Munich, Melbourne, 25 July 2017: BayWa r.e., a global renewable energy developer, wholesaler and energy solutions provider, has sold the 20MWp Hughenden solar plant to Australian infrastructure investment specialists, Lighthouse Infrastructure. The plant, located in Hughenden, Queensland, is one of BayWa r.e.’s first solar projects in Australia. With construction now underway, the installation is being… Read more »
Commercial storage systems reduce electricity costs through load management Wittenberg, Germany, 25 July 2017 – With the relaunch of the tesvolt.com website, the storage manufacturer TESVOLT is introducing a free tool for calculating the most cost-efficient storage solution for capping load peaks. From now on, installers and end customers can go online to determine the… Read more »
The first of five 11,500-tonne floating offshore wind turbines has been towed into place at the Hywind development, 15 miles off the coast of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. The device was towed across from Norway, where four more are waiting to be brought over for the trial scheme which is expected to power about 20,000 homes. Responding,… Read more »
RenewableUK is responding to Business Secretary Greg Clark’s speech today, which launched the Government’s new £246 million Faraday Challenge. RenewableUK’s Executive Director, Emma Pinchbeck, said: “Today is the starting gun for the UK to become the world-leader in innovative battery storage technologies. The energy sector agrees that a clean, flexible and modern energy system is… Read more »
Rhenus Offshore Logistics B.V., the Dutch company that was founded in March 2017, took over the overall logistics concept for personnel and materials for a corrosion protection campaign at the two platforms known as “Buitengaats” and “ZeeEnergie” at the Gemini wind park. Rhenus Offshore Logistics Netherlands, a co-subsidiary of the German Rhenus Offshore Logistics, worked… Read more »
18 months of meteorological data from over 200 devices in the U.S. Northwest now freely available to improve wind forecasting in areas of complex terrain The Wind Forecasting Improvement Project (WFIP2), a $5.0 million collaborative study coordinated by Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, in conjunction with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric… Read more »
Meyer Burger has received additional orders for its MAiA® 2.1 system with the industry-leading MB PERC cell technology and for its SiNA® cell coating system. The combined contract volume from an existing Asian customer amounts to about CHF 22 million. Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) today announced that it has concluded further… Read more »
• ‘Tolo 1 Wind Farm’ in Indonesia will consist of 20 wind turbines of the type SWT-3.6-130 • Construction on site in Jeneponto, South Sulawesi, commissioning in early 2018 • Scope includes engineering, procurement, construction and long-term operation and maintenance With the ‘Tolo 1’ onshore wind project, Siemens Gamesa has secured its first order in Indonesia for the… Read more »
ABB continues to expand its extensive solar inverter portfolio through the launch of the high-power central inverter, PVS800-57B – a new member of the highly successful PVS800 central inverter series Helsinki, Finland, July 20th, 2017 – Following the success of the PVS800 central inverter series, ABB has released an extension to the family – a… Read more »
Subsea engineering analysis consultancy, AgileTek, has completed the first use of its revolutionary AELCloud system on a project for geo-intelligence and asset integrity provider, Fugro. The work required a substantial number of simulations of subsea power cable installation operations to be performed to verify procedures, component sizes and weather windows. Some of the results were… Read more »
Zurich, Switzerland, July 19, 2017 – ABB’s Static Compensation SVC Light® technology to enable voltage stabilization and enhanced power quality for East Anglia ONE windfarm ABB has won a $30 million order from ScottishPower Renewables to supply two SVC Light® Static Compensators (STATCOMs) that will smooth out the voltage fluctuations that are an inherent feature… Read more »
First order for the new MAiA® EVO received from solar industry leader LONGi Solar Technology. Meyer Burger Technology Ltd today announced the successful launch of its new MAiA® EVO system as well as the receipt of an order for the first MAiA® EVO from LONGi Solar Technology (Taizhou) Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of… Read more »
Making local support for PV installers even better (Wels, 20/07/2017) Fronius Solar Energy, the quality leader on the global solar energy market, opened a Hungarian branch office on 1st June 2017. The addition of an office near Budapest has seen the international network of the Austrian solar technology specialist grow once again. Customers in Hungary… Read more »
The first ever wind turbine blades manufactured at the Siemens blade factory in Hull are en route to Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm, located off the North Norfolk coast. The Siemens blade factory in Hull officially opened in December 2016 and the first blades to have been manufactured at the site are now ready for… Read more »
FOWT, the world’s largest event dedicated to floating offshore wind, confirms its 2018 venue and launches its much awaited call for paper. After a very successful 2017 edition which gathered over 600 attendees and specialists from all over the world last March, the French mediterranean city of Marseille will once again host the internationally acclaimed… Read more »
Hamburg, 19 July 2017. The Nordex Group has been awarded a contract for the installation of the “Pays Chaumontais” wind farm. With a capacity of 14.4 MW, the project is composed of six N117/2400 turbines that will be installed in Jonchery around 250 kilometres south-west of Paris in the first quarter of 2018. In this… Read more »
Wood Group’s clean energy business, previously known as SgurrEnergy, recently completed owner’s engineer work for the pre-construction and construction phase of Metro Energy DAC’S Kilberehert Wind Farm near Freemount, County Cork, Ireland. The renewable energy and grid integration experts were commissioned by Metro Energy, which is owned by brothers Garvan and Kieran Healy, to provide… Read more »
Mainstream Renewable Power has welcomed today’s decision (Wednesday, 19 July 2017) by the Court of Session in a long-running judicial review brought by the RSPB of a planning decision by Scottish Ministers. The decision clears the way to proceed with the 450MW Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm. The Inner House of the Court of… Read more »
