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United Wind Logistics develops and realises transport concept for MHI Vestas’ V164 wind turbines The collaboration includes the long-term charter of the deck carrier VestVind, engineering services and other auxiliary services The concept solution enables 24-hour turn-arounds, high flexibility of the heavy lift vessel and the reduction of freight charges The transport of wind turbine… Read more »
DONG Energy to support PhD research at Durham University to help increase wind turbine efficiency
DONG Energy is continuing its long-standing relationship with Durham University by supporting two PhD research studentships through the Durham Energy Institute (DEI). DONG Energy has funded the Chair in Renewable Energy position at DEI and endowed three MSc scholarships for Durham University students each year since 2011. DONG Energy will now support two PhDs as… Read more »
Leading wind experts claim LiDAR becoming the clear choice for bankable offshore wind measurements, saving millions on costs
London, 18 July 2017. Leading wind measurement experts gathered in London claimed that LiDARs have been replacing met masts to become the sole wind measurement tool used for offshore resource assessment and power curve verification purposes. These experts stated that LiDAR technology had over the years fully proven its ability to provide wind measurements as… Read more »
Illinois firm selected by US Department of Energy to participate in National Solar Competition
Solar Micronics, Inc., an Illinois-based solar integrator firm has been selected to participate in the ‘Solar in Your Community Challenge’ program of the Department of Energy. As part of the Sunshot initiative, a $5 million budget has been set aside for this competition, aimed at expanding solar access to low- income communities. Over the next… Read more »
GCUBE MAKES SENIOR LONDON APPOINTMENTS
Specialist renewable energy insurer recruits two new senior team members to drive its future expansion plans London, July, 17th 2017 – GCube Underwriting Ltd. (GCube), the leading renewable energy underwriter, has appointed Steve Allen and Adam Hearn to the posts of Director and Senior Underwriter, respectively, at its London office. Allen and Hearn join GCube… Read more »
Siemens receives major order from TenneT for DolWin6 offshore grid connection
• Siemens will supply the technology for direct-current transmission • Dragados partner is responsible for building and installing the offshore platform • Six out of ten DC grid connections of the German North Sea were equipped by Siemens Siemens has received another order from the German-Dutch grid operator, TenneT TSO, for a grid connection for offshore wind power… Read more »
EDF Renewable Energy Announces Acquisition of Solar Projects from First Solar
SAN DIEGO (July 13, 2017) : EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE) today announced the acquisition of the 179 megawatt AC (MWac) Switch Station 1 and Switch Station 2 Solar Projects from First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) in late June. The projects, currently under construction, will sell their combined output and environmental attributes under three Power… Read more »
Trojan Battery Appoints Industry Veteran Erguen Oezcan Senior Director of Sales for Renewable Energy
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., July 12, 2017 – Trojan Battery Co., LLC, the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, has expanded its sales team for solar and renewable energy with the appointment of Erguen Oezcan as senior director of sales for renewable energy. Oezcan brings more than 20 years of experience to this position, which… Read more »
SeaRenergy to provide QHSE management & support for the HVAC export cable connection between BorWin Gamma platform and “Hohe See” windfarm
SeaRenergy has been awarded by the EPIC contract holder & Chinese power cable manufacturer ZTT to provide QHSE services. The scope for QHSE management & support includes the cable load-out, cable transport and installation phase of the project as well as the commissioning and testing phase. SeaRenergy has commenced its contractual duties and responsibilities and completion is scheduled for… Read more »
Order Placed for First LiDAR Wind Buoys to be Used in China
Titan Technologies Corporation has ordered two Fraunhofer IWES LiDAR measuring buoys for the surveying of the Zhangpu and Changle off- shore wind farms planned for off the coast of China’s Fujian province. This will be the first time a floating LiDAR system will be used for off- shore wind measurements in China. The buoys will… Read more »
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Jan De Nul contracted for monopile installation for one of Scotland’s largest offshore wind projects
At 1080 MW, Inch Cape is one of Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm projects to enter construction. The project will feature 72 turbines off the east coast of Scotland. Jan De Nul is contracted for the installation of the monopile foundations with the offshore heavy-lift vessel Les Alizés. Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm recently… Read more »
Hydrogen Forum at HUSUM WIND 2025
From 16 to 19 September, the trade fair will highlight “Green Hydrogen” as one of this year’s special topics. The Hydrogen Area showcases the entire value chain. An open forum with expert lectures, the German-Danish Energy Dialogue, and international experts will provide valuable insights into current research, innovative technologies, and forward-looking infrastructure. Husum, 27 February… Read more »
AEROCOMPACT launches the COMPACTWALL TR mounting system
Satteins, Austria, 27.02.2025. PV mounting specialists AEROCOMPACT is today expanding its facade solutions, with the COMPACTWALL TR substructure. The patented long rail TR system is already established on their COMPACTMETAL roof systems with sandwich panels; this is due to it redirecting all compressive and tensile forces through the sandwich into the building structure, so the panels… Read more »
Germany set to secure energy independence, but narrowly miss climate target
Germany’s energy mix will shift dramatically. By 2050, the country’s reliance on energy imports will drop from 70% to 27%, reducing its dependency on foreign energy sources. Imports of coal and oil are expected to decrease by 99% and 79%, respectively. DNV’s first German Energy Transition Outlook 2025 predicts CO2 emissions will fall by 89%… Read more »
Offshore consent application submitted for Cenos Offshore Windfarm
Cenos Offshore Windfarm Limited, a joint venture project between Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn, has submitted its consent application to the Marine Directorate – Licensing Operations Team (MD-LOT). With a nominal capacity of up to 1,350 MW, Cenos is a pioneering floating offshore wind project that will provide renewable power to the UK grid and to… Read more »
Airborne Wind Europe´s response to the Clean Industrial Deal: A call for inclusion and support
Airborne Wind Europe welcomes the Clean Industrial Deal and the Action Plan for Affordable Energy, emphasizing the EU’s commitment to clean-tech innovation and decarbonisation. However, to fully harness innovative renewable technologies, Airborne Wind Energy (AWE) must be explicitly integrated into policy frameworks and funding mechanisms. Kristian Petrick, Secretary General of Airborne Wind Europe, stated: “With the… Read more »
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