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Entries sought for 2009 awards European and global companies in the renewable energy sector are being asked for submissions to the second annual Rosenblatt New Energy Awards. The Awards are being staged at London’s Natural History Museum on Wednesday 25th February 2009 to recognise the achievements of management teams, companies and projects that have made… Read more »
Revolution now
Radical solutions call to reverse carbon levels A call for governments to adopt a ‘global energy technology revolution’ has been made in a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA).The report, entitled ‘Energy Technology Perspectives 2008′ indicates that if countries continue with their existing policies, global carbon emissions will rise by 130 per cent while… Read more »
Unep Report
‘Green’ energy spending on rise Global investment in green energy surged ahead in 2007 and has continued to grow this year despite turmoil in financial markets, a report says. Spending on green power last year hit $148bn (£75bn), up 60% from 2006, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said. {pagebreak} Rising oil prices, concerns over… Read more »
United front
Ireland and Scotland unite in green energy plan The Irish and Scottish governments and the Northern Ireland executive are co-operating on a plan for a wind electricity grid linking all three jurisdictions. Energy ministers recently launched the plan to make the case for an offshore wind-power grid operated by all three administrations. {pagebreak} “This… Read more »
Congestion charge
Hydro power for city tram system A collaboration to provide hydroelectricity for the tram system in Manchester, UK, comes hot on the heels of an announcement that the UK city will be the second place in Britain to introduce congestion charging. Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) and the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) {pagebreak}… Read more »
Back on track
European utilities acquire Shell’s stake in world’s largest offshore wind farm The world’s biggest offshore wind farm has been put back on track after the UK energy minister boasted that the technology could attract £3bn investment to the north-east of England alone. A host of wind schemes have been hit by planning delays, cost-inflation fears… Read more »
Maximum reliability – Cognis
Maximum reliability – Cognis presents solutions to boost wind turbine efficiency at Husumwind 2008 Today’s wind turbines have to withstand extreme mechanical stresses under very demanding conditions, especially with the latest trend of offshore locations, where wind speeds are much greater and maintenance work is even more challenging. At this year’s Husumwind trade show, {pagebreak}… Read more »
March of the robots felt in photovoltaic circles
Robots working alongside their human colleagues on a variety of production lines are now an everyday sight, and the photovoltaic industry is taking notice of the lower costs and shorter production times that the use of robots in industry brings. In this article, Rüdiger Winter, of German company Adept Technology, a global, leading provider of… Read more »
UPS solutions for wind turbines
UPS solutions for wind turbines – high performance in all weathers The performance and profitability of a wind turbine stands and falls with its operational reliability. Any fault or outage can cost the operator dear while also potentially impacting on safety; costly servicing puts an extra strain on budgets. Therefore, it is all the more… Read more »
Setting sail to take wind power across the world
BBC Chartering is a recognised global leader in providing tailor-made shipping solutions for both heavy lift and project cargoes. It was founded ten years ago and now operates more than 140 vessels from a network of 21 offices. In recent years the company has come to be known as a leading shipper of wind turbines…. Read more »
More from across PES
Jan De Nul installs subsea export cables to connect future floating wind farms off the Southern Brittany coast in France
France is getting ready to install its first commercial-scale floating wind farms by creating an offshore power grid. Jan De Nul, in partnership with Hellenic Cables, has been awarded a frame agreement by RTE for the supply and installation of three export cables for two floating windfarms. Three submarine cables of 50 kilometres each, will… Read more »
DOE $5M Match Grant to Michigan-Based Clean Tech Company Gives the Green Light for Expansion
Department of Energy as well as local partners team up with PowerPanel in Lansing, to expand manufacturing of their industry-proven clean energy systems and ultimately create over 150 new jobs From the Caribbean to the Ukraine, in applications ranging from disaster relief to “smarter” thermal energy generation at facilities of every type, the demand is… Read more »
REC Group empowers US Solar Installers to enter thriving Commercial Segment with new REC Alpha Pro M Solar Panel
San Luis Obispo, CA, December 19, 2024 – REC Group, an international pioneering solar energy company, announces a strategic initiative to support US-based solar installers expand into the growing Commercial solar market. This effort is anchored by the recent production start of the new REC Alpha Pro M solar panel, specifically engineered to meet the demands of commercial… Read more »
Ivalua to Enable Milence to Digitalize Procurement and Accelerate Innovation
Redwood City, CA, December 19, 2024. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, and its partner Cyrias today announced that Milence, an innovator in the automotive and energy industries, has successfully gone live with Ivalua’s platform to digitalize its Source-to-Contract (S2C) processes. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Milence was established in July 2022 as a joint venture between… Read more »
CAPE HOLLAND SECURES CONTRACT FOR SHINAN-UI OFFSHORE WIND FARM IN SOUTH KOREA
Beilen, The Netherlands – CAPE Holland, a renowned innovator in offshore industry foundation installation equipment and a Venterra Group company, is proud to announce the signing of a contract with Hyundai Engineering & Steel Industries Co. Ltd. (HESI) for the Shinan-Ui Offshore Wind Farm, marking CAPE Holland’s first project in South Korea. The Shinan-Ui Offshore… Read more »
KENC awarded with multiple contracts for UK Offshore Wind Farm.
KENC Engineering is excited to announce multiple contract awards from a leading T&I Contractor. The contracts entail engineering scopes to outfit a purpose-built jack-up vessel to contribute with the safe and efficient installation of the monopiles for a UK offshore wind farm. KENC’s scope of work includes the design and engineering of a hose reel… Read more »
3t Drilling Systems Partners with PNI Training Centre to Transform Offshore Crane Training in Norway
SkyVisor Fundraises €1.2 Million to Accelerate International Expansion of In-House Wind and Solar Inspection Software Offerings
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