Augsburg, 26 April 2019. Under the motto “Get rid of the grid!”, Messe Augsburg organizes for the first time the OFF-GRID Experts Workshop, the leading event for self-sufficient power supply with solar, wind and hydropower plants, with Phaesun GmbH as its specialist partner. The specialist event for installers, dealers, planners, users and organisations from all… Read more »
As part of the transformation programme announced on October 16, 2018, Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) planned to adapt the Executive Board to reflect the future structure and size of the company. Today Meyer Burger is completing the transformation of the Executive Board with the announcement that Michael Escher will step down… Read more »
First case usage of ARM for an offshore wind farm The Triton Knoll wind farm project is an important future source of home-grown renewable energy in the UK. Now in the construction phase with the installation of the onshore electrical system, the offshore array and infrastructure will be located 20 miles off the coast of… Read more »
Three Water Injection Dredgers to extend the versatile Jan De Nul fleet Size doesn’t always matter! After having recently announced the construction of its mega offshore jack-up installation vessel Voltaire, Jan De Nul Group is now proud to extend its fleet with three water injection dredgers (WID). Giovanni Venturi is the first out of three… Read more »
• 241 MW Coyote wind project in Texas, USA • 246 MW Oso Grande wind project in New Mexico, USA • Projects awarded by EDF Renewables • Scope includes supply of 96 SG 4.5-145 and 24 previously sold SWT-2.3-108 Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy was selected by EDF Renewables North America to supply turbines for the… Read more »
Specialist financial advisor oversees three deals since December 2018, all involving utility-scale solar projects in France. London, 25 April 2019 – Augusta & Co. (Augusta), a specialist financial adviser to the renewable energy industry, has overseen the sale of a 51.7MW solar portfolio to Tenergie. This marks Augusta’s third solar-based deal in France since December 2018,… Read more »
Deutsche Windtechnik has been awarded the contract to provide maintenance for 30 Siemens SWT-3.6-120 wind turbines at the Riffgat offshore wind farm as part of an EU tender procedure that was initiated by EWE Offshore Service und Solutions GmbH (EWE OSS). The contract begins in June 2019. The two companies have been working together closely… Read more »
The third annual round of Ørsted’s East Coast Skills Fund is now open to applications. £55,000 will be available again through an open application process to experienced organisations that can develop and deliver Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) related training or education courses, a one-off event, or a programme of targeted events. The full… Read more »
Ashtead Technology has today (24th April) announced it has acquired Louisiana based subsea equipment rental and cutting services specialist, Aqua-Tech Solutions, as part of the company’s international growth plans in the USA. The combined business will see clients in the Gulf of Mexico region benefit from a robust and enhanced offering, allowing more timely and… Read more »
(Wels, 24/04/2019) For most people, their personal energy revolution begins with the installation of a PV system on the roof of their home. This allows them not only to cover their domestic energy needs, but also to make use of the entire spectrum of options offered by energy sector integration thanks to the intelligent solutions… Read more »
my-PV launches AC-THOR 9s power controller for hot water and space heating from photovoltaics on the market Neuzeug, Austria, April 24th, 2019. The new power controller AC-THOR 9s can control both electrical room heating and water heaters up to 9 kilowatts of power linearly. It controls three-phase heating elements or up to three electrical heat… Read more »
39 make finals of Young Professionals Green Energy Awards Winners will be announced at black-tie event on May 30 in Glasgow Almost 40 finalists of the 2019 Young Professionals Green Energy Awards are announced today (April 23). More than 100 nominees who’ve worked in Scotland’s renewable energy industry for five years or less were narrowed… Read more »
SeaRoc Group has launched a new, fully portable communications solution that allows technicians to communicate effectively and reliably from within a wind turbine. Reliable communications with technicians working inside wind turbines is critical for safe operations. As radio signals are not able to be detected from within the confines of the turbine because of the… Read more »
Project Phase Inner Array Cable installation in Offshore Wind Farm TWB II finalized. Bremen, April 23, 2019 – After around eight months, TRACTEBEL DOC OFFSHORE GmbH (DOC) has completed construction supervision of the inner array cabling for the Trianel Borkum II Offshore Wind Farm (TWB II) on behalf of Trianel Windkraftwerk Borkum II GmbH &… Read more »
London, 23 April 2019 – Origami, the platform provider for energy markets, has announced plans to develop its technology to support delivery of locational-based energy services. Driven by the shift to decentralised energy, the industry is moving to new distribution models, replacing DNOs (distribution network operators) with DSOs (distributed system operators) who will take a… Read more »
Albwardy Damen has received an award for its innovative design of the new Damen Multibuster 8020 shallow draught, multi-purpose vessel. The award was presented at the MASTECH international marine technical conference, held on board the iconic QE2 floating hotel in the UAE. Albwardy Damen has been developing the Multibuster 8020 offshore workboat for the past… Read more »
A newbuild order spree of LNG carriers affirms the market leading position of WinGD’s XDF engines. WinGD is reporting a very solid order intake for the first quarter of 2020 for their low-pressure, dual-fuel two-stroke engines. The maritime industry’s response to the call for tighter environmental regulations combined with the 2020 sulphur cap is steadily… Read more »
At the building level, direct current power offers better energy savings and improved reliability when integrating direct current-native resources and loads April 18, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research considers the likely trajectory of markets for direct current (DC) power technologies in commercial buildings, providing global market forecasts for revenue,… Read more »
