ArcVera Renewables, a leading provider of consulting and technical services for wind, solar, and energy storage projects, announces the expansion of its India-based team in Bangalore with the appointment of Sivamurugan “Siva” Eswaran as Lead, Wind & Solar Asset Management to support its growing independent engineering and qualified technical services for wind and solar projects…. Read more »
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The new OmniControl® universal control unit for pumps and measurement instruments from Pfeiffer Vacuum
Easy control of vacuum systems Individually configurable Intuitive operation Asslar, September 28, 2021. The new OmniControl unit allows the comprehensive control of a complete vacuum system using just one device. It combines the control of the total pressure with the control of the pumps. The unit communicates with products that support the Pfeiffer Vacuum RS-485… Read more »
ABB and PERIC join forces to develop the future of efficient hydrogen generation technology
• ABB and China’s leading manufacturer of hydrogen generation technology sign Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the widespread adoption of hydrogen as an energy source • Both companies will explore how integration of ABB’s automation, electrification and digital solutions with PERIC’s electrolyzers can help reduce hydrogen generation costs in the future. PERIC Hydrogen… Read more »
Doosan Lentjes and Arikon to supply the Wiesbaden waste-to-energy plant
Doosan Lentjes and ARIKON have been awarded the contract in a consortium for the turnkey delivery of the new waste-to-energy (WtE) plant in Wiesbaden, Germany. Doosan Lentjes, a specialist in environmental technology, will be responsible as general contractor for the turnkey planning, delivery, assembly, and commissioning of the entire plant. ARIKON Hoch- und Ingenieurbau GmbH,… Read more »
£130m subsea cable facility to boost UK offshore renewables sector
JDR Cable Systems announces plans for government-backed Northumberland-based manufacturing facility, creating 170 UK jobs 28th September 2021: JDR Cable Systems (JDR), the global subsea cable and umbilical supplier and servicer, part of the TFK Group, has announced its plans to open a new state-of-the-art subsea cable manufacturing facility in Cambois, near Blyth, Northumberland. JDR has… Read more »
PV cable entry into roof, separated and airtight
BARENDRECHT, September 27th , 2021 – Conduct Technical Solutions, developer, manufacturer and distributor of PV installation supplies, launches its latest product, PVtube. With the PVtube it is possible to run solar panel cabling airtight and fireproof through the roof of a house, stable or commercial building. With this solution, Conduct offers a world first. Cable entry… Read more »
Nordex Group receives certifications for N149/4.0-4.5 turbine required for grid connection in Spain
Hamburg, 27 September 2021. The Nordex Group has obtained the Equipment Certificate (UGE) required in Spain for connection to the grid for the N149/4.0-4.5 turbine as well as the Component Certificate (CAMGE) for its own Wind Farm Controller (CWE). Both certificates confirm the required standard-compliant grid connection behaviour according to the Norma Técnica de Supervisión… Read more »
Huawei Wins WWF Climate Solver Award 2020
BEIJING, Sept. 24, 2021 — Climate Action Week – 2021 Zero Carbon Mission International Climate Summit (hereinafter referred to as “the Summit”), co-organized by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Phoenix TV, was held in Beijing on September 22. At the event, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Huawei”) won the WWF… Read more »
GreenPowerMonitor acquires PV analytics technology platform from Alteso
· Alteso’s analytics to be integrated into GreenPowerMonitor solutions DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook forecasts that by 2050, solar and wind will represent 69% of grid-connected power generation · New combined analytics platform builds upon global need for fact based digital monitoring of renewable assets BARCELONA, Spain, 23 September, 2021. GreenPowerMonitor (GPM), a DNV Company, and the leading digital solution… Read more »
Former Australian Prime Minister to speak at Energy Networks Association COP26 event
As the focus of the international community and the global energy industry shifts towards the COP26 summit, Energy Networks Association has today launched a programme of events in the run-up to and during COP26. Former Australian Prime Minister Hon. Malcolm Turnbull will join a busy panel event in Glasgow, via video-link from Australia, to give… Read more »
KELVION to expand operations with second production facility in Knoxville, Tennessee
Investment of 3.2 million Euro A ribbon-cutting ceremony recently launched the second production facility in Knoxville, Tennessee. This expansion allows Kelvion to meet the growing demand for innovative heat exchangers in the Data Center and Refrigeration industries. As part of the expansion, Kelvion will create 74 new jobs, for which it is currently hiring. Operations… Read more »
European Glass-Glass Photovoltaic Modules Are Particularly Climate-Friendly
In a new study, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have calculated that silicon photovoltaic modules manufactured in the European Union produce 40 percent less CO2 than modules manufactured in China. Using a life cycle analysis (LCA), the research team compared the CO2 footprint of monocrystalline solar modules manufactured in Germany,… Read more »
