Press Releases
Major windfarm completes site investigation works
IMPORTANT site investigations to enable the creation of a new and highly-efficient wind farm close to the border of East Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire have now been completed. Mill Rig Wind Farm is set to see six turbines come into operation in Spring 2026 with developers OnPath Energy (formerly Banks Renewables) announcing that site investigations… Read more »
Enspec recruits Senior Marketing Lead
North West-based Enspec has hired Angela Muresan as Senior Marketing Lead. Angela, who has a strong background in sustainability, marketing, electric vehicles, aviation and rail, has joined the team on a 12-month contract. It comes as the electrical and power engineering firm expects to grow headcount to between 40 and 50 by the end of… Read more »
Virgin Money announces the completion of a £21.8m deal to support Ripple Energy in the development of a new 42MW solar energy generation facility in Devon.
Virgin Money’s funding will support the construction and operation of Derril Water Solar Park, the first solar park in the UK where members share the power it produces, as well as the ownership. Approximately 68,000 solar panels will generate enough electricity to power 14,000 homes and save 20,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year when… Read more »
DNV LAUNCHES PHASE 2 OF FLOATING SUBSTATION JOINT INDUSTRY PROJECT, EXPANDING GLOBAL INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
By addressing technological gaps specific to floating substations, the anticipated updates to the DNV-ST-0145 standard will play a crucial role in supporting the deployment of floating wind projects, ultimately contributing to a cleaner, more resilient energy future. Høvik, October 15, 2024 — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has launched Phase 2 of… Read more »
Empire Energy Partners and Herrick Corporation Forge Steel Alliance to Propel Offshore Wind
New York, NY, October 14, 2024 — Empire Energy Partners Offshore Division, a leader in engineering, procurement, andconstruction (EPC) for offshore wind projects, today announced a strategic joint venture with The Herrick Corporation, apremier steel manufacturing and fabrication company. This joint venture represents a significant step forward instrengthening the domestic offshore wind supply chain and… Read more »
SolarEdge UK Launches New Solar Solution for Small-to-Medium Utility-Scale Applications, Dual-Use Agrivoltaics & Floating PV
New optimised utility solution available now for pre-order in the UK October 14, 2024 – SolarEdge Technologies, a global leader in smart energy technology, today announces the UK launch of its high-power SolarEdge TerraMax™ Inverter combined with H1300 Power Optimizers. The new SE330K inverter is available now for pre-order, with shipments expected to start in… Read more »
NPIF II leads £4.3 million funding round for first deal in County Durham with Power Roll, a leading solar technology firm
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) has completed its first investment in County Durham since the launch of the £660m fund in March this year. Based in Murton, Power Roll, a pioneer in the solar energy transition, has raised £4.3 million in its most recent funding round, including £1.5 million from NPIF II… Read more »
Aerones Successfully Completes Offshore Technology Tests in Scotland
Aerones, a global leader in robotic solutions for wind turbine maintenance, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful completion of its offshore technology tests in Scotland. This achievement marks the culmination of years of research, development, and multiple technological iterations, firmly positioning Aerones at the forefront of offshore wind turbine inspection and repair solutions…. Read more »
OX2 acquires first onshore wind power project in Australia with planned capacity of 1 GW
OX2 has acquired its first onshore wind power project in Australia. The project, which is in an early stage, has a planned total installed capacity of up to 1 GW. The project will also include a battery energy storage system. The acquired project is located a few hours north of Perth, in Western Australia. The… Read more »
ANTHONY VEDER PIONEERS WIND-ASSISTED PROPULSION ON GAS CARRIER
Anthony Veder proudly announces the launch of two VentoFoils sails onboard of Ethylene carrier Coral Patula, delivered by Econowind. With this installation, Anthony Veder is the first worldwide to install sails onboard a gas carrier. Later this year sister ship Coral Pearl will be equipped with two similar sails. By retrofitting existing gas carriers the… Read more »
