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Conserving fossil fuels – photovoltaic-diesel hybrid systems on the rise
Munich, April 9, 2015 – Traditional diesel generators, widely used across the globe, are now being complemented by photovoltaics in new markets and applications. Solar-diesel hybrid systems already represent profitable alternatives, particularly for large-scale industrial users in remote, yet sunny, regions. From June 9-12, 2015, the Off-Grid Platform at Intersolar Europe in Munich presents an… Read more »
Lightsource connects more than 300MWp in the month of March alone
Lightsource Renewable Energy has connected 27 new solar farm sites with a total capacity of 303 Megawatts peak (MWp) in a single month ahead of the 1.4 Renewable Obligations Certificate (ROC) deadline. It’s been a bumper month for the UK’s leading solar energy generator, taking the company’s total installed capacity to 960MWp – with 58MW… Read more »
wpd windmanager and Impax agree long-term cooperation in Finland
wpd windmanager Scandinavia Oy is taking over the technical and commercial management of a portfolio of wind farms in Finland owned by a renewable energy fund managed by the British fund manager, Impax Asset Management (AIFM) Limited. The first project is the 27MW Joukhaisselkä wind farm near Sodankylä in Lapland. The first turbines of type… Read more »
Seaway Heavy Lifting
Seaway Heavy Lifting has entered into a contract with Cardon IV in Venezuela for transportation and installation of the Perla project gas production platforms complete with tie-in of the subsea infrastructure. The Perla development consists of 3 gas production platforms connected to the shore landing near Punto Fijo, through a 30″pipeline. The water depth in… Read more »
The Kaco New Energy Ultraverter Concept Wins Germanys Most Prestigious Photovoltaics Award
Bad Staffelstein / Neckarsulm, March 6th, 2015 – With the Ultraverter concept, KACO new energy, the Neckarsulm, Germany, based solar PV inverter manufacturer has combined the advantages of module- and string inverters in a completely new “AC serial switching” system architecture. The concept was awarded the highly coveted Innovation Prize at the “30th Photovoltaics Solar… Read more »
Port Of Cherbourg 1st Handling Of Industrial Cargo At The New Heavy Loading Dock Quai Des Flamands
After 2 years of construction works, the extension of the “Quai de Flamands” was finally completed this March. The port of Cherbourg now boasts a 680m linear wharf, accessible to vessels up to 14m draught. This extension was accomplished within the framework of the renewable marine energies project and is also designed to handle heavy… Read more »
Uptime International Announces New Walk To Work Contracts
Uptime International has entered into contract with Ulstein Verft AS for delivery of two active motion compensated gangways. The walk to work systems will be mounted during first half of 2016 on two new built wind turbine service operation vessels (SOV) ordered by Bernhard Schulte and their affiliate Windea Offshore. This is the first dedicated… Read more »
WDAS Enters Solar Power Generation Business With Acquisition Of Three Power Cloud Companies
World Assurance Group Inc. (www.worldassurancegroup.com) (OTC Pink: WDAS) announces that it has completed the acquisition of three operating companies from Power Clouds Pte Ltd (www.PowerClouds.com), its Singapore based partner, in a predominantly equity transaction. The three companies, Solar Parc Moldoveni SRL, Fran SRL and Power Clouds (Japan) Ltd are all subsidiaries of Power Clouds Pte… Read more »
Prysmian New Award Worth Approximately 230 M For Offshore Wind Farm Grid Connections In Germany
Activation Of Option Within Contract Signed In May 2014 With 50Hertz Milan, 1 April 2015. Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has secured a new award by 50Hertz Offshore GmbH – a subsidiary of 50Hertz Transmission GmbH, transmission grid operator in Germany – worth approximately € 230 million to… Read more »
Subpar Solar Irradiance Undermines East Coast Project Performance
Vaisala 2014 solar study reveals role of extreme weather patterns in growing East-West productivity divide The East Coast of the U.S. experienced up to 5% lower than average levels of solar irradiance in 2014, negatively impacting overall performance of solar sites in the region. Concurrently, the West Coast enjoyed irradiance levels up to 10% higher… Read more »
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Port of Lowestoft welcomes first vessel to Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility as construction continues at pace
‘Soft start’ to Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) operations underway with Norside Supporter vessel call. The Port of Lowestoft, the UK’s most easterly port, which is owned and operated by Associated British Ports (ABP), has achieved a significant milestone as it welcomed the first commercial vessel to the Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) on Tuesday… Read more »
ZF Wind Power Coimbatore is the f irst plant in India to roll out 50 Gigawatts of wind g earboxes
•ZF reinforces its global leadership in wind gearbox technology with a 50 GW milestone of wind gearboxes for ZF Coimbatore •ZF Wind Power Coimbatore, the world’s largest wind gearbox plant outside of China and the only fully integrated gearbox manufacturing facility in India boasts a state-of-the-art setup for both export and domestic production. •ZF reaffirms… Read more »
The next generation of maintenance vessels for offshore wind turbines
KNUD E HANSEN continues to expand its portfolio of innovative designs and extensive experience in the offshore wind farm sector with a new wind turbine maintenance platform – The “Jack-up on Jack-up” concept. This four-legged jack-up vessel features a 15 m wide working platform, which can be elevated to the height of the nacelle, thus… Read more »
Full Circle signs a long-term contract to service four Enercon turbines at Tesco Distribution Centres in England and Wales
Full Circle has signed a new long-term O&M contract with British supermarket chain, Tesco. The contract covers full-scope maintenance and 24/7 remote monitoring of four Enercon E53 turbines situated next to the Tesco Distribution Centres in Daventry, England and Magor, Newport, Wales. The electricity generated by these turbines is designated to power the respective depots…. Read more »
DNV Introduces New Standard for Wind Turbine Loads and Site Conditions
The comprehensive DNV standard for wind turbine load calculations and site assessments offers industry stakeholders detailed design requirements and guidance for verification and certification activities. Oslo, Tuesday 03 September 2024 – DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, announces a new comprehensive standard for wind turbine load calculations and site assessments, created to guide industry… Read more »
NZTC Clean Energy Start-up Accelerator Opens Applications With £500K Grant Funding Available
Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) opens applications for its 2025 TechX Start-up Accelerator cohort Up to £50,000 in grant funding available for each of the 10 selected start-ups Successful applicants to gain access to potential customers and opportunities to secure further investment The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has today [3 September 2024] opened… Read more »
ABP and Clarksons Port Services sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance Lowestoft as key offshore energy hub with new Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility
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Sineng Electric Obtains VDE Compliance Certificate for SN100(X)/110/125PT String Inverter
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