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Increasing the energy yield
Ellen Xue, TSUN Sales VP, discusses a breakthrough in microinverter technology with PES and explains the benefits, before taking a look at what the future may bring. PES: I’m looking forward to hearing more about TSUN today. Could we begin with a brief history of the company, for readers who might not be familiar with… Read more »
Agrivoltaics represents a new industrial farming revolution
Agriculture and energy are two of the most essential industries in the modern world. The food we eat and the electricity we consume are vital to sustaining life and keeping us moving. As land availability and climate change become increasingly vital issues, it’s no surprise that effective use of space has become a more hotly… Read more »
Shaping the future of photovoltaics
The European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) is one of the most prestigious events in the renewable energy sector. As we gear up for the EU PVSEC 2023, we highlight why attending this influential conference is a must for industry professionals, researchers, and key players in the field of photovoltaics. Plus, we… Read more »
Spearheading the solar revolution
With the ground broken on what will be Europe’s largest logistics center for power storage solutions and photovoltaic products, SKE is making a statement of intent to deliver innovation and training just when the sector needs them the most. PES was keen to learn more about the center itself and the Austrian company’s commitment to… Read more »
Monitoring and analytics enhances solar plant performance
Solar plants are adopting digital tools to improve site performance, with mixed success. Traditional asset performance management (APM) tools focus primarily on inverter data and DC-side performance issues but pay very little attention to tracker performance. Most tracker analytics are manual and focus mainly on actual versus expected angle trends. With a lack of detailed… Read more »
The emergence of a circular PV economy
The End-of-life (EOL) management of PV panels has been discussed for over a decade, with many reports, strategies, policies, and industries created to minimise their waste impact. As the cohesiveness of the European and USA PV value chain evolves, so too does access to new thinking and ways of designing, manufacturing, and operating to move… Read more »
Marine Data: Shaping Offshore Wind Farms from Planning to Operation
The rapid growth of offshore wind farms has led to an increased demand for accurate and reliable data and data management. The marine data could be split into two categories: (1) sensor data acquired during different survey work and (2) non-sensor data like documentation, planning/design, and assessments. The sensor data provide information about e.g., water… Read more »
Port of Tyne Expands its Role in UK’s Renewable Energy Market with a New Drax Supply Chain Contract
The Port of Tyne has signed a new contract with Drax, the UK’s largest renewable power generator by output, to maintain the supply of sustainably sourced biomass pellets to Drax Power Station in Selby, North Yorkshire. The new four-year agreement will see the continued import of sustainably sourced biomass with annual volumes of up to… Read more »
EchoSense attains USFWS approval in Habitat Conservation Plan
Natural Power’s innovative bat curtailment technology, EchoSense, has been approved by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) as an alternative to blanket curtailment in a finalized Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) in Region 3 (Midwest). This paves the way for broader adoption of EchoSense as a smart curtailment solution that complies with USFWS requirements and… Read more »
Thornova Solar ranked as BNEF Tier 1 module Manufacturer
Fremont, CA (August 22, 2023)…Thornova Solar announced today that the company has been added to the list of Tier 1 Module Manufacturers, as reported in Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s (BNEF) Third Quarter Report 2023. BNEF’s Tier 1 list are those module manufacturers considered “bankable” based on successful projects and deals closed in the past and… Read more »
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Powering the future with spin-out success
By Ciaran Farrell, Director of Consulting and Innovation Lead at Natural Power; and Iain Dinwoodie, Director of Innovations at Kudo Energy Commercialising spin-out technology is crucial for several reasons, particularly in industries like renewable energy, where innovation can have a wide-reaching, real-world impact. We often hear about spin-outs emerging from universities or research institutions, where… Read more »
OEG Energy Group Limited
OEG Energy Group Limited (“OEG”, the “Group”), a leading energy solutions business has appointed Paula Richardson to the newly created role of chief human resources officer, based at the company’s new headquarters in Dyce, Aberdeen. She will also join the executive team as part of her responsibilities. OEG last year grew its workforce to over… Read more »
SMD COLLABORATES WITH BEAM ON OFFSHORE AI INNOVATION
Underwater technology and services company, SMD, and deep technology company, Beam, are mobilising autonomous vehicles in harsh offshore environments using Beam’s Pathfinder software. Having purchased SMD’s market-leading Quantum EV, Beam plans to mount its innovative subsea perception system, SubSLAM – running their Pathfinder software – to the vehicle, enabling AI-driven autonomous piloting in deeper, harsher… Read more »
Diane Waghorne Receives Inaugural Mayor’s Spotlight Award on Behalf of Tech Safety Lines
Carrollton, TX — Tech Safety Lines, a global leader in life-saving safety training and equipment for industries including wind energy, construction, and telecommunications, has been honored as the first-ever recipient of the Mayor’s Spotlight Award. CEO Diane Waghorne accepted the prestigious award on behalf of the company during a ceremony at City Hall, where Mayor… Read more »
XOCEAN Secures €115 Million Investment to Accelerate Growth of Its Ocean Data Services Platform
Funding will support continued expansion across multiple offshore segments including wind development and operations, asset integrity assurance, CCUS, and civil hydrography DUBLIN – January 9, 2025 – XOCEAN, a leading provider of ocean data to the offshore energy and civil hydrography sectors, has closed a €115 million fundraise that will help support its ongoing growth… Read more »
Busch Group Expands Presence in Romania
The Busch Group has expanded the production facility of Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions in Romania. The new premises have now been inaugurated. Cluj, Romania, December 12, 2023 – The event took place at Nervia Industrial Park in Apahida, Cluj County. During the celebration, two other important milestones were also recognized: Busch Romania had its 10th anniversary… Read more »
All Energies Services Group Announces Strategic Acquisition of CWind Ltd from Inspirit Capital
NRG Systems’ Bat Deterrent Technology, Paired with Curtailment, Reduces Bat Fatalities at Wind Projects in Canada by Up to 91%
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