Search
HighLine Technology GmbH – New Fraunhofer ISE Spin-Off for Sustainable Solar Cell Production
Solar power is the most cost-effective form of energy worldwide, thanks to the many significant research contributions continuously made up to today. A decisive factor here is resource-saving production technology, which plays an important role along with increasing efficiency. HighLine Technology GmbH is the most recent Fraunhofer ISE spin-off company. The Freiburg-based start-up aims to… Read more »
Designed for Extreme Conditions
Aerocompact sponsors snow- and wind-proof PV mounting system for high alpine refuge Satteins, Austria, 28 Sept. 2020. Aerocompact, the manufacturer of PV mounting solutions, has planned a solar power system for Totalp Hut in Vorarlberg, Austria, and sponsored mounting solutions and services worth several thousand euros. At the beginning of 2019, an avalanche destroyed the… Read more »
RWE secures lease agreements to develop four offshore wind farm extensions projects in the United Kingdom
Potential 1.8 gigawatts awarded Agreement for Lease by The Crown Estate, RWE pro rata share about 900 megawatts RWE’s total share in the UK offshore development projects totals up to 1.3 gigawatts including 400 megawatts from the remaining seabed option at Rampion Projects in the Irish Sea, the southern North Sea and the English Channel RWE Renewables and its… Read more »
ArcVera Renewables Announces Entry Into India’s Hybrid, Wind, Solar and Energy Storage Market
ArcVera Renewables, an international provider of consulting and technical services for wind, solar and hybrid energy storage projects, has announced its entry into India’s fast-growing renewables market. ArcVera’s new Indian offices are located in Bangalore, India. The company has assembled a team of international experts to deliver industry-leading technical expertise to project developers, lenders, and… Read more »
Hornsea Two monopile installation scheduled to start next month
Offshore works for what will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm are set to ramp up in the coming weeks. Ørsted’s Hornsea Two will surpass its predecessor Hornsea One by generating 1.4GW of clean energy once complete in 2022. Monopile works are due to commence at the wind farm location 89km from landfall this… Read more »
New CFO for Meyer Burger Technology Ltd
Jürgen Schiffer is appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Meyer Burger Technology AG as of October 1, 2020. In this role he succeeds Manfred Häner, who is retiring. Jürgen Schiffer (*27. 06. 1966) is an experienced financial expert focusing on reporting, accounting, treasury management and tax law. In recent years, the graduate… Read more »
Ex-rugby international Gareth Thomas helps People’s Energy launch new campaign to end fuel poverty
An estimated four million1 UK homes are currently living in fuel poverty2. With the full financial fallout of COVID-19 not yet known, this figure is undoubtably set to rise as households face soaring energy use and severe job losses. It is this worrying outlook that has prompted People’s Energy, the UK’s first Community Interest Company (CIC)… Read more »
Higher Efficiencies in Organic Photovoltaics – New Record for 1 cm² Solar Cell
In the field of organic photovoltaics, researchers are working hard to further increase the solar cell efficiency. New materials obtained from synthetic organic chemistry have enabled significant efficiency increases in recent years. Maintaining the efficiencies achieved in the laboratory on tiny solar cells is often a challenge when the cell area becomes larger. Now Fraunhofer… Read more »
ENGIE Solutions and Smulders kick off topside fabrication of TenneT project Hollandse Kust (noord)
Representatives of TenneT TSO B.V. and the joint venture ENGIE Solutions – Iemants (subsidiary of Smulders) started the cutting of the first steel elements for the topside of the offshore transformer station for the Hollandse Kust (noord) wind farm zone. During a first steel cut ceremony at the Iemants’ facility in Arendonk on Thursday 24… Read more »
Mammoet wins two ESTA Awards in two different categories
Mammoet is delighted to announce it has won two awards at the European Association of Abnormal Road Transport and Mobile Cranes (ESTA) Awards of Excellence 2020. Mammoet won the ‘Safety’ award for its reverse signaling solution, which creates safer reversing conditions when trailer drivers are working with a spotter. Mammoet then won its second award… Read more »
More from across PES
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
Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, and Clarksons Port Services (CPS), a global leader in shipping agency services, are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This strategic agreement aims to explore an expanded partnership between the two companies at ABP’s new state-of-the-art Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF),… Read more »
TRESIOS crewing & careers” business unit continues as “MR. JAMES workforce & crewing
ROTTERDAM, 02-09-2024 – TRESIOS a project contractor for the energy & maritime industry who recently announced a repositioning focusing on “subsea construction services” and “marine services” is now taking the next step in their sharpened strategy. The “crewing & careers” business unit continues as “MR. JAMES workforce & crewing”. Separating the “crewing & careers” business… Read more »
Sineng Electric Obtains VDE Compliance Certificate for SN100(X)/110/125PT String Inverter
10 Years of ELA Container Offshore Special solutions for Accommodation in the Maritime Sector
Buss Terminal Eemshaven Completes Load-Out for Germany’s Largest Offshore Wind Park in the North Sea “He Dreiht”
ROBUST PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR HVDC TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS NEEDED FOR DEPLOYMENT SUCCESS – DNV STUDY
Online Magazine Reader
- Solar/PV
- Wind
- China
