The supply of offshore wind farms is gaining more and more importance, especially in these times. From an initial niche and a lot of pioneering work, Emden and in particular Ems Ports Agency and Stevedoring, or epas, has established itself in the wind energy segment. A full-service partner for nearly 30 years, today it supplies… Read more »
The demands of wind energy projects for efficient and safe turbine installation and maintenance have prompted new developments in tool portability and compactness. These, in turn, are enabling innovations in wind turbine deployment and installation, as well as reducing their impact on the marine environment. Wind energy turbines are deployed in places with access to… Read more »
Last year, ematec AG, based in Memmingerberg in Bavaria, caused a sensation by developing the first rotor blade crossbeam with adaptive blade pick-up that can pick up rotor blades from all manufacturers, up to a blade weight of 50 tonnes. As the company celebrates its 25th anniversary, PES heard from CEO Manfred Eberhard and Head… Read more »
DHSS has 25 years’ experience delivering high-quality vessel agency services, port logistics, 3PL warehousing, customs services and helicopter logistics to the offshore energy sector. So how is it developing to suit a changing and demanding marketplace? Dutch company DHSS is experiencing a surge in business as the offshore wind industry grows steadily around the North… Read more »
The growing DarkPulse family has created a list of world-class capabilities, cementing its position as the leader in infrastructure sensing and monitoring in all domains: air, land, and sea. By leveraging the expertise and experience of the DarkPulse family of companies, it combines the skills and insight of a global network of experts to… Read more »
From 27 to 30 September 2022 the industry will meet in Hamburg again. After a purely digital edition in 2020, WindEnergy Hamburg, the world’s leading wind industry event, is returning to the exhibition halls this year. Highlights include a comprehensive, free-of-charge conference programme and the new H2EXPO & CONFERENCE, which takes place in parallel. Under… Read more »
Scott Gardiner and Stefan Bill represent REWITEC, a company whose technology aims to promote the longevity and efficiency of systems, machinery and gearboxes. Founded in Germany in 2003, REWITEC was acquired by Croda in 2019, forming part of their Performance Technologies sector. This was then itself acquired by Cargill in July 2022. PES took the… Read more »
The wind industry has a huge number of bolted joint connections and, for the most part, they are critical to both performance of the turbine and safety of those working on or around it. More recent offshore designed turbines have as many as 10,000 bolted connections. With wind turbines being designed larger, bigger bolts and… Read more »
Damage from lightning can prove costly, lead to downtime and even put turbines out of action altogether. But when mother nature calls, could a solution be as simple as putting a coat on? PES discusses the issue with Neal Fine PhD, Founder and CEO of Arctura. PES: A very warm welcome to PES. I’m fascinated… Read more »
As the global wind sector continues to grow, so does the demand for efficient and flexible offshore access solutions. Fifteen years ago, Ampelmann was founded on a unique premise: to provide offshore access as easy as crossing the street. Its high-tech motion compensated systems have helped to define new industry standards for safety and efficiency… Read more »
As the market for domestic solar panels grows, so does demand for new innovations that not only increase energy efficiency, but that look the part too. PES spoke to Francis Rome, Chairman of the Board at Belinus, to find out how it is helping to meet this demand. PES: Welcome to PES Francis. Perhaps we… Read more »
Closing the skills gap is just one of the challenges of a fast-developing industry. PES was keen to broaden its own learning on the subject, with Michael Middlemast, CEO of MBC Renewables Ltd. How can personal development help retain staff and grow the sector? PES: It’s lovely to speak with you Michael. Perhaps it would… Read more »
The need to create speedy solutions for clean energy installations has never been more urgent. One man in Southern Utah has invented a machine to help solve this problem. This is the story behind the innovation and how it is making a difference in the journey towards cleaner energy production. Torrance Bistline, having installed countless… Read more »
Nowadays, tracker companies do not limit their activities to the development of state-of-the-art designs, manufacturing and delivering the trackers to the plant. As TrinaTracker’s main aim is to achieve the lowest possible energy price for every PV project, innovation and development are ‘essential’ areas. As a result, Trina works continuously to define intelligent solutions and… Read more »
Sarah Skinner, Managing Director and Co-founder of TCT-Europe Ltd, talks to PES once again, as we find out how the market for sustainable materials is developing in the solar sector and how recycled tyre rubber is being utilised. PES: It’s a pleasure to catch up with you and I’m looking forward to hearing more about… Read more »
Solar and battery systems are changing the energy landscape, but many hybrid inverters lack the power and intelligence to deliver true grid independence. Studer Innotec has responded with the ‘next3’, an all-in-one solution for the new era of solar self-sufficiency. With carbon emissions and energy costs on the rise, electricity users of all kinds are… Read more »
The real degree of success for any PV power plant depends on interconnected systems and services that secure and optimize lifetime performance. PV systems are built to last for more than 25 years. Looking for quality components and services that secure long-term profitability will pay off. Today, photovoltaic installations are extremely cost-driven. In a tough… Read more »
It’s no secret that supply chain issues have affected the sector since the pandemic first began, intensified further by the war in Ukraine. Timely then, for PES to speak once again with Ignacio Juan Revilla Fernandez, Head of Tracker Operations at Soltec, about how the company is overcoming current challenges. PES: A warm welcome back… Read more »
