Northumberland-based offshore technology supplier Osbit is celebrating a decade in business. Osbit began operations at its Riding Mill headquarters 10 years ago with three owner-directors, now four, all engineers and soon established a powerful engineering team. Over the course of 10 years, Osbit has delivered a number of offshore technology firsts to support its global… Read more »
Quantitative and qualitative analysis of gases at atmospheric pressure Easy operation with new software Compact design and low detection limit Asslar, Germany, June 29, 2020. OmniStar and ThermoStar GSD 350 are compact, portable benchtop analyzers for analyzing gases at atmospheric pressure. They are particularly used for applications in chemical processes, in the semiconductor industry,… Read more »
NKT has been awarded its largest order ever of over EUR 1bn by TenneT and TransnetBW. The contracts comprise the supply and installation of a 525 kV XLPE high-voltage DC (direct current) onshore cable system with a route length of approx. 750 km for the German SuedLink corridor. The SuedLink corridor comprises two power cable… Read more »
First concrete tower factory in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain Production facility creates 300 direct new jobs Hamburg, 26 June 2020. A new green start to the economy creates jobs. The latest example is the Nordex Group’s concrete tower factory in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. In Motilla del Palancar the wind turbine manufacturer is now starting the construction… Read more »
New statistics released today (June 25) by the UK Government show renewable electricity generation in Scotland increased by 28% compared to the same quarter in 2019. Generation from onshore wind turbines, the cheapest form of new electricity generation, increased by 25% to 7,385 GWh, and record rainfall boosted hydro generation by 38% to 2,264 GWh…. Read more »
Responding, Morag Watson, Director of Policy at Scottish Renewables, said: “We welcome the Committee’s recognition that extensive electrification of transport and heating, supported by a major expansion of renewable power generation, is required to meet our climate targets, and that investments in low-carbon infrastructure must be at the heart of measures to restore economic growth…. Read more »
Pettenbach/Wels, 06/25/2020 – What began in 1945 as a one-man business based on a simple idea is now part of the industrial landscape: we’re talking about the Austrian family-owned company Fronius, which has grown over the past three quarters of a century from a regional repair shop to a global player in the fields of… Read more »
One year on from the launch of MIMRee (Multi-Platform Inspection, Maintenance and Repair in Extreme Environments), the project reports breakthroughs in its quest to demonstrate an end-to-end autonomous inspect and repair mission to offshore wind farms. MIMRee, awarded a £4.2 million grant from Innovate UK, is one of offshore wind’s most ambitious robotics project to… Read more »
Thursday, June 25, 2020 — Following the signing of the early works agreement in April 2020, CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering (CDWE) has now taken the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the construction of ‘Green Jade’, which is the first floating DP3 heavy lift and installation vessel to be built in Taiwan. ‘Green Jade’ will feature an exceptional… Read more »
Manufacturers are looking to add more capable advanced driver assist systems and expand the availability of partially automated systems to conventional vehicles June 24, 2020 – Boulder, Colo. – A new report from Guidehouse Insights analyzes the market for sensing technologies and compute platforms for automated driving, providing sales forecasts for various levels of… Read more »
New study shows every gigawatt of renewable energy installed in Scotland adds £133 million to economy and creates 1,500 jobs Demand for low-carbon skills boosted worldwide – countries with £2.9 trillion now placing green bounce-back at heart of plans ‘No other industry but renewables provides the opportunity for investment, improvement of health and tackling the… Read more »
UXOcontrol, the Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) risk mitigation solutions expert, which was appointed as specialist contractor to complete the UXO identification campaign for the Kincardine Offshore Wind Farm, has now completed the scope on time and under budget. Located approximately 15km off the south-east coast of Aberdeen, at water depths ranging between 60m to 80m, Kincardine Offshore Wind Farm is the… Read more »
ABB Turbocharging has introduced a holistic service package that offers shipowners financial predictability and peace of mind while reducing complexity and enabling greater insight into equipment health. Turbo MarineCare offers a turnkey solution to maintenance at a fixed price, providing continuous cover from drydock to drydock. Designed for customers with turbochargers for two-stroke engines, the… Read more »
Linxon is supporting Petrofac to deliver the turnkey onshore substation and supply, install and commission the HVAC equipment for the offshore substation of the Seagreen offshore wind farm project. The Linxon EPC scope includes the design, supply and construction of all onshore civil works and the HVAC electrical system equipment at both the onshore Tealing… Read more »
Siemens Gamesa will supply 13 turbines with outputs ranging from 3.6 MW to 4.1 MW, various rotor diameters and hub heights of up to 165 meters Close cooperation with project developer SL NaturEnergie and tower supplier Max Bögl Wind AG reduces project costs The order includes delivery, installation, connection and a service contract for 20… Read more »
The COVID-19 lockdown had a significant impact on Great Britain’s (GB) electricity demand, causing it to drop by almost 15-20% compared to the previous year. However, analysis by Cornwall Insight shows that as GB has slowly started to ease out of lockdown and some sectors start to reopen, electricity demand is beginning to recover. The… Read more »
Preferred Supplier Agreement signed with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Sofia to be the first European project to install 100 turbines of the new model Offshore construction works expected to start in 2023 Essen, 22 June 2020 innogy SE has chosen the latest state-of-the-art 14 megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbines for its 1.4 gigawatt (GW) Sofia… Read more »
Conditional order from innogy to use 100 units of new Siemens Gamesa SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbine pending final investment decision; service agreement included The project will have the capacity to generate enough electricity to power more than 1.2 million British households The announcement takes the total conditional order backlog for the new offshore… Read more »
