next step in integrating clean power into its grids. The Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore has awarded a two megawatt-hour Vanadium Redox-Flow battery energy storage… Read more »
LM Wind Power develops new 71.8 meter offshore blade for Envision in China, and expands its Jiangyin factory by 50%
LM Wind Power announced today the signing of an agreement to develop a 71.8 meter blade for Chinese offshore leader Envision. The deal is followed by a supply agreement from LM Wind Power’s Jiangyin factory in Jiangsu, China that will require the company to expand the manufacturing facility by 50%. The new 71.8 meter blade… Read more »
GUSTOMSC REVEALS SEA-3250-LT
REDUCING INVESTMENT RISK IN THE DEVELOPING US OFFSHORE WIND MARKET Houston, United States – October 20, 2017 – In 2008 the European Offshore Wind market had a desperate need for new installation equipment as the older civil construction jack-ups were much too small. Since history seems to repeat itself in the emerging US offshore wind… Read more »
Nordex awarded 25-MW project in Northern Ireland
10 turbines to be delivered to new customer Hamburg, 19 October 2017. The Nordex Group has been awarded a contract for supply of turbines for the “Castlecraig” wind farm by a new customer NTR plc. The project comprises ten N100 turbines (six from the Gamma series and four from the Delta series) reaching a 125m… Read more »
Heraeus Photovoltaics Achieves 100 Ton Locally Produced Silver Paste Shipment in Taiwan
Recent paste milestone cements company’s market leadership in region. TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN- October 19, 2017- Heraeus Photovoltaics, the worldwide leading supplier of metallization solutions to the PV industry recently achieved a milestone by shipping its one-hundredth ton of locally produced silver paste in Taiwan this year. The company is now recognized as the leading provider… Read more »
Heraeus introduces new front-side silver paste designed for DWC multicrystaline solar cells at PV Taiwan International Photovoltaic Exhibition
New paste provides greater adhesion and improves conversion efficiency of DWC cells. TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN- October 18, 2017- Heraeus Photovoltaics, the worldwide leading supplier of metallization solutions to the PV industry, announced the introduction of a new paste specifically designed for Diamond-Wire-Cut (DWC) multicrystaline solar cells at the PV Taiwan International Photovoltaic Exhibition. The SOL9651D… Read more »
World’s first full-scale floating wind farm opens
The world’s first floating wind farm, Statoil’s Hywind project, will be opened by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today (Oct 18). Commenting, Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “Hywind’s presence in Scottish waters is a reminder that, as the windiest country in Europe, and with some of the deepest waters and most promising offshore… Read more »
GTM Research confirms Solar-Log™ as a Global Leader in Residential and Commercial PV Monitoring
GTM Research (the market analysis and advisory arm of Greentech Media) and SOLICHAMBA (a consulting firm specialized in solar PV O&M and asset management) conducted their annual global market analysis of PV monitoring. The “Global PV Monitoring 2017-2022” report confirmed Solar-Log™ as the global market leader for residential and commercial-size PV plants (under 1 MWp),… Read more »
TÜV Rheinland hands over type certificate to Ming Yang
Type certification for 2-MW wind turbine Ming Yang MY121-2.0MW / Certification in line with IEC 61400-22 / Cooperation with China General Certification / TÜV Rheinland positioned as global certification provider Cologne/Beijing/Guangdong/Shanghai, 17 September 2017. TÜV Rheinland has handed over a type certificate to Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang after successful completion of the certification… Read more »
DNV GL announces knowledge partnership to develop offshore wind sector in Taiwan
Hamburg, Germany (17th October 2017) – DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has signed an agreement with leading Taiwanese stakeholders to collaborate on offshore wind testing and certification to drive the expansion and facilitate the development of offshore wind in Taiwan. The regulations for certification will be headed… Read more »
Hexcel and Vestas expand composite materials supply agreement for new generation wind blades
STAMFORD, Conn., October 16, 2017 – Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL) announced today that it has expanded its existing supply agreement with Vestas Wind Systems A/S to provide composite materials for new generation wind blades. Under the terms of the multi-year agreement, Hexcel will supply Vestas with advanced prepreg (glass fiber-reinforced resin systems) manufactured at Hexcel… Read more »
Senvion signs turbine supply contract in Ontario
Turbine delivery for 18.4 MW-project planned for summer 2018 Montreal/Hamburg: Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, announces the signature of a turbine supply contract for an 18.45 megawatt (MW) project with wpd in the Canadian province of Ontario. The company will deliver nine Senvion MM92 type wind turbines especially designed for cold climates… Read more »
Nordex Group launches 140 meter-rotor for AW3000 platform
Hamburg, 13 October 2017. The Nordex Group has launched a new 140-meter rotor option for its AW3000 wind turbine platform that delivers lower cost of energy for lighter-wind sites. The AW140/3000 boasts one of the highest capacity factors in its class and is the latest addition to the proven AW3000 platform. The design of the… Read more »
DONG Energy UK Welcomes New Clean Growth Strategy
Following today’s launch of the UK Government’s Clean Growth Strategy: Matthew Wright, DONG Energy UK Managing Director, said: “The ambition and commitment represented by the Clean Growth Strategy is fantastic news for the renewable energy industry and is very much in line with our own vision to create a wold that runs entirely on green energy…. Read more »
SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES enjoying continuing success with production systems for high-efficiency cells
New orders for SILEX II systems from China and USA Over 30 machines sold since market introduction Production capacity of 6,400 wafers per hour possible Ozone-based process yields significant cost savings Leading market position in field of high-performance solar cells First projects for vacuum coating systems in preparation Kahl am Main, 10. October 2017 –… Read more »