Fuel prices are rising exponentially across the world and demand for cleaner, cheaper electric vehicles is growing. We thought it was a good time to catch up with Soltaro CEO Tynan Coles, to get his take on the market, the opportunities it presents for the solar industry and what uptake has been like so far…. Read more »
Solar power is a crucial element of the energy transition. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) solar is on track to set a record for new global deployments from 2022. It is on its way to becoming the leading renewable energy due to its rapid development in recent years and the continuing reduction in… Read more »
Smart and scalable local energy production solutions are highly sought during the current renovation sweeping the EU, with solar power serving as a powerful method. Leading provider of building-integrated PV (BIPV) solutions in the Nordic region, Solarstone, offers cutting-edge and affordable in-roof systems where solar panels simultaneously cover the roof and generate electricity. When Solarstone… Read more »
The agriculture industry is at the cusp of a major shift. Climate change impacts, rising energy costs, shifting government subsidies, increasing demand for food, and international conflicts are reshaping global market dynamics more than ever before. As farmers, governments, and other stakeholders plan for these disruptions, new agribusiness models can, and should, include agrisolar as… Read more »
The PV market offers numerous monitoring system solutions. From the all-rounder with data logger and software from a single source, to the pure software solution, everything is available to the plant operator. The greatest differences can be found in the flexibility of the functions. But with many hidden details, it is worth taking a close… Read more »
PES caught up with Renu Robotics’ CEO Tim Matus to gauge the up-to-the-minute thinking on autonomy in the solar industry. Is it taking off and what direction could the latest technology be headed next? PES: Thanks for taking time to speak to us again Tim. When we spoke earlier in the year, you explained much… Read more »
As mitigating climate change has never been more important, PES was keen to catch up with Cary Hayes, President REC Americas at REC Group, to hear what makes a solar panel a real green choice. PES: Welcome to PES, Cary. It’s great to touch base with you. Perhaps it would be timely to begin with… Read more »
The PHOTORAMA project was set up and funded to help support the adoption of sufficient recycling channels for Photovoltaic (PV) products. PES was fortunate enough to speak to some of the key stakeholders in the initiative, to learn more about the possibilities and what the future hopefully holds for PV recycling. PES: Welcome to PES… Read more »
Today, more than ever, environmentally friendly technology solutions are needed to prevent further global warming. Our world has surpassed the threshold of 400 ppm carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the average temperature in nearly hundred years has increased by almost 1°C. The ongoing transition from fossil energies to renewables requires short-term storage media with… Read more »
April 2022 saw an important landmark event: 1 TW of globally installed solar capacity. Solar power entered the terawatt age. It is staggering to consider that solar power is set to double to over 2 TW within the next three years. Alongside this rapidly growing market is an increasing narrative regarding environmental costs and social… Read more »
Weather patterns can be notoriously difficult to predict, yet doing so is an essential part of getting the most out of solar systems. Carsten M. Steenberg, Vice President of Product Management at RainWise, briefs us on the benefits of having a dedicated weather station for a forecast that can be relied on. PES: Thanks for… Read more »
Later this year, Morningstar Corporation is launching two product milestones: GenStar, a high-end DC charging system, along with a complete line of SureSine DC/AC inverters. Since the company’s inception in 1993, Morningstar has been regarded throughout the off-grid solar industry as a leader in solar charging technology. For the brand to introduce an all-new charging… Read more »
Solar panels are becoming increasingly part of our everyday world, so ensuring they blend seamlessly into their surroundings is key. A good time then for us to discuss this issue and some possible solutions for color solar modules, with Sebastian Barth, Business Development Manager Electronic Materials, at Merck. PES: Hello Sebastian and welcome back to… Read more »
There is lots of talk about power shortages and how we can produce even more power through solar or wind. It is true, nothing works without power. However, the current crisis in eastern Europe shows that we cannot only focus on power shortages. There is another source of energy, that might actually be a way… Read more »
Energy storage, where electricity is stored in batteries and replaces the generation of electricity, will substitute other modes of power, according to international battery company, Leoch. It is a booming technology in the UK and is set to get even bigger over the coming years. Fred Hapiak, President of Leoch International Holding, spends much of… Read more »
Founded in 2006, KOSTAL Solar Electric has grown to become one of the leading suppliers of innovative string inverters for the private and small business sector. Keen to learn some secrets of its success so far, PES spent time in the company of Thomas Garber, Senior Product Manager at KOSTAL. PES: It’s lovely to speak… Read more »
New technology is coming through all the time in the field of solar tracking, so we were fascinated to hear from Mario Eckl, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of ideematec, a company that has over 50 approved patents, about their latest ideas and innovations to help the sector flourish. PES: A warm welcome to PES… Read more »
Solar microgrids are a hot topic in the world of solar energy, and for good reason. As the world’s appetite for renewable energy grows in response to more advanced technology, difficulties accessing fossil fuels, and mounting concerns about climate change, solar is booming. Most solar systems, both residential and commercial, are linked to the main… Read more »