By 2050 the world must achieve carbon neutrality Solar PV will supply 70% of the world’s electricity generation The future of the energy system is electric! The conference ‘I3PV – Integrated, Innovative, Intelligent’ organized by the European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics (ETIP PV) will take place on 5&6 May 2020 at the BIP… Read more »
Munich, Germany (February 6, 2020) – SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy, announced today that it entered into a contract to supply smart energy products and solutions, including inverters and power optimizers for 1 GW of solar projects with international solar investor, Enfindus. The four-year, pan-European agreement is intended… Read more »
NKT recycles the material cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) used for insulation of power cables. For NKT, this is significant step in the ambition to reduce the carbon footprint of its low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions. Power cables are the backbone of the global power grids being crucial to the transition to renewable energy and… Read more »
Oakland, U.S. – 5th February 2020 – DNV GL has launched a new online tool, Solar Resource Compass (https://src.dnvgl.com/), that aggregates solar irradiance from many leading data providers to help users make more informed decisions about the data available and the variance between data sources. Solar Resource Compass also leverages analytics developed by DNV GL… Read more »
Luxcara, an independent asset manager in the global renewable energy market and ABO Wind have closed Construction and Service Agreements for three Finnish wind projects, which Luxcara has acquired from ABO Wind. The wind projects Välikangas, Sievi and Pihtipudas are located in the Northern Ostrobothnia region and benefit from favorable wind conditions near the shore…. Read more »
UPTIME International AS (UPTIME) is honored to be awarded a contract from Eiffage Génie Civil Marine for supply of access solutions for the LNG Hub Marine Terminal for BP’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG Project offshore Mauritania and Senegal. UPTIME’s scope of work includes engineering, design and supply of access solutions between the LNG Hub Terminal… Read more »
KenzFigee, a well-established supplier and service provider of tailor-made marine, offshore and wind energy equipment, is proud to introduce the next generation knuckle boom subsea crane. This next generation knuckle boom crane design is based on many interactive sessions with our clients. During these sessions the most important features were related to improvement of operational… Read more »
February 3, 2020 -Seal For Life (SFL), a coating solutions company to the global infrastructure and industrial markets, announced today that it completed the acquisition of Oxifree Metal Protection (Oxifree). Following this acquisition, Seal For Life broadens its portfolio of protective coating technologies and expands its range of applications. Seal For Life was acquired in… Read more »
Advanced solution selected to deliver high customer service levels, while increasing field-based team safety, efficiency and reducing costs 4th February, 2020 – The largest renewable energy provider for solar and battery storage in the UK, Anesco, has selected Advanced’s Field Service Management software as the foundation of a configured solution to support its Operations and… Read more »
Osbit Ltd, the UK-based offshore technology company, has been awarded a contract by FTAI Ocean, a subsidiary of Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC (FTAI), to design and construct an innovative new well intervention tower system. Osbit’s Smart Tower System facilitates integrated riserless and riser-based well intervention operations, in water depths up to 1,500 metres,… Read more »
Luxcara, an independent asset manager in the global renewable energy market, and Vestas have closed turbine supply agreements and long-term service agreements for the three wind projects Välikangas, Pihtipudas and Sievi. Vestas has developed a customised wind energy solution that features 38 V150-4.2 MW turbines with site-specific towers, capable of optimising annual energy production and… Read more »
Laboratory findings indicate the importance of using the right oil sensor technology for turbine health monitoring Trial responds to industry need to improve operations and maintenance (O&M) efficiencies as wind farms find their profits increasingly squeezed in a post-subsidy market Nottingham, January 2020 – ONYX InSight, the leading provider of predictive maintenance to the wind… Read more »
The change of model towards clean energy accelerated commercial activity, as strong order intake in Q1 FY 2020 (+82% YoY) boosted the order book to €28,089m Sales stood at €2,001m and the balance sheet remains sound, with €175m in net cash Despite good long-term prospects, the complex situation in the industry and extraordinary costs in… Read more »
Leading energy and services group, ENGIE, in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council, has launched the ‘ACT 2020 – Action on Climate Together’, campaign, driven by a programme of high-profile events that aims to outline realistic action to curb climate change locally. ACT 2020 will champion sustainable growth across North Lanarkshire, and create a roadmap for… Read more »
Meyer Burger Technology AG (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) reported the effects of the closure of former subsidiary Diamond Materials Tech Inc. (DMT) in accordance with the relevant provisions of Swiss GAAP FER in the appropriate period in the 2016 consolidated financial statement.This was decided by the Board of Arbitration of SIX Swiss Exchange in its… Read more »
In cooperation with Sika Deutschland GmbH, WINDSOURCING.COM GmbH is again offering this year a free product training for customers from the wind energy and hydraulic steel structures sector. The training will cover the use of SikaCor® SW-1000 RepaCor for the professional repair of corrosion protection of onshore and offshore wind turbines and hydraulic steel structures…. Read more »
Berlin, January 29, 2020 – Innovative frame design can significantly increase the efficiency of solar home systems by reducing the temperature of solar modules when in use. This has been demonstrated in tests conducted by the off-grid solar module manufacturer OPES Solutions. The company investigated the temperature performance of various PV module and mounting solutions… Read more »
Wind power is being developed in more countries as well as offshore and onshore Jan. 29, 2020 – Boulder, Colo. – A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the global wind power market to assess current and future development cycles and projections for new installed wind capacity. The report provides global market forecasts, segmented by… Read more »
WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel) has bolstered its investment in fuel research with the development of a flexible injection system. In a whitepaper released today, ‘Flexible Injector to Advance Alternative Fuels Research’, the engine designers describe how the concept will play a crucial role in its investigations into low-carbon liquid fuels and engine injection concepts… Read more »
70% of electricity outages are caused by problems in underground medium-voltage cable networks which have a disruptive impact on society. Smart Cable Guard locates and pinpoints faults and weak spots in cables to an accuracy of 1% within minutes to give Real-time information about condition of Örsundkraft’s grid system provides vital insights for grid maintenance… Read more »
FuturaSun enters into a strategic partnership with State Power Investment Corporation Limited (SPIC). The company has thus made a decisive entry into a new segment, expanding its commercial offering and consolidating its industrial production. Zebra module is born. On 23 December, the CEO of FuturaSun, Alessandro Barin, and the Chairman of Yellow River Upstream Hydropower… Read more »
Subsea-support vessel VOS Sugar has spent the winter months on charter to VLCV B.V. a joint venture between Van Leeuwen and C-Ventus. Combining the drilling works and marine expertise of the two companies, VLCV provides and executes all types of shore approaches for the Offshore-Wind and Oil & Gas industries. Since October 2019, VOS Sugar… Read more »
Market players are approaching product development from different perspectives, creating a diverse landscape and highly competitive atmosphere Jan. 28, 2020 – Boulder, Colo. – A new Leaderboard Report from Navigant Research examines the strategy and execution of 16 vendors of distributed energy resources management systems (DERMSs) for DER and grid management providers, with Siemens and… Read more »
Largest international names in offshore wind to discuss future of industry in Glasgow Scottish Renewables Offshore Wind Conference comes to city today and tomorrow Key global players in offshore wind are gathering in Glasgow today and tomorrow (Jan 28-29). Almost 300 tickets have been sold for each day of Scottish Renewables’ Offshore Wind Conference, reflecting… Read more »
Oslo, 28.01.2020 – The Miros RangeFinder sea state monitoring sensor is now available with Atex IEC Ex certification for use in Zone 1, clearing it for use in explosive atmospheres. This breakthrough opens for unrestricted use of RangeFinder in offshore oil and gas production environments. The motion compensated version of the Miros RangeFinder, WaveFinder, is… Read more »
Saarbrücken, January 27, 2020: Germany-based Greencells Group concludes its strongest business year since its founding in 2007, installing a record 500 MWp in 2019 alone and generating a revenue of over $100 mio. The Group’s track record now features 128 solar plants with a cumulated capacity of 1,9 GWp worldwide. Showcasing projects on global scale,… Read more »
INNTERESTING, coordinated by the Technological Research Centre IKERLAN, has a budget of €4.75M and it is financed by the European Union´s H2020 Research and Innovation Program. The project kick-off meeting took place last 15th and 16th of January 2020 at KU Leuven facilities (Belgium). The project The full name of the project is “Innovative Future-Proof… Read more »
Axpo continues to expand its business in the direct marketing of electricity from renewable ener- gies in Germany: Axpo’s German subsidiary has been responsible for the overall marketing of the Global Tech I (GT I) wind farm in the North Sea since the beginning of 2020. Axpo Deutschland was awarded the contract at the end… Read more »
The UK-based High Speed Transfers (HST) Ltd has taken delivery of its fourth Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 2710. This has occurred just over 18 months since it received its first, the HST Hudson, in June 2018, which was followed by HST Sofia in March 2019 and HST Harri in October of the same year. The… Read more »
WND UK deploys UK’s first nationwide Internet of Things network Princes Risborough, UK, 24 January 2020 – WND UK, the UK’s Sigfox Network Operator, has deployed the UK’s first wireless public network for secure sensor data, achieving over 90% population coverage in just 18 months. The network uses Sigfox, a proven, low-power wide area network… Read more »
AE SOLAR – German Innovator in Solar Energy industry heads to US market and exhibits at Intersolar North America, 2020. Company’s R&D team is always focused on new innovations and emerging technologies in photovoltaic. Their continuous effort and research allows AE Solar to deliver its products with the highest quality. As a result, AE Solar… Read more »
Alfa Laval has joined the Getting to Zero Coalition, a coordinated effort to fight climate change by introducing zero-emission vessels by the year 2030. Alfa Laval is committed to reaching this vital goal, which is key to decarbonizing the global shipping industry and reaching the International Maritime Organization (IMO) target of cutting vessel-related greenhouse gas… Read more »
160 turbines at sea with a capacity of 1,111 MW with first-time electricity feed-in in 2019, 1,469 turbines with a total capacity of 7,516 MW connected to the grid – offshore wind energy is becoming increasingly cost-effective and delivers the usual reliable high electricity volumes Increase the expansion target for offshore wind energy to at… Read more »
Under the certification, Solarif will cover risks related to physical damage, inherent defects, and all operational risks India, 23 January 2020: After a thorough risk assessment, Solarif Risk Management BV declared Vikram Solar’s PV modules Solarif-certified. The certificate will enable Vikram Solar’s customers to purchase Solarif’s unique inherent defect coverage in addition to Solarif’s Operational… Read more »
Second ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation carried out in Germany and the first in the Port of Rostock Thursday, January 23, 2020 — In only the second ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation to take place in Germany, the world’s largest LNG bunker vessel ‘Kairos’, operated by Nauticor, has supplied DEME’s next generation offshore installation vessel ‘Orion’. For the… Read more »
NKT has completed the qualification of its sustainably produced 525 kV high-voltage DC (direct current) XLPE underground power cable to match the requirements for the coming high-voltage DC corridor projects in Germany. These projects constitute a vital step in the country’s transition of its energy supply to come from renewable sources. As part of ‘Energiewende’,… Read more »