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How weather intelligence boosts wind farm performance and efficiency
Wind farms face weather-related challenges that impact turbine performance and profitability, such as wind variability, rain, hail, lightning, and turbulence. Accurate weather data is key to optimising energy production, reducing maintenance costs, and improving safety. Integrating wind lidars, environmental sensors, and digital tools helps wind farm managers make real-time adjustments, enhancing energy efficiency and minimising… Read more »
How to upgrade your blades against lightning
Wind turbine operators are facing a growing challenge as turbine blades increase in size: more frequent and severe lightning damage, particularly in lightning-prone regions like the US Midwest. GE Vernova’s 2.X-116 and 2.X-127 turbine blades have proven to be especially vulnerable, with their lightning protection systems (LPS) struggling to safely capture and divert lightning strikes… Read more »
Swiss Steel Group sets ambitious science-based decarbonization targets and supports the 1.5°C goals of the Paris Agreement
Swiss Steel Group reaffirms its commitment to the 1.5°C targets of the Paris Agreement and has set ambitious, science-based decarbonization targets validated by the SBTi As the world’s first steel producer, Swiss Steel Group has validated decarbonization targets (after endorsement by the Science Based Targets initiative, SBTi) according to the SBTi sectoral guidelines for the… Read more »
Major milestone as UrbanChain secures electricity supply licence
Ofgem grants supply licence to UK’s leading provider of peer-to-peer energy exchange services UrbanChain founders say superior array of products can now be offered to customers while generator clients will gain a higher level of control CleanTech company says it is more than an energy exchange platform, ‘our role is to create communities’ The… Read more »
REC Celebrates Solar PV System at CPKC Stadium with Ribbon-Cutting Event
Kansas City, Missouri, June 5, 2024 – REC Group, an international pioneering solar energy company, held a ribbon-cutting event on May 18, 2024 to celebrate the 75.6kW solar PV system installed at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City. The event was a collaboration between REC, Good Energy Solutions and the KC Current professional women’s soccer team…. Read more »
New partnership to revolutionise renewable energy solutions in UK homes
A UK-first collaboration between SOLARWATT UK & IRELAND and Stiebel Eltron UK and is set to drive forward renewable energy powered homes across the United Kingdom. The partnership will offer a holistic approach to the implementation of renewable technologies across dwellings, maximising energy efficiency, cost savings, and delivering sustainable homes across the UK. Combining SOLARWATT’s… Read more »
Green energy from the waves
The wave turbine, a pioneering project developed by the WUPROHYD design office, promises to tap into the vast energy potential of sea and ocean waves. This innovative renewable energy system is expected to have a capacity ranging from 2.5 to 3 terawatts, equivalent to 2,500,000 to 3,000,000 megawatts. The WUPROHYD design office, the first of… Read more »
Cairn Duhie Wind Farm wins with pure lidar approach
Supported by advisory services provided by DNV, RES, the world’s largest independent renewable energy company has utilised wind lidar as a standalone solution for wind resource assessment and project planning at its 16-turbine scheme, Cairn Duhie. It’s a step change in safety, economy and efficiency. Advances in digital technology have yielded significant benefits to many… Read more »
GLOBAL LEADERS FORUM: CHARTING A NEW DEVELOPMENT COURSE IN A CHANGING WORLD
Six decades of impact: Marking 60 years of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Convening global leaders: UNCTAD brings together world leaders to shape a vision for inclusive prosperity in a complex global landscape High-level participation: featuring the UN Secretary-General, six heads of state and government and 28 Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Trade Geneva,… Read more »
Borders Wind Farm Watch initiative launched
In response to growing concern about the significant proliferation of wind farms and their impact on nature, the landscape and residential areas, a new initiative – Borders Wind Farm Watch – has been formed to monitor wind farm development in the Scottish Borders. According to Scottish Borders Council data, it is believed that there are… Read more »
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Busch Group Companies Announce Joint Presence at Semicon West
The three companies of the Busch Group (Busch Vacuum Solutions, Pfeiffer Vacuum and centrotherm clean solutions) announce their joint presence at Semicon West 2024. This marks a significant milestone, as it will be the inaugural occasion that the Busch Group exhibits collectively in one booth in the US. Maulburg, June 26, 2024 – Visitors of… Read more »
ABB and Cleanwatts sign MOU to accelerate intelligent energy management in communities and buildings
AI-driven energy-sharing platform will be integrated with ABB energy management technology The partnership targets lower costs, enhanced energy visualization and efficiency, energy sharing and flexibility, and user convenience in renewable energy communities Both companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore joint solutions ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation,… Read more »
Modulift at World’s First Offshore Energy Island
Specialist lifting equipment manufacturer, Modulift is facilitating the construction of a complex offshore energy project in the North Sea. Deemed to be the world’s first artificial energy island, “Princess Elisabeth” marks a significant milestone in renewable energy infrastructure development. Situated 30 miles off the coast of Belgium, in the 3.5-GW Princess Elisabeth offshore wind zone,… Read more »
Swiss Steel Group supplies Green Steel Stainless+ for completely stainless steel.
Swiss Steel Group has successfully launched Green Steel Stainless+. A new variant of completely stainless steel that meets the highest ecological standards. This innovative solution demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and the protection of our environment. Green Steel Stainless+ is characterized by its outstanding properties: Depending on the requirement profile, it is corrosion and heat… Read more »
High level of bookings for elektrotechnik
New exhibitors announced for the upcoming building, industrial and energy technology show Even now, eight months before the show gets underway, elektrotechnik bookings are high, which augurs well for a promising event in 2025. Exhibitors at the building, industrial and energy technology show will comprise businesses that have been exhibiting for years as well as… Read more »
NextFloat+ Project secures €13m grant from Innovation Fund
The NextFloat+ Project has secured a ‘cornerstone grant’ of €13.4m from the European Commission’s Innovation Fund supporting the industrialisation of floating wind. The pan-European project aims to accelerate the roll out of the next generation of floating wind technology by boosting competitiveness and scalability. Led by a consortium formed by X1 Wind, as project coordinator, alongside Technip Energies and… Read more »
Blue World completes successful testing of 200 kW maritime fuel cell system to run on green methanol
Neustark secures $69 million in funding to expand carbon removal solution globally
St. John’s Shipbuilding Continues Commitment to Offshore Wind with Third CTV Delivery
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