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Michael Phelan, Chief Executive at GridBeyond, formerly Endeco Technologies, comments on the results of the recent National Grid tender for Firm Frequency Response (FFR)
“Following the June 2018 FFR tender round, there are discussions and commentary referencing market saturation and the possibility of clearing prices dropping further. Whilst average prices in the Dynamic FFR market have fallen in 2018, the average prices for Dynamic FFR delivery up to September 2019 have remained consistent. “It is significant that Dynamic and… Read more »
Sharing the benefits of OEM partnerships
Providing essential maintenance and repair services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) requires a very high standard of service to be delivered. Companies that hold such contracts must have considerable expertise and resources. Individual customers can take advantage of these standards and facilities to ensure their projects are delivered efficiently and professionally. Ross Barraclough, Regional Operations… Read more »
SCHMID stands for innovative and sustainable PV production solutions and energy storage systems
From June 20th to 22nd, 2018, SCHMID presents itself at the Intersolar Europe in Munich at booth A2-160. At Intersolar Europe, the SCHMID Group proves that its production systems and energy storages do not only rank among the best in the photovoltaics and energy storage industry, but also convince with their environmentally friendly properties. As early… Read more »
Agrophotovoltaics Goes Global: from Chile to Vietnam
Agrophotovoltaics (APV), a technology which combines the production of solar electricity and crops on the same land, has already been successfully demonstrated in pilot projects in several European countries. The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in cooperation with the Innovation Group “APV-Resola” have proven the feasibility of Agrophotovoltaics with a 194 kWp APV… Read more »
The Scottish Government has today (June 19) announced £2 million of funding to encourage innovation in offshore wind.
The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult has detailed how some of that money will be spent, alongside additional investment of more than £850,000. Responding, Stephanie Conesa, Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “Scotland is home to approximately 25% of Europe’s offshore wind resource and we are now starting to build out projects which will harness this potential. “This… Read more »
Intersolar Europe 2018: BayWa r.e one of the first to achieve new SolarPower Europe O&M Best Practices Mark
Munich, June 19, 2018: At the start of this year’s Intersolar, BayWa r.e., a global renewable energy developer, service supplier, wholesaler and energy solutions provider, was one of the first companies to achieve SolarPower Europe’s new Solar Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Best Practices Mark. An industry first, the Mark is a seal of excellence that… Read more »
Strategic Partnership between skytron energy and AlsoEnergy
Combined strengths in sales and services for C&I and Utility-scale markets Berlin, Germany: June 19th, 2018. The leading utility monitoring and control provider skytron energy and the leading commercial and industrial monitoring provider AlsoEnergy will partner in the worldwide sales and service of their PV power plant monitoring solutions. Combined, the companies monitor a total… Read more »
Trojan Battery Adds Group 31 Size Battery to Solar AGM Line
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., June 19, 2018 – Trojan Battery Co., LLC, the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, today announced the addition of a Group 31 size battery to its Solar line of maintenance-free, true deep-cycle absorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries designed for solar and other renewable energy applications. The Trojan SAGM 12 105… Read more »
Aquila Capital Enters Finnish Wind Energy Market with 14.4 MW Project
Transaction is part of the expansion strategy into Nordic onshore plants Project benefits from state-guaranteed feed-in tariff for twelve years Hamburg, 19 June 2018 – The investment company Aquila Capital – a specialist in alternative investments – is acquiring the “Ykspihlaja” project, an onshore wind park close to the Finnish town of Kokkola. The wind… Read more »
REDEN Solar completes the refinancing of its French Solar PV assets for € 270m
Roquefort, France, June 19, 2018: REDEN Solar, a leading solar IPP from France, announced today that it completed a refinancing operation for the majority of its French assets, successfully raising a total of €270 million. This operation, co-managed by Vanessa Bodson, Head of Financing at REDEN Solar, is structured as a 17-year non-recourse financing arranged… 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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