WinGD continues drive to digitisation with Shipdex™ Maintaining the rapid pace to apply the latest digital technology to its low-speed diesel and dual-fuel engines and corporate processes, engine designer Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd. (WinGD) has announced its participation in the Shipdex™ community. The Shipdex™ organisation has introduced a version of the S1000DTM specification for… Read more »
The Spanish wind converter supplier consolidates its world number one rank with leadership in key wind energy growth markets and a 10 GW addition in just two years Spain, 14 November 2017. Ingeteam, an independent supplier of electrical conversion equipment, has announced today that it surpassed the milestone of 40 GW of installed wind power… Read more »
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that its high-performance thin film photovoltaic (PV) modules would power two utility-scale photovoltaic solar power plants in the Netherlands, developed by Denmark’s Obton. Obton broke ground on the first project, a 13.92-megawatt (MWDC) facility today, while a second, 4.4MWDC, project is expected to come online in mid-2018. Both… Read more »
On 1 March 2017, Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) announced its decision to discontinue the proprietary wire production for diamond wire at Diamond Materials Tech Inc. (DMT) in Colorado Springs, USA. Meyer Burger has signed a binding asset purchase agreement with Thermocompact Group now, which will acquire the remaining DMT business for… Read more »
Leading industrial measurement provider turns on first units of its OptimusTM Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) Monitors for Transformers for clients around the world. Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, is working with power utilities, maintenance providers and asset owners to bring the first commercial units of its OptimusTM DGA Monitor for Transformers… Read more »
The Dutch company OutSmart B.V., which specialises in Power Plant Management, has made changes to its board of directors. At the beginning of November, Dennis Schiricke became the sole CEO of the company. Erwin Coolen and Maarten de Keijzer, who formed the board of directors of OutSmart together with Dennis Schiricke, Jens Landwehr and Geert… Read more »
Group revenue (January through September 2017) at € 63.5 million, EBIT: € -9.3 million Both the weighted global project pipeline at 608 MWp and the free order backlog at € 225.3 million are at record levels – sound basis for new growth in 2018 Tenure of Group CEO Tim P. Ryan extended 2017 full year… Read more »
FREMONT, Calif. — November 8, 2017. SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEDG), a global leader in PV inverters, power optimizers, and module-level monitoring services, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017. Third Quarter 2017 Highlights • Revenues for the quarter of $166.6 million • GAAP gross margin for the quarter… Read more »
UK subsea company Rovco has been awarded a three-year contract to support one of the world’s largest offshore windfarms, Gwynt y Môr, which lies eight miles off the coast of North Wales in the UK. Rovco will be providing its ground breaking underwater ROV 3D visual survey solution, alongside traditional video, blueview sonar and cathodic… Read more »
Tuesday, November 7, 2017 — GeoSea, the geotechnical and offshore solutions specialist of the DEME Group, announces it has acquired the majority of the shares (72,5 %) of G-tec, the Liege (Belgium) based contractor specialised in offshore geotechnical and geological site investigations, marine geophysical and environmental surveys and deepsea engineering services. The other shares are owned… Read more »
The UK Supreme Court has rejected a petition from RSPB Scotland to reconsider the consent of the 450MW Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm in the Firth of Forth, meaning the project can now proceed to construction. Responding, Stephanie Conesa, Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “News that the Neart na Gaoithe project can now… Read more »
The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is one of the most popular competitions for solar vehicles in the world. The spectacular race took place in mid-October and encompassed 3,000 kilometres across Australia. With the help of the Lufft WS504 intelligent weather sensor, the Belgian Punch Powertrain Solar Team finished in the top three. “The Australian solar… Read more »
Augsburg, November 07, 2017 – meteocontrol GmbH has won a strong partner in the shape of Kon-Tek Otomasyon AS, one of Turkey’s leading O&M service providers: Kon-Tek wants to control and monitor its entire portfolio of existing PV systems and all new systems using the meteocontrol monitoring system. meteocontrol has already equipped four new solar… Read more »
Munich, 7 November 2017: With the initial commissioning of a combined photovoltaic plant and battery system in the Zambian province of Chisamba, BayWa r.e. has successfully completed the first pilot project in southern Africa. This makes the Agricultural Knowledge & Training Centre (AKTC) operated by the German and Zambian Ministry of Agriculture even more independent… Read more »
The new system is directed at addressing the main challenge faced by solar PV plants today: the need to achieve high returns in order to compete against other sources of energy With a budget of 650,000 euros, the project is set to launch its first drone-based inspection service in 2018Ingeteam is involved in a research… Read more »
WASHINGTON — November 2, 2017 — A new video features heartfelt stories from employees and community leaders who share their experiences working in an industry that prioritizes safe, sustainable and innovative practices in the workplace. Supported by Essential Energy Everyday, the “Good Neighbors” video showcases the dedicated people behind the great companies that make up… Read more »
