Category: Renewable News

ADLS Deutsche Windtechnik passes type approval test – installations can begin

Deutsche Windtechnik has successfully passed the type approval test for its aircraft detection light system (ADLS) for wind turbines. This means Deutsche Windtechnik’s transponder-based ADLS system is ready for market launch and is now available for ADLS retrofitting on wind turbines of all leading system technologies. This early certification puts Deutsche Windtechnik in an excellent… Read more »

A great success: The first online edition of EU PVSEC reports a huge positive outcome

An abundance of topics Sessions available for streaming Lisbon 2021 The topics and discussions of the 37th edition of the European PV Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition have shown once again that a sustainable energy supply is becoming ever more important. New challenges lie ahead of us, but with initiatives like the Green Deal, there… Read more »

Natural Power delivers technical DD at Lakiakangas 3

Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has provided technical due diligence for phase three of CPC’s Lakiakangas wind farm to support the financing of the project which is located in western Finland between the Isojoki and Kristinestad regions. The proposed Lakiakangas 3 wind farm is an 86 MW wind farm consisting of… Read more »

KENZFIGEE WELCOMES NEW SALES REPRESENTATIVE IN ASIA PACIFIC MARKET

KenzFigee, a well-established supplier and service provider of tailor-made cranes and equipment for the marine, offshore and renewables industry, has entered into a collaboration with Orange Delta Equipment for the representation of its products & services portfolio in the Asia Pacific market. This collaboration covers the representation of KenzFigee’s complete range of products and services… Read more »

Next generation back-contact solar modules in pre-production in Eurolab

Bleskensgraaf, the Netherlands, 17 September 2020 – Since the very first start of Eurotron, we have been on the forefront with state-of-the-art production equipment for manufacturing back-contact solar modules. Today, we are noticing an increasing demand for back-contact solar modules. We are excited to be involved in many initiatives and share our knowledge and long-term… Read more »

NKT invests in power cable transportation and logistics to support the growing offshore wind market

To meet the growing demand for power cables in the offshore industry NKT increases its capacity to transport and storage offshore power cables from its German factory in Cologne. The demand for offshore power cables is expected to grow in the years to come as offshore wind continues to be essential for the global transition… Read more »

Smarter investment in high-polluting firms is key to achieving 2050 emissions targets

Investment in companies which do not fit existing “green” definitions is needed for a greener global economy according to new report released today. The new report from Imperial College Business School highlights the shortfall of investment needed to meet global emissions targets.  The report cites estimates of annual global climate finance totalling approximately $800 billion,… Read more »

Nextracker Selected by Shanghai Electric to Elevate Energy Output for Middle East’s Largest Solar Park

Landmark 1 GW Mohammed Bin Rashid Solar Park Instrumental in Decarbonizing Region SHANGHAI, September 17, 2020 – Nextracker™, a Flex company, announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Shanghai Electric to supply over one gigawatt of its world-leading solar tracker technology, NX Horizon™ to boost energy production for phase five of Dubai’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Solar… Read more »

OX2 delivers further three commissioned wind farms to IKEA Finland

All wind farms have now been commissioned and delivered to owner IKEA Finland by OX2. In all, the project comprises four wind farms and will generate a total of 107.4 MW. Consequently, one of the largest subsidy-free wind power projects in Finland has been completed. In October 2018, IKEA Finland signed an agreement with OX2… Read more »

Green Investment Group and Iberdrola to co-develop 3.3 GW offshore wind portfolio in Japan

Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) and Iberdrola form a joint venture to co-develop a 3.3 GW portfolio of offshore wind projects in Japan  The portfolio consists of six projects, three of which will utilise floating offshore wind foundations   The transaction is the first to be delivered through the GIG platform in Japan and Iberdrola’s first Japanese offshore… Read more »

LOC Germany developing reputation as a provider of marine surveys and inspections

Recently awarded scope of work with BSM for remote DP trials   LOC Germany, a subsidiary of LOC Group, the premier international marine and engineering consulting firm, has been awarded works with Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) to provide remote Dynamic Positioning (DP) trials. The scope of work includes both the preparation of the remote DP… Read more »

Optimizing the Grid Characteristics of Wind Turbines: More than € 30 Million to be Invested in Expanding the Testing Infrastructure for Electrical Systems

In the first phase of the planned expansion, the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES is officially putting into operation a new test bench in Bremerhaven in the scope of the Hil-GridCoP project together with the Lord Mayor of the City of Bremerhaven, Melf Grantz, Timo Haase from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs… Read more »

