Press Releases
Deutsche Windtechnik is establishing a new subsidiary in the USA
The independent maintenance provider Deutsche Windtechnik will be expanding its business activities to include the North American market starting in January 2018. Its new US subsidiary Deutsche Windtechnik Inc., located in Houston, Texas, officially opened in November 2017. Until now, Deutsche Windtechnik’s activities have concentrated on the European market and the move will enable the… Read more »
Giant floating crane in Peterhead Port for pioneering wind farm
Asian Hercules III arrives ahead of suction bucket foundations for Vattenfall’s European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre One of the world’s largest and most versatile floating cranes has arrived in Peterhead Port today (Thursday, December 12) ahead of 11 giant game-changing suction bucket foundations. Setting up base in Peterhead Port, the 25,000 tonne Asian Hercules III… Read more »
The EIC appoints two new board members
BMT’s Louise Ledgard and Duncan Reed from the Dresser-Rand business, part of Siemens Power and Gas, bring a combined 50 years of global industry experience to EIC Board … Read more »
Responding to the Scottish Government’s draft Budget, which was delivered today;
Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “The Scottish Government’s continued commitment to renewable energy is of course to be welcomed, particularly as its final Energy Strategy will be published within days. “It is encouraging that the Government recognises renewable energy as a key driver of Scotland’s economy. “Of note are the funds allocated… Read more »
WALK TO WORK VESSEL ARRIVED IN DELFZIJL
Today, a new milestone in the walk to work project was achieved with the arrival of the ‘Blue Queen’ in the port of Delfzijl. Upon arrival, the offshore vessel moored at the shipyard Royal Niestern Sander. In the upcoming ten weeks the vessel will be converted from a standard platform supply vessel to a walk… Read more »
Dutch Van Aalst Group to become majority shareholder in Techano, the Norwegian offshore crane specialist
The Van Aalst Group, Dordrecht, announced today that it became a majority stakeholder in Techano AS, a leading offshore crane specialist from Norway. The transaction was closed on November 1, 2017, following the purchase of a 3D crane technology from another Norwegian company earlier in 2016. With the acquisition the Van Aalst Group is now… Read more »
Fronius assumes leading position in the expansion of renewable energy in Brazil
Number one on the market (Wels, 14.12.2017) The photovoltaic industry in Brazil is on an upward trend. Along with solar farms, more and more decentralized systems have appeared in recent years. Experts confirm growth of more than 300 percent for 2017. As a specialist in solar technology, Fronius Solar Energy is one of the leaders… Read more »
Nordex awarded contracts for 45 MW in Italy
13 N131 turbines ordered by a new customer Hamburg, 14 December 2017. The Nordex Group has been awarded contracts for the installation of two wind farms in Apulia. A total of 13 N131 turbines with 84 meter steel towers are to be supplied plus service for the turbines. Construction is to commence in the third… Read more »
WACKER Receives SolarPACES Innovation Award for New Heat-Transfer Fluid
Munich, December 14, 2017 – The Munich based chemical company WACKER and Royal Tech CSP Limited, a Chinese specialist for the development and promotion of highly efficient solar thermal systems based on concentrated solar power technologies, have received the Technology Innovation Award from the SolarPACES technology network. The award was presented for a joint development… Read more »
Wirsol Energy Ltd. announces the acquisition of two subsidiary free solar parks in the UK
• Outwood Solar Park, Essex – 7MWp DC • Trowse-Newton Solar Park, Norfolk – 9MWp DC Wirsol Energy Ltd (WIRSOL), the company responsible for the UK and Australian markets within WIRCON Group today announces that it has acquired the project rights for two new projects that will be constructed and connected to the grid during… Read more »
