Press Releases
Cornwall Insight comments on Capacity Market prequalification
On 11 December the EMR Delivery Body (National Grid ESO) published the prequalification registers for the T-1 (2021-22) and T-4 (2024-25) Capacity Market (CM) auctions. The headline figure from the prequalification register is 54.0GW of de-rated capacity has prequalified for the T-4 auction against a target of 41.2GW. However, this figure – and the 12.8GW… Read more »
Over 80% of Portugal’s new power capacity to come from solar PV installations, says GlobalData
Portugal, as part of the EU, is a signatory to the Paris Agreement and is required to contribute to the bloc-wide overall targets of reducing GHG emissions by 40% below 2005 levels and increasing the share of renewable energy to 32% of gross final consumption. In line with these targets, the country is estimated to… Read more »
DNV GL changes name to DNV as it gears up for decade of transformation
Oslo, Norway, 13 January 2021 – DNV GL, the assurance and risk management company, will change its name to DNV on 1 March 2021. The move comes after a comprehensive review of the company’s strategy as it positions itself for a world in which many of DNV’s markets are undergoing fundamental change. The present name has… Read more »
Fraunhofer IWES is carrying out an offshore survey in the German Baltic Sea for Iberdrola
Fraunhofer IWES is conducting a boulder detection and geohazard survey of 50 wind turbine locations and the associated OSS within the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm on behalf of Iberdrola S.A. The three-week measurement campaign in the Baltic Sea took place back in October and November 2020, using the novel proprietary Manta Ray G1 system developed by… Read more »
Innovative and comfortable! Arc Flash PPE specialists launch new jacket and trousers
New two-tone garments feature increased hi-visibility areas Garments are manufactured from inherent arc-resistant and FR fabrics, to ensure greater protection, comfort and breathability ProGARM, specialist manufacturers of Arc Flash protective clothing, has launched a number of garments throughout 2020 despite COVID-19. Their latest products include a new jacket and also mens and womens trousers, all with… Read more »
GETI 2021: power professionals positive for years ahead
39 per cent of power professionals expect the sector to experience strong growth over the next three years Two-thirds believe the sector is resilient to ongoing upheaval Advances in engineering seen as a key opportunity LONDON, UK, 12 January 2021, The fifth annual Global Energy Talent Index (GETI), the world’s largest energy recruitment and employment… Read more »
LONGi wins RETC “High Achievers” award for outstanding module performance
The US Renewable Energy Testing Center (RETC) has released its “Photovoltaic Module Index Report” (PVMI) for 2020. Having won a “High Achievers” award in 2019, LONGi has once again carried off the award for outstanding performance following comprehensive evaluation of global photovoltaic modules by RETC. LONGi’s performance in three indicators of reliability, performance and quality… Read more »
ABB, Hyundai Global Service and HHI-EMD strengthen turbocharger service partnership
A new agreement between ABB Turbocharging, Hyundai Global Service (HGS) and Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Engine & Machinery Division (HHI-EMD) has established a ‘total service solution’ for ABB and Hyundai customers, delivering optimal efficiency and emissions performance across the entire vessel. Under the agreement, ABB Turbocharging will support HGS in providing long-term maintenance and service to… Read more »
Nordex SE announces change in management board
Hamburg, 12 January 2021. Incumbent CFO of Nordex SE Christoph Burkhard will step down early for personal reasons and resign from office with effect of 28 February 2021. He will pursue new professional challenges in the future. Dr Ilya Hartmann, currently CEO Division Europe at Nordex, has joined the management board of Nordex SE on 1… Read more »
DLM Monitoring, Logging System for Windfarm Array Cables
Dynamic Load Monitoring (DLM), of Southampton, UK, has manufactured two bespoke monitoring systems that have been installed by dive teams on subsea bend stiffeners at an offshore wind farm. The equipment has been commissioned, with the first round of data due to be collected in March 2021. The bespoke products were delivered to Darlington, UK-based… Read more »
