Press Releases
Renewed Steering Committee of the European Technology and Innovation Platform strives to represent European diversity and inclusion of all PV sector stakeholders
Virtual Steering Committee Meeting on 5 May 2020 ETIP PV asks for linking the EU Recovery Plan with the “EU Green Deal”. Eight new Steering Committee Members welcomed The European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics (ETIP PV) Steering Committee met for the time in a virtual Steering Committee Meeting on 5 May 2020. One… Read more »
Powered by change: Siemens Gamesa launches 14 MW offshore Direct Drive turbine with 222-meter rotor
SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbine released with nameplate capacity of 14 MW; can reach 15 MW with Power Boost 222-meter rotor diameter uses massive 108-meter long B108 blades Lifetime avoidance of approx. 1.4 million tons of CO2 emissions per machine compared to coal-fired power generation +25% Annual Energy Production increase vs. predecessor machine Light… Read more »
Renewable pipeline shows evidence of developer appetite
Research from Cornwall Insight’s Renewables Pipeline Tracker reveals there is ample evidence of developer appetite for future renewables investments in the UK. The research highlights the total capacity of tracked sites in the pipeline stands at 38.7GW across 845 locations. The majority of projects are classed as ‘awaiting construction’, accounting for 22.9GW of the pipeline…. Read more »
The Nordex Group to equip Vattenfall’s 240 MW South Kyle wind farm in Scotland
Hamburg, 18 May 2020. The Nordex Group will be the supplier for Vattenfall’s largest onshore wind farm in the UK. The 240 MW South Kyle wind farm in Scotland will consist of 50 N133/4.8 strong-wind turbines, and the Group will maintain the machines on the basis of a Premium Service Contract with a term of… Read more »
New study highlights reduced activity levels in UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) following oil and gas price collapse
A study by leading energy economists Professor Alex Kemp and Linda Stephen from the University of Aberdeen has highlighted the possible levels of oil and gas production, field investment, and decommissioning activity in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) following the collapse in oil and gas prices. A summary for media is attached, along with the… Read more »
Siemens Gamesa to establish regional offshore wind nacelle industrial hub in Taiwan with 300 MW Hai Long 2 as anchor project
Siemens Gamesa to expand nacelle assembly facility in Taichung with hub and backend assembly, subject to Hai Long 2’s Industrial Relevance Proposal approval Production scope significantly broadened, transition to future turbine technologies in the Asia Pacific region supported Four conditional supplier contracts also signed for localized nacelle components to be fed directly to Siemens Gamesa’s… Read more »
VARTA AG makes positive start to new fiscal year 2020 with sharp increases in revenue and EBITDA – guidance confirmed
• Group revenue grows in Q1 2020 by 170.3% to € 198.5m (+68.2% excluding acquisition of VARTA Consumer) • Adjusted EBITDA increases by 197.0% in the first three months of 2020 to € 51.7m (+135.0% excluding acquisition of VARTA Consumer) • Adjusted EBITDA margin improves by 2.3 PP to 26.0%. • Acquisition of VARTA Consumer… Read more »
How is the ultra-reliable quality of LONGi modules achieved?
In recent years, LONGi’s monocrystalline modules have been recognized by global customers for their excellent performance and reliability, leading to fast-growing shipments, industry-leading brand awareness and product bankability. This article will reveal how the reliable quality of LONGi’s modules is created from the aspects of product design, manufacturing and testing. Module Design 1.1 Design and… Read more »
Solis to Raise $100M and Double Production Capacity
String inverter leader builds new factory to meet global demand for solar Zhejiang, China – May 13, 2020. Ginlong Technologies (Stock Code: 300763.SZ), a global leader in photovoltaic string inverter manufacturing, announced plans to raise over $100M USD (» 700M Chinese Yuan), through a non-public offering to finance the expansion of its manufacturing capacity. Facing… Read more »
The differences between electrocution and Arc Flash injuries
Understanding the differences between electrocution and Arc Flash injuries is the first step in understanding why you need different protection from the two types of incident. Here Mark Lant, technical expert at ProGARM, explains what happens when you’re electrocuted and how that differs from an Arc Flash. What happens when you’re electrocuted? Electrocution can cause… Read more »
