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Norway’s GIEK marches to a whopping NOK 7.6bn in guarantees for offshore wind
State-backed Export Credit Guarantee Agency GIEK hits another milestone as it close to doubles its guarantee tally to the burgeoning sector. GIEK’s mission is to promote Norwegian exports – and it is doing that big time in the offshore wind market both in Europe and further afield. Having reached around NOK 4bn in June, its… Read more »
WBD’s energy sector team advises on community-led wind turbine project
Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised Ambition Community Energy (ACE), a community interest company set up by local resident-driven charity Ambition Lawrence Weston, on its successful planning application for a 150m-tall wind turbine in Avonmouth, near Bristol. Planning for the community-led 4.2 megawatt onshore wind turbine has been granted and at 150m is believed… Read more »
PIRIOU has developed 100m cable vessel
In order to further penetrate new markets, PIRIOU has developed a new cable layer vessel, designed to lay and repair both fiber-optical and energy cables. This vessel will be able to lay cables on wind farms as well as repair a damaged cable on the continental shelf or deep sea. As PIRIOU’s recently awarded hydrogen… Read more »
Castor Marine takes over SeaVsat assets
Today, Castor Marine, a leading Global VSAT Network Operator, announces its acquisition of the activities of SeaVsat, a maritime satellite internet provider at sea based in Lelystad, the Netherlands. SeaVsat provided satellite Internet access to offshore vessels and rigs. SeaVsat was declared bankrupt on November 23, leaving customers at sea in uncertainty about their Internet… Read more »
SAE success at Scottish Green Energy Awards
SIMEC Atlantis Energy (Atlantis) was both delighted and honoured to scoop two awards at the Scottish Green Energy Awards. Atlantis won the Champion of Renewables award, which is presented to companies that are truly unique and have shown how much the industry has to offer and helped tell the story in a new and different… Read more »
Natural Power appoints Offshore Analytics Lead
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has appointed Antoine Borraccino (PhD) as Offshore Analytics Lead. Based in Natural Power’s Nantes office in France, Antoine who has a back ground in energy analysis, will support client projects globally as well as providing specialist training and guidance to the internal team of analysts throughout… Read more »
GREENBYTE GIVES GLENNMONT PARTNERS TECHNICAL TRANSPARENCY ACROSS ITS EUROPEAN CLEAN ENERGY PORTFOLIO
European fund manager adopts technology agnostic software to provide essential oversight of portfolio performance for its investors Gothenburg, 11th August – Glennmont Partners (Glennmont), one of Europe’s largest pure renewables fund managers, has adopted Greenbyte’s monitoring platform to oversee the technical performance of its dynamic European wind and solar portfolio. Greenbyte will be fully integrated… Read more »
Local Energy Systems Scottish Industry Network set to transform Scottish energy system and support net zero targets
Energy Systems Catapult has been appointed to lead a Local Energy Systems Scottish Industry Network (LESSIN) and bring together manufacturers, project developers, technology companies and investors to cultivate the low carbon ecosystem in Scotland. The £334,000 initiative will be led by Energy Systems Catapult in partnership with the Energy Technology Partnership and is supported by… Read more »
Top renewable energy projects crowned at virtual Scottish Green Energy Awards
More than 800 people tuned in to see 13 winners announced Chief Executive of industry body says shortlist highlights the “phenomenal skillset” of Scotland’s renewable energy industry An underwater robot which is changing the game for offshore subsea inspection processes has been handed a top award by Scotland’s renewable energy industry tonight (Nov 26). Rovco… Read more »
The Scottish Government has today published its NPF4 Position Statement, setting out that its long-term planning strategy will be driven by the overarching goal of addressing climate change.
Responding, Morag Watson, Director of Policy at Scottish Renewables, said: “Scottish Renewables welcomes the publication of The Scottish Government’s National Planning Framework 4 Position Statement, and in particular its commitment that ‘the long-term strategy will be driven by the overarching goal of addressing climate change’. “The acknowledgment that ‘supporting renewable energy developments, including the re-powering and extension… 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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