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EAGLE-ACCESS sea trials successful
In the past three weeks EAGLE-ACCESS has tested their new access system on the VOS Star in the Danish windfarm Horns Rev.2. We safely transferred around 150 people and did about 300 transfers with and without cargo. The system in the stand alone version proved to be safe, comfortable and reliable during offshore testing. People… Read more »
SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES Agrees with CNBM to Develop New Vacuum Coating Machines for CdTe Thin-Film Technology
Kahl am Main, May 07, 2021 – The SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG (SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES) has concluded an agreement for the development of next generation vacuum coating machines with its long time customer, China National Building Materials (CNBM). The intended use case is the production of CdTe thin-film solar modules. For several years SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES has already… Read more »
LONGi sets record of 25.09% for N-Type TOPCon cell efficiency
Testing at the Institute for Solar Energy Research (ISFH) in Hamelin, Germany, has confirmed that the conversion efficiency of N-type monocrystalline bifacial TOPCon cells developed at LONGi’s Cell R&D Center has reached 25.09%, the first time that the efficiency of a TOPCon cell based on a commercial size silicon wafer has exceeded 25%. Based on… Read more »
Foss Maritime Advances the Industry with First Commercially Funded, Autonomous Harbor Tug
Foss Maritime, a leading maritime transportation and logistics provider based in Seattle, has selected Sea Machines Robotics’ SM300 autonomous-command and -control system for use aboard its tugboat Rachael Allen, the fourth of several new ASD-90 tugs under construction at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, in Freeland, Wash. Delivering in May 2021, the newly built 90-ton bollard pull… Read more »
Determining the price of the UK ETS scheme
Carbon prices, especially the EU Emission Trading System (ETS), have experienced considerable volatility over the last year, influenced first by COVID-19, which saw prices crash. More recently by expectations of increased EU climate ambitions, driving prices to record highs. Cornwall Insight considers the potential scenarios for UK carbon prices as we transition to the new… Read more »
Vibrating instead of hammering: new research project investigates innovative installation technique for offshore foundations
RWE Renewables, itap, BioConsult SH as well as the University of Stuttgart and Technische Universität Berlin are to research innovative vibratory pile driving technique at RWE’s Kaskasi offshore wind farm Method for installing foundations has the potential for significantly reducing underwater noise emissions and installation times Research project funded by the German Federal Ministry for… Read more »
Power Electronics sales shoot up to 490.7 M EUR, driven by energy storage
Valencia (05/96/2021) – The Valencian technology multinational Power Electronics is continuing along the pathway of strong results, closing the 2020 fiscal year with 490.7 million euros in sales. This figure represents a 42% increase in invoicing from the year before, in which sales of 346.6 million euros were attained. David Salvo, CEO of the company,… Read more »
Improving global sustainability with a unique, green manufacturing system
Sulzer Chemtech partners with AVA Biochem to expand its portfolio of sustainable chemical production technologies Sulzer Chemtech and AVA Biochem have entered into an exclusive license agreement to commercialize AVA Biochem’s innovative technology for the Conversion of Biomass to Renewable Industrial Substances (COBRISTM). This offers a versatile solution to produce 5-(hydroxymethyl) furfural (5-HMF), a bio-based… Read more »
ENA kicks off 2021 Community Energy Forum series with ‘Getting our networks to Net Zero’ theme
Topics discussed included ENA’s Open Networks, Gas Goes Green and Innovation projects Last week marked Energy Networks Association’s (ENA) first Community Energy Forum of the year, with the theme of ‘Getting our networks to Net Zero’. Introduced last year, this is the first of a number of forums that will be held in 2021 to help community groups voices be heard by the networks. Community energy groups and projects are vital in the transition to a low-carbon,… Read more »
China Leads In Renewable Energy Capacity At 895 Gigawatts – Larger Than Next 5 Countries Combined
The world’s total installed renewable energy amounted to almost 2,800 Gigawatts in 2020. According to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com, China has an installed renewable energy capacity of 895 gigawatts – larger than the next 5 nations combined. China Accounts For Nearly a Third of the World’s Installed Renewable Energy Capacity China has set itself apart… Read more »
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Sineng Electric Delivers Tailored Energy Storage Solution for 300MWh Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Project in China
Xinjiang, China, February 28, 2025 — Sineng Electric has successfully provided a customized energy storage solution for the 75MW/300MWh Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) project in Xinjiang, China, which has been operating reliably since its commissioning. The project exemplifies the effective integration of energy storage systems, aimed at enhancing grid stability and accelerating the deployment… Read more »
ACT100 blade CERTIFICATION tests completed
We are pleased to announce that last November ACT Blade’s first commercial prototype, the ACT100, successfully completed all tests required for the component certification, which is expected to be issued shortly by UL Solutions certifying body. Due to the component-based nature of the ACT Blade, the tests included: Full scale testing of that ACT100 internal… Read more »
ABB completes acquisition of Siemens’ Wiring Accessories business in China
Advances ABB’s leadership in wiring accessories and smart building technologies in China Acquisition provides access to expansive distributor network, extending ABB’s reach across China and Southeast Asia, and further into the retail market Enhances ABB’s portfolio, to address the growing demand for safe, reliable and energy-efficient building solutions ABB today announced it has completed the acquisition of Siemens’… Read more »
LIFTKET expands presence in Italy with new subsidiary
LIFTKET continues its international growth and is now officially present in the Italian market with its own subsidiary. Under the leadership of Raffaele Fantelli as CEO of LIFTKET Italy, the company will not only strengthen its direct market presence but also strategically realign the sourcing activities of the LIFTKET Group. With this expansion, LIFTKET aims… Read more »
ORE Catapult agrees contract with drive train specialist for new UK offshore wind testing facility
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has appointed RENK Test System GmbH to design, manufacture and install a new drive train test rig at the National Renewable Energy Centre in Blyth, Northumberland. Following confirmation in 2024 of a dedicated capital funding grant from UKRI, the Catapult announced its intention to expand and upgrade its testing… Read more »
Jan De Nul contracted for monopile installation for one of Scotland’s largest offshore wind projects
At 1080 MW, Inch Cape is one of Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm projects to enter construction. The project will feature 72 turbines off the east coast of Scotland. Jan De Nul is contracted for the installation of the monopile foundations with the offshore heavy-lift vessel Les Alizés. Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm recently… Read more »
Airborne Wind Europe´s response to the Clean Industrial Deal: A call for inclusion and support
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