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Liebherr-made grease for pitch and azimuth bearings
Liebherr has developed a lubricant, Duro Wind PBG (durable pitch bearing grease), for use in pitch and azimuth bearings of wind turbines. The grease ensures very low wear, and thus longer bearing life. Moreover, this effective lubrication shows outstanding results in terms of corrosion protection, be it moisture corrosion or false brinelling. Duro Wind PBG… Read more »
ABB achieves carbon-neutral operations at Finland factory
ABB has achieved carbon neutral operations at its factory in Porvoo, Finland, reducing CO2 emissions by 636 tons in its first year. This saving is equivalent to driving 112 times the length of the equator or warming an electric sauna every day for 373 years. By combining digital solutions, electrification, and renewable technologies the Porvoo factory… Read more »
Kalyon and Fraunhofer ISE Sign MoU for Research on Integrated Photovoltaics and PV Storage Technologies
In conjunction with the 4th Turkish-German Energy Forum, Kalyon Güneş Teknolojileri Üretim A.Ş. and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action BMWK in Berlin, Germany. In the MoU both parties reaffirm their intent to cooperate in… Read more »
New initiative builds first solar mini-grid powered large scale irrigation systems in Africa
ETHIOPIA | October 11, 2022 – The Distributed Renewable Energy – Agriculture Modalities (DREAM) initiative will build the first solar mini-grid powered large scale irrigation systems in Africa, providing famers with reliable, affordable, and sustainable irrigation. Today, the initiative begins with the launch of nine renewable energy mini-grids and irrigation systems across Ethiopia. Partners involved… Read more »
STRATEGIC POWER PROJECTS ‘DELIGHTED AND ENCOURAGED’ BY PLANNING GRANT FOR €140 MILLION DUNNSTOWN RENEWABLE DEVELOPMENT
Strategic Power Projects has welcomed the decision by An Bord Pleanàla to grant planning permission to the company’s proposed battery storage facility at Dunnstown, County Kildare. The new €140 Million proposed facility is the single largest battery application in Ireland, and is over 200 MW in capacity. Speaking after permission was granted, Strategic Power Projects’… Read more »
Natural Power energising wind and solar in Ireland
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has successfully supported the completion of Taghart Wind Farm and Millvale Solar Farm – the first RESS-1 wind and solar projects respectively, to be energised in Ireland. Natural Power acted as owner’s engineer on behalf of Statkraft Ireland at the seven-turbine, 23MW, Taghart Wind Farm in… Read more »
Pfeiffer Vacuum Components & Solutions celebrates 25th anniversary
Asslar, October 10, 2022. This year, Pfeiffer Vacuum Components & Solutions GmbH in Göttingen is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The company has one of the largest storage facilities for vacuum components in Europe. The portfolio includes standard vacuum chambers as well as customized vacuum chambers and solutions with wide-ranging functions, which are manufactured using the… Read more »
ABB unveils ‘tomorrow ready’ digital circuit breaker
As power systems around the world transform, ABB is continuing to lead their seamless digital transformation with the evolution of its respected VD4 medium voltage (MV) circuit breaker. Transforming the operational excellence and cost-efficiency of modern electrical distribution applications, the new VD4 evo takes the popular existing range – which is already established in over… Read more »
EnduransTM Solar ramps-up production of its ‘made-in-America’ backsheets: announces manufacturing capacity expansion
Just weeks after the Inflation Reduction Act was passed into US law, EnduransTM Solar continues to consolidate its position as the country’s leading domestic backsheet manufacturer. Significant commercial volumes of the award-winning EnduransTM HP backsheet are now being manufactured in Nashua, New Hampshire to meet increased demand from several leading US module manufacturers. The EnduransTM HP backsheet… Read more »
CP Electronics Set to Energise Product Development with New Director Appointment
With ongoing emphasis on providing futureproof lighting and energy controls, CP Electronics – part of Legrand UK & Ireland – has appointed Gilles Silva as its new Director of Product Development. Having gained almost 20 years’ experience – 14 of which spent in Legrand Brazil’s R&D team – Gilles’ new role will see him take… Read more »
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The UK Government has launched a partnership between Great British Energy and the Crown Estate which it says will deliver billions of pounds in clean power investment.
Responding to the announcement, Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “Scottish Renewables welcomes today’s announcement which has provided more detail on the role that the UK Government hopes GB Energy will play in the energy market. “The ambition to fast-track renewable energy deployment recognises the critical role that our industry will play in… Read more »
Kraken and SolarEdge Light up Path to Cheaper, Cleaner Energy
SolarEdge Home Battery customers will be able to save by charging with low-cost, clean energy – fully automated by Kraken Octopus Energy customers in the UK and US first to benefit from lower energy bills SolarEdge systems around the world to expand Kraken’s ‘Virtual Power Plant’ potential and turbocharge the smart grid London, UK and… Read more »
New study REVEALS repurposing EV batteries is vital to shaping a sustainable energy future
Environmental Impact: Throwing away lithium-ion batteries improperly is causing global safety issues including fires in waste management facilities. Circular Economy Benefits: Companies such as B2U Storage Solutions and Allye Energy are recycling and reutilising old EV batteries. Industry Innovation: B2U Storage Solutions has successfully deployed large-scale storage facilities using second-life batteries, demonstrating cost-effectiveness and reliability… Read more »
Does a new Labour government herald a new dawn for UK climate tech companies?
By Paul Vousden, Client Development Director at 350 PPM, the London-based incubator and accelerator for early-stage clean tech solutions. Labour has been elected with a spectacular landslide majority and the country has voted for change, which of course was the campaign message that was relentlessly pursued for weeks on end. The other key themes from… Read more »
Schneider Electric appoints Kristin Hanley as Vice President, Global Marketing and Sales Excellence for the UK and Ireland
·Former Vice President of Customer Operations takes on new role · New function integrates marketing with sales excellence and data insights to accelerate business growth The leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Kristin Hanley as Vice President Global Marketing and Sales Excellence for the UK and Ireland… Read more »
ABB technology automates giant solar energy farm in Abu Dhabi
ABB technology maximizes efficiency and reliability of world’s largest single-site solar plant Al Dhafra PV2 in Abu Dhabi – key to the United Arab Emirates’ Energy Strategy 2050 The plant generates enough power to meet energy demands of 200,000 homes and reduce city’s CO2 emissions by 2.4 million metric tons per year, equivalent to the annual emissions from 470,000 cars IEA says solar PV manufacturing capacity is expected to double during 2024 to reach almost 1,000 GW,… Read more »
Airborne Wind Energy developer Kitemill receives €2.5m cash boost from EIC (European Innovation Council) to accelerate commercialisation
ARESCA calls for wind energy experts to support the national adoption of industry standards
WORLD BANK GROUP RELEASES REPORT ON OFFSHORE WIND DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS FOR BRAZIL BASED ON ANALYSIS BY DNV
The UK Government today (July 18) announced the formation of an Onshore Wind Industry Taskforce.
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