Highlighted by Multi-Contact at the Clean Energy Live exhibition in Birmingham this October will be its MC4 solar power connector system. Offering the bankability needed for today’s PV projects, the pioneering company has almost 20 years’ experience in this field and its brand-leading connectors have been installed in 120 GW of PV systems worldwide. Part… Read more »
Leading technical advisor enhances presence in French and Francophone solar and wind markets with regional office opening and senior appointment Paris, 24th August 2016 – OST Energy (OST), a leading technical advisor for global renewable energy projects, has announced the opening of a new office in Paris to support the growth of its French solar and… Read more »
The 400MW Merkur offshore wind farm, located 50km from the coast in the German Exclusive Economic Zone, has successfully achieved financial close. Mott MacDonald acted as independent technical advisor to GE Energy Financial Services in support of their equity financing. The project will comprise 66 GE Haliade 150-6.0MW wind turbine generators to be installed on… Read more »
We are proud to announce the installation of LayTec’s semi-automated mapping system X Link® SAM at REC in Singapore! The tool measures the degree of cross-linking at predefined positions on the module. The measured data is presented as color maps that show the uniformity of the curing state of the encapsulant across the whole module…. Read more »
If malfunctions with PV plants are not immediately recognized, this always leads to high yield losses. However, with professional monitoring this problem can mostly be avoided. With the Solar-Log™ product range, Solare Datensysteme GmbH is the leading expert in the area of monitoring. An important goal of SDS, together with customers (especially EPC, installers and… Read more »
Wind turbines are inspected and serviced at regular intervals, generally over a period of at least 20 years. It goes without saying that these activities take place in the open air, both onshore and offshore. It is thus essential to guarantee a safe working environment for the service technicians. The access systems and training concepts… Read more »
SCHMID production equipment enables LG’s NeON cell and module technology On July 20th Korea-based high end PV manufacturer LG awarded the SCHMID Group with a certificate of appreciation for their production equipment technology. SCHMID’s wet-chemical edge isolation, APCVD coating and Multi Busbar module technology were selected by LG to produce the new premium LG NeONTM… Read more »
Dutch offshore shipping company, C-bed Floating Hotels, presents a new major assignment for their DP2 Walk-2-Work vessel, Wind Innovation. Wind Innovation is the result of the extensive conversion of a former seismic survey vessel into a floating four-star hotel and project basecamp. Next year, she will play an integral part in the installation phase of… Read more »
Majority of craft enterprises endorse the extension of EU anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures In a survey of more than 500 companies from all 28 EU member states, the majority of European solar installers are in favor of an extension of the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties that were introduced two years ago, if the EU Commission´s… Read more »
The following Morningstar solar charge controllers are now certified to meet IEC 62109 standards and approved by the Australian Clean Energy Council (CEC): TriStar MPPT 600V TriStar MPPT ProStar MPPT SunSaver MPPT TriStar PWM These certifications define the requirements for the design and manufacture of power conversion equipment for protection against electric shock, fire, mechanical… Read more »
Decentralised energy solution enables reduction of both CO2 emissions and water consumption E.ON is building a highly efficient on-site generation plant for Procter & Gamble’s (P&G) Gillette manufacturing site in Berlin. The plant will provide P&G’s razor and body care supply production with heat, power and cooling. The core element is a two megawatt combined… Read more »
Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland – Thursday 18th August 2016; Wind turbine manufacturer Orenda Energy Solutions, which has locations in Ontario, Canada and Livingston, Scotland, is seeking to raise US$25million through a series of US investment banks as it embarks on a programme of expansion to build its own distributed wind farm across the UK. Orenda… Read more »
Sao Paulo, August 17: The Intersolar South America webinar “Why Brazil could be the next global solar superpower and why you should keep an eye on it”, held in advance of the upcoming exhibition and conference in Sao Paulo provided insights into the promising Latin American solar market. Focused on Brazil, with solar projects totaling… Read more »
Cohort plc subsidiary SEA has utilized its advanced power connection technology to successfully install a 13.2kV cable connection in support of the Oceantec wave energy device located at the Biscay Marine Energy Park (Bimep) test site in Northern Spain. Bimep tests prototype devices for generating wave energy in advance of commercial production to ensure economic… Read more »
Leading European O&M service provider for offshore wind market enters component-exchange framework agreement with DONG Energy DONG Energy and ZITON A/S have entered a framework agreement that will see ZITON provide services related to main component exchanges on out-of- warranty offshore wind turbines for the next three years. ZITON will provide its jack-up crane vessels… Read more »
Incoming orders +20.4% to CHF 267.8 million Net sales +75.0% to CHF 217.8 million Turnaround with positive EBITDA of CHF 6.2 million Cash flow from operating activities of CHF 15.4 million Long-term growth opportunities remain positive Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) achieved substantial improvements in its financial results during the first half… Read more »
Hamburg: Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has signed definitive agreements to acquire the wind turbine nacelle production facilities and infrastructure, complete product portfolio suite, wind turbine inventory and the service operations of Kenersys India Private Limited, in Baramati, India, in order to further move ahead with its market penetration of its new… Read more »
The UK remains the world’s biggest single market with a 5,061MW total installed offshore wind capacity. The vigorous development of offshore wind energy will also be a featured topic at WindEnergy Hamburg 2016. The world’s leading expo for wind energy, held from 27 to 30 September at the Hamburg Messe fair site, will see more… Read more »
