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SGS Provides Project Certification for Borkum West II Offshore Wind Farm
In May 2008, SGS was assigned a contract to conduct Project Certification services for Borkum West II offshore wind farm. Project Certification provided by SGS enables wind farm owners to obtain necessary approvals and meet international and local standards. Offshore wind farms incur many risks and challenges due to a variety of external factors such… Read more »
Sustainable Energy stock soars on Bosch tie-up
Shares of Sustainable Energy Technologies (STG.V) rose by more than 20 percent early on Tuesday after it announced a tie-up with the solar unit of German engineering giant Robert Bosch [ROBG.UL]. Sustainable Energy, a small Canadian solar energy company, and Bosch Solar Energy (BSLRF.PK) will jointly market Bosch thin-film photovoltaic modules with Sustainable’s Sunergy inverters… Read more »
Yingli and SunDurance Energy enter into agreement to deliver 10 megawatts of solar energy
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited has announced that it has entered into a sales agreement to provide green energy to SunDurance Energy for much of the next year. Under the agreement, the New Jersey-based SunDurance will receive more than 10 megawatts of photovoltaic solar energy modules over the first three quarters of 2010. Liansheng… Read more »
GE Chief: US Must Win Global Wind Turbine Race
America is in danger of falling behind Asia when it comes to wind energy production. And the chief of General Electric says that is jeopardizing this country’s energy future. Business Week reports that in remarks to the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Conference near Washington, DC, General Electric Co. chief Jeffrey Immelt said America must not give… Read more »
China to accelerate development of wind power: officia
China will step up efforts to promote the development of its wind power industry so as to make full use of its wind resources, said Zhang Guobao, director of the National Energy Administration, yesterday. China’s installed wind power capacity is only 22 million kilowatt, far less than its wind energy resources of about 2.6 billion… Read more »
MECASOLAR trackers resist hurricane winds of up to 132 km / h at the weekend
More than 5,000 MECASOLAR trackers installed in the Grupo OPDE photovoltaic solar farms in Spain have endured with great strength over the weekend of 26 and 27 February, the winds that swept the Iberian Peninsula from north to south caused by the explosive cyclogenesis and which reached speeds of up to 200 km / h… Read more »
Toshiba to buy 32 megawatts of SunPower solar panels
SunPower Inc. and Toshiba Corporation have entered into an agreement that will help the Japanese electronics company unveil a new solar energy-based undertaking to begin the new decade. As part of the strategic supply agreement between the two companies, Toshiba will order 32 megawatts worth of high-efficiency solar panels that will be manufactured by SunPower… Read more »
Solar Thermal Collectors Have Larger Capacity than Wind Power
Although concentred solar power (CSP) generation is probably better known, solar thermal (ST) collectors employ a much lower level of technology and convert far more of the sun’s energy into useful heat, according to a new market analysis. The report “Solar Thermal Power Report” by ReportBuyer describes solar thermal energy technology in its various applications,… Read more »
Does Proposed Wind Farm Pose Threat to 911?
A Chicago-based energy company wants to erect 100 wind turbines in southern Brown County: 54 in Morrison, 22 in Holland, 20 in Wrightstown, and four in Glenmore. There’s concern the 400-foot turbine towers could interfere with the county’s plan to erect a series of 911 radio towers. While emotions run high between landowners and families… Read more »
Xcel Energy lights up Solar*Rewards program
Incentive pays for 30 percent of home photovoltaic projects Xcel Energy announced Monday the launch of incentives for Minnesota electricity customers to install solar panels on top of their homes and businesses. The Minneapolis-based utility’s Solar*Rewards program, designed to encourage solar energy growth in the state, includes a one-time payment of $2.25 per installed watt… Read more »
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XOCEAN Secures €115 Million Investment to Accelerate Growth of Its Ocean Data Services Platform
Funding will support continued expansion across multiple offshore segments including wind development and operations, asset integrity assurance, CCUS, and civil hydrography DUBLIN – January 9, 2025 – XOCEAN, a leading provider of ocean data to the offshore energy and civil hydrography sectors, has closed a €115 million fundraise that will help support its ongoing growth… Read more »
Busch Group Expands Presence in Romania
The Busch Group has expanded the production facility of Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions in Romania. The new premises have now been inaugurated. Cluj, Romania, December 12, 2023 – The event took place at Nervia Industrial Park in Apahida, Cluj County. During the celebration, two other important milestones were also recognized: Busch Romania had its 10th anniversary… Read more »
OHM Group Invests in Rooftop Solar to Super-Charge Fast-Growing EV Sales
Innovative DC-optimised solar system is forecast to produce around 160MWh of energy each year – with potential to offset up to 50% of electricity use and reach over €50,000 savings annually, with payback expected in just three years Plans are already in place to install solar systems at eight additional sites See video here 8th… Read more »
All Energies Services Group Announces Strategic Acquisition of CWind Ltd from Inspirit Capital
All Energies Services Group (AES Group), a leading provider of sustainable energy solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of CWind Ltd, a market leader in offshore wind services, from private equity firm Inspirit Capital. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in AES Group’s mission to expand its footprint in the renewable energy sector… Read more »
SBM Offshore signs investment agreement with Ocean-Power
Amsterdam, 7 January 2025. Following the MoU signed with Norwegian company Ocean-Power in June 2024, SBM Offshore is pleased to announce an initial equity investment in Ocean-Power. As a result of this investment, SBM Offshore holds a minority ownership in Ocean-Power AS, and has appointed one director who has joined the company Board. This investment offers the… Read more »
NRG Systems’ Bat Deterrent Technology, Paired with Curtailment, Reduces Bat Fatalities at Wind Projects in Canada by Up to 91%
Comprehensive six-year study led by Natural Resource Solutions Inc. (NRSI) confirms acoustic deterrents could improve conservation and energy production outcomes at wind facilities Hinesburg, Vermont, USA – A landmark six-year study conducted by Natural Resource Solutions Inc. (NRSI) has shown that combining NRG Systems, Inc.’s pioneering Bat Deterrent System with operational curtailment can reduce bat… Read more »
Jan De Nul installs subsea export cables to connect future floating wind farms off the Southern Brittany coast in France
DOE $5M Match Grant to Michigan-Based Clean Tech Company Gives the Green Light for Expansion
REC Group empowers US Solar Installers to enter thriving Commercial Segment with new REC Alpha Pro M Solar Panel
Ivalua to Enable Milence to Digitalize Procurement and Accelerate Innovation
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