Press Releases
Retrofit upgrade enhances security, reliability and performance for sustainable energy supplier
A leading energy supplier has turned to ABB Electrification Service for a retrofill solution to safeguard and extend the safe operating life of its switchgear systems across five of its combined heat and power (CHP) plants in Belgium. ENGIE, which specializes in energy supply, management, mobility solutions, solar panel installations and batteries, and asset-based energy… Read more »
Stronger Together at the Company Cup in Annecy
Asslar, Germany, July 21, 2023. At the annual Company Cup in Annecy (France), employees from large European companies compete in various sporting events. The biggest team this year was from Pfeiffer Vacuum and Busch Vacuum Solutions. During the 10th edition of the Company Cup, a total of 3,300 athletes from 90 companies participated. Pfeiffer Vacuum… Read more »
SeaVolt to Launch a First of a Kind Solar Energy Test Platform
Pioneering the great potential of offshore solar energy The potential of SeaVolt is unlimited. Unlike existing floating solar installations on lakes, SeaVolt has developed a concept specifically tailored to the conditions of rough seas. With its modular design, this technology is highly suitable for installation as a complement to offshore wind farms. Testing the solar… Read more »
Global Underwater Hub appoints North Regional Manager
Global Underwater Hub (GUH), the leading trade and development body representing the UK’s £8billion underwater industry has announced the appointment of a new regional manager. Ricci Boston, who will be based in Newcastle, will be instrumental in increasing engagement among GUH’s members and expanding its membership base in the north of England. He will also… Read more »
NKT is preferred bidder for framework agreement including two HVDC power cable projects in Scotland
NKT is preferred bidder for framework agreement including two HVDC power cable projects in Scotland NKT is confirmed as preferred bidder for the supply of power cable systems for two HVDC transmission links by Scottish SSEN Transmission, with the intent to sign a framework agreement for future projects. SSEN Transmission, the transmission owner in the… Read more »
White House Highlights Offshore Wind Supply Chain Growth with Visit to Philly Shipyard
BALTIMORE — The advancement of the U.S. offshore wind supply chain wascelebrated by President Biden today during a steel-cutting ceremony for the Acadia,the first U.S.-built subsea rock installation vessel (SRI) for offshore wind. The vesselwas ordered by Business Network member Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Corporation (GLDD) and is being constructed at the Philly Shipyard… Read more »
Empower Your Balcony, Harness the Sun with Easy Solar Kit
The energy crisis in Europe has highlighted the urgent need for sustainable and renewable energy solutions. As the demand for solar systems continues to grow, balcony solar systems have emerged as a viable option for homeowners and apartment dwellers. The balcony solar system is a flexible and efficient solution for harnessing the power of the… Read more »
MEASNET elects new Executive Board
Madrid, 20.07.2023.- MEASNET Council of Members has elected a new Executive Board during their last meeting, held last June in Madrid (Spain). This body has reaffirmed their support to the former Executive Board, elected two years ago. It is constituted by Monika Kraemer as Chairwoman, Alejandro Martinez as Vice Chairman, and Iñigo Lopez as Treasurer…. Read more »
The Data Centre, Demand Response and the Microgrid
The Microgrid discussion in the data centre sector is gathering pace. Whether it is Microgrids, Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), co-gen, grid-interactive, islanded or integrated (decoupled or coupled) – there is growing consensus that data centres will require onsite or locally generated power delivered through microgrids. To say microgrids will become a feature of future large… Read more »
SeaVolt to Launch a First of a Kind Solar Energy Test Platform
OSTEND, BELGIUM – SeaVolt, a collaboration between Tractebel, DEME, and Jan De Nul, gets ready for its first floating solar energy test platform to be installed offshore. The platform floatation system is currently located in the port of Ostend, on the Belgian North Sea coast, where main contractor Equans is finalizing assembly. The test platform… Read more »
