Kahl am Main, 11 April 2019 – The SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG (SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES) delivers a vacuum coating machine of the GENERIS PVD type for the production of heterojunction solar cells (HJT) to a large manufacturer of solar cells. The order volume is in the mid-single-digit range. In addition to the already very successful SILEX II… Read more »
At Intersolar 2019, ABB will showcase its connected sun-to-socket portfolio. Featuring the latest digital technology, ABB’s solutions have been designed to drive down system costs and deliver higher returns on investment for solar applications. As a pioneering technology leader in digital industries, ABB will highlight its sun-to-socket solutions for the future of energy from Stand… Read more »
During a two-month test campaign, the scientists from Fraunhofer IWES will be determining in the Dynamic Nacelle Testing Laboratory (DyNaLab) how the nacelle of a 3 MW wind turbine from ENERCON reacts to grid faults. Turbine components which are not physically present on the test bench are represented by models with various levels of detail…. Read more »
Alfa Laval PureBallast 3, the third generation of Alfa Laval’s ballast water treatment technology, has received an updated type approval from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). The new certificate makes it possible for vessels to deballast in United States waters with a holding time of just 2.5 hours. Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 was awarded an… Read more »
Deal integrates the benefits of WinGD’s WiDE predictive maintenance system with ExxonMobil’s Mobil Serv℠ Cylinder Condition Monitoring service Co-operation of two major marine industry suppliers to benefit vessel operators during a time of unprecedented change The integrated system will enable engine optimisation to enhance reliability and reduce maintenance costs Insights from the collaboration will be… Read more »
Northern Chile is one of the sunniest regions on Earth and holds great potential for developing a sustainable energy supply based on solar energy. Four years ago, Fraunhofer ISE initiated the Fraunhofer Centro de Tecnologias para Energia Solar CSET in Santiago de Chile together with the Fraunhofer Chile Research Foundation. The Center CSET cooperates closely… Read more »
Ingeteam is set to exhibit the company’s very latest products and O&M services for the solar power and energy storage sectors. The company will showcase its latest string inverter featuring 1500V technology, and its lifetime extension tool, Ingeboards, at booth B3.240. Ingeteam will once again be present as an exhibitor at the world’s leading fair… Read more »
Jan De Nul Group reached an important milestone on the Formosa 1 Phase 2 OWF project: all 20 foundation monopiles have left the EEW SPC yard in Germany onboard of two heavy load transport vessels. Both vessels set sail to Taichung port, the marshalling harbour for the OWF project in Taiwan. This transport is an… Read more »
‘- New offshore energy support vessel, Seacat Weatherly, to be built locally by Diverse Marine, AMC on the Isle of Wight, providing regional investment boost – Seacat Services is the first operator to adopt Chartwell Marine’s next-generation Chartwell 24, a vessel design that will set new benchmarks for reliability, safety and performance in the international… Read more »
Market entrants from a variety of sectors are expanding the hydrogen value chain, creating opportunity for collaborations, partnerships, and merger and acquisition activity April 8, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the developing hydrogen economy and interconnections helping drive its business case, providing recommendations for several groups of hydrogen… Read more »
Jan De Nul orders revolutionary Offshore Jack-Up Installation Vessel Voltaire Jan De Nul Group orders the Voltaire, its third Offshore Jack-Up Installation Vessel, at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry in China. With an unrivalled crane capacity of over 3,000 tonnes, this jack-up vessel will be able to support the renewable energy industry to build the future… Read more »
• First full-scope multibrand service contract signed in Europe for two wind farms in Poland with a total of 29 Vestas turbines • Long-term service and maintenance contract secured for 58MW with Polenergia Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has secured its first full-scope contract for the service of turbines supplied by other Original Equipment Manufacturers… Read more »
For a photovoltaic solar project located in Escatron (Zaragoza) Mecasolar announces that the delivery of the trackers, the Hyperion SR model, will take place within the first four months of 2019. The company has distributed its tracking systems in more than 45 countries over the last few years and its forecasts for this year are… Read more »
With over 500 million solar panels cleaned worldwide to date, company launches newest autonomous, water-free solar panel cleaning system, with first deployment in the Middle East already underway HERZELIYA, ISRAEL- April 2, 2019 – Ecoppia, the world-leader in robotic, water-free photovoltaic solar panel cleaning solutions, today announced the general availability of its newest fully-autonomous solution… Read more »
Impact on incumbent utility revenue will become more pronounced as deployments of distributed generation, plug-in electric vehicles, and demand response gain more traction April 4, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research provides capacity and revenue forecasts for 12 leading distributed energy resources (DER) technology markets globally. The global electric power… Read more »
Neuzeug, Austria, April 4, 2019. In a research station, the manufacturer my-PV has implemented the first hot water generation system in Namibia that is completely based on solar power. Calpak Solar Energy combined the ELWA water heater with a 1.6-kilowatt peak solar system and installed the device in a 200-litre electric boiler. The researchers in… Read more »
3 April 2018 – Sharp today launches three new monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) panels to the NU product family. The renewed line-up of high performing modules offer customers a solution for every application, from residential projects up to large-scale commercial installations and free-field power plants. The following three modules are available to buy now from… Read more »
