Press Releases
Ecoflow Propulsor for Hydrogen Viking
Servogear proudly confirms delivery of the propeller system, Ecoflow Propulsor to groundbreaking vessel. In January, it was official that Green Yacht AS has chosen Servogear as supplier of a propulsion system for the vessel Hydrogen Viking. The boat, which is a rebuilt Sunseeker Predator 95, will be one of the world’s first and fastest ships… Read more »
SAE achieves another tidal milestone with installation and successful generation of tidal turbine in Japan
SAE, the global sustainable energy generation company and technology developer, is pleased to announce that its Scottish built tidal turbine and generation equipment have been successfully installed in the Goto Island chain in Japan. The tidal turbine clocked its first 10MWh of generation within the first ten days of operation and is now producing clean… Read more »
Siemens: UK manufacturers must step-up energy resilience planning to meet the challenges of tomorrow
Technology giant says manufacturers face more operational pressures and evolving energy requirements, but some will fall foul of unmaintained legacy electrical systems. The spectre of legacy equipment failure could interrupt operations, damage reputation, cost (in fines or revenues) or even be a risk-to-life. Calls for UK manufacturing to adopt a more strategic, comprehensive and innovative… Read more »
Blackfinch Energy starts new year on a high
Two new wind energy sites acquired, including the firm’s first subsidy-free wind development Blackfinch Energy has expanded its renewable energy portfolio, following the acquisition of two new wind energy sites. The two new sites, both based in Scotland, take Blackfinch Energy’s total annual renewable energy generation capacity to c. 104 Gigawatt hours (GWh), spanning 49… Read more »
Nordex Group receives order for 33 MW from the Netherlands
Hamburg, 16 February 2021. The Nordex Group has secured an order for a total of 33 MW for a wind farm in the Netherlands. The Nordex Group will supply nine N117/3600 turbines for the “Den Tol” wind farm. The turbines will be supplied in the 3.675 MW operating mode. The order also includes a Premium… Read more »
VOS Base and Pool Express upgraded to DP2
HomePort/Website teaser: Den Helder PSVs continue high-quality North Sea service Den-Helder-managed VOS Base and Pool Express were delivered to Vroon fresh from the shipyard in 2008. These sister DP1 platform-supply vessels (PSV) were designed and purpose-built by Damen Shipyards and Vroon for Peterson’s SNS Pool operations. Equipped with diesel electric propulsion, 620 m2 clear deck… Read more »
Westwood: Total to outpace Iberdrola and Ørsted on renewable power capacity by 2030
Aberdeen, UK, 15 February 2021: New analysis from Westwood Global Energy Group (Westwood), the specialist energy market research and consultancy firm, reveals Total will outpace clean energy majors Iberdrola and Ørsted on renewable power capacity by 2030. The insight highlights the oil and gas major’s ambitions to reach 100GW of renewable power capacity by 2030,… Read more »
SunBrush® mobil and Infinity establish service base at Benban, Africa’s largest solar park
Lachen, Germany, February 16, 2021. SunBrush® mobil, the world market leader for solar cleaning equipment, and Infinity, the Egyptian solar project developer, have opened a service base at Africa’s largest solar power plant. From now on, four Infinity employees will maintain and repair the 24 SunBrush® mobil Compact cleaning devices currently in use at the… Read more »
Ageing offshore wind turbines could stunt the growth of renewable energy sector
The University of Kent has led a study highlighting the urgent need for the UK’s Government and renewable energy industries to give vital attention to decommissioning offshore wind turbines approaching their end of live expectancy by 2025. The research reveals that the UK must decommission approximately 300 and 1600 early-model offshore wind turbines by 2025… Read more »
DNV GL launches two-part documentary podcast exploring the potential of floating offshore wind
What: Two-part documentary podcast exploring the potential of floating offshore wind. Published in two parts, each episode will focus on different aspects of floating wind’s journey towards the ultimate goal of achieving commercialization across the globe. Please find sample here Episode 1: The first episode examines the vast potential that floating… Read more »
