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Yinson and Verano collaborate to progress 800MW pipeline of solar projects in Latin America
Verano Capital, a renewable energy project developer headquartered in Chile, and Yinson Renewables Pte Ltd, a global Independent Power Producer (IPP) which is part of the Yinson Holdings Berhad group, have agreed to collaborate on renewable energy projects in Chile, Colombia and Peru. The collaboration initially targets to progress a pipeline of over 800MW of… Read more »
Makita order marks Japanese debut for ABB’s A255-L turbocharger
Japanese engine builder Makita has selected ABB’s latest low-speed turbochargers for an engine being built for a chemical tanker, marking the first time that a Japanese-built engine will feature the compact, powerful A255-L turbochargers. The turbochargers will be applied on a 6S40ME-B9.5 engine built by Makita which manufactures MAN engines under the license. The A255-L… Read more »
Extreme E celebrates World Rainforest Day with updates on its Amazon legacy programmes
22 June 2021, London: Eco-conscious electric racing series, Extreme E, is marking World Rainforest Day today with exciting updates on its Amazon legacy programme. Despite not being able to race in Brazil this year due to Covid restrictions, the sport for purpose championship has pledged to continue its vital legacy work with its team that includes… Read more »
Sulzer Schmid closes Series B round to drive its transition from tech start-up to major enterprise
Sulzer Schmid, a Swiss company pioneering UAV technology for wind rotor blade inspections, announced today that it has completed a series B round. The company achieved significant growth in 2020, with the addition of six new countries to its portfolio. It carried out its largest ever inspection campaign covering 1,500 wind turbines for Vestas NCE…. Read more »
EconPol Europe: Economic Upswing Cycles are a Strong Driver of Carbon Emissions
Upswing phases are strongly linked to a rise in CO2 emissions. The effect is strongest in countries that depend on energy-intensive sectors. This is a key finding of the latest EconPol working paper. “We should adjust European environmental policy over the economic cycle: A good idea is to apply higher carbon taxes in ‘good times.’… Read more »
New sizing of wind turbine generators (WTGs) requires a new perspective of wind towers
The wind market is continuously evolving to bigger and more powerful WTGs, both onshore and offshore, each one has its limitations, but they need to include new solutions and continue to reduce the associated LCoE. Until now, the onshore market has represented approximately 70% of the total MW installed (GWEC), but offshore is growing. Onshore… Read more »
Offshore wind targets: what might stop us hitting them?
If everything goes smoothly, then the UK’s offshore wind industry should be well on track to hit the Government’s target of 40 Gigawatts (GW) of generation capacity by 2030, but this is not an industry that’s accustomed to everything going smoothly. Chris Towner, Partner and renewable energy specialist at law firm Womble Bond Dickinson, looks… Read more »
Prevention better than cure during icing season
As our winters get colder and turbines get bigger, icing presents a host of potential pitfalls for wind farmers. Wicetec looks to overcome these challenges with its Ice Prevention System, helping to avoid a repeat of the Texas big freeze power outage earlier this year. PES caught up with Petteri Antikainen, the company’s Co-Founder and… Read more »
Offshore wind: where next?
The pace of the clean energy revolution is speeding up in an international effort to curb global warming and offshore wind power is set to play a pivotal role in achieving the CO2 reduction targets of many of the world’s coastal countries. It is widely perceived that offshore wind is set to grow by around… Read more »
Using lidar to solve the challenges of offshore wind farms
As global interest in wind energy continues to grow, an increasing number of projects are looking out to sea, where the vast ocean expanse allows offshore wind farms to cover more area, erect larger turbines and generate more energy. Offshore wind is expected to constitute 20% of total wind energy installations by 2025. While Europe… Read more »
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Port of Lowestoft welcomes first vessel to Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility as construction continues at pace
‘Soft start’ to Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) operations underway with Norside Supporter vessel call. The Port of Lowestoft, the UK’s most easterly port, which is owned and operated by Associated British Ports (ABP), has achieved a significant milestone as it welcomed the first commercial vessel to the Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) on Tuesday… Read more »
ZF Wind Power Coimbatore is the f irst plant in India to roll out 50 Gigawatts of wind g earboxes
•ZF reinforces its global leadership in wind gearbox technology with a 50 GW milestone of wind gearboxes for ZF Coimbatore •ZF Wind Power Coimbatore, the world’s largest wind gearbox plant outside of China and the only fully integrated gearbox manufacturing facility in India boasts a state-of-the-art setup for both export and domestic production. •ZF reaffirms… Read more »
The next generation of maintenance vessels for offshore wind turbines
KNUD E HANSEN continues to expand its portfolio of innovative designs and extensive experience in the offshore wind farm sector with a new wind turbine maintenance platform – The “Jack-up on Jack-up” concept. This four-legged jack-up vessel features a 15 m wide working platform, which can be elevated to the height of the nacelle, thus… Read more »
Full Circle signs a long-term contract to service four Enercon turbines at Tesco Distribution Centres in England and Wales
Full Circle has signed a new long-term O&M contract with British supermarket chain, Tesco. The contract covers full-scope maintenance and 24/7 remote monitoring of four Enercon E53 turbines situated next to the Tesco Distribution Centres in Daventry, England and Magor, Newport, Wales. The electricity generated by these turbines is designated to power the respective depots…. Read more »
DNV Introduces New Standard for Wind Turbine Loads and Site Conditions
The comprehensive DNV standard for wind turbine load calculations and site assessments offers industry stakeholders detailed design requirements and guidance for verification and certification activities. Oslo, Tuesday 03 September 2024 – DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, announces a new comprehensive standard for wind turbine load calculations and site assessments, created to guide industry… Read more »
NZTC Clean Energy Start-up Accelerator Opens Applications With £500K Grant Funding Available
Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) opens applications for its 2025 TechX Start-up Accelerator cohort Up to £50,000 in grant funding available for each of the 10 selected start-ups Successful applicants to gain access to potential customers and opportunities to secure further investment The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has today [3 September 2024] opened… Read more »
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