‘- Q CELLS’ new multicrystalline half-cell module, the Q.PLUS DUO-G5, will be showcased at Ukraine’s largest solar trade fair, CISOLAR – The Q.PLUS DUO-G5 is an ideal solution for Ukraine’s dynamic utility-scale solar segment and growing C&I sector – Q CELLS’ Head of Sales Eastern Europe, Adrian Kocan, said: “After an extremely encouraging 2018, we… Read more »
The Global Wind Energy Council has published the first edition of its annual Global Wind Market Development – Supply Side Data 2018. This report is part of GWEC Market Intelligence service that provides a series of insights and data-based analysis on the development of the wind industry. The services include a market outlook, country profiles and… Read more »
DNV GL and E.ON/Equinor worked in close partnership to meet ambitious project time line Stralsund, Germany 17th April 2019 – DNV GL today announced that it awarded the Arkona Offshore Wind Farm with the project certificate. The certification was carried out according to the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH – Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt… Read more »
Hamburg, 17 April 2019. The Nordex Group today announced that it recorded continued strong demand for its wind turbine systems in the first three months of 2019, with customers ordering turbines generating a total output of 1,035 megawatts (MW) for wind farms in 13 countries. The latest Delta4000 series accounts for more than 35 percent… Read more »
• Construction works and installation of 60 SWT-6.0-154 offshore wind turbines with a total capacity of 385 MW sets new standards in German Baltic Sea • Construction works completed in record time of only five months; installation of turbines completed in around three months On April 16, 2019, the Arkona offshore wind power plant was… Read more »
Electric long-haul solutions must net a convenience advantage over diesel and other alternative fuels to achieve market penetration April 16, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the current state of the electric heavy duty (eHD) long-haul truck market. Electrification has been moving swiftly through the commercial vehicle market. Established… Read more »
Global wind turbine rotor blade repair and maintenance specialist, Altitec, opens its latest technician training academy at new facilities in Victoria, Australia Victoria, Tuesday 16th April 2019 – Altitec, the leading provider of wind turbine rotor blade repair and maintenance services and technician training, today announces the opening of a Altitec Academy in Australia. The… Read more »
Wi-SUN Alliance, a global ecosystem of member companies seeking to accelerate the implementation of open standards-based Field Area Networks (FAN) and the Internet of Things (IoT), has marked a year of strong growth in its membership and a number of major milestones, including the launch of its FAN certification program and the first FAN certified products…. Read more »
Financing solution helps solar industry participants lower costs, unlock value and accelerate growth Targray has announced the expansion of its solar supply chain finance program for PV module manufacturers, project developers, distributors, installers and contractors. Offered in partnership with Targray’s global banking partners, the solar supply chain finance program enables solar material buyers to optimize working capital… Read more »
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, is delighted to have acted as technical advisor to a consortium of Japanese investors led by Sojitz Corporation (“Sojitz”) for the agreement of a significant equity position with international wind farm developer WPD on the Yunlin Offshore Wind Park. The transaction will see Sojitz and its… Read more »
ALE has utilised its innovative methods to adapt a crawler crane, Manitowoc 18000, with SPMTs to significantly reduce the schedule for the Loma Blanca wind farm project in Argentina. As the project included many challenges, ALE’s experience in wind services was vital to providing the best technical and commercial solution. The dirt roads between the… Read more »
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, is delighted to have acted as technical advisor to a consortium of Japanese investors led by Sojitz Corporation (“Sojitz”) for the agreement of a significant equity position with international wind farm developer WPD on the Yunlin Offshore Wind Park. The transaction will see Sojitz and its… Read more »
Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) has sold its portfolio of onshore wind farms to Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PiP) for an enterprise value of £50 million. Comprising 64 turbines in locations across the UK and Ireland the SEP portfolio contains all five of the wind farm investments made by the Environmental Capital Fund (ECF), a specialist infrastructure fund managed by SEP. The portfolio… Read more »
Malin React, a newly launched arm of the Malin Group, has appointed industry stalwart, Graham Penman as a Business Unit Manager to head up its operation. With over 25 years’ experience in engineering, subsea installation, construction and project management, Graham has previously held various roles in the oil and gas industries. Starting his career as… Read more »
North America and Europe will lead capacity growth in residential demand response programs April 15, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research examines the global market for residential demand response (RDR) in five major regions, providing global market forecasts for capacity, sites, spending, and revenue for commercial and industrial (C&I) demand… Read more »
• The company is in final negotiations to supply the new SG 10.0-193 DD offshore wind turbines to Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) 1&2 already awarded to Vattenfall • For the Hollandse Kust Zuid 3&4, Siemens Gamesa and Vattenfall have signed a contract, which is subject to the outcome of the Dutch auction and final investment decision • The… Read more »
A strong shareholder consortium has been created to boost further growth. Feb 11 2019 | Eternal Sun Group (ESG) and ABN AMRO Energy Transition Fund (ETF) announced today that ABN AMRO ETF has taken a majority stake in the provider of test solutions for the solar industry. Together with Belgian family fund VERMEC and key… Read more »
• Consists of 18 wind turbines for the Thorup-Sletten project in the northwest of Aggersund. Siemens Gamesa will also maintain the wind farm for 20 years through a long-term service program • The installation will start in October this year. The 18 onshore turbines will have a total capacity of 77 MW and an electricity production corresponding… Read more »