A unique programme of three specialist events for the sub IMO / sub 24 metre professional sector is being held ‘back to back’ at the Grand Harbour in Southampton UK this October. The fast moving one day workshop style programme brings together an international group of experts armed with the latest knowledge to identify problems… Read more »
Cubico Sustainable Investments (“Cubico”), a global leader in renewable energy and water investment, has announced that it has acquired, with its partner Plenium Partners, a 67 MW wind farm in Valencia from Enerfin, one of Spain’s leading wind farm developers and operators and a subsidiary of Elecnor. As a result of this acquisition, Cubico’s portfolio… Read more »
There is a clear upward trend – wind turbines both on and offshore have been getting increasingly bigger for a number of years now. In this respect, Rostock-based EEW Special Pipe Constructions GmbH (EEW) has produced the world’s largest monopile with a diameter of 7.8 metres and a length of 84.5 metres. For in-plant transportation,… Read more »
Bangalore, India/ August 15, 2016- Sungrow, the world’s leading PV inverter manufacturer, has been awarded a contract to supply solar central inverters for around 150MW of solar projects by Mytrah Energy (India) Private Limited. Sungrow will help with the design, engineering, manufacture and assembly of central inverters for Mytrah’s Solar projects in the states of… Read more »
396-MW German offshore wind farm development project raises EUR 1.6 billion Represents one of the largest project financed offshore wind projects in the country Strong equity consortium with Partners Group, InfraRed Capital Partners, DEME and GE First large-scale commercial deployment of the GE Haliade 150-6MW turbine Hamburg (DE) | On behalf of its shareholders, Merkur… Read more »
Significant investment in consumer education required WASHINGTON, DC — Community solar projects could give millions of U.S. households access to clean energy, according to a new report from the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and Shelton Group. The potential market for these projects — which allow consumers to buy a portion of the power from… Read more »
Turkish energy companies select First Solar modules to power projects TEMPE, Ariz./ISTANBUL, Turkey, August 11, 2016 – First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that it has booked 160 Megawatts (MW)DC of photovoltaic (PV) module sales in Turkey in the first half of 2016. The orders were placed by Basariarge Enerji A.S. and Zorlu Enerji…. Read more »
· Consolidated revenue achieved of EUR 61.9 million· Positive EBIT in the Photovoltaics & Semiconductor as well as Thin Film & Customized Equipment segments· Silicon segment reduces consolidated earnings to EUR -2.1 million· Order intake of EUR 89.5 million in the first half of 2016· Management Board confirms targets for the 2016 financial year Blaubeuren,… Read more »
FREMONT, Calif. – August 9, 2016. SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEDG), a global leader in PV inverters, power optimizers, and module-level monitoring services, today announced its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended June 30, 2016. Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2016 Highlights Revenues for fiscal Q4 2016 of $124.8 million,… Read more »
Leading renewable energy consultancy, SgurrEnergy, supported the acquisition of a stake in the 336MW Galloper offshore wind farm in the UK. The Wood Group business provided independent technical advisory services to Sumitomo Corporation. Sumitomo Corporation, a trading and investment company, indirectly takes 12.5% share of the project – a deal which closes in August. The… Read more »
A brand new concept in solar PV test instrumentation combines accurate I-V curve analysis with essential electrical testing for the fast and effective commissioning, O&M and diagnostic testing of all types of solar PV installations. Using simple push button operation, the new multi-function PV200 from Seaward (PV210 in USA) carries out all the electrical tests… Read more »
Brazilian company Brafer, with over 40 years of experience in manufacturing metal structures, and Grupo Clavijo, a Spanish company considered as one of the largest global corporations in the solar energy sector, will make their presence felt at Intersolar South America, which will be held between the 23rd and 25th of August, at Expo Center… Read more »
More than one billion people still have no reliable access to electricity, particularly in rural areas in developing countries. The cost for photovoltaic (PV) technology has been dropping continuously in the past years, making solar electricity an even more viable solution for these regions. Reliable PV systems for community electrification that are well adapted and… Read more »
Working alongside long-time partner, Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH), ASM Alternative Energy (AE) has recently contributed to some of the industry’s most impressive solar cell printing results. Utilizing an ASM AE Eclipse metallization platform, VectorGuardTM Fine-Line Stencils, and precision metal squeegees in combination with ISFH’s proven PERC solar cell production techniques, fired conductor… Read more »
A strategic review of east coast port facilities has identified the enormous potential of the offshore wind sector to accelerate economic growth on the east coast of Britain. It has found that east coast ports, from East Anglia to Scotland, have the capability to support the ambitious pipeline of offshore wind projects which will be… Read more »
WE9 / Hamburg, August 5, 2016 The 7 – 8MW class rapidly becomes state-of-the-art for offshore wind, and for large-scale onshore a new 3.6 – 5MW ‘superclass’ is emerging. For these installations as well as smaller-size volume turbines matching component solutions are required. Reliable components are essential during all stages of a turbine’s manufacture, installation… Read more »
Singapore. “Safety, Security, Reliability – Qualification from Product to the System Level” is the title of the keynote presentation by Dr Andreas Hauser of TÜV SÜD at the TECHINNOVATION Conference 2016 in Singapore 20 – 21 September. This annual event brings together international technology providers and seekers in order to explore emerging technology and business… Read more »
ScottishPower Renewables has awarded SeaRoc Group with a 5 year framework contract to provide Health, Safety and Quality management support to their East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm. Scope of work includes provision of specialist personnel to provide advice and support to the project during construction, development of management systems and to deliver comprehensive training to… Read more »