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JDR begins construction of new US headquarters
Houston Texas, US, 29th July 2020: JDR, the global subsea cable supplier and servicer owned by the TFKable Group, has begun construction of a new US headquarters in Tomball, Texas, a part of the Houston metropolitan area. The building will consolidate three of JDR’s existing facilities in the region to expand its IWOCs rental business… Read more »
From Perovskites to the TeraWatt Era and a carbon-free energy system: EU PVSEC’s plenary sessions combine overview presentations and striking news for the whole PV community
EU PVSEC restructures its plenary sessions Overview presentations and news cover “Innovations in PV technologies”, “Innovations for PV industry and deployment” and “PV in the energy system” Last chance for early bird tickets and exhibition space The three plenary events of the 37th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition will provide current insights on… Read more »
New report sets out renewables’ contribution to rural Scotland
Wind, hydro, wave and tidal energy projects bringing prosperity outside towns and cities Five in-depth studies presented in easy-to-digest format Renewable energy’s contribution to the economy of rural Scotland is analysed in a new publication by industry body Scottish Renewables. The report is an easily-accessible review of five economic studies carried out over the past… Read more »
PADCON AND ABOVE ARE ENTERING INTO A GLOBAL STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO PROTECT PV SYSTEMS FROM PID
This is a very natural combination of Above, the leading solar aerial inspection and data company and PADCON, specialists in the development and implementation of anti-PID solutions (Potential Induced Degradation). The two best in class technologies will combine forces to better identify suspected PID, cure PID and verify that improved system performance persists. Kolitzheim, Germany: Photovoltaic… Read more »
Nordex Group receives order from Colombia
Manufacturer to supply 41 x N149/4.0-4.5 turbines Hamburg, 29 July 2020. The Nordex Group has received an order for the supply of 41 N149/4.0-4.5 turbines for a wind farm in Colombia. The order also includes a service agreement for a period of two years with an option to extend initially by three and subsequently a… Read more »
Wholesale prices rise as energy demand increases
Research from Cornwall Insight shows that as energy demand has risen due to lockdown restrictions being eased, wholesale prices have also increased. In fact, the day-ahead power price (while typically remaining volatile) recently peaked at £33.10/MWh on 8 July; the highest price traded for the contract since pre-COVID lockdown. In a similar vein, front-month power… Read more »
UK’s largest renewable energy awards will go ahead in a hybrid format
Scottish Green Energy Awards open today (July 28) – industry urged to ‘nominate now’ Nominations invited for 11 categories across all renewable technologies The Scottish Green Energy Awards – the UK’s largest celebration of renewables – open today (July 28). This year‘s event will take place in a hybrid format, with a socially-distanced physical awards… Read more »
Rivertrace joins forces with Prevention at Sea to provide an integrated SMARTSAFE ε-ORB discharge monitoring system
Market leading developers of smart water quality monitoring technology, Rivertrace Limited have integrated the multi Lloyd’s List awarded ε-ORB (PAS electronic Oil Record Book) software application developed by maritime technology and marine risk prevention firm, Prevention at Sea Ltd into their SMARTSAFE ORB bilge overboard security system monitoring equipment. The bringing together of the two… Read more »
Guidehouse Insights Report Shows Distributed Energy Storage Capacity Deployments for the Top 10 US Markets Are Expected to Increase Sixfold between 2020-2030
California and Hawaii are current market leaders, but new utility business models, sustainability targets, and policies are expected to bring other states to the forefront July 28, 2020 – Boulder, Colo. – A new report from Guidehouse Insights examines the large and promising US state markets for distributed energy storage, providing an overview of market… Read more »
BLUE OFFSHORE SETS CABLE TRANSPORT RECORD
Sunday 19 July the tug Kamarina with barge CC Atlantique carrying more than 8000 tonnes of high voltage cable has safely arrived in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The cables will form the connection of TenneT’s Hollandse Kust (zuid) Alpha Platform to the onshore grid. Blue Offshore is proud to be able to contribute to the Dutch… Read more »
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UTEP Engineers Model Electric Grid Demand for EVs to Charge While in Motion
EL PASO, Texas (Feb. 4, 2025) – Running out of gas in a remote area far from a gas station is every driver’s worst nightmare. A similar stressor, known as “range anxiety,” exists for owners of electric vehicles who worry about how far their EV’s can drive without running out of battery. As EVs become more common… Read more »
Contel Smart Energy Unveils Energynie™: its composable AI-driven platform for scalable renewable energy management
PETACH-TIKVA, Israel, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Contel Smart Energy proudly announces the launch of Energynie™, its next-generation composable platform designed to transform renewable energy optimization. Built to quickly adapt, scale and integrate new technologies, Energynie™ can seamlessly manage diverse energy assets (PV, wind, storage, engines) under different site configurations (hybrid technologies, ground-mounted, rooftops, dual-use, microgrids and more). The outstanding modularity of the platform… Read more »
Senior hire signifies launch of Enspec’s new Engineering Department
Enspec Power has announced a significant milestone in the company’s strategic growth plan – the launch of a brand-new Engineering Department. Senior Electrical Engineer Onyekachi Akpotohwo (Kachi) is the first direct hire to have joined. The new five-strong department is expected to grow to eight as the year progresses. Enspec majority shareholder and Chief Technical Officer… Read more »
New Testing Capabilities Strengthen Stability and Grid Code Compliance
R&D Test Systems has successfully concluded the EUDP-funded research project MERGE: Megawatt Scalable Versatile Grid Emulation System, marking a significant milestone in grid emulation technology. Over the course of the project, R&D Test Systems, in collaboration with Aalborg University, has advanced the research and development of grid emulation hardware and software, enabling precise control of… Read more »
WEG reaches two thousand generators supplied to Vestas in Brazil
~ The milestone reinforces a strong partnership and commitment to renewable energy ~ Global leader in motors and drives WEG has supplied two thousand generators to Danish wind energy pioneer Vestas. WEG’s generators are one of the vital components of the turbines produced by the company, and this achievement further strengthens its contribution to the clean… Read more »
Natural Power appoints Head of Innovation
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has appointed Craig Bradley as Head of Innovation Services. This is a newly created role dedicated to growing the company’s innovation capabilities and accelerating initiatives that will enhance products, services and processes to optimise efficiency. Craig developed his passion and experience for innovation during his 19… Read more »
Arenko secures new contract win with leading renewable energy developer Orsted
Apatura secures planning consent for new 150 MW Battery Energy Storage System in Scotland
Pexapark Welcomes Martin Fraenkel as Independent Board Chairman to Support Global Growth and Platform Expansion
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