Press Releases
Sunova Solar becomes Thornova Solar
To standardise its branding globally, Sunova Solar has decided to unite with its sister brand Thornova Solar already used by the company in North America and Mexico. Thornova, based on the Norse pantheon hero Thor, represents perfectly the company values and is hence a valued namesake. As the ever-growing, innovative and expanding company that we… Read more »
Youwind’s Tools for Rapid Offshore Wind Screening adopted by ACCIONA Energía
Leading global developer deploys Youwind’s web-based technology to expedite early phase development for a growing offshore wind pipeline Barcelona, 30th April 2024 — Youwind Renewables, a leading provider of web-based solutions for optimizing early-stage offshore wind development, has announced that Acciona Energía, a global leader in renewable energy, is using its technology to accelerate offshore… Read more »
Electricity networks accelerate potential connection dates of over 200 clean energy projects
7.8GW of clean energy projects, more than double the output of Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, have had their grid connection offer dates brought forward by up to 10 years Acceleration delivered through a programme called ‘Technical Limits’ which is allowing projects to connect to lower voltage distribution networks prior to reinforcement of the… Read more »
Windward Offshore orders SEAONICS ECMC cranes for CSOV newbuild duo
SEAONICS will supply 3D Electric Controlled Motion Compensated (ECMC) cranes to two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) under construction for the German shipowner at Norwegian shipbuilder VARD. The order marks the 9th and 10th units sold since the first next-generation ECMC crane was delivered last year. Ambitious new customer The order marks SEAONICS’ first equipment… Read more »
Advanced all-in-one tool for safety and performance testing – the Fluke FEV350 EV Charging Station Analyzer
The FEV350 is a complete solution for safety and performance testing of AC EV charging stations with Type 2 or Type 1 connectors Eindhoven, Netherlands. 30th April 2024: Fluke, a global technology leader in the manufacture of compact, professional electronic test and measurement tools and software, has today launched its FEV350 EV Charging Station Analyser…. Read more »
DOE Releases Roadmap to Improve Clean Energy Interconnection to the Transmission Grid
Final report following stakeholder feedback details near- to long-term solutions to add clean energy resources to the transmission grid. On April 17th, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) released the final version of a roadmap to address interconnection challenges on the transmission grid. The Transmission Interconnection Roadmap is intended to serve… Read more »
World-first electric CTV to be built in UK with Volvo Penta IPS
A Crew Transfer Vessel’s diesel engines will be replaced with a zero-emissions Volvo Penta solution to create the world’s first retrofitted Electric Crew Transfer Vessel (E-CTV). Using an existing vessel delivers better circularity and sustainability and helped make the project one of just 10 leading-edge developments awarded UK government funding as part of an industry-led… Read more »
For immediate release – Jungle AI and MO4 announce partnership to minimise downtime in the maritime industry
Amsterdam, 29 April 2024 – Dutch companies Jungle AI and MO4 have partnered up to increase efficiency in the offshore sector by minimising vessel downtime. This partnership has allowed the two companies to combine their groundbreaking technologies to increase uptime and profitability in the maritime sector. Unplanned vessel downtime results in substantial losses every year…. Read more »
New Report Shows Louisiana’s Energy Expertise Can Fuel Offshore Wind Job and Economic Benefits
Five recommendations will help Louisiana lead on supply chain demand across the country New Orleans, LA — A new report released today shows Louisiana businesses and workers stand to benefit from expansion of offshore wind nationally and in the Gulf of Mexico. The “Louisiana Offshore Wind Supply Chain Assessment,” released by the Southeastern Wind Coalition,… Read more »
Global challenge seeks innovative ways to manage emergencies on full-scale floating offshore wind turbines
Norwegian Offshore Wind partners with Wazoku to tap into the expertise and knowledge of its 700,000-strong crowd 29 April 2024 – Norwegian Offshore Wind (NOW) has launched a new crowdsourcing campaign with innovation scale-up Wazoku, aiming to capture new ways to manage emergencies on full-scale floating offshore wind turbines. The challenge—Floating Offshore Wind—Safe Solutions for… Read more »
