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Bernhard Schulte orders new SOV for GE Renewables Energy
A new-build Service Operation Vessel (SOV) of WINDEA’s shareholder Bernhard Schulte will support the turbine maintenance of GE Renewable Energy for the next years. Having two SOVs built by Ulstein yard already in operation, Bernhard Schulte has now ordered another, larger, vessel in Norway. WINDEA’s shareholder Bernhard Schulte Offshore has signed a contract with GE… Read more »
PI Berlin examines risks facing PV projects in India
Study finds that “the Indian market is a double-edged sword” Berlin, Delhi, 31. July 2018 – The Indian market is one of the most profitable yet risky for project developers and investors in photovoltaics (PV). While large-scale projects of over 100 megawatts (MW) are now common, the investment risks caused by the climate, poor installation… Read more »
Siemens Gamesa net profit continues to recover, reaching €45 million, with a record backlog of €23,226 million
• Strong commercial activity: the backlog boosted by €3,292 million in firm orders • Financial performance is in line with the guidance issued to the market for fiscal year 2018 • The L3AD2020 program is fully operational and gaining traction Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy released its results for the first nine months (October-June) and the… Read more »
New Project Director for innogy’s 1.2GW Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
innogy SE has appointed David Few as Project Director for the largest project in its current development portfolio, the 1.2 gigawatt (GW) Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, sited on Dogger Bank in the North Sea. As Project Director David Few will be responsible for delivering a winning bid for Sofia in a Contracts for Difference (CfD)… Read more »
£5million investment to maintain UK’s status as global leader in offshore renewable energy
A national consortium of universities has been awarded £5million to bring together a network of academic, industrial and policy stakeholders to champion and maintain the UK’s world-leading expertise in offshore renewable energy (ORE). ORE Supergen is part of a programme of initiatives being funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and brings… Read more »
Alencon to Demonstrate Industry’s First UL Listed 1500 Volt String Level DC-DC Optimizer at SPI 2018
Hatboro, PA – Alencon Systems LLC will demonstrate its full line-up of SPOT DC-DC optimizers at SPI 2018 in Anaheim, CA September 25 – 27, 2018 in booth #3227. The SPOT family of products includes the SPOT 600, 1000 and 1500, all of which have been listed to UL1741 as well as CSA C22.2 and… Read more »
Onshore wind – Policy action needed now to achieve German and European climate targets
1,626 MW or 497 turbines newly constructed in the first semester of 2018 – significant decline in onshore wind energy expansion Potential of onshore wind energy to reach the 65 percent target is not being fully exploited due to a stagnation in permits Political stability determines industrial development and the role of the German… Read more »
DNV GL and TMT sign deal to ensure quality and reliability of TMT’s new rotor blades
Comprehensive framework agreement will help China’s second largest wind rotor blade manufacturer save up to two months in product certification process Zhuzhou, Hunan, China (26th July 2018) – DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has signed a comprehensive framework agreement with leading Chinese wind turbine blade manufacturer Zhuzhou… Read more »
Wärtsilä’s new hybrid solar PV and storage solution to deliver cleaner, more reliable power
The technology group Wärtsilä introduces a new hybrid solar PV and storage solution. Wärtsilä Hybrid Solar integrates solar PV generation and storage to deliver a true “renewables as baseload” solution that is not only climate-friendly, increases resilience and efficiencies but can be supported by a power producer’s existing grid infrastructure. “Hybrid Solar will allow utilities… Read more »
Rotating equipment support in South America strengthened
Rotating equipment support in South America strengthened Expert repair and maintenance support for large rotating equipment is essential to minimize downtime and promote reliability. In South America, this vital service is delivered by Sulzer, which has extensive facilities and experienced engineers in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile and Venezuela. The service center in Buenos Aires has… Read more »
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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 »
Offshore consent application submitted for Cenos Offshore Windfarm
Cenos Offshore Windfarm Limited, a joint venture project between Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn, has submitted its consent application to the Marine Directorate – Licensing Operations Team (MD-LOT). With a nominal capacity of up to 1,350 MW, Cenos is a pioneering floating offshore wind project that will provide renewable power to the UK grid and to… Read more »
Airborne Wind Europe´s response to the Clean Industrial Deal: A call for inclusion and support
Airborne Wind Europe welcomes the Clean Industrial Deal and the Action Plan for Affordable Energy, emphasizing the EU’s commitment to clean-tech innovation and decarbonisation. However, to fully harness innovative renewable technologies, Airborne Wind Energy (AWE) must be explicitly integrated into policy frameworks and funding mechanisms. Kristian Petrick, Secretary General of Airborne Wind Europe, stated: “With the… Read more »
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