Search
Unep Report
‘Green’ energy spending on rise Global investment in green energy surged ahead in 2007 and has continued to grow this year despite turmoil in financial markets, a report says. Spending on green power last year hit $148bn (£75bn), up 60% from 2006, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said. {pagebreak} Rising oil prices, concerns over… Read more »
United front
Ireland and Scotland unite in green energy plan The Irish and Scottish governments and the Northern Ireland executive are co-operating on a plan for a wind electricity grid linking all three jurisdictions. Energy ministers recently launched the plan to make the case for an offshore wind-power grid operated by all three administrations. {pagebreak} “This… Read more »
Congestion charge
Hydro power for city tram system A collaboration to provide hydroelectricity for the tram system in Manchester, UK, comes hot on the heels of an announcement that the UK city will be the second place in Britain to introduce congestion charging. Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) and the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) {pagebreak}… Read more »
Back on track
European utilities acquire Shell’s stake in world’s largest offshore wind farm The world’s biggest offshore wind farm has been put back on track after the UK energy minister boasted that the technology could attract £3bn investment to the north-east of England alone. A host of wind schemes have been hit by planning delays, cost-inflation fears… Read more »
Maximum reliability – Cognis
Maximum reliability – Cognis presents solutions to boost wind turbine efficiency at Husumwind 2008 Today’s wind turbines have to withstand extreme mechanical stresses under very demanding conditions, especially with the latest trend of offshore locations, where wind speeds are much greater and maintenance work is even more challenging. At this year’s Husumwind trade show, {pagebreak}… Read more »
March of the robots felt in photovoltaic circles
Robots working alongside their human colleagues on a variety of production lines are now an everyday sight, and the photovoltaic industry is taking notice of the lower costs and shorter production times that the use of robots in industry brings. In this article, Rüdiger Winter, of German company Adept Technology, a global, leading provider of… Read more »
UPS solutions for wind turbines
UPS solutions for wind turbines – high performance in all weathers The performance and profitability of a wind turbine stands and falls with its operational reliability. Any fault or outage can cost the operator dear while also potentially impacting on safety; costly servicing puts an extra strain on budgets. Therefore, it is all the more… Read more »
Setting sail to take wind power across the world
BBC Chartering is a recognised global leader in providing tailor-made shipping solutions for both heavy lift and project cargoes. It was founded ten years ago and now operates more than 140 vessels from a network of 21 offices. In recent years the company has come to be known as a leading shipper of wind turbines…. Read more »
From furniture to foil laminate
From furniture to foil – laminate : firm branches out to embrace new PV business German laminate company Bürkle is well-known in the laminates and pressing industry for its work in the wood, plastic card and circuit board industries. Now, it has gained a foothold in the photovoltaic industry and is determined to use the… Read more »
Staffing solutions: giving clients room to breathe
Staffing solutions: giving clients room to breathe in a global market Headquartered in Berlin, with offices all over Germany, DAL Zeitarbeit is a recruitment and staffing company that operates in the power industry – particularly within the wind sector. In this exclusive interview, company owner Dr. Ansgar Lauterbach explains how the firm alleviates the human… Read more »
More from across PES
W.E.B’s Italian Ariano and Apricena wind farms, financed by NORD/LB, enter operation
€113m financing package comprises €101m for Ariano and €12m for Apricena The Ariano and Apricena projects came online in July and November 2024 respectively 18th February 2025, Hanover, Germany – NORD/LB, the energy transition bank of choice, and W.E.B Group, a leading energy transition company, have announced that the Ariano (84MW) and Apricena (12MW) wind farms… Read more »
ScottishPower and Stillstrom study explores electric future for offshore wind operations
Offshore windfarms could be serviced by battery-powered zero-emission vessels charged from the windfarm’s very own turbines in the future, a study by leading green energy company, ScottishPower Renewables, and Stillstrom by Maersk has found. The study is the first in a series of three commissioned by ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) to explore options for decarbonising offshore… Read more »
Nordex Group with solid service success in 2024
• In 2024 service contracts for 227 new projects totaling 8,500 MW signed • For the fourth consecutive year first place in the service survey of the German Wind Energy Association (BWE) Hamburg, 14 February 2024. In 2024, the Nordex Group signed service agreements for 227 new wind energy projects totaling 8,500 MW worldwide. All… Read more »
Natural Power delivers technical support for Romazières wind project financing
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has provided technical due diligence and construction monitoring on behalf of the lender, BPCE ENERGECO, to support the completion of project financing for the Romazières wind farm (21.6 MW installed capacity) in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region in the West of France. Developed by the French renewable… Read more »
Delta to Showcase Integrated Energy Solutions at Solar Solutions Amsterdam 2025
Delta, a global leader in power management and provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, today announced its participation in the Solar Solutions Amsterdam 2025 exhibition 11-13 March 2025. Delta will showcase its comprehensive portfolio of integrated energy solutions, including adsvanced photovoltaic (PV) inverters, cutting-edge power conditioning systems, and state-of-the-art energy storage systems. “Solar Solutions Amsterdam… Read more »
BYD Energy Storage Signed World’s Largest Grid-scale Battery Storage Projects of 12.5GWh
SHENZHEN, Feb. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recently, BYD Energy Storage and Saudi Electricity Company successfully signed the world’s largest grid-scale energy storage projects contracts with a capacity of 12.5GWh at the time. Combined with the previously delivered 2.6GWh project, the total cooperation now has amounted to a massive 15.1GWh of projects. This cooperation is… Read more »
Full Circle signs full-scope contract to service Enercon E-70 Turbines at High Winds and Mean Moor Wind Farms in Cumbria, England
Natural Power validates Exus Renewables North America’s $312M TAG project in New Mexico
Online Magazine Reader
- Solar/PV
- Wind
- China