Annual high-powered e-motorcycle sales revenue expected to exceed $2 billion by 2030 June 22, 2020 – Boulder, Colo. – A new Leaderboard Report from Guidehouse Insights evaluates the strategy and execution of 11 electric motorcycle (e-motorcycle) manufacturers, with Zero Motorcycles ranked as the leading market player. The market for high powered e-motorcycles remains relatively small… Read more »
Jan De Nul Group and Hellenic Cables join forces for the installation and protection of a submarine power cable between the island of Crete and the Peloponnese region of the Greek mainland, developed by ADMIE. Hellenic Cables, through its 100% subsidiary Fulgor SA, will produce the 135.7 km long cable at its Corinth plant. Jan… Read more »
First turbine installed last Saturday Monday, June 22, 2020 — DEME Offshore has installed the first turbine at the SeaMade offshore wind farm in the Belgian North Sea. With a 487 MW capacity, SeaMade is the largest offshore wind farm in Belgium. Offshore construction of the SeaMade wind farm started in September 2019, with the last… Read more »
A ‘smart’ system that controls the storage and release of energy from wind turbines will reduce the risk of power cuts and support the increase of wind energy use world-wide, say researchers at the University of Birmingham. The system uses the variable speed of the rotors in wind turbine systems to more closely regulate the… Read more »
Engineer Award winner crowned for work on world-first underwater drilling rig for offshore renewables Winners selected from a shortlist of 27 Eight up-and-coming green energy stars have been honoured throughout the first ever Young Professionals Green Energy Awards Week (June 15 – 19). The awards, which would normally take place in front of around 250… Read more »
Jan De Nul Group is proud to announce that it has completed the offshore Trianel Windpark Borkum II (TWBII) project in the German North Sea. All 32 Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) have been installed and mechanically completed. Jan De Nul Group and its Subcontractor Global Wind Service subsequently finalized the mechanical completion of the 32… Read more »
Continuing their growth into developing markets to better serve their clients, UK based offshore container provider, Cargostore Worldwide have announced their expansion into Taiwan in partnership with Rhenus Offshore Logistics and local agent Maxlines New Energy & Project Logistics Inc., in support of the Taiwanese offshore wind industry. With a projected 5.7GW of installed offshore… Read more »
18 June 2020, LONDON: A new publicly available design of recommended boat landing geometry has been released today for use by offshore wind developers and Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) owners and operators. The design offers a consistent fender geometry for use on CTVs across different wind farms, reducing the time and cost of changing fenders…. Read more »
Partnership will play a key role in Aggreko’s strategy to drive data efficiency Time taken to identify inventory shortages will be cut from 8 hours to 5 minutes Insights will help Aggreko create greater value for customers 18 June 2020, London – Aggreko, the global specialist provider of mobile modular power, temperature control and energy services,… Read more »
Hamburg, 18 June 2020. The Nordex Group has received an order from its major customer ABO Wind for the supply and installation of nine N149/4.0-4.5 turbines for the Finnish project “Kokkoneva”. The turbines will be supplied in the 4.8 MW operating mode. The contract also includes a premium service contract of the turbines for the… Read more »
Board of Directors and CEO Markus Tacke mutually agree to terminate CEO contract Offshore head Andreas Nauen appointed new CEO with immediate effect Management expects additional project costs in third quarter The Board of Directors and Markus Tacke have mutually agreed to terminate his CEO contract, effective June 17, 2020. Andreas Nauen (55), who has… Read more »
Nick Sharpe, Director of Communications and Strategy at Scottish Renewables, said: “Scottish Renewables has joined many other organisations in the UK and around the world in calling for a green economic recovery from coronavirus – one which does not lock in fossil fuel investment, but gives us a chance to build a fairer, healthier, more resilient… Read more »
• Siemens Energy delivers another highly efficient combined cycle power plant to Marl • Evonik replaces old backup gas power plant • Siemens Financial Services arranges customized financing Siemens Energy is building another highly efficient combined cycle power plant for the specialty chemical company Evonik at its largest industrial location in Marl, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany…. Read more »
Globally, more cities are turning to IoT-enabled sensors that offer increased accuracy at a lower price point June 17, 2020 – Boulder, Colo. – A new report from Guidehouse Insights analyzes the global market for Internet of Things (IoT) air quality sensors for hardware and software and services. Global market forecasts for deployment and revenue,… Read more »
In cooperation with Max Bögl Wind AG, Vestas is expanding its industry-leading tower portfolio of different tower technologies and heights to include concrete hybrid towers. Towers with hub heights of 166 and 169 meters are certified for the V162-5.6 MW and V150-5.6 MW turbine models of the EnVentus platform for Germany and Austria. Type approvals… Read more »
WinGD has unveiled a new technology designed to slash methane emissions and cut fuel consumption in its X-DF dual-fuel engines. The launch of Intelligent Control by Exhaust Recycling (iCER) is the first development to be introduced as part of X-DF2.0, WinGD’s second-generation dual-fuel engine platform. As shipowners factor greenhouse gas reduction targets into their upcoming… Read more »
The design, manufacture and testing on its Nabrajoint solution will be finished by 2020 and the first orders are expected by 2021 Nabrawind is developing the first commercial Nabrajoint modular blade for one of the top 5 OEM. The agreement reached between both companies provides for the development, manufacture and test of the Nabrajoint solution…. Read more »
The Danish shipping company MHO-Co has designed two new hybrid catamarans where modern electric motors saves on weight, space and emission for the benefit of the environment as well as fuel economy in the offshore wind industry. But that is not all. The 35-meter CTVs are designed to be ready for other environmentally friendly technologies… Read more »