Press Releases
DNV GL provides technology qualification services for aerodyn’s new floating offshore wind design
Double rotor floating concept nezzy² receives statement of feasibility Innovative concept allows for a rated power of 15 MW Next milestone in prototype development reached Hamburg, 29 October 2020– DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has awarded aerodyn engineering with a statement of feasibility for its double rotor… Read more »
SMA Completes 1GW of Agreements for Contract with Brookfield Renewable
The two companies have now executed O&M service agreements for more than 500 solar plants across North America totaling nearly 1GW of capacity. Following the execution of a Framework Agreement in November 2019, SMA America and Brookfield Renewable have successfully executed service agreements pertaining to an extensive 1 GW solar portfolio consisting of over 500… Read more »
Atlas Copco takes the factory into the field with smart battery nutrunner range
Delivering safer, faster, more cost-efficient and traceable high torque bolt tightening for critical applications in the energy sector are the key objectives of a new range of cordless smart battery nutrunners, launched by Atlas Copco Tools and Industrial Assembly Solutions. Previously expensive and time-consuming installation and maintenance processes carried out using hydraulic wrench methods, on… Read more »
The Scottish Government has today announced:
Progress towards Scotland’s 2020 renewable heat target A £4 million cashback grant scheme to encourage small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) to improve energy efficiency and install renewable heating Responding, Helen Melone, Senior Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “Scotland has barely scratched the surface of decarbonising the way it keeps warm – something which will be… Read more »
Vela acquires SeaRoc
Vela Software Group (“Vela”), an operating group of Canadian public company Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) is pleased to announce it has acquired SeaRoc Group Ltd (“SeaRoc”), a United Kingdom operating company based in Chichester, UK. About SeaRoc. SeaRoc was formed in 2002 and has grown under the Fred. Olsen Group to provide industry leading Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions (SeaPlanner and SitePlanner) with associated hardware, to optimise safety and efficiency within large… Read more »
EMR keeps Enerco Energy trading with comms upgrade across windfarm portfolio
Comms infrastructure upgrade completed at 15 onshore windfarms in Ireland, stretching from Cork to Mayo Secure, resilient network carries reliable trading data with maximum network uptime Helps Enerco Energy meet its data reporting requirements for regulatory purposes Announcement coincides with EMR’s exhibitor presence with Enterprise Ireland at the Global Offshore Wind 2020 Conference DUNBOYNE, CO… Read more »
The Scottish Government has today published its adopted Sectoral Marine Plan and its final Offshore Wind Policy Statement.
Responding, Ben Miller, Senior Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “Today’s publications represent new foundations on which our members can continue to develop Scotland’s tremendous offshore wind resource and deliver on Scotland’s ambitious renewable energy and net-zero targets. “The Scottish Government’s statement that 11GW of offshore wind deployment is possible by 2030 means there is much… Read more »
CUHK Faculty of Engineering Develops Effective Energy Harvester Breaking through the Limitation of Battery Life of Smart Watches and Wristbands
Smart watches and wristbands are becoming more and more popular. Various new functions such as health monitoring, contactless payment, entertainment, living assistance, have been added to these small devices and bring convenience to our daily lives. However, the limited battery life of these devices, due to its critical size, remains a key issue. To address… Read more »
The Scottish Government has this morning published the adopted Sectoral Marine Plan and its final Offshore Wind Policy Statement.
Responding, Brian McFarlane, Co-Chair of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council, said: “Scotland’s offshore wind resource is one of the best in the world and the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council is committed to its vision of an offshore wind sector that plays to Scotland’s strengths, delivering jobs, investment and export opportunities in line with… Read more »
Saitec Offshore Technologies announces the beginning of the construction of its SATH floating platform within the framework of the DemoSATH Project. The work package has been awarded to Ferrovial, which will carry out the works in the Port of Bilbao (Spain).
The construction package covers site preparation, concrete precasting, procurement of steel bulkheads and assembly of the floater along with management of the supply chain. The various sections of the floater will be first precast and then assembled proving the efficiency of the industrial fabrication. 90% of the construction budget will be destined to the local… Read more »
