M10 Industries AG and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and have developed a matrix shingle concept for connecting silicon solar cells and a new stringer for manufacturing novel matrix shingle modules. The stringer, which arranges the shingle solar cells offset from each other similar to bricks in a masonry wall, was built… Read more »
Category: Renewable News
KOSTAL Solar Electric at Intersolar 2021 in Munich
New brand identity, new innovations and a world premiere Hagen/Munich, 5th October 2021 – The entire appearance of KOSTAL Solar Electric, the German inverter manufacturer, at this year’s Intersolar in Munich is characterized by innovations and an impressive product premiere. The company’s goal: to make sustainable solar energy generation come alive. World premiere KOSTAL AC-Wallbox… Read more »
Jan De Nul contracts Castor Marine to connect entire fleet
80 vessels migrate to VSAT, Iridium and VoIP software and hardware Jan De Nul Group, a leading expert in marine construction, civil engineering and environmental projects, has moved its entire fleet of 82 vessels and jack-up barges to Castor Marine’s global VSAT and Iridium connectivity network on a long-term contract to guarantee solid vessel connectivity…. Read more »
Codling Wind Park contracts DNV to certify Ireland’s flagship offshore wind farm
Certification of Codling Wind Park will help to manage risks, as Ireland seeks to realize ambitious offshore wind goals. HAMBURG, Germany, 5 October 2021 – DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has been contracted to carry out Project Certification for the Codling Wind Park project, which is one of the largest offshore wind… Read more »
ABB joins widespread call to accelerate shipping decarbonization
The Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization urges governments to accelerate shipping’s emission reduction ambitions Clean technologies will play a crucial role in improving engine efficiency and enabling clean fuel use ABB has joined more than 155 companies urging governments to help shipping decarbonize by 2050. The Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization has been… Read more »
Framo strengthens sustainable aquaculture focus
Equipment supplier LiftUP has become part of leading pump manufacturer Framo, strengthening the company’s focus within sustainable aquaculture. LiftUP, with its competence within sludge collection from open cages and unique patented dead fish system, fits like a glove with Framo’ s AquaStream systems. This acquisition by Alfa Laval develops an attractive aquaculture product portfolio and… Read more »
Global Smart Grid Deployment to Save over 1,000 Terawatt Hours in Energy by 2026, as Sustainability Drives Deployment
Hampshire, UK – 4th October 2021: A new study from Juniper Research has found that global smart grid deployments will lead to annual energy savings of 1,060 terawatt-hours by 2026, from 316 terawatt-hours in 2021. This is the equivalent of powering over 42 million 90-minute football matches at Wembley stadium. The research identified increased sustainability… Read more »
FIMER POWERS UP INTERSOLAR WITH NEW ‘BEST IN CLASS’ RESIDENTIAL INVERTER AND STORAGE PLATFORM LAUNCH
FIMER is set to revolutionize the solar market with the unveiling of its innovative high-power inverter and high-capacity storage platforms for the residential market, offering a future-proof and scalable solution for all global installations. The new ‘Power’ platform – FIMER PowerUNO, PowerTRIO and PowerX, which will be on display on stand B5.330 – have been… Read more »
Nordex Group receives order for 99.5 MW from Ireland
Hamburg, 1 October 2021. End of September, the Nordex Group received an order for 99.5 MW from Oweninny Power DAC – a joint venture between ESB and Bord na Móna – from Ireland. The order includes the delivery and installation of 31 N117/3600 turbines rated at reduced 3.21 MW output, as well as a premium… Read more »
INTRODUCING THE FIRST SOLAR-SPECIFIC DATA LOGGER FROM NRG SYSTEMS
LOGR-S is an advanced data logging system for post-construction resource monitoring of utility-scale PV plants Hinesburg, VT, USA – NRG Systems, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of smart technologies for a range of solar, wind, and meteorological applications, announced today that it will offer a new, solar-specific data logging system, further enhancing its portfolio of… Read more »
About Smarter Grid Solutions (SGS)
Smarter Grid Solutions is a Glasgow-based energy software company that works internationally across the UK, USA, Europe, Australia and Asia. Founded in 2008 as a University of Strathclyde spinout, its technology connects renewables and other low carbon technologies to power grids and manages their operation. SGS’ energy expertise, homegrown in the COP26 host city, is… Read more »
Royal Dutch Shell awards Nordex Group contract for 50 MW for “Energiepark Pottendijk” in the Netherlands
Hamburg, 30 September 2021. The Nordex Group has received an order from Royal Dutch Shell for the supply and installation of 14 N131/3600 turbines in the Netherlands. The order also includes a Premium Service for the maintenance and servicing of the turbines over a period of 15 years The 50.4 MW wind farm will be… Read more »
Study: Technological Learning is Key for Resource Efficient Terawatt Scale Photovoltaics
Cost efficient climate change mitigation requires installing a total of 20-80 TWp photovoltaics until 2050 and 80-170 TWp until 2100, at least a hundred times more than the 707 GWp standing at the end of 2020. A research team from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact… Read more »
A helping hand to grow Scottish success in the global offshore wind market
Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council releases new guide: Offshore Wind International Export Markets – a guide for Scottish Exporters Scotland has ambitions to deliver 11GW of offshore wind by 2030, but the global opportunity is at least 10x greater than the Scottish market A new Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC) report has been launched… Read more »
BYD and EFT Systems launch commissioning service for Battery-Box Commercial
Service offering unburdens installers for a speedily and reliable commercial system commissioning in accordance to all security and warranty requirements Shenzhen/Berlin, Sept. 29. 2021 – BYD Co. Ltd., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of rechargeable batteries, and their official service partner for the BYD Battery-Box, EFT Systems, will offer an internal commissioning service for the… Read more »
