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Wind energy employers support transition from oil and gas to renewables with new Safety Training Access Programme
Wednesday 2nd December 2020: Global Wind Organisation, the non-profit industry body for safety and technical training, is launching a new programme with RenewableUK to support the Just Transition, helping skilled workers to move from other sectors such as oil and gas into renewables. The GWO Safety Training Access Programme recognises complementary skills and knowledge in the… Read more »
The wind industry needs to invest in ageing fleets to avoid a steep decline in output and increased risk of catastrophic failure – ONYX InSight
Taking steps now to futureproof assets could result in profitable operational lifespans of up to 35 years Nottingham, 2nd December – As the industry takes an increasingly optimistic view of turbine life, there needs to be a more proactive approach to mitigating the risks of catastrophic failure and a decline in energy production. To enable fleets to… Read more »
Siemens Gamesa strengthens its partnership with European Energy to supply wind farms in Sweden and Poland
The Kingebol wind farm in Sweden will be installed with the industry benchmark Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform with 170-meter rotor variant The contract also covers a 20-year service agreement for the installations The company will also install 3 wind farms at nearby sites in Poland with 2MW turbines Siemens Gamesa has signed four contracts with… Read more »
Hyper-collaboration is the new norm in offshore wind
Some would argue that the offshore wind industry is the epitome of efficiency. Wind turbines keep getting bigger and bigger, which appeared impossible just a few years ago, resulting in reduced levelized cost of energy. The pioneers within the sector can collectively argue that they have started a coevolution towards decarbonation and a greener world…. Read more »
Ecoppia Announces IPO After Successfully Completing Its Public Tender Phase
Recognized as the world leader in robotic solutions, Ecoppia maintains its competitive advantage, completing initial offering stage at $300 million valuation. HERZELIYA, ISRAEL – December 1, 2020 – Ecoppia Scientific LTD., (TASE: ECPA), the pioneer and world leader in robotic solutions for photovoltaic solar, launched an initial public offering (IPO) on the Tel Aviv Stock… Read more »
Q CELLS seals first industry certification for new Quality Controlled PV program from TÜV Rheinland
Q CELLS is the first solar module manufacturer in the industry to pass TÜV Rheinland’s new Quality Controlled PV certification, which has been created to set new and unique standards in solar module production, performance and durability. [Berlin, Germany, December 1, 2020] Q CELLS, a renowned total energy solutions provider in solar, energy storage, downstream project… Read more »
EIT InnoEnergy invests in Nabrawind
The new shareholder exercises the right acquired in the capital increase carried out by the Spanish Company last July 2019 EIT InnoEnergy, the engine of innovation and entrepreneurship in sustainable energy in Europe, has become Nabrawind’s new shareholder, joining the investors that constitute the company: Evoluwind (promoters), Barinaga and Alberdi, Sodena and Basarro. The European… Read more »
Nordex Group’s new concrete tower plant in Spain starts operation
Hamburg, 1 December 2020. After only four months of construction work the Nordex Group has started up its new mobile concrete tower production plant in Spain. In Motilla del Palancar, in Castilla-La Mancha, a production facility for concrete towers covering more than 120,000 square metres has been set up. The Nordex Group began production of… Read more »
C2 Energy Capital Diversifies Portfolio with Acquisition of California’s Largest Floating Solar Project
Installation on storage pond powers town’s wastewater treatment New York, November 30, 2020 – C2 Energy Capital LLC, a rapidly growing investor in renewable energy and storage assets, has purchased California’s largest floating solar project from Ciel & Terre®, one of the leading companies developing and building such systems. “The acquisition of this advanced floating… Read more »
ZF Wind Power breaks 200 Nm/kg torque density barrier with the modular gearbox platform SHIFT 7k
• SHIFT, ZF’s modular gearbox platform, has been extended with two new members – SHIFT 3k to the lower end of the torque scale and SHIFT 7k at the high end. • Together with the 4k and 6k variants, the SHIFT platform family enables cost-efficient turbine designs for all markets with wind power densities starting… Read more »
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WIND Group announces new COO
WIND Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Renier van den Bichelaer as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 1 February 2025. Renier will also join the WIND Group management board. Last year, COO Robbert van Diepen expressed his intention to wind down his role. To ensure a smooth transition, he will gradually… Read more »
Jan De Nul to install inter-array cables for wind farms Nordlicht 1 and 2 in German North Sea
Vattenfall awarded contracts for offshore wind farms Nordlicht 1 and 2. Jan De Nul won the contract for inter-array cables, subsea cables that transmit electricity between offshore wind turbines. Both wind farms combined, Jan De Nul will install 196 kilometres of cables to connect 112 wind turbines. Once fully operational, the Nordlicht 1 and… Read more »
LIFTKET UK expands stage portfolio with MOVEKET and welcomes Rick Williamson to the sales team
( Wurzen ,January 31, 2025) LIFTKET UK is proud to announce the expansion of its product portfolio with the addition of MOVEKET, enhancing our ability to serve the stage industry. With CHAINMASTER already an established part of our offering, the inclusion of MOVEKET enables us to address both key areas of the Stage sector — Rigging and Automation… Read more »
Energiequelle GmbH receives permits for two wind farms in Germany
( Kallinchen/Germany ,January 30, 2025) The permits for two Energiequelle GmbH wind farms in Germany were granted in December. In Lüben in Lower Saxony and Minden in North Rhine-Westphalia, preparations are now beginning for the tendering and construction of the eight turbines. The wind farms have a total capacity of 38.4 MW and will contribute to a… Read more »
North Star celebrates full delivery of Dogger Bank SOV fleet, with naming of Grampian Tweed at Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility
North Star has officially named and handed over its latest service operations vessel (SOV), the Grampian Tweed, completing the company’s fleet of dedicated ships serving the Dogger Bank Wind Farm on long-term charter. This milestone event reflects the organisation’s ongoing commitment to the delivery of high-quality offshore support tonnage for the renewables sector and marks the… Read more »
Fronius Argeno: The powerful inverter for commercial photovoltaic projects
(Wels/Sattledt/Pettenbach, January 30th, 2025) With the Fronius Argeno, the Austrian family-owned company Fronius is launching a groundbreaking product for large-scale PV projects. The new 125 kW inverter offers highest safety & security standards as well as maximum efficiency. With the new Fronius Argeno inverter, the company has added a real giant to its portfolio. With… Read more »
Wind Propulsion a Keystone Technology for Shipping as New Report Reveals $400bn USD Premature Scrapping Crisis
We4Ce’s 2.5-3MW rotor blade design passes validation test at Suzlon in India
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Renewable Power: TotalEnergies Will Supply 1.5 TWh to STMicroelectronics in France over 15 Years
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