ABB delivers solar solutions in the Atacama Desert
Leading technology provider ABB has partnered with Spanish independent power producer ACCIONA to supply an all-in-one inverter solution for the 246 MWp El Romero Solar Plant in the Chilean desert. The solar plant is situated in the harsh environment of the Atacama Desert in Chile, 645 km north of the country’s capital Santiago. One of… Read more »
AMPELMANN PROVIDES INCREASED OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES WITH E1000 DEVELOPMENT
Ampelmann, the global leader in offshore access solutions, has enhanced its existing E1000 gangway transfer system to speed up conversion of its gangway from personnel to cargo mode from at least ten minutes to less than one minute, providing greater operational efficiencies. The innovative and adaptable E1000 motion compensated access system can transform from a… Read more »
Essel Infraprojects commissions 55 MW capacity solar projects in two states
Company commissions 50 MW capacity solar project in Jalaun, UP; 5 MW solar project in Bijapur, Karnataka Essel Infraprojects operating 165 MW capacity solar projects in the country Company to commission additional 60 MW project in next 45 days in Karnataka 520 MW solar projects under construction in UP, Odisha and Karnataka Essel Infra committed… Read more »
Siemens Gamesa wins significant service extension contract for 504-MW Greater Gabbard wind farm in UK
• The most recent in three significant contract extensions, totalling in excess of 350 offshore wind turbines • The agreement includes scheduled servicing, troubleshooting and technical support for five years Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is announcing the renewal of its contract to service the Greater Gabbard wind farm, located off the east coast of the UK. The… Read more »
Center for High-Efficiency Solar Cells – Cornerstone laid for a new laboratory building at Fraunhofer ISE
Center for High-Efficiency Solar Cells – Cornerstone laid for a new laboratory building at Fraunhofer ISE For more than 30 years, the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has been one of the world’s leading research institutes for solar energy. In the field of photovoltaics, which focuses on converting sunlight into electrical energy, the… Read more »
Chevron’s Taro® Cylinder Lubricant receives approval from WinGD
Chevron Marine Lubricants has received a No Objection Letter (NOL) from Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) for the use of its Taro® Special HT 100 cylinder lubrication oil in a number of the manufacturer’s engines when operating on a wide variety of fuels from 0.0% to 3.5% sulphur, including fuels compliant with emissions control area… Read more »
Global Maritime and Other OPERA Consortium Members Win Prize for Presentations at European Wave & Tidal Energy Conference
Global Maritime Part of 12-Member Consortium Presenting Papers at the Event London, UK; September 22 2017: Global Maritime Group, a provider of marine warranty, dynamic positioning and engineering services to the offshore sector and part of the European Commission’s OPERA (Open Sea Operating Experience to Reduce Wave Energy) project consortium, announced that they and other… Read more »
DNV GL opens world’s first ultra-high voltage testing facility for super grid components
First ever facility capable of testing power transformers up to 800 kV and switchgear up to 1200 kV With electricity consumption expected to increase by 140% by 2050, reliable super grids are required to transport electricity from remote wind and solar farms to where it is needed most First ultra-high voltage components tested in new… Read more »
Goldbeck Solar and Astronergy realizing a 15.5-MWp solar park in the Netherlands
Solar expert Goldbeck Solar transfers its international solar EPC know-how to the Netherlands. In the industrial zone of Veendam, the German company from Hirschberg builds a 15.5 MWp turnkey solar park and will connect it to the grid until the end of 2017. The project will be realized for Astronergy. The company, which belongs to… Read more »
Vaisala’s Triton Cuts Wind Measurement Costs in Canada’s Cold Climate
Sequoia Energy Inc. adopts remote sensing device to speed up development and improve financing terms across its Canadian portfolio October 3, 2017 – Canadian renewable energy developer Sequoia Energy Inc. has successfully used Vaisala’s Triton Wind Profiler remote sensing unit to secure financing and cut wind measurement costs in central Canada, where sub-zero temperatures, snow… Read more »
Buss Offshore Solutions successfully completes port logistics project for the North Sea One Wind Farm
Buss Offshore Solutions and Orange Blue Terminal report successful completion for the North Sea One wind farm / Final load-out of the 54 wind turbines at the end of September / Buss Offshore Solutions and Orange Blue Terminal have already started follow-on project involving Merkur wind farm Hamburg, 4th October 2017. At the end of… Read more »
AMPELMANN ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH SEAQUALIZE
Collaboration will result in world’s most efficient gangway Ampelmann, the global leader in offshore access solutions, has announced an exclusive partnership with Seaqualize, a Dutch marine motion technology innovator, to collaborate on the development of its latest S-type gangway. Ampelmann develops and manufactures motion compensated offshore access systems and its latest gangway solution, the S-type,… Read more »
WINAICO photovoltaic system with PERC modules achieves considerable surplus compared to conventional system
970 kWp WINAICO solar modules installed on fish farm in Lamerdingen Creglingen, 04.10.2017 – In Lamerdingen (Bavaria) the family business “Fischzucht Ruf” (fish farm Ruf) decided to install WINAICO solar modules on the roofing of its fish basins. In the three-monthly construction period, from October to December 2016, in total 3.530 modules WINAICO WST-275P6 PERC… Read more »
Senvion wins first deal in Argentina totalling 97 MW
South America becoming a key market after financial close for 299 MW in Chile Hamburg: Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has secured an agreement for its first partnership in Argentina with EREN Renewable Energy (“EREN RE”) for the supply and delivery of 27 Senvion 3.6M114 NES turbines. The project, developed and owned… Read more »