Introducing Modulift’s New Product, The TriMOD
Modulift, a technical expert and manufacturer in the lifting industry based in the UK, have added a new product to its portfolio which is specifically designed for 3-point lifts and suitable for circular lifts. The TriMOD, designed by their in-house engineering team and manufactured in their established factory in Poole, Dorset is a triangular frame,… Read more »
APsystems Introduces the DS3, the World’s Most Powerful Dual-Module Microinverter series
THE NETHERLANDS – September 28th, 2021 – APsystems unveils the DS3 series, a dual-module, single phase microinverter product line for residential and commercial solar applications at the Solar Solutions International trade show in The Netherlands. A new, groundbreaking design for APsystems, the DS3 series is launching with multiple power offerings in several major global markets,… Read more »
Five UK businesses achieve Fit for Offshore Renewables Granted Status
Five UK companies have successfully completed the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s industry-backed Fit 4 Offshore Renewables (F4OR) Programme and achieved ‘Granted’ status. KRG Specialist Engineering Services from the Scottish pilot programme and EnerMech, Proeon Systems, Stowen Clean Energy Ltd and TECOSIM Simulation Ltd, all part of the New Anglia cohort, have proven that they… Read more »
G2, World’s Largest Tech Marketplace, Awards iGrafx as a Leader in Business Process Management for Four Quarters in A Row
iGrafx, a worldwide leader in digital business transformation and process management, has been named a Leader in Business Process Management (BPM) software by tech marketplace, G2. This is the fourth quarter in a row that iGrafx has received the Leader quadrant distinction as showcased in G2’s Business Process Management Grid Report. iGrafx also earned a High Performer distinction… Read more »
Ad Hoc announcement pursuant to article 53 LR
Meyer Burger to develop 400 MW high-performance solar module manufacturing facility in the U.S. Favorable market conditions, growth opportunities, and policy support for the solar industry informed Meyer Burger’s decision to establish a production site in the United States Initial production is expected to be 400 megawatts (MW) of annual nominal capacity by the end… Read more »
EconPol Europe Survey: Europeans Very interested in Community Renewable Investments Run by Local Cooperatives
European citizens prefer investments in community renewable energy (CRE) projects that are administered by local community organizations rather than by utility companies. This is one key result of a recent survey by the research network EconPol, leading to a clear policy recommendation: if EU member states facilitate the setup of local cooperatives, i.e. by helping… Read more »
Wales and South West cooperation deal for Celtic Sea Cluster to spearhead floating wind deployment in the Celtic Sea
Welsh Government and Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership have formally launched the Celtic Sea Cluster. With support from Marine Energy Wales, Celtic Sea Power and Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, the Celtic Sea Cluster aims to accelerate offshore wind deployment in the Celtic Sea region. Analysis suggests 2040 targets for floating wind… Read more »
UK Government Joins ORE Catapult’s Floating Wind Centre of Excellence
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence (FOWC0E) has welcomed the UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) as a new strategic partner, further strengthening the Centre’s mission to accelerate the growth and commercialisation of the floating offshore wind sector. BEIS announced it will join 15 leading… Read more »
WBD advises RWE on new hub to enhance collaboration in offshore wind projects
The energy team at law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised leading clean energy company RWE Renewables on the creation of RWE’s new Grimsby Hub operations base, which has been set up to enhance collaboration. The hub will support the offshore renewables teams so they can work together on constructing the many and diverse… Read more »
The first PV connectors for harsh environmental conditions
Requirements for operating electrical installations in ambient temperatures over 70°C or at altitudes higher than 6,500 feet differ from the requirements for standard installations due to the different climate conditions. Yet, it is precisely in areas with such harsh conditions, like deserts and high mountain ranges, that offer large spaces and optimal solar radiation for… Read more »
Nabrawind introduces BladeRunner, a system that drastically reduces the cost of blade replacement and installation operations
The system is crane-free and can be used for blades up to 80 meters long BladeRunner, the new blade installation and de-installation system developed and patented by Nabrawind Technologies, reduces the cost of blade replacement by 70% compared to maintenance operations carried out with cranes. The Spanish company’s new product is applicable to all types… Read more »
LONGi unveils its premium Hi-RO Onyx modules at Solar Solutions International 2021
Advanced high-efficiency, high-power modules with Zero Bus Bar (ZBB) technology designed for residential homes Vijfhuizen, The Netherlands – September 28, 2021 – With over 250 exhibitors, more than 80 speakers and around 100 seminars, Solar Solutions International, the largest trade show for solar energy in Northwest Europe, opened on September 28, in the Expo Haarlemmermeer,… Read more »
Sharp launches new 540W half-cut cell PV panel
Hamburg, 28th September 2021 – Sharp today announces the addition of a new 540W monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) panel to its half-cut cell portfolio – the NU-JD540. The new high wattage module is designed specifically for free-field and commercial rooftop installations, providing customers with a cutting edge design and high reliability. High Power Output The… Read more »
ArcVera Renewables expands its India team with wind energy expert Sivamurugan “Siva” Eswaran
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 »
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 »