Price Increase Announcement for Seamless Tubing Program
SANDVIKEN, SWEDEN, September 23, 2021 As a consequence of current market conditions, Sandvik Materials Technology is introducing a price increase for its seamless tubing program across all regions globally. This includes Hydraulic and Instrumentation tubing, High temperature tubing, Heat Exchanger tubing, Fertilizer tubing and Compound tubing. Price increases will be in the range of 5-10%… Read more »
Nordex Group receives order for 27 MW from Poland
Hamburg, 23 September 2021. The Nordex Group has received another order from Poland. For its regular customer, KGAL Investment Management GmbH & Co. KG (“KGAL”), the manufacturer is supplying nine N131/3000 turbines for the 27 MW “Rywald” wind farm. In addition to installation and commissioning, the order also includes a Premium Service contract for the… Read more »
Strategic Marine announces new 42m Gen 4 Fast Crew Boat
New design offers expanded operating capabilities, lower emissions and fuel efficiency Enhanced safety and comfort features from previous generations Options include motion compensated gangway, gyro-stabilizer and semi-autonomous system Strategic Marine (S) Pte Ltd has announced the launch of its new Aluminium 42m Gen 4 Fast Crew Boat (FCB) design. The vessel comes with a highly… Read more »
Newcastle energy consultancy The Green Energy Advice Bureau to offer guaranteed interviews to affected Green employees
A Newcastle energy consultancy is offering guaranteed interviews to staff affected by the recent closure of supplier Green. The Green Energy Advice Bureau which specialises in the procurement of renewable business energy is offering numerous sales roles with an October 4 start date. The company growth goes against the current trend in the energy sector… Read more »
Alfa Laval joins over 150 industry leaders in the call for decisive government action to enable full decarbonization of international shipping by 2050
As a signatory of the Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization, Alfa Laval joins maritime peers in urging world leaders to align shipping with the Paris Agreement’s temperature goal. The document implores governments to facilitate the decarbonization steps already being taken in the private sector, enabling zero-emission shipping to become the default choice by 2030…. Read more »
Delta Introduces New M15A/M20A Flex Inverters for Use in PV plants on Residential and Small Commercial Buildings
Optimised fan-less design delivers whisper-quiet operation Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, presents the new multi-MPPT inverters M15A Flex and M20A Flex with outputs of 16.5kVA and 22 kVA respectively. The new inverters are an extension to the Flex series, with their design concept inherited from the M70A Flex. M15A Flex… Read more »
GridBeyond Supports Greencoat Renewables with the Delivery of Their First Energy Storage Project
Greencoat Renewables PLC, a leading investor in renewable energy infrastructure assets, has chosen GridBeyond, an intelligent energy technology and flexibility provider, to support it in maximising the benefits from its first energy storage project. As part of the continued development of its existing 633 MW generation portfolio of wind and solar assets, Greencoat Renewables is… Read more »
Biral strengthens development team with new lead engineer
22 September 2021 – Bristol, UK: Leading meteorological experts, Biral, has announced the expansion of its engineering team with the appointment of Henry Olver as its new Lead Engineer. Henry has a background in Research and Development, an area in which he has more than 20 years of mechanical engineering and industrial R&D experience, and… Read more »
One third of manufacturing companies still to commit to net zero
A third (35%) of manufacturing companies have yet to make a formal commitment to net zero, according to new research* by renewable energy company Drax. The study of over 160 UK manufacturers found that of the two thirds who have made a commitment, 32% have no strategy in place on how they will reach net… Read more »
CRP Subsea launches new subsea Motion Stabiliser technology to mitigate instability on cables, umbilicals and flowlines
CRP Subsea is launching its new Motion Stabiliser technology, specifically designed to protect cables, umbilicals and flowlines from motion instability and damage from uncontrolled movement. Engineered to mitigate instability in both axial and lateral directions, the unique Motion Stabiliser design includes customisable fins that anchor into the seabed increasing overall resistance. Paul Louvain-Walters, Business Group… Read more »
Power Roll partners with Filia to democratise solar power
Rollable solar film promises affordable, power-generating photovoltaic blackout window blinds for millions of people living in apartments 22 September, County Durham, UK. Power Roll and Filia Solar (www.filia.solar) have signed an Application Development Partner Agreement to explore the use of Power Roll’s solar film for solar PV-enabled window blackout blinds. Filia’s aim is to bring… Read more »
Simulator set to transform North Sea decommissioning and energy transition projects
An immersive simulation suite that will transform approaches to offshore decommissioning and renewable energy infrastructure projects in the North Sea was officially launched in the north-east of Scotland today (Tuesday, September 21). The simulation suite is located at the National Decommissioning Centre (NDC), a global research and development hub based in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire, which is… Read more »
