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Transforming a global energy system
PES takes a look at the current state of renewable energy rollout, considers wind energy’s increasing role, and discovers what’s in store for the next few years. Since 2010, more than a quarter of a trillion dollars have been invested annually in renewable energy, energy efficiency and supporting technologies. Global investment in clean energy… Read more »
U.S. wind: boom before bust?
For U.S. wind power, the last 12 months was both the best of times and the worst of times. That’s the conclusion from the new Wind Technologies Market Report recently released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and prepared by DOE’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). We take a look at the latest trends… Read more »
Seizing a golden opportunity
It’s a curious contradiction that, while wind is a renewable, non-fossil fuelled, energy source, some global wildlife organisations have put up massive resistance to its expansion. Refreshingly, the industry has finally received a vote of confidence from a major body – the National Wildlife Federation. We take a look at their recently-published recommendations about making… Read more »
Wind’s world of opportunity
The Global Wind Energy Council has recently identified the key commercial battlegrounds where wind power can make gains in the next four years. We present an exclusive look at their global findings, together with a special focus on offshore. On the whole, the market diversification trend which has emerged over the past several years intensified… Read more »
Economics and Energy Minister Gabriel to open WindEnergy Hamburg, the leading global industry fair, on Monday evening.
Sigmar Gabriel, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy and Vice-Chancellor of Germany is to open WindEnergy Hamburg on Monday evening, 22 September. The leading wind industry fair will be held in Hamburg for the first time from 23 to 26 September. More than 1,200 exhibitors from all parts of the world are expected at… Read more »
The 29th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition starts on Monday, 22 September 2014, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Henk Kamp, The Netherland’s Minister of Economic Affairs opens the 29th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC 2014) on Monday, 22 September 2014, 10:00. Opening addresses are followed by Ms Marie Donnelly, European Commission, Director in DG Energy, Directorate Renewables, Research and Innovation, Energy Efficiency, and Fokko Pentinga, President of Amtech Systems,… Read more »
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd successfully places CHF 100 million senior convertible bonds
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) announces the successful placement of CHF 100 million senior unsecured convertible bonds due 2020, with an investor put option in 2018 (the “Convertible Bonds”). The proceeds from the offering will mainly be used for funding of potential working capital requirements, investments in demo equipment and general corporate… Read more »
WindEnergy Hamburg: Home match for German Renewables Shipbrokers
German Renewables Shipbrokers welcomes all visitors to booth B4.EG.118 at the leading international WindEnergy trade fair. The GRS shipbroker team will be ready to answer all questions and discuss any topics concerning offshore tonnage and equipment at our 42 m2 2014. “WindEnergy Hamburg is a home match for us,” explains Philippe Schönefeld, Managing Partner of… Read more »
Siemens Presents Onshore Innovations at WindEnergy Trade Fair in Hamburg
Ready for new markets: Under the banner slogan “Green Energy. Made in Hamburg”, Siemens Energy is presenting its newest products at the wind power trade fair “WindEnergy 2014” in Hamburg, Germany from September 23 through 26. Innovations include high-efficiency wind turbines for onshore sites with low wind speeds and a state-of-the-art approach to servicing wind… Read more »
Mainstream and DNV GL validate floating offshore wind measurement device as part of Carbon Trust OWA programme
On behalf of Mainstream Renewable Power, DNV GL (formerly GL Garrad Hassan & DNV KEMA) has successfully completed an independent validation assessment of the FLiDAR offshore wind measurement device. Based on the results, FLiDAR’s floating LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) device has now formally reached Stage 2 on the Carbon Trust Offshore Wind Accelerator Roadmap… Read more »
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AXIAL and DCE Solar Join Forces in the U.S. Photovoltaic Market
A strategic agreement aimed at strengthening AXIAL’s presence in the U.S. solar market AXIAL announces a collaboration agreement with DCE Solar, a leading company in energy solutions in the United States. This alliance aims to contribute to the penetration of the company’s main products in one of the world’s most important photovoltaic markets, starting with… Read more »
Econowind passes 100th VentoFoil unit sold
Zeewolde, Netherlands – February 4, 2025 – Econowind has surpassed 100 VentoFoil units sold, marking a major milestone in the shipping industry’s shift towards Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion. The increasing adoption of the VentoFoil system reflects shipowners’ drive to cut fuel consumption, reduce CO₂ emissions, and comply with tightening global regulations. Since the first two units… Read more »
WinGD on-engine NOx abatement solution to make commercial debut
The only on-engine NOx reduction solution for marine two-stroke engines, designed by Swiss marine power company WinGD, will be deployed for the first time on commercial engines after securing type approval. The integrated Selective Catalytic Reduction (iSCR) solution was tested at Mitsui E&S DU (MESDU) Co’s factory in Aioi, Japan, where three WinGD 5X52-S2.0 engines… Read more »
ENGINEERING FIRM COMMITS TO BOLSTERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF TALENT
Grantham-based engineering firm, BGB, has committed to supporting the next generation of engineering talent, thanks to a partnership with West Grantham Academy. Its partnership with the Academy will offer six students the chance to build skills in a range of areas, from manual turning and milling, to slip ring assembly – techniques that enable firms like BGB… Read more »
Iberdrola and Amazon further expand their global renewable energy partnership and harness the AWS cloud to scale Iberdrola’s business
First PPAs (power purchase agreements) agreed in Portugal and Spain for a total of 476 MW, expanding the global partnership to five countries in total Amazon has now enabled more than 66,000 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of renewable energy from Iberdrola worldwide over the lifetime of the PPA agreements In 2024 Iberdrola successfully migrated an extensive landscape of… Read more »
Castillo Engineering Selected by Montante Solar for 13 MW of Landfill Solar Projects in New York
Maitland, FL, Feb. 3, 2025 – Castillo Engineering announced that it has been selected by Montante Solar to provide design and engineering services on two of Calibrant Energy’s landfill community solar projects in Niagara, New York, totaling 13 MW. Currently under construction, the projects use ballasted, fixed-tilt mounting technology and are expected to reach completion… Read more »
New Chief Commercial Officer role signals international growth for Aurora Energy Services
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Jan De Nul to install inter-array cables for wind farms Nordlicht 1 and 2 in German North Sea
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