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Mainstream signs 100 % of contracts won in the latest electricity supply tender
The NCRE Company has signed all supply contracts that were awarded to its projects in the 2016 electricity tender, which will provide close to 1000 MW and will involve an investment of USD$ 1.6bn. Mainstream Renewable Power has signed all of the 175 power purchase agreements (PPAs) awarded to its projects in the most recent… Read more »
Natural Power selected for DONG turbine inspections
Following a successful tender process, Natural Power has been selected to deliver turbine blade inspection services on behalf of DONG Energy at wind farms in the UK, and Germany. Craig Gordon, Global Head of Inspections at Natural Power, said: “As an independent provider, we can offer a cost effective and flexible service when it comes… Read more »
The construction and float-off of Ideol’s floating offshore wind foundation has been successfully completed
August 25th 2017 – The construction of Ideol’s patented floating offshore wind sub-structure has been successfully completed by Bouygues TP and was floated-off in Saint-Nazaire’s Forme Joubert lock. After several months of construction near the Forme Joubert lock, the floating foundation – which will equip France’s first offshore wind turbine – was disengaged from the… Read more »
MAKING RENEWABLE ENERGY A REALITY
Since 2015, the Chilean government has been supporting the construction of photovoltaic systems on public buildings as part of a four-year incentive programme. In many cases, the technology comes from Austria: solar technology specialist Fronius Solar Energy has supplied SnapINverters for approximately half of the projects completed to date. A wide range of products and… Read more »
New Service Opportunities for PV Plant Monitoring
Installers are aware about this situation: the PV plant has been installed with an integrated PV monitoring system. And now the question arises, who will look after the reports and error notifications in the future. Binsdorf/Geislingen, Germany, August 22, 2017 – In some cases, the customers take care of monitoring their PV plants themselves –… Read more »
QSTec shines brightly for SolarWorld Industries.
August 19, 2017, Berlin, Germany: Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) announced Thursday that it had successfully come to an arrangement that would see SolarWorld Industries emerge from insolvency and ensure the continuation of solar manufacturing in Germany. Headquartered in Germany, SolarWorld Industries is a fully integrated solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing company that is well known… Read more »
Siemens exhibits digitalization and engineering efficiency at Husum Wind 2017
• Creating the most from wind – discover the value of digitalization” the Siemens slogan on its booth at Husum Wind 2017 • Digitalization and engineering efficiency in focus • New wind converter portfolio, specifically for wind turbines up to ten megawatts Under the slogan “Creating the most from wind – discover the value of… Read more »
Meyer Burger – Strong demand and customer orders in the first half of 2017
Incoming orders increased by 15% to CHF 308.5 million Order intake represents the highest volume in any half-year period since 2011 Net sales reached CHF 212.3 million EBITDA was CHF 6.9 million Redemption of CHF 130 million 5% straight bond led to contraction of balance sheet total, positively impacting equity ratio which reached 43.4% Organisational… Read more »
DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions Statement on Suniva’s Section 201 Complaint to the U.S. International Trade Commission
WILMINGTON, Del., August 15, 2017 – Chuck Xu, global business director, DuPont Photovoltaics Solutions and Advanced Materials, issued the following statement in response to Suniva’s Section 201 petition to the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) requesting the imposition of tariffs on solar cells and the establishment of a minimum price for solar modules imported into… Read more »
Younicos-designed WEMAG battery park successfully “black starts” grid on first attempt
Younicos-designed WEMAG battery park successfully “black starts” grid on first attempt Project partners for Europe’s first commercial battery plant to bring innovative black start concept to market maturity/Younicos software manages reliable re-establishment of power grid Berlin and Schwerin, August 14, 2017: In a first-of-its-kind trial, Europe’s first commercial battery power plant, in combination with a… Read more »
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LIFTKET expands presence in Italy with new subsidiary
LIFTKET continues its international growth and is now officially present in the Italian market with its own subsidiary. Under the leadership of Raffaele Fantelli as CEO of LIFTKET Italy, the company will not only strengthen its direct market presence but also strategically realign the sourcing activities of the LIFTKET Group. With this expansion, LIFTKET aims… Read more »
ORE Catapult agrees contract with drive train specialist for new UK offshore wind testing facility
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has appointed RENK Test System GmbH to design, manufacture and install a new drive train test rig at the National Renewable Energy Centre in Blyth, Northumberland. Following confirmation in 2024 of a dedicated capital funding grant from UKRI, the Catapult announced its intention to expand and upgrade its testing… Read more »
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 »
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