Queanbeyan, 19 July 2017 – Greatcell Solar Limited (ASX: GSL, formerly Dyesol Limited) is pleased to announce that it has signed a non-exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS), an international Chinese headquartered company and one of the world’s largest photovoltaic (PV) solar panel manufacturers. The relationship has formed over several months of… Read more »
Alencon’s latest DC-DC Optimizer, the SPOT X2, will debut at SPI 2017 in Las Vegas. The newest SPOT is more powerful yet lighter and easier to install. Hatboro, PA – Alencon Systems LLC will mark the debut of the latest generation of its DC-DC optimizer, the SPOT, at Solar Power International 2017, September 10 –… Read more »
United Wind Logistics develops and realises transport concept for MHI Vestas’ V164 wind turbines The collaboration includes the long-term charter of the deck carrier VestVind, engineering services and other auxiliary services The concept solution enables 24-hour turn-arounds, high flexibility of the heavy lift vessel and the reduction of freight charges The transport of wind turbine… Read more »
DONG Energy is continuing its long-standing relationship with Durham University by supporting two PhD research studentships through the Durham Energy Institute (DEI). DONG Energy has funded the Chair in Renewable Energy position at DEI and endowed three MSc scholarships for Durham University students each year since 2011. DONG Energy will now support two PhDs as… Read more »
London, 18 July 2017. Leading wind measurement experts gathered in London claimed that LiDARs have been replacing met masts to become the sole wind measurement tool used for offshore resource assessment and power curve verification purposes. These experts stated that LiDAR technology had over the years fully proven its ability to provide wind measurements as… Read more »
Solar Micronics, Inc., an Illinois-based solar integrator firm has been selected to participate in the ‘Solar in Your Community Challenge’ program of the Department of Energy. As part of the Sunshot initiative, a $5 million budget has been set aside for this competition, aimed at expanding solar access to low- income communities. Over the next… Read more »
Specialist renewable energy insurer recruits two new senior team members to drive its future expansion plans London, July, 17th 2017 – GCube Underwriting Ltd. (GCube), the leading renewable energy underwriter, has appointed Steve Allen and Adam Hearn to the posts of Director and Senior Underwriter, respectively, at its London office. Allen and Hearn join GCube… Read more »
• Siemens will supply the technology for direct-current transmission • Dragados partner is responsible for building and installing the offshore platform • Six out of ten DC grid connections of the German North Sea were equipped by Siemens Siemens has received another order from the German-Dutch grid operator, TenneT TSO, for a grid connection for offshore wind power… Read more »
SAN DIEGO (July 13, 2017) : EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE) today announced the acquisition of the 179 megawatt AC (MWac) Switch Station 1 and Switch Station 2 Solar Projects from First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) in late June. The projects, currently under construction, will sell their combined output and environmental attributes under three Power… Read more »
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., July 12, 2017 – Trojan Battery Co., LLC, the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, has expanded its sales team for solar and renewable energy with the appointment of Erguen Oezcan as senior director of sales for renewable energy. Oezcan brings more than 20 years of experience to this position, which… Read more »
SeaRenergy has been awarded by the EPIC contract holder & Chinese power cable manufacturer ZTT to provide QHSE services. The scope for QHSE management & support includes the cable load-out, cable transport and installation phase of the project as well as the commissioning and testing phase. SeaRenergy has commenced its contractual duties and responsibilities and completion is scheduled for… Read more »
Titan Technologies Corporation has ordered two Fraunhofer IWES LiDAR measuring buoys for the surveying of the Zhangpu and Changle off- shore wind farms planned for off the coast of China’s Fujian province. This will be the first time a floating LiDAR system will be used for off- shore wind measurements in China. The buoys will… Read more »
Primary school pupils across England and Wales will benefit from a new teaching initiative that aims to encourage youngsters to take an interest in science and the natural world around them. Subsea Channel is a set of resources that aim to capture the interest and imagination of primary pupils in science subjects, supporting teachers to… Read more »
Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 12 July 2017 at 10:00 a.m. EEST The technology group Wärtsilä signed its first Asset Management Agreement for a photovoltaic (PV) power plant in April 2017. Wärtsilä will assume full responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the Essakane solar plant in the Sahel region of Burkina Faso. The solar plant… Read more »
Hamburg, 12 July 2017. In June 2017, Nordex has received further orders for 72 MW from Turkey. The customer Pakmem Elektrik ordered a total of 16 N131/3600 turbines for the “Cerit” project, to be delivered by the wind turbine manufacturer as of spring 2018. Pakmem Elektrik has also signed a Premium Service Agreement covering a… Read more »
SolarEdge to offer the fastest AC EV charging rates by supplementing grid power with PV power SAN FRANCISCO, CA — July 11, 2017 — At Intersolar North America, SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in PV inverters, power optimizers, and module-level monitoring services, is unveiling the world’s first inverter-integrated electric vehicle (EV)… Read more »
M10 Solar Campus at the Intersolar North America 2017 in San Francisco M10 Industries and SI Module show new developments for the solar industry Joint presentation for the M10 Solar Campus at the Intersolar North America in San Francisco: The Freiburg-based company group, consisting of the mechanical engineering company M10 Industries AG and the solar… Read more »
As market shifts from selling generated electricity to self-consumption, company plans to increase sales 2.5x YOY Kyoto/London, July 11, 2017 – In November 2016, the Paris Agreement went into effect as a new international framework to prevent climate change, determining that the international community – including emerging and developing nations – needs to take serious… Read more »