Press Releases
Rovco Crowned New Enterprise of the Year at Subsea UK Awards
Subsea services firm, Rovco was crowned the New Enterprise of the Year at the prestigious Subsea UK Awards in Aberdeen last week. Held during Subsea Expo, Europe’s largest subsea-focused exhibition and conference, the ceremony brought together more than 600 industry professionals to recognise the finest talent, leadership and contributions across the sector. Bristol-based Rovco was… Read more »
Demo Project for Suction Bucket Foundations
Within an hour, the steel cylinder of the bucket foundation had sunk down into the soil. This installation method for the foundations of offshore wind turbines is both fast and avoids pile driving noise, meaning it can also be employed for sites in regions subject to noise restrictions. The technique consists in the pumping of… Read more »
SeaRoc Group Launches Permit to Work System
SeaPlanner, leading Marine Management System, has announced the release of its new Permit to Work system, providing a fully integrated solution for managing work authorisation processes. SeaPlanner provides advanced personnel and operational planning tools for large scale projects, enabling you to plan and monitor operations, using a controlled, compliant and auditable method. The software features… Read more »
DNV GL provides due diligence to institutional lenders for investment in 659 MW Walney offshore wind project
Technical advisor’s due diligence enabled lenders to gain an understanding of the technical risk profile of the offshore wind project Group of lenders includes Aviva Investors, BlackRock Investment Management and Macquarie Infrastructure Debt Investment Solutions DNV GL’s track record of lenders’ and owners’ due diligence for over 30 GW of wind projects gave new players’… Read more »
Meyer Burger’s pioneering SmartWire Connection Technology (SWCT™) to play a key role in REC Group’s cutting-edge high efficiency solar module technology
REC Group has awarded Meyer Burger a contract for the delivery and installation of its next generation SmartWire Connection Technology (SWCT™) as the manufacturing basis for its newest high efficiency solar modules. Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) today announced the successful conclusion of an important contract with REC Group, the largest European… Read more »
Italian PV manufacturer orders stringers for pro-duction of high-efficiency modules with HJT cells
The Italian manufacturer located in Catania specializes in the manufacture of thin-film solar cells and module production for solar parks. The innovative company uses high-efficiency heterojunction (HJT) solar cells. In tests for connecting the sensitive HJT solar cells, the teamtechnik Stringer TT1400 ECA delivered the best results. This system interconnects the cells using a new… Read more »
ETIP PV The annual meeting of the European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics will take place on 03 May, 2018 in Brussels, Belgium
Conference on “QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF PV SYSTEMS” Industry leaders as well as top-ranking scientists, engineers and policy makers will discuss all aspects of PV quality Registration is now open #PVQualityMatters Brussels, 09 February 2018: The Quality and Sustainability of PV systems Conference organized by the European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics (ETIP PV)… Read more »
Industry stars recognised at national subsea awards
Tekmar Energy Limited was named company of the year at Subsea UK’s annual awards last night while Richard Marsh was recognised for his outstanding contribution to the industry. The awards, which celebrate the achievements of companies and individuals in the UK subsea industry, were presented at a gala dinner in Aberdeen during Subsea Expo –… Read more »
Michael Phelan, CEO at Endeco Technologies (soon to become Gridbeyond) comments on today’s T-4 capacity auction result.
“This year’s T-4 auction has seen a seismic shift in National Grid’s attitude to capacity. The low clearing price of the auction (at just £8.40/kW/year) suggests that the market is increasingly valuing flexibility, rather than capacity. The ability to swiftly adjust and accurately control consumption, rather than the blunt delivery of power onto the system… Read more »
Airobot announces the collaboration with Mind4Energy to develop a flying robot for close range solar panel inspections, supported by the Province of Limburg
Solar PV plants are getting bigger every day. For example, Elms Farm PV plant in Oxfordshire UK is a 30MW park, covering a surface of over 50Ha and containing more than 100,000 panels. To guarantee the energy output, malfunctioning panels need to be detected and replaced as quickly as possible. Today, infrared cameras on drones… Read more »
