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Scottish offshore wind farm sites set out
Plans to build 10 wind farms off the coast of Scotland moved a step forward this week, after Britain’s Crown Estate gave companies the green light to explore the sites. Scottish Power and E.ON are among the nine firms to be awarded “exclusivity agreements” for locations which include the Solway Firth and Wigtown Bay. This… Read more »
KUKA innovation at the Photovoltaic Technology Show 2009
KUKA innovation at the Photovoltaic Technology Show 2009Solar modules for a perfect frame (of mind) Augsburg, 17 February 2009 (pk) – KUKA Systems is presenting its new ROBO FRAME module (for which a patent application has been filed) at this year’s PTS (Photovoltaic Technology Show) trade fair in Munich. Furthermore, KUKA Systems will also be… Read more »
New database to revolutionise offshore site analysis
A new piece of software is set to revolutionise how sites for offshore wind energy are selected, by providing accurate data on wind speed and direction for the first time. The Offshore Wind Speed Database, which has been developed by the UK’s leading renewable energy and environmental consultancy, Atmos Consulting, will provide accurate, site-specific data… Read more »
3M Forms renewable energy division
One of the world’s largest manufacturing companies has formed a renewable-energy division to increase its presence in the growing solar and other alternative-energy markets and offset pressures on its other businesses. While traditional businesses are being crippled by the economic downturn, the overall solar market is growing. 3M Chief Executive George W. Buckley said last… Read more »
Wind: A Booming sector in a plunging economy
Despite the economic downturn, wind power has becomes Europe’s fastest growing energy source. More wind power was installed in Europe than any other electricity-generating technology in 2008, according to data released by the European Wind Energy Association. EWEA figures show that wind power provided 43% of new capacity – or almost two gigawatts – compared… Read more »
Atlantic storm approaching Europe may slam power price
Spanish windmills owned by Iberdrola SA and Endesa SA may generate a record amount of electricity this week, forcing local power prices to three-year lows, calculations from Bloomberg weather data show. An Atlantic Ocean storm is forecast to generate winds averaging 17.4 miles an hour across the peninsula. Lighter winds, at 13.6 miles an hour,… Read more »
EU Parliament backs new renewables goals
A summit regarding Europe’s future energy policy last week has seen MEPs backing proposals for new EU targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80% before 2050. And, the meetings of the full EU Parliament in Strasbourg saw support for a 60% renewable energy target. {pagebreak} As Europe continues to re-draft its energy policy following… Read more »
Swden lifts ban on nuclear power and boosts renewables
The Swedish government heralded a dramatic change in power generation, when it gave the green light to new nuclear reactors last week. Plans have been announced to overturn a near 30-year ban on atomic plants as part of a new drive to increase energy security and combat global warming. Ministers said they would present a… Read more »
UK offshore wind project in doubt
The UK has the capacity for up to 7,000 more offshore wind turbines, according to a government study, but observers say this potential may not be realised. The UK Offshore Energy Strategic Environmental Assessment, published last week, concluded that there is scope for between 5,000 and 7,000 more offshore wind turbines in British waters, more… Read more »
E.ON believes industrial standards and strong partnerships are essential
E.ON believes industrial standards and strong partnerships are essential to deliver ambitious renewable growth Dr. Frank Mastiaux, CEO of E.ON’s renewable energy business, has recently outlined the massive potential of working in partnership across industry and government to ensure wind energy grows at the ambitious rate required to meet worldwide targets. {pagebreak} Speaking at the… Read more »
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Jan De Nul installs subsea export cables to connect future floating wind farms off the Southern Brittany coast in France
France is getting ready to install its first commercial-scale floating wind farms by creating an offshore power grid. Jan De Nul, in partnership with Hellenic Cables, has been awarded a frame agreement by RTE for the supply and installation of three export cables for two floating windfarms. Three submarine cables of 50 kilometres each, will… Read more »
DOE $5M Match Grant to Michigan-Based Clean Tech Company Gives the Green Light for Expansion
Department of Energy as well as local partners team up with PowerPanel in Lansing, to expand manufacturing of their industry-proven clean energy systems and ultimately create over 150 new jobs From the Caribbean to the Ukraine, in applications ranging from disaster relief to “smarter” thermal energy generation at facilities of every type, the demand is… Read more »
REC Group empowers US Solar Installers to enter thriving Commercial Segment with new REC Alpha Pro M Solar Panel
San Luis Obispo, CA, December 19, 2024 – REC Group, an international pioneering solar energy company, announces a strategic initiative to support US-based solar installers expand into the growing Commercial solar market. This effort is anchored by the recent production start of the new REC Alpha Pro M solar panel, specifically engineered to meet the demands of commercial… Read more »
Ivalua to Enable Milence to Digitalize Procurement and Accelerate Innovation
Redwood City, CA, December 19, 2024. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, and its partner Cyrias today announced that Milence, an innovator in the automotive and energy industries, has successfully gone live with Ivalua’s platform to digitalize its Source-to-Contract (S2C) processes. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Milence was established in July 2022 as a joint venture between… Read more »
CAPE HOLLAND SECURES CONTRACT FOR SHINAN-UI OFFSHORE WIND FARM IN SOUTH KOREA
Beilen, The Netherlands – CAPE Holland, a renowned innovator in offshore industry foundation installation equipment and a Venterra Group company, is proud to announce the signing of a contract with Hyundai Engineering & Steel Industries Co. Ltd. (HESI) for the Shinan-Ui Offshore Wind Farm, marking CAPE Holland’s first project in South Korea. The Shinan-Ui Offshore… Read more »
KENC awarded with multiple contracts for UK Offshore Wind Farm.
KENC Engineering is excited to announce multiple contract awards from a leading T&I Contractor. The contracts entail engineering scopes to outfit a purpose-built jack-up vessel to contribute with the safe and efficient installation of the monopiles for a UK offshore wind farm. KENC’s scope of work includes the design and engineering of a hose reel… Read more »
3t Drilling Systems Partners with PNI Training Centre to Transform Offshore Crane Training in Norway
SkyVisor Fundraises €1.2 Million to Accelerate International Expansion of In-House Wind and Solar Inspection Software Offerings
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