Month: September 2018

Diversified Alfa Laval PureNOx technology will provide greater EGR economy at different fuel