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Levelling up energy storage
Jinko Solar is one of only three manufacturers globally listed as Top Performers seven consecutive times in the PVEL PV Module Reliability Scorecard. It implements a thorough quality check process, with 52 steps and continuous line monitoring for each cell and panel. Keen to learn more, PES sat down with Lucia Dolera, Business Development Manager… Read more »
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 »
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ARESCA calls for wind energy experts to support the national adoption of industry standards
The American Renewable Energy Standards and Certification Association (ARESCA) is calling for experts who are directly and materially affected parties who are interested in participating as a member of an American National Standards (ANS) consensus body, known as the ARESCA Standards Committee of the Board (SCB), to support the adoption of the following IEC TC 88 standards… Read more »
WORLD BANK GROUP RELEASES REPORT ON OFFSHORE WIND DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS FOR BRAZIL BASED ON ANALYSIS BY DNV
Porto Alegre, Brazil, 18 July 2024 – The World Bank Group today released a study on “Scenarios for Offshore Wind Development in Brazil” conducted by DNV, the global independent energy expert and assurance provider. This report is one of a series of offshore wind roadmap studies commissioned by the World Bank Group (WBG) under its… Read more »
The UK Government today (July 18) announced the formation of an Onshore Wind Industry Taskforce.
The main aim of the taskforce will be to bring together key players from government, industry, regulatory bodies, the financial sector and other relevant organisations to drive forward the increases in onshore wind deployment needed to meet the UK’s 2030 targets. The taskforce will be chaired jointly by the UK Government’s Secretary of State for… Read more »
Busch Group at the Company Cup in Annecy
This year, staff members from more than 90 European companies participated in the eleventh Company Cup in Annecy, France. From the Maulburg-based Busch Group, 220 employees took part in the sporting competitions. Maulburg, July 18, 2024 – Participants from Pfeiffer Vacuum and Busch Vacuum Solutions competed together for the second time under the motto “One… Read more »
MACQUARIE ASSET MANAGEMENT AGREES TO ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL STAKE IN LYNN AND INNER DOWSING OFFSHORE WIND FARMS
LONDON, 17 July 2024 – Macquarie Asset Management has announced that it intends to acquire, via its managed funds, an additional 39.25 per cent stake in the Lynn and Inner Dowsing offshore wind farms from funds managed by BlackRock. Lynn and Inner Dowsing are located off the coast of Lincolnshire. Operational since 2009, the adjacent… Read more »
Corio CEO heralds Australia’s offshore wind opportunity
Corio Generation is making significant progress towards delivering the 2.5GW Great Eastern Offshore Wind project, located in the Gippsland offshore wind zone off the coast of Victoria. Corio was awarded a feasibility licence today, following the Commonwealth’s announcement of its intention to grant the license on May 1 and can now conduct the detailed assessment works… Read more »
More reliable and cost-effective: Schaeffler optimizes wind turbines using closed loop engineering
Warwickshire council goes against planning officers and turns down major solar farm on the day Labour’s chancellor promises new planning reforms
Pacific Green Achieves Planning Consent for its Limestone Coast, South Australia, 1.5GWh Battery Energy Parks
WORLD BANK GROUP RELEASES REPORT ON OFFSHORE WIND DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS FOR BRAZIL BASED ON ANALYSIS BY DNV
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