Turbine installation for TPC offshore wind farm kicks off

Jan De Nul Group installed the first offshore wind turbine for the 109.2 MW Taiwan Power Company Offshore Windfarm Phase 1 Project – Demonstration. Jan De Nul’s Offshore Jack-Up Installation Vessel Taillevent successfully installed for Taiwan Power Company (TPC) the very first Hitachi turbine onto its jacket foundation. With the first wind turbine installation completed,… Read more »

Guidehouse Insights Report Shows Storage Capacity for Second Life Batteries Is Expected to Increase through 2030 Due to Rapid Adoption of EVs

Sept. 16, 2020 – Boulder, Colo. – A new report from Guidehouse Insights examines key market trends and policies for second life battery (2LB) technologies, appropriate applications for these technologies, and an overview of the battery reuse and recycling process. Used EV batteries that are no longer viable for vehicle use can still serve other… Read more »

The difference between treated and inherent flame-retardant fabrics

Comment by Mark Lant, technical sales manager at ProGARM Flame retardant materials may seem like a self-explanatory concept. After all, the name suggests this type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protects its wearer against all forms of fire hazards. However, when you consider an Arc Flash incident exposes you to temperatures hotter than the sun,… Read more »

Shanghai Ming Wah installs ABB Ability™ Tekomar XPERT fleetwide after fuel savings

ABB is to install its state-of-the-art engine diagnostics software ABB Ability™ Tekomar XPERT on 12 bulk carriers operated by Shanghai Ming Wah Shipping Co (Shang Ming Wah). The fleetwide deployment follows a trial on two ships which started in February 2019 and an initial order covering four vessels in June 2019. The order for the… Read more »

Vestas and Hempel enter into strategic partnership agreement

Global leader in sustainable energy solutions, Vestas and world-leading supplier of coating solutions, Hempel are teaming up in a new strategic partnership to cooperate around innovative solutions for surface protection of wind turbines. The joint Vestas and Hempel ambition is to reduce surface treatment costs and support sustainable coating solutions. At the same time, Hempel continues… Read more »

Natural Power advises Apollo Global Management, Inc. on US Wind deal

Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has provided due diligence on US Wind’s Maryland Offshore Wind Project (MarWin) to support Apollo Global Management’s investment decision to commit up to $265 million of convertible debt and equity to acquire an equity stake in the offshore wind energy development company, US Wind. Natural Power’s… Read more »

Cargostore Appoints Andrew Hart to Vice President, Offshore

Cargostore Worldwide today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Andrew Hart to the role of Vice President, Offshore, reporting to CEO Justin Farrington Smith. After 7 strong years in which the business has seen considerable growth, current Vice President Offshore Jacob Poot, following a handover period, will be retiring from his full time… Read more »

Offshore wind capable to support Norway’s power export while it remains majorly dependent on hydropower, says GlobalData

Norway has majorly been a net electricity exporter and is amongst the top 10 electricity exporting nations in Europe. Primarily reliant on hydropower, the country is an open electric market and its grid is well integrated with the other Nordic countries namely Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands. To further support its electricity export, Norway… Read more »

The Fronius GEN24 Plus hybrid inverter is now available

(Wels, 15/09/20) The three-phase Fronius Symo GEN24 Plus hybrid inverter – a compact, versatile all-in-one solar energy supply solution – is now available on the market. The GEN24 Plus offers a unique range of solutions, whether for photovoltaics, storage, backup power, heating or e-mobility, making it a milestone in the energy revolution for use in… Read more »

Guidehouse Insights Report Shows Mixed-Asset Virtual Power Plant Capacity Is Expected to Experience a 33% Compound Annual Growth Rate from 2020-2029

Market drivers include policy initiatives, increased DER penetration, and falling energy storage prices Sept. 15, 2020 – Boulder, Colo. – A new report from Guidehouse Insights analyzes the global market for mixed-asset virtual power plants (VPPs), providing global forecasts for capacity, implementation spending, and revenue by customer segment, through 2029. The primary goal of a… Read more »

DNV GL chosen as lead partner in Offshore Coordination Project for Great Britain

DNV GL selected by National Grid ESO as a lead partner in the Offshore Coordination Project, which will advise and shape the future national strategy for offshore grid development in Great Britain Arnhem, the Netherlands – 15 September 2020 – DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has been… Read more »

Chile’s Minister of Energy and the Mayor of the Metropolitan Region Join Verano Capital to inaugurate new PMGD solar project

Santiago, September 15, 2020. Verano Capital, an American project developer headquartered in Chile, recently welcomed the Minister of Energy, Juan Carlos Jobet and the Mayor of the Metropolitan Region, Felipe Guevara, to the inauguration of its latest PMGD solar park, El Litre del Verano, adding 9 MW of clean energy to the national electricity system…. Read more »

Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust plc

(“ORIT” or the “Company“) Interim Results Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust plc is pleased to announce its maiden unaudited interim results for the period from incorporation on 11 October 2019 to 30 June 2020. Highlights   As 30 June 2020 (unaudited) NAV per Ordinary Share (p) 97.58p Ordinary Share price (p) 112.2p Ordinary Share price premium to… Read more »

Longitude Provides Installation Engineering and Metocean Support for St Nazaire OWF, France

Longitude, the engineering and design branch of LOC Group, is pleased to announce that it has completed a range of environmental engineering analyses, crucial to supporting the planning for  upcoming export cable installation operations for the St Nazaire Offshore Wind Farm (OWF), in France. The contract was provided by Prysmian Group, the world leader in… Read more »

Brüel & Kjær Vibro’s VibroSuite 3.2 improves wind turbine monitoring capability

DARMSTADT, Germany (Sept. 14, 2020) – Brüel & Kjær Vibro, one of the leading worldwide independent suppliers of condition monitoring solutions for rotating machinery, has released Version 3.2 of the stand-alone, completely client-owned VibroSuite program for advanced wind turbine condition monitoring. VibroSuite is currently monitoring more than 25,000 wind turbines worldwide, providing an effective diagnostic… Read more »

Google announces carbon free commitment

Today, Google announced its next set of sustainability commitments as part of our third decade of climate action, which includes the following: Google is eliminating our entire carbon legacy, effective today (covering all our operational emissions before we became carbon neutral in 2007). Google is the first major company to make a commitment to operate… Read more »

Nordex Group: first N149/5.X installed as planned

Preparation of the measuring and validation programme for type certification Hamburg, 14 September 2020. On 8 September the Nordex Group installed the first N149/5.X turbine in the Genshagener Heide wind farm near Potsdam, Germany. In spring 2019 the Nordex Group had opened the market segment for 5 MW turbines with this turbine type. This month… Read more »

RENA’s biggest ever order

Big order in the solar segment Use of innovative “Fusion” technology Reduced use of chemicals New expansion level for a production capacity of over 15 GW BatchTex XL and InOxSide Fusion machines M12 wafer trend confirmed 9/11/2020: In August this year, following an intensive initial phase, a Tier 1 Asian customer placed a big order… Read more »

Nordex Group carries out scheduled quality assurance testing of the gearboxes of the initial N149/4.0-4.5 turbines

Hamburg, 11 September 2020. As part of the regular validation and certification process for its turbines in the Delta4000 series, the Nordex Group has replaced the gearboxes first installed in two N149/4.0-4.5 turbines in Wennerstorf, Lower Saxony, Germany. The turbines installed at this site in 2018 are the world’s first Delta4000 turbines of this model…. Read more »

Highly anticipated compatibility of BYD Battery-Box Premium and Fronius Symo GEN24 Plus sets new standards for energy independence

First installations by partners around the world have been completed successfully Shenzhen/Munich, September 10, 2020 – BYD Co. Ltd., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of rechargeable batteries, is happy to announce the highly anticipated compatibility of the modular energy storage system BYD Battery-Box Premium with the Fronius Symo GEN24 Plus inverters by Fronius International… Read more »

ENGIE Fabricom Secures Cathodic Protection Project with Major Offshore Wind Provider

A leader in offshore wind engineering – ENGIE Fabricom – has secured a contract with a major offshore wind provider to analyse the current performance and suitability of its monopile foundations on over 50 wind turbines. Operating from five sites located across the UK, the company has been commissioned to carry out complete cathodic protection… Read more »

INDEOTEC SA delivers two new projects with the Mirror technology

Neuchâtel, September 2020 – Indeotec SA (Switzerland) reports the successful delivery of two of its Octopus-2 machines to new customers, namely HZB (Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin) in Germany and SPIC (State Power Investment Corporation) in China. Despite the Covid-19 situation and several weeks of confinement, Indeotec SA worked in close collaboration with all key product and… Read more »

China set to overtake US in nuclear capacity by 2026, says GlobalData

China is on track to have the largest nuclear power generation fleet of 93GW and is set to overtake the US by 2026, according to GlobalData, a leading research and analytics company. According to GlobalData, over 160GW of fresh nuclear capacity would be added globally between 2020-2030 out of which about 66% of this capacity… Read more »

Guidehouse Insights Report Shows Revenue for Global Micromobility Sharing Services Is Expected to Exceed $30 Billion by 2030

E-kick scooters and seated e-scooters are expected to represent the largest growth opportunities in shared micromobility services over the next 10 years Sept. 9, 2020 – Boulder, Colo. – A new report from Guidehouse Insights examines the global market for micromobility sharing services, providing forecasts for the installed base of shared micromobility vehicles, annual shared… Read more »