TPS 2.0 proves particularly economical Wittenberg/Germany, 3 April 2019 – Tesvolt, a manufacturer of storage systems for industry and commerce, is set to introduce its megawatt battery storage system TPS 2.0 at Intersolar Europe. Further developed battery modules and technical innovations ensure maximum cost efficiency for the lithium high-voltage storage system, making it around 40%… Read more »
• Introducing two new turbines, SG 5.8-155 and SG 5.8-170, that increase the AEP by over 20% and 32%, respectively, compared with the SG 4.5-145 Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) continues to advance its product strategy by introducing a new onshore platform: the Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform, which encompasses two turbine models: the SG 5.8-155… Read more »
£2.4m OptiNet project will investigate network optimisation solutions to decarbonise the gas network and support the transition to low carbon, smart energy systems. Newbury, UK, 03 April 2019 – PassivSystems has won a contract to investigate optimisation solutions that will enable the wider connection of green gases into energy networks. Working with partners Wales & West Utilities, Cadent… Read more »
Financing to help over 20 companies in Singapore offset carbon footprint Singapore/Hong Kong, 3 April 2019 – ING has added another first to its growing portfolio of sustainable finance deals in the region. It today announced that it has sealed the first green loan in ASEAN that is compliant with LMA/APLMA[1] Green Loan Principles for… Read more »
Eric Meurice, non-executive member of the Board of Directors of Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) informed the Board that he will not stand for re-election at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, to be held on 2 May 2019. Eric Meurice was elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Soitec… Read more »
Deutsche Windtechnik S.L.U., the Spanish unit of the independent service provider, is making a statement by adding 213 wind turbines to their service portfolio: Maintenance contracts were agreed upon for several wind farms situated in different regions around Spain, including 130 Gamesa G80 and G52 wind tur-bines, 40 NEG Micon NM52 and 43 Vestas V90…. Read more »
Second contract between North-Lincolnshire firm and global renewable energy company Part of Ørsted’s efforts to support UK companies within its supply chain Hornsea Two, off Yorkshire Coast, set to power over 1.3 million homes A local engineering company in North Lincolnshire has won a huge contract worth well over one million pounds, for part of… Read more »
SolarEdge has been tracking the importance that monitoring has in the PV industry. This trend is demonstrated by the fact that less than two years ago SolarEdge reached 500,000 monitored PV systems in its system after seven years of sales and now in only two years this figure has doubled – now reaching 1,000,000 million… Read more »
Jan De Nul Group has successfully completed the cable installation scope for the Phase II Full Field Development of the NASR offshore oil field. Jan De Nul Group was subcontracted by Hyundai Heavy Industries for the cable loading, transport, laying and protection of three 132kV subsea power cables (total length 147km) and ten 11kV subsea… Read more »
Major German energy service provider MVV has partnered with ABB to launch Energy and Efficiency as a service, with a new full-service solution developed to help industrial and energy companies improve their energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and lower costs. Developed in response to customer needs, Energy and Efficiency as a service, powered by ABB,… Read more »
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has acted as technical advisor to London headquartered Cubico Sustainable Investments (“Cubico”) for the refinancing of its UK renewables portfolio which is comprised of 17 onshore wind farms and solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. Natural Power carried out technical due diligence services on all 17 operational wind… Read more »
Distributed energy resources and government support are accelerating adoption and growth April 1, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the key trends, drivers, and barriers to adoption of smart grid and DER technologies within the utility industry across Southeast Asia. Mirroring much of the developed world, Southeast Asia is… 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 »
SeaPlanner Ltd has been awarded the contract by Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm Limited, to provide its Marine Management System, SeaPlanner, and SeaHub communications solutions to support construction of the 857MW offshore wind farm, Triton Knoll. The SeaPlanner Marine Management System will be deployed for use by the construction project team to coordinate all personnel… Read more »
Oslo, Norway– 1st April 2019 –DNV GL, the world’s largest independent energy advisory and certification body, today announces that it is working with Equinor to undertake a third-party verification study of the Hywind Tampen floating wind farm in Norway. Hywind Tampen is expected to be the world’s first offshore wind farm powering oil platforms. Situated… Read more »
− Carbon footprint of 300 kg-eq/C0²/kWc achieved for the high-efficiency Q.PEAK DUO module series, utilizing a 25% recycled poly SI methodology, as recognized by the CRE − The Q.PEAK DUO module series can now be selected for projects awarded under the CRE tender up to CRE4.6 for rooftop projects, and up to CRE4.4. for utility… Read more »
01 April 2019: Fred. Olsen Renewables places order with ZX Lidars for integrated nacelle wind Lidars on every turbine at the 105 MW Högaliden Wind Farm Fred. Olsen Renewables, a leading global developer, owner and operator of renewable energy assets has confirmed its most recent order of turbines features nacelle Lidar for both wind farm… Read more »
Ingeteam, April 2019. The Ingeteam Group, one of the world’s leading suppliers in the wind industry, is to showcase its technology at the WindEurope 2019 Conference & Exhibition. This is the most important event in the European wind power sector, attracting more than 7,000 professionals and 300 exhibitors from 50 countries. The conference will serve… Read more »
Power producer orders 38 turbines with a combined capacity of 166 MW Hamburg, 1 April 2019 – The Nordex Group has received a major order from Argentina at the end of March. For the first time, the Group is supplying turbines from its Delta4000 series to an overseas destination. The pooled project is “Chubut Norte… Read more »