Month: August 2018

SOLAREDGE WINS STRATUS AWARD FOR GRID SERVICES AND VIRTUAL POWER PLANT SOLUTION

HERZLIYA, ISRAEL (August 30, 2018) – SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy, was awarded the 2018 Stratus Award in Cloud Computing for its grid services and virtual power plant solution by The Business Intelligence Group. The Stratus Awards recognize companies and individuals innovating in the cloud and providing technologies… Read more »

Hartlepool’s JDR Cables wins multi-million pound contract for world’s biggest offshore wind farm

UK-based JDR Cables, owned by the TFKable Group, has won a multi-million pound contract to supply inter-array cables and termination work for Ørsted’s record-breaking offshore wind farm, Hornsea Project Two. When operational in 2022, the wind farm will supply clean electricity to over 1.3 million homes, and surpass its sister project Hornsea One, as the… Read more »

Hanwha Q CELLS and RB Leipzig extend their international partnership until 2020

− The Q CELLS brand will continue to advertise its “ENGINEERED IN GERMANY” solar solutions on cam carpets, team benches and LED video boards for two additional seasons − The Q CELLS brand will also appear on advertising hoardings at all RB Leipzig home games in the EA Sports video game FIFA19 − This move… Read more »

Azuri and Unilever partner in Kenya to bring pay-as-you-go solar home lighting to millions off-grid

30 August 2018, Nairobi, Kenya – Azuri Technologies, a leading provider of pay-as-you-go solar home systems and Unilever Kenya, the leading provider of consumer goods in Africa, today announced a partnership to bring solar home solutions to millions more off-grid homes across Kenya. The announcement comes as Prime Minister Theresa May and UK business leaders,… Read more »

Hanwha Q CELLS modules selected to power 500 kWp C&I PV installation in Greece

− The 500 kWp C&I solar array has been installed on the grounds of the Exalco Aluminum factory in Larisa, Greece − 1,754 Hanwha Q CELLS Q.PLUS-G4.3 290 Wp multicrystalline modules used − Q.PARTNER Active Energy Solutions supplied and installed the modules − The installation is one of the largest net-metering projects in Greece [Berlin,… Read more »

Energy sector integration using smart solutions from Fronius Solar Energy

Giving the heating a well-deserved break (Wels, 29/08/2018) Energy sector integration is the key to 24 hours of sun. To help make this vision of an energy supply generated using nothing but renewable sources a reality, the Austrian solar technology specialist Fronius has developed smart solutions for energy sector integration. These solutions enable the efficient… Read more »

Wood continues to support Fosen Vind project

Wood is continuing to support Statkraft on Fosen Vind, the largest onshore wind power project in Europe. The 1 GW project, which is located in central Norway on the peninsula of Fosen, comprises six onshore wind farms with the combined capacity to power up to 170,000 Norwegian households when complete. The clean energy team is… Read more »

New Managing Director of Semco Maritime Norway

Lars Jønholt Halvorsen has been appointed Managing Director of Semco Maritime Norway as per 1 August. Based in Bergen, Halvorsen now heads all Semco Maritime activities in Norway, including the rig facilities at Hanøytangen, Bergen, as well as Semco Maritime’s offices in Kristiansand and Stavanger. Lars Jønholt Halvorsen joins Semco Maritime from a position as… Read more »

Gantner Environment provides monitoring for largest solar project in Central Asia

Multiple times being selected as supplier of complete monitoring solutions for new large solar power plants in e.g. Egypt, Denmark, Thailand and the Netherlands, Gantner has in the past 12 month repeatedly confirmed its position as a leading global player in utility scale PV industry. After participating in two 50MW projects in Kazakhstan before, Gantner… Read more »

ClassNK adds to RIMS portfolio of class approvals for the use of drones in enclosed spaces

RIMS (Robotics In Maintenance Strategies) continues in their quest in the practical integration of drone technology in the world maritime surveying with yet another class society approval for the use of Remote Inspection Techniques (drones) during surveys of enclosed spaces, this time from ClassNK. Over the past 12 months RIMS have successfully secured class approvals… Read more »

Goldbeck Solar and Astronergy build second plant in Holland

15.1 MWp in Andijk in east-west orientation – yield 14.6 GWh per year After the successful completion of the solar farm in Veendam, Astronergy and Goldbeck Solar have started another project in Andijk to support the important energy transition. The typical challenges in the Netherlands in the construction of PV power plants on open land… Read more »

DNV GL supports creation of China’s first HVDC offshore wind substation

Shanghai, China (29th August 2018) – DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, today announced that it has been contracted to provide technical advisory support on feasibility studies for the first-ever high-voltage direct current (HVDC) offshore wind substation in China. China has committed heavily to developing its offshore wind… Read more »

ATLAS RENEWABLE ENERGY AND BANCOMEXT ANNOUNCE CLOSING OF LONG-TERM FINANCING FOR A 129.5MW SOLAR ENERGY PLANT IN MEXICO

Atlas Renewable Energy and Bancomext announce US$88.5 million financing for the Guajiro plant Guajiro will generate an estimated 300 GWh annually, equivalent to the electrical demands of about 120,000 homes Mexico City, Mexico, August 27, 2018 – Atlas Renewable Energy and el Banco de Comercio Exterior (Bancomext) announced today the signing of a long-term financing… Read more »

Emsland companies collaborate successfully

The Emsland-based company ELA Container Offshore GmbH is currently working on a temporary accommodation project to house some 60 offshore employees on a converter platform in the North Sea. A total of 26 turnkey containers will soon be assembled and handed over fitted with full electrical installations, potable water supply and sanitation. ELA Offshore has… Read more »

Fronius Symo Hybrid now compatible with LG Chem RESU storage system

(Wels, 27.08.2018) Fronius Symo Hybrid is now also compatible with the LG storage system, which means you can now efficiently store excess energy from the photovoltaic system in the LG Chem RESU7H or LG Chem RESU10H. This works with both newly installed and existing systems. The Fronius Symo Hybrid is an intelligent all-in-one product, combining… Read more »

Diverse training options at Pfeiffer Vacuum

15 young people start vocational training or dual studies in Asslar in 2018 Information technology and digitalization gain importance Stays abroad for junior staff Asslar, Germany, August 27, 2018. At the beginning of August, 15 young men and women started their vocational training or dual studies at Pfeiffer Vacuum in Asslar. Another two students began… Read more »

EDF Renewables announces Matthias Haag as Project Director of Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Wind

Welcome Matthias! We’re delighted to announce Matthias Haag as Project Director of the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) project, owned by EDF Renewables. The offshore wind farm will produce up to 450 MW of power and commissioning is planned for 2023. Matthias has a wealth of experience in renewables and has worked on major offshore wind… Read more »

Industry frontrunners to collaborate in making ‘green’ propulsion a reality

Three of the marine sector’s major technology companies, WinGD, Wärtsilä and GTT, have agreed to collaborate in making the use of LNG fuel a truly viable option for ship owners and operators. By combining their expertise and experience, the three companies deliver an effective, streamlined approach for achieving compliance with environmental legislation. LNG fuel is… Read more »

ges will hire more than 100 professionals

The Spanish company is searching profiles for its projects in Spain, Mexico and Chile 23 august 2018. GES is searching to hire more than 100 renewable energy professionals in the coming months. The company, in full growth, is working to recruit technical profiles for all its operation areas.  GES is working in several projects in… Read more »

Techano wins order for equipment “Havfarmen”, the world’s largest fish farm for exposed waters

The Norwegian engineering company Techano AS, part of the Dutch Van Aalst Group of Companies, has secured a substantial contract to design and produce highly specialized offshore and marine equipment for the world’s largest floating aquaculture construction “Havfarmen”. Havfarmen is designed for exposed waters, and aims to make use of new areas for aquaculture. “I… Read more »

iSURVEY Complete Industry First Project for Norske Shell

iSURVEY, a leading provider of survey and positioning services to the global oil and gas, offshore renewables and telecommunications markets, has successfully completed a pioneering project for A/S Norske Shell. The project, which took place last month as part of the operator’s Scarabeo 8 drilling campaign, utilised iSURVEY’s survey support remotely from its Oslo headquarter…. Read more »

Intersolar South America 2018: Hanwha Q CELLS to exhibit at the show for the first time

Hanwha Q CELLS will participate in the South America exhibition for the first time to establish a solid foundation for successful market entry − Hanwha Q CELLS will exhibit Q.POWER L-G5 modules suitable for large power plants, as well as Q.PEAK L-G5 modules, suitable for residential and commercial markets − Also on display will be… Read more »

DNV GL issues world’s first solar plant project certificate to CLP’s Veltoor Solar Power Project in India

100-MW solar plant in southern India meets required safety and quality standards, supporting one of the world’s fastest growing solar markets The project certificate was issued according the world’s – the only, global specification for certifying solar PV projects DNVGL-SE-0078 Certificate demonstrates the project’s compliance with all relevant safety features Telangana, India, 23rd August 2018… Read more »

MMT signs 10 new contracts

MMT has during the past two months received 10 new subsea survey and inspection projects within the offshore wind, renewable energy and oil and gas industry. MMT is proud to present a wide profolio of old and new clients such as Siccar Point Energy, Equinor, Perenco, SSE, Örsted, Vattenfall, GreenLink Interconnector, National Grid, Wintershall and… Read more »

Nordex’s largest wind turbine N149 installed

Hamburg, 22 August 2018. On 21 August 2018, the first of two N149/4.0-4.5 turbines with a nominal output of 4.5 megawatt was installed at the Wennerstorf II wind farm located roughly 30 kilometres south of Hamburg. “We are pleased to have completed this beacon project in time for the commencement of WindEnergy Hamburg 2018. In… Read more »

GLOBAL MARINE COMPLETES TWO OFFSHORE OIL FIELD COMMUNICATIONS CONTRACTS FOR TAMPNET

Chelmsford, Wednesday 22 August 2018 – Global Marine, a market leader in subsea fibre optic cable installation and maintenance solutions to the telecoms and oil & gas sectors, and part of the Global Marine Group, announced today the successful completion of two fibre optic cable installations, bringing vital high speed connectivity to four UK North… Read more »

Predict: Greenbyte Energy Cloud’s new feature identifies wind component failures before they occur

Up to 30% of the life-cycle cost of wind farms is due to wind turbine component failures and maintenance. Predict, Greenbyte Energy Cloud’s new innovative feature is now on commercial release and available for new and potential users. Greenbyte is launching an all-informative campaign to showcase to the renewable energy industry how the accessible feature… Read more »

SeaRoc Group Installs Communications Solution on World’s First Offshore Reactive Compensation Station at Hornsea Project One Offshore Wind Farm

SeaRoc Group has deployed its third SeaHub Communications System on the world’s first offshore Reactive Compensation Station (RCS), at Ørsted’s Hornsea Project One offshore wind farm. When operational in 2020, Hornsea Project One will overtake Walney Extension to become the biggest offshore wind farm in the world. The SeaHub system is supplied as an 8ft… Read more »

SeaRenergy to support hook-up and commissioning of BorWin3 platform

SeaRenergy has been appointed by Petrofac to deliver integrated Offshore Support Services under a framework agreement for the BorWin3 HVDC platform once installed in German waters. SeaRenergy will be supporting Petrofac in the facility management during the hook-up and commissioning phases and will deliver support services covering platform management, on and offshore logistics including helicopter… Read more »

Cutting-edge developments in pump and turbine technology

Sulzer shares its latest solutions at Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia 2018 Sulzer, a worldwide leading provider of turnkey pumping solutions and maintenance services for rotating equipment, is inviting visitors to this year’s event to view and discuss the innovations that are shaping the sector. By attending the technical sessions and visiting stand 1719 at Turbomachinery… Read more »

JDR LAUNCHES IWOCS RENTAL SERVICE

Houston, TX, 21 August 2018: JDR Cable Systems, the leading supplier of subsea umbilicals and power cables to the offshore energy industry owned by the TFKable Group, has launched a global intervention, workover and control systems (IWOCS) rental service. JDR’s IWOCS rentals offer offshore oil and gas operators the ability to increase production from subsea… Read more »

Global wind turbine foundations market to reach $7.2bn by 2022, says GlobalData

The global wind turbine foundations market registered a market value of $5.7bn in 2017 and is expected to reach $7.2bn in 2022, largely driven by renewable energy auctions, supportive government policies, decreasing operations and maintenance costs, and feed-in tariffs, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The company’s latest report: ‘Wind Turbine Foundations,… Read more »

Energi Mine announces latest partnership with solar energy specialists Jem Energy

Manchester – 20th August – Energi Mine, the blockchain platform that financially rewards energy-saving behaviour, today announced its partnership with Jem Energy, the renewable energy company specialising in solar energy products. The partnership will see Jem customers rewarded with EnergiTokens (ETK) for purchasing equipment for the generation and storage of renewable energy. Jem Energy is… Read more »

Carbon Trust Offshore Wind Accelerator announces successful execution of offshore test of innovative new installation technology to reduce underwater noise and costs

20 August 2018: The Carbon Trust and Fistuca, in conjunction with industry partners (E.ON, EDPR,  EnBW, Equinor, Ørsted, Shell, Sif, SSE, Van Oord, and Vattenfall) are pleased to announce the successful completion of the offshore test of the Fistuca BLUE 25M hammer as part of the Offshore Wind Accelerator BLUE PILOT project. The offshore test… Read more »

WindEnergy Hamburg: Käufer announced the release of a new rotor blade access system (BAS) for wind turbines generators up to 12 MW

Hückeswagen, August 17th, 2018. The global leading supplier for rotor blade access systems, Gebr. Käufer GmbH Befahrtechnik are ambitious to introduce their new K-BP-4 BAS particularly aiming for the large and powerful wind turbine classes at the WindEnergy Hamburg for the first time. With the new TÜV approved system, rotor blade specialists will be enabled… Read more »

Meyer Burger – Successful return to profitability at net earnings level for H1 2018

• Net sales +9% to CHF 232.3 million • EBITDA more than quadrupled to CHF 29.2 million • EBIT of CHF 14.9 million and net profit of CHF 8.3 million • Reorganisation of Thun site on track • Challenging market environment led to weaker than expected incoming orders • Further structural measures to safeguard long-term… Read more »