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Concrete Proof For Offshore Windfarms
The concrete sector is developing solutions that will meet the challenges set by Offshore Proof, a new survey by accountancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) which believes that offshore wind power has some way to go to prove that it can be a valid part of the renewable energy mix. The survey reports that the next 5… Read more »
Only Four Weeks Left Until The Nomination Deadline The Energy Award Powered By Joule Renexpo Celebrates Distinguished Figures In The Industry
The countdown has begun! Only four weeks left until the deadline for nominations for the “Energy Award powered by Joule & RENEXPO®”. The award is being presented for the third time in collaboration with the agricultural publisher Deutscher Landwirtschaftsverlag. “The response to our call for nominations has been huge so far,” says Elisabetta Alberti, organizer… Read more »
Ahlstrom starts production of specialty reinforcements for the wind energy market in China
Ahlstrom Corporation, a global high performance materials company, takes another step in executing its growth strategy in Asia by starting production of specialty reinforcements for the wind energy market in China. The production of glass fiber reinforcements, which is used among other things to strengthen wind mill blades, will be started by the fourth quarter… Read more »
enXco and San Diego Gas & Electric Sign Power Purchase Agreement for 130 MWp (110 MW ac) Catalina Solar Energy Project
enXco, an EDF Energies Nouvelles Company and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) have entered into a Power Purchase Agreement for a 130 MWp (110 MW ac) solar photovoltaic (PV) facility to be built in Kern County, California. enXco will develop, build, and own the Catalina Solar Project while SDG&E will buy the power generated… Read more »
Munich Re Plans 2.5-Megawatt SunPower Solar Power System
Expected to reduce nearly $500,000 in annual electricity costs, the new system will save the company money, benefit the environment, and help New Jersey meet its renewable energy goals Munich Reinsurance America (Munich Re) and SunPower Corp. today announced that SunPower will design and build a 2.5-megawatt solar power system at Munich Re’s Plainsboro, N.J…. Read more »
Expert for global Service and Support strengthens the Management of ISRA VISION
One of the World’s market leaders for Machine Vision optimizes its Customer Support ISRA VISION AG has enhanced its Customer Support Center CSSC with the appointment of the internationally experienced Manager Peter Hohoff. From April this year onwards, Peter Hohoff has headed up the Customer Service and Support Center at the location in Herten to… Read more »
Which comes first: the wind farm or the turbine?
Unless an offshore wind farm is optimally designed, even the most powerful offshore wind turbine will under-perform. While there will always be a trade-off between turbine performance losses and wind farm lay-out cost savings, the trick is knowing how to strike the right balance, says the latest Wind Energy Update Offshore Wind Installation and Construction… Read more »
Wind turbine blade maintenance: Against all odds
When a seven metre portion of a Vestas blade prototype broke off last year – only weeks after the company had a signed a deal to supply the same model to a 420MW wind farm in Australia – the company felt it had some explaining to do. But according to the latest Wind Energy Update… Read more »
Borrego Solar and Bentek Solar Announce 25MW Solar Supply Agreement
Bentek Solar, a leader in Balance of System (BOS) design and manufacturing for commercial and utility scale solar PV products and Borrego Solar, a leading financier, designer and integrator of commercial and utility scale PV solar systems, jointly announce a 25MW supply agreement. Bentek Solar will supply a range of disconnecting combiners, re-combiners and disconnect… Read more »
Wagner Solar raises £11,432.02 for victims of the Japan devastation
Following the company’s announcement to donate 3% from new sales of SANYO solar modules during the month of April, Wagner Solar UK Ltd, the UK branch of German solar power and solar heating supplier, system integrator and manufacturer Wagner & Co Solar Technology; is pleased to announce it has raised £11,432.02 for the relief and… 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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