FREMONT, Calif. — November 8, 2017. 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 third quarter ended September 30, 2017. Third Quarter 2017 Highlights • Revenues for the quarter of $166.6 million • GAAP gross margin for the quarter… Read more »
UK subsea company Rovco has been awarded a three-year contract to support one of the world’s largest offshore windfarms, Gwynt y Môr, which lies eight miles off the coast of North Wales in the UK. Rovco will be providing its ground breaking underwater ROV 3D visual survey solution, alongside traditional video, blueview sonar and cathodic… Read more »
Tuesday, November 7, 2017 — GeoSea, the geotechnical and offshore solutions specialist of the DEME Group, announces it has acquired the majority of the shares (72,5 %) of G-tec, the Liege (Belgium) based contractor specialised in offshore geotechnical and geological site investigations, marine geophysical and environmental surveys and deepsea engineering services. The other shares are owned… Read more »
The UK Supreme Court has rejected a petition from RSPB Scotland to reconsider the consent of the 450MW Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm in the Firth of Forth, meaning the project can now proceed to construction. Responding, Stephanie Conesa, Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “News that the Neart na Gaoithe project can now… Read more »
The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is one of the most popular competitions for solar vehicles in the world. The spectacular race took place in mid-October and encompassed 3,000 kilometres across Australia. With the help of the Lufft WS504 intelligent weather sensor, the Belgian Punch Powertrain Solar Team finished in the top three. “The Australian solar… Read more »
Augsburg, November 07, 2017 – meteocontrol GmbH has won a strong partner in the shape of Kon-Tek Otomasyon AS, one of Turkey’s leading O&M service providers: Kon-Tek wants to control and monitor its entire portfolio of existing PV systems and all new systems using the meteocontrol monitoring system. meteocontrol has already equipped four new solar… Read more »
Munich, 7 November 2017: With the initial commissioning of a combined photovoltaic plant and battery system in the Zambian province of Chisamba, BayWa r.e. has successfully completed the first pilot project in southern Africa. This makes the Agricultural Knowledge & Training Centre (AKTC) operated by the German and Zambian Ministry of Agriculture even more independent… Read more »
The new system is directed at addressing the main challenge faced by solar PV plants today: the need to achieve high returns in order to compete against other sources of energy With a budget of 650,000 euros, the project is set to launch its first drone-based inspection service in 2018Ingeteam is involved in a research… Read more »
WASHINGTON — November 2, 2017 — A new video features heartfelt stories from employees and community leaders who share their experiences working in an industry that prioritizes safe, sustainable and innovative practices in the workplace. Supported by Essential Energy Everyday, the “Good Neighbors” video showcases the dedicated people behind the great companies that make up… Read more »
Zurich, Switzerland, November 2, 2017 – Microgrid and wireless technologies will integrate renewable solar energy and reduce the use of fossil fuels to power World Heritage Site in South Africa Bringing a modern, sustainable technology solution to a historically significant site, ABB has provided a microgrid system to integrate solar energy and supply power to… Read more »
On October 20, the first LM 73.5 P wind turbine blade successfully arrived at Castellón Port. It is the largest blade ever produced and transported through Spain. Destined for the Merkur offshore wind farm in Germany to power GE’s Haliade 150-6 MW turbine offshore, the 73.5 meter blade began its journey at LM Wind Power’s… Read more »
Tuco Marine Group signs contract with DALO for two hydrographic survey vessels for operations in Danish inland waters. A lot has happened since hydrographic surveys were conducted using lead lines that were lowered into the water until they hit the bottom. Today there are technologies available such as sonar and lidar that utilize sound or… Read more »
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) announced today that it has initiated a cost efficiency programme to optimise manufacturing costs and further concentrate its product portfolio. As a result, the production site in Thun/Switzerland, which currently manufactures equipment used in the wafer and module processes as well as for building integrated photovoltaics applications,… Read more »
Joint integrity specialist Hydratight has introduced advanced electronic bolt load monitoring equipment for use on any critical bolted application. The BoltScope Ultra is a handheld device that monitors and displays elongation, stress and load on fasteners. Hydratight has provided the system for use in oil and gas, nuclear, wind and power generation industries. However, it… Read more »
• The company will supply over 300 turbines to sites in the U.S., with a combined capacity of 784 MW • Combined product offering results in five major projects • New orders will leverage U.S. manufacturing facilities Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) announced today that the company will supply 310 wind turbines of different types… Read more »