Zurich, Switzerland, November 2, 2017 – Microgrid and wireless technologies will integrate renewable solar energy and reduce the use of fossil fuels to power World Heritage Site in South Africa Bringing a modern, sustainable technology solution to a historically significant site, ABB has provided a microgrid system to integrate solar energy and supply power to… Read more »
On October 20, the first LM 73.5 P wind turbine blade successfully arrived at Castellón Port. It is the largest blade ever produced and transported through Spain. Destined for the Merkur offshore wind farm in Germany to power GE’s Haliade 150-6 MW turbine offshore, the 73.5 meter blade began its journey at LM Wind Power’s… Read more »
Tuco Marine Group signs contract with DALO for two hydrographic survey vessels for operations in Danish inland waters. A lot has happened since hydrographic surveys were conducted using lead lines that were lowered into the water until they hit the bottom. Today there are technologies available such as sonar and lidar that utilize sound or… Read more »
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) announced today that it has initiated a cost efficiency programme to optimise manufacturing costs and further concentrate its product portfolio. As a result, the production site in Thun/Switzerland, which currently manufactures equipment used in the wafer and module processes as well as for building integrated photovoltaics applications,… Read more »
Joint integrity specialist Hydratight has introduced advanced electronic bolt load monitoring equipment for use on any critical bolted application. The BoltScope Ultra is a handheld device that monitors and displays elongation, stress and load on fasteners. Hydratight has provided the system for use in oil and gas, nuclear, wind and power generation industries. However, it… Read more »
• The company will supply over 300 turbines to sites in the U.S., with a combined capacity of 784 MW • Combined product offering results in five major projects • New orders will leverage U.S. manufacturing facilities Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) announced today that the company will supply 310 wind turbines of different types… Read more »
Aberdeen-based AISUS has invested a six-figure sum in upgrading and developing cutting edge inspection technology as it looks to further broaden its range of services and increase its geographical reach to provide its customers with the most efficient, cost-effective technological solutions. AISUS has today (Monday 30th October) launched an improved internal gravity deployed ultrasonic scanning… Read more »
Tim P. Ryan’s tenure as Group CEO at Phoenix Solar extended for another year until December 31st, 2018 Investments in the global sales team and process paying off – weighted project pipeline now at some 600 MWp and free order backlog at €225 million The Phoenix Solar Supervisory Board expresses confidence in growth potential for… Read more »
Moray Offshore Windfarm East (Ltd) (known as ‘Moray East’) is pleased to announce that MHI Vestas has been selected as preferred turbine supplier for the project – a 950MW offshore windfarm in the Outer Moray Firth, 22km from the East Coast of Scotland. The scope will include the supply and installation of 100 Vestas V164-9.5MW… Read more »
Solare Datensysteme GmbH (SDS), manufacturer of Solar-Log™, had a great debut at 2017 PV Conference and Exhibition of China (PVCEC 2017). The fair took place at New CIEC from October 17 to October 19 in Beijing. Binsdorf/Geislingen, Germany, October 27, 2017 – At PV Conference and Exhibition of China (PVCEC 2017), Solar-Log™ received big attention… Read more »
On September 25, the Annual Meeting of the managers of the 2016-2017 promotion of the winning companies of the French Tech Pass was held at the Hôtel Matignon, the French Prime Minister’s residence. During this event, Mounir MAHJOUBI, Secretary of State to the French Prime Minister, in charge of Digital, handed to Christophe Goasguen, President… Read more »
‘- 36,360 Q CELLS solar modules produce sustainable electricity for around 2,500 households in the Körbelitz region – Q.PLUS solar modules with Q.ANTUM technology boast higher yields and lower electricity production costs [Thalheim / Ellzee, Germany, October 26 2017] – Hanwha Q CELLS GmbH, German subsidiary of the world’s largest producer of 100% inhouse solar… Read more »
• Extended scope together with Siemens Divisions Financial Services and Energy Management • Total of 67 wind turbines of the type SWT-DD-130 to be supplied, rated at 4.2 megawatts each • Long-term service program allows for extended turbine operation • Asset Manager Prime Capital will manage the project on behalf of the investors, major investor… Read more »
Two contracts for a combined 37.2 MW signed Hamburg, 26 October 2017. The Nordex Group was again awarded orders for the delivery of wind turbines to France in the third quarter. In 2018, it will be supplying fourteen wind power systems with an aggregate capacity of 37.2 MW. Starting in February, Nordex will be delivering… Read more »
Maersk Training will be supporting the offshore wind industry at the Offshore Wind North East 2017 Conference and Exhibition on Thursday 9 November 2017 in County Durham. Hosted by NOF Energy, in partnership with Energi Coast, representatives from the Offshore Wind industry will be meeting at Hardwick Hall Hotel in Sedgefield, to hear from some… Read more »
TRENDS THAT SHAPE INDIA’S ENERGY FUTURE – SPECIAL ACTIVITIES AND EXHI- BITIONS AT INTERSOLAR INDIA MUMBAI/PFORZHEIM/FREIBURG, October 25, 2017 – Solar is set to remain in the limelight in 2017 as the entire industry returns strong growth. India is expected to increase installed solar capacity to more than 17 GW by the end of 2017…. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »