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SGS Certifies German Offshore Wind Farm Projects
On September 23, 2009, the SGS Wind Competence Center presented Norderland Projekt GmbH with a Statement of Compliance (SoC) for the design basis of their two offshore wind farms – Northern Energy Global Tech II and Northern Energy Global Tech III. The Statement of Compliance for the design basis is the conclusion of the first… Read more »
EWEA publishes proposal for harmonisation of grid connection rules for wind power
Harmonised and clear rules for the connection to the electricity system are necessary due to the dramatic increase in wind power penetration across Europe, says the wind industry. Harmonised rules will lower wind energy production costs, contribute to an efficient management of the system, and lower the cost of the electricity for consumers. The European… Read more »
Phoenix Solar AG builds Germany’s largest photovoltaic power plant on a carport
Phoenix Solar AG, a leading international photovoltaic system integrator listed on the TecDAX, has been building Germany’s largest photovoltaic power plant on a carport in Berlin over the last weeks. Moreover, this is currently Berlin’s largest photovoltaic power plant. The carport, the roof of which is covered with solar modules, is located on property belonging… Read more »
Rickmers-Linie successfully re-certified in accordance with the latest ISO standards
Rickmers-Linie, the Hamburg based breakbulk, heavylift and project cargo specialist, has been successfully re-certified in accordance with the latest ISO standards ISO 9001:2008, OHSAS 18001:2007 and ISO 14001:2004. Rickmers-Linie’s new integrated quality management system incorporates statutory and regulatory requirements for quality, occupational health and safety as well as environmental management. The certificates became valid with… Read more »
Sputnik Engineering, a Swiss manufacturer of solar system inverters, has a new managing director for its French subsidiary
Didier Jeannelle is the new managing director of Sputnik’s French subsidiary Sputnik Engineering France S.A.R.L. Today, at the Energaia Trade Fair in Montpellier, he will take over from Daniel Freudiger, who has headed the French subsidiary since its founding last year. Freudiger will now move to Sputnik’s Swiss headquarters to become head of sales and… Read more »
Eib To Provide 300m To Interconnector Project
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide €300m for the construction of the BritNed Interconnector, a new electricity transmission cable between the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Paul Wilczek, EWEA’s Regulatory Affairs Adviser, commented: “Today’s decision by the EIB is a small but highly significant step towards what everyone in the business knows… Read more »
A Decade Draws to an End
As the decade draws to an end, many of us within the renewables industries will be reflecting upon ten years that have shaped the future. Prior to 2000, wind and photovoltaic technologies were in their infancy and largely unproven commercially. Yet within a few short years, the spectre of global warming had raised its ugly… Read more »
EWEA Policy Director on political declaration signed by 9 countries
Commenting on the political declaration signed by nine countries to cooperate on the development of a North Sea supergrid today, Justin Wilkes, EWEA Policy Director, said: “These nine countries have taken a step in the right direction. The building of a supergrid in the North Sea is vital for fully exploiting Europe’s biggest energy source… Read more »
Rickmers-Linie appoints Brunoni as agent in Switzerland
Rickmers-Linie, the breakbulk, heavylift and project cargo specialist headquartered in Hamburg, has appointed Zurich based O Brunoni SA as its Swiss agent with effect from 1 January 2010. Brunoni will take over the agency activities for Rickmers-Linie from Cargonautic AG, which had been acting as Rickmers’ agency since 1998 but unfortunately will close down its… Read more »
Rehm – a leader in Reflow Soldering innovations – presents yet another market first:
Introducing Rehm Pyrolysis The most effective Residue Management solution for your Reflow Soldering Process Pyrolysis from Rehm delivers these production benefits: 12 month maintenance intervals Removal of unpleasant odors Clean and dry process chamber Lower energy costs Higher process stability and reduced downtime Rehm Pyrolysis in the pre-heating and peak area eliminates crystalline residues. Condensate… Read more »
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R&D Test Systems completes foundation for new test bench: main bearings for 25MW wind turbines
R&D Test Systems is building the most powerful test bench for main bearings Test bench for LORC’s new main bearing test facility, delivery 2025 Will be most powerful load test bench for main bearing arrangements Extreme load tests, including 100 Mega Nm bending load Driven by need for tests of more load-resistant components for future… Read more »
EOLOGIX-PING expands its product portfolio in the field of lightning monitoring
EOLOGIX-PING, a leader in continuous blade monitoring for wind turbines, is proud to announce an expansion of its product portfolio to include state-of-the-art lightning detection systems. This latest innovation empowers wind turbine operators with more comprehensive tools for proactive maintenance, helping to confirm lightning strikes and minimize wasted time and resources. EOLOGIX-PING has built a… Read more »
Unmanned Survey Solutions Commissions New USV featuring Robosys’ VOYAGER AI maritime autonomy
Unmanned Survey Solutions (USS) has unveiled and commissioned its latest Accession class Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) featuring Robosys Automation’s groundbreaking VOYAGER AI Survey advanced maritime autonomy suite. The USS Accession class vessel is pioneering, eco-friendly, repeatable, and reliable for offshore Beyond Line of Sight (BLoS) operations. Meticulously designed for high performance, endurance, versatility… Read more »
DNV CERTIFIES FIRST CO2 STORAGE SITE FOR FLAGSHIP DANISH CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE PROJECT
Esbjerg, Denmark, 19 September 2024 – DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has certified the first CO2 storage site for Project Greensand in Denmark, marking a key milestone in carbon capture and storage (CCS). Building on prior certifications issued in June 2023, DNV has granted the Certificate of Conformity – Site Endorsement and… Read more »
ABB signs agreement to support major LNG export project in the US
ABB collaborates with Argent LNG on project in Louisiana expected to produce up to 25 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year Project will support global energy security and reinforce role of LNG as a transition fuel Facility will supply markets across Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, South America, the Caribbean, the Middle East… Read more »
VideoRay Launches 25th Anniversary Photo Contest
(POTTSTOWN, Pa. – September 18, 2024) VideoRay, a global leader in underwater robotics, is celebrating its 25th anniversary by hosting a commemorative photo contest. VideoRay is asking its customers and users to share photos and/videos of their VideoRay missions to chronical two and half decades of collective underwater innovation and discoveries. The photo contest features… Read more »
Deep-water berthing goes live at New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal as CSO Engineering completes bulkhead redevelopment
Tech Safety Lines Unveils Enhanced SRK-15® Micro Rescue Kit: Now Meeting the Newest ANSI Z359.9 Standard at 210 Meters
Principle Power expands WindFloat® portfolio, launches center column designs
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