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REC showcases its most advanced solar panels and latest developments at Intersolar Europe 2024
Munich, Germany – June 6, 2024: REC Group, an international pioneering solar energy company, will be proudly exhibiting at Intersolar Europe 2024 in Munich, Germany on June 19-21. At booth A2.460, REC will showcase its latest innovations based on the multiple-award-winning REC Alpha platform and the advanced heterojunction solar cell technology (HJT). In light of… Read more »
WinGD, Alfa Laval, ABS and K Shipbuilding join forces for ammonia-fuelled tanker design
Swiss marine power company WinGD, Swedish marine technology leader Alfa Laval and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) will work with Korean shipbuilder K Shipbuilding (KSB) on the development of an ammonia-fuelled MR tanker design, under a memorandum of understanding signed in April. The design will feature a 6X52DF-A engine from WinGD. WinGD will work… Read more »
The importance of wind yield forecasts in the age of the energy transition
At a time when the energy transition is becoming increasingly urgent, accurate long-term wind resource forecasts are becoming an indispensable pillar of renewable energy planning. Not only do these forecasts serve as an indispensable tool for strategic decision-making by planners and project developers, they are also a fundamental prerequisite for fully realizing the potential of… Read more »
Unearthing greener investment
The green economy, aiming for sustainability while driving economic growth, is gaining momentum. From cutting-edge tech to renewable energy, this article explores its diverse facets. Discover how investments in carbon-reducing innovations are pivotal, and why transitioning to a green economy is essential for a prosperous future. The green economy refers to an economic system that… Read more »
Laying the foundations for improved soil management
Speaking with PES, Arran Armstrong, Technical Manager at 2H, addresses the challenges associated with soil conditions in offshore renewable energy projects. 2H is the independent advanced systems engineering brand within the marine energy and infrastructure group, Acteon. The unexplored locations of these projects require new geotechnical frameworks, making foundation installation risky and costly, meaning that… Read more »
Enabling the offshore wind industry to thrive
How do you build the world’s largest offshore wind farm 89 km off the Yorkshire coast, install 165 wind turbines, and keep your workforce safe from injury or worse? According to Patrick Harnett, the newly appointed Chief Operating Officer at Ørsted, who was the Senior Programme Director for Hornsea 2 Offshore Windfarm during its construction,… Read more »
The journey toward autonomous drone solutions and AI-powered analysis
The global wind turbine inspection and drone technology space is dynamic and fast-moving, so PES wanted to speak with Peter Fromme-Knoch, CEO; Thorsten Zander, CTO; Christian Raml, Head of R&D and Dan Baseley, Marketing, at Austria-based Aero Enterprise, one of the leading companies in both technology advancements and inspection services in this field. PES: Welcome… Read more »
Lightning: manageable threat or force majeure for wind turbines?
Lightning strikes pose a significant threat to wind turbines, potentially causing catastrophic damage. However, this risk can be effectively managed through systematic lightning protection system (LPS) inspections. This article explores the importance of LPS inspections, details methods employed by Aerones, and presents a data-driven approach to optimizing inspection frequency based on various factors. Lightning, a… Read more »
Reducing blade damage caused by lightning
Arctura’s ArcGuide® coating represents a groundbreaking approach in mitigating lightning-induced damage to wind turbine blades, a problem that costs the industry over $100 million annually. Designed to alter the electric field surrounding the blades, the coating encourages the formation of lightning leaders at specific receptors rather than within the blade itself, reducing the frequency of… Read more »
Using drones differently
Drones have long been used for inspection and maintenance with wind turbines, transforming the ease of access and reducing the cost of operating in this space. Now, drones can support further in improving the efficiencies of turbines through regular cleaning. Neglecting wind turbine maintenance Many operators are well versed in managing wind turbine downtime. What… Read more »
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TE Connectivity’s ALR 11000 digital photocell with dimming capability helps significantly reduce electricity costs for street lighting
Zhaga D4i-certified ALR digital photocells from TE help lower power consumption and reduce CO2 emissions BERWYN, Pennsylvania – July 3, 2024 – TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectors and sensors, launches the Zhaga-D4i certified ALR 11000 digital dimming photocell. TE’s latest photocell controls the on/off switching of a streetlight, and also has the ability… Read more »
DNV’S LUCY CRAIG APPOINTED AS BOARD MEMBER FOR WINDEUROPE
Zaragoza, Spain, 02 July 2024 : DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, is proud to announce that Lucy Craig, Senior Vice President and Director of Growth, Innovation and Digitalization, Energy Systems, has been elected as a board member for WindEurope, the voice of the wind industry in Europe. With over 500 members from… Read more »
Sineng Electric Supplies 1,016MW of Inverters to the Al Kahfah PV Project in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, July 1, 2024 — Sineng Electric, a global leading PV+ESS solution provider, has partnered with Larsen & Toubro and supplied 1,016MW of its 6.6MW MV turnkey stations to the Al Kahfah solar farm in Saudi Arabia. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Sineng’s mission to deliver innovative and efficient energy solutions… Read more »
Enviromena secures £30m funding from Close Brothers Energy for construction of 70MW solar farm in Essex
Clean energy solutions company Enviromena has reached financial close with Close Brothers Energy to build a 70MW solar farm in Essex. The £30m deal, which includes a development and term loan facility, is part of a wider facility agreed with Close Brothers Energy in December 2023. The facility will be used to fund the construction and… Read more »
DNV CONDUCTS POWER CURVE VERIFICATION AT BAY OF ST. BRIEUC OFFSHORE WIND FARM USING ADVANCED NACELLE LIDAR TECHNOLOGY
DNV is performing power curve verification using advanced nacelle lidar technology at Ailes Marines’ Bay of St. Brieuc offshore wind farm, enhancing operational efficiency and aligning energy production with projections. DNV’s project includes designing, commissioning, and executing a power performance measurement campaign for turbines, ensuring compliance with updated industry standards. The Bay of St. Brieuc… Read more »
Ciel & Terre EMEA has begun the European largest floating solar project’s installation
[Lille, France – June 26, 2024] – Ciel & Terre, pioneer in floating solar solutions, has started the anchoring installation and floating platform assembly for the future largest Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) power plant, the Ilots Blandin project in Haute-Marne, France. This project, initiated in 2019 by Q ENERGY, represents an installation of 72.3 MWp of… Read more »
Solar and wind are increasingly competitive in wholesale power markets, offer a hedge against the uncertain cost of other generation sources
ABB and Cleanwatts sign MOU to accelerate intelligent energy management in communities and buildings
Swiss Steel Group supplies Green Steel Stainless+ for completely stainless steel.
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