How data is helping manufacturers to “act now” with their net zero strategies
Adam Hall, Director of Energy Services, Drax If you were to chart direct industrial emissions by each sector on a heat map, manufacturing would be red hot. Accounting for more than 60% of the UK’s total carbon emissions, manufacturing is an energy-intensive industry which has an important role to play in the country’s efforts to… Read more »
Summer 2022 price cap predicted to rise to £1,455
Despite the Winter 2021-22 default tariff price cap being a new record at £1,277, the latest forecast from Cornwall Insight modelling indicates that the Summer 2022 cap will see a further increase of approximately 14% increase against the Winter 2021-22 cap – taking the Summer 2022 cap to £1,455 per annum for a typical dual… Read more »
WinGD takes holistic approach to marine decarbonisation with ecosystem of solutions
Engine developer WinGD has developed an ecosystem of solutions around the main engine that enhances energy efficiency and enables a seamless transition to new fuels – the two keys to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with International Maritime Organization ambitions. The WinGD solutions deploy digital vessel optimisation and battery-hybrid energy systems to improve… Read more »
Morningstar Corporation’s Advanced Solar Technology Helps Oil & Gas Production Facilities Reduce Carbon Emissions
‘Digital oilfields’ are going solar to reduce carbon emissions, minimize maintenance, and maximize power availability for efficiency and safety Newtown, PA, USA, Sept. 20th, 2021 – Morningstar Corporation announced today its TriStarTM solar charge controllers are installed in a group of solar-plus-energy storage systems for major oil companies in locations around the globe. The advanced… Read more »
Ridley promises to smash barriers to using subsea robotics in offshore wind
Development of a submersible mothership for large robotics is set to break down innovation barriers to mass adoption of subsea robotics at offshore wind farms Aberdeen technology developer HonuWorx and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult are set to demonstrate a concept for a submersible mothership that will make subsea robotics a sustainable and cost-effective… Read more »
Largest debt fundraising to date
Enpal secures € 345 million funding from BlackRock funds and accounts, Pricoa Private Capital, UniCredit and other institutional investors ● Enpal has raised € 345 million of committed debt from funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, Pricoa Private Capital, UniCredit and other institutional investors. For Enpal, this marks the largest debt fundraising to date. ●… Read more »
New Industry Collaboration to Accelerate Celtic Sea Offshore Wind Development
A new Celtic Sea Cluster will accelerate offshore wind creating more than 29,000 UK jobs and delivering £43.6bn in UK gross value add (GVA)[1] by 2050 and boost industry in Wales and the South West. The Celtic Sea Cluster aims to accelerate floating wind, responding to the growing number of project developers keen to harness… Read more »
FIMER TO POWER UP INTERSOLAR 2021 WITH NEW INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
FIMER is set to unveil its new era of technologies at Intersolar 2021, including the world premiere of its ‘best-in-class’ platforms for residential applications. Intersolar 2021 will mark the official launch of FIMER’s new residential platforms, which combine the latest technological innovations with high-end design features, as well as providing a first look at its… Read more »
K2 MANAGEMENT APPOINTED AS OWNER’S ENGINEER FOR TSV INVESTMENT’S GIA LAI ONSHORE WIND PROJECTS
One of Vietnam’s largest owner’s engineer agreements will cover the Kông Yang (175MW) and Cư An (175MW) projects Ho Chi Minh City, 20th September 2021 – K2 Management (K2M), a leading renewable energy consultancy, has been appointed as owner’s engineer for two of TSV Investment’s onshore wind projects in Vietnam that will receive support from the United States Agency for International Development… Read more »
Delta to Showcase New High-Power M250HV Solar Inverters and High-Efficiency Flex Series 3-Phase Inverters at Intersolar 2021
Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, will be exhibiting its new solar photovoltaic inverters at Intersolar 2021 in Munich from October 6–8. The highlight of the booth includes the brand new M250HV, with input voltages from 550 to 1500 VDC specially designed for large ground-mounted PV plants; and the new Flex… Read more »
Wind industry satisfied after successful on-site trade fair in Husum
About 8,500 trade visitors visited the HUSUM Wind fair / 387 exhibitors and associations draw a positive balance / CEO Klaus Liermann: “The fair was buzzing almost as in normal times” Husum | 17 September 2021 – Today marks the end of HUSUM Wind 2021, the industry’s first major on-site trade fair this year. Around… Read more »
Major Progress Made for Harland & Wolff
Harland & Wolff, the wholly owned subsidiary of InfraStrata plc, soon to be known as Harland & Wolff Group Holdings plc is pleased to share a news update which highlights key successes across its Belfast and Appledore sites, and the progression it has seen in both the Fleet Solid Support Warships and National Flagship competitions…. Read more »