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SSEN Transmission has today (Feb 25) published an updated North of Scotland Future Energy Scenarios report outlining potential electricity generation and demand necessary to meet UK and Scottish net-zero emissions targets.
Responding, Morag Watson, Director of Policy at Scottish Renewables, said: “The north of Scotland is already at the heart of our renewable energy story, with its winds, rainfall, long daylight hours, forestry resource and tides all providing the energy we need to run our lives sustainably. “This report shows the potential for that contribution to increase in… Read more »
New centre to train local people to work on electric vehicles opens in Wolverhampton
A new training centre to give local people the specialist skills needed to work on electric vehicles has opened today at City of Wolverhampton College, thanks to funding from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). With only one in 20 mechanics in garages and dealerships currently qualified to maintain and repair electric vehicles[1], the WMCA… Read more »
Natural Power supports NTR co-location acquisition in Ireland
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has provided advisory services to NTR in support of its acquisition of a 54MW portfolio of co-located solar and battery storage projects in Co. Wexford, Ireland. Natural Power’s advisory team included solar and storage experts, electrical engineers, contract advisors, operations and safety experts and the services… Read more »
Iberdrola and ScottishPower Full Year Results
Iberdrola Financial Highlights Underlying EBITDA of €10.71 billion in 2020 (+8%), excluding the impacts of COVID-19 and exchange rates 75% of EBITDA was contributed from regulated activities (Networks and Renewables) 76% from a A-rated countries Offshore wind power contributed €585 million after growing by 72% Reported Net Profit of €3.61 billion, up by 4.2% (+10%,… Read more »
Shell acquires Next Kraftwerke to strengthen position in re-newable energy trading
Subject to approval by the regulatory authorities, Shell* will acquire 100% of Next Kraftwerke’s shares. As a part of the Renewables & Energy Solutions division at Shell, the German power trader and operator of Virtual Power Plants based in Cologne strengthens its position as a leading power trader for renewable energies. Following acquisition, Next Kraftwerke… Read more »
Launch of World-Class Anion Exchange Membrane Hydrogen Fuel Cell Test Facility
AFC Energy (AIM: AFC), a leading provider of hydrogen power generation technologies, is pleased to announce the launch of its dedicated Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) Fuel Cell test facility hosted at the Company’s Surrey headquarters in the United Kingdom. Highlights AFC Energy’s high energy-dense fuel cell technology, HydroX-Cell(S), has been strengthened by the launch of a… Read more »
Sonnedix engages DNV GL to perform technical due diligence for eight solar projects in Chile totalling 40MW
Santiago de Chile, Chile, 25 February 2021 – DNV GL, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, today announces that it has provided Sonnedix with technical due diligence for eight operational photovoltaic plants located in Chile under the category of Small Distributed Generation Mechanisms (PMGD) totalling 40 megawatts (MW). The purpose of the review was… Read more »
RP Global to develop a 1GW solar PV and wind project pipeline in Poland
RP Global is investing in the development of Solar PV and wind power projects across the country, totalling over 1GW of projected capacity. Wojciech Glocko, former EPA Wind and utility manager, has been hired to head up project development together with a team of senior local experts from Poland’s leading public and private RES companies… Read more »
FuturaSun: the largest solar-panel park for self-consumption in Courland, Latvia.
Figures show that Northern-European countries are keener on using renewable energy. Latvia, with 40,3%, has the third-highest share of RES (the share of gross final consumption of renewable energy sources) in the EU, after Sweden and Finland. The primary renewable energy sources in Latvia are biomass and hydropower. However, solar power opportunities are also being… Read more »
Cargostore Appoints Andrew Hart as New CEO
Container specialist Cargostore Worldwide announced today that Andrew Hart has been appointed new CEO of the company. Currently VP Offshore and formerly CEO of Freight Forwarders Kenya and AFEX Group, Mr Hart will succeed Justin Farrington Smith and assume responsibilities on 1 March 2021. Outgoing CEO Mr Farrington Smith said, “Having led Cargostore since 2016… Read more »
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WIND Group announces new COO
WIND Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Renier van den Bichelaer as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 1 February 2025. Renier will also join the WIND Group management board. Last year, COO Robbert van Diepen expressed his intention to wind down his role. To ensure a smooth transition, he will gradually… Read more »
Jan De Nul to install inter-array cables for wind farms Nordlicht 1 and 2 in German North Sea
Vattenfall awarded contracts for offshore wind farms Nordlicht 1 and 2. Jan De Nul won the contract for inter-array cables, subsea cables that transmit electricity between offshore wind turbines. Both wind farms combined, Jan De Nul will install 196 kilometres of cables to connect 112 wind turbines. Once fully operational, the Nordlicht 1 and… Read more »
LIFTKET UK expands stage portfolio with MOVEKET and welcomes Rick Williamson to the sales team
( Wurzen ,January 31, 2025) LIFTKET UK is proud to announce the expansion of its product portfolio with the addition of MOVEKET, enhancing our ability to serve the stage industry. With CHAINMASTER already an established part of our offering, the inclusion of MOVEKET enables us to address both key areas of the Stage sector — Rigging and Automation… Read more »
Energiequelle GmbH receives permits for two wind farms in Germany
( Kallinchen/Germany ,January 30, 2025) The permits for two Energiequelle GmbH wind farms in Germany were granted in December. In Lüben in Lower Saxony and Minden in North Rhine-Westphalia, preparations are now beginning for the tendering and construction of the eight turbines. The wind farms have a total capacity of 38.4 MW and will contribute to a… Read more »
North Star celebrates full delivery of Dogger Bank SOV fleet, with naming of Grampian Tweed at Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility
North Star has officially named and handed over its latest service operations vessel (SOV), the Grampian Tweed, completing the company’s fleet of dedicated ships serving the Dogger Bank Wind Farm on long-term charter. This milestone event reflects the organisation’s ongoing commitment to the delivery of high-quality offshore support tonnage for the renewables sector and marks the… Read more »
Fronius Argeno: The powerful inverter for commercial photovoltaic projects
(Wels/Sattledt/Pettenbach, January 30th, 2025) With the Fronius Argeno, the Austrian family-owned company Fronius is launching a groundbreaking product for large-scale PV projects. The new 125 kW inverter offers highest safety & security standards as well as maximum efficiency. With the new Fronius Argeno inverter, the company has added a real giant to its portfolio. With… Read more »
Wind Propulsion a Keystone Technology for Shipping as New Report Reveals $400bn USD Premature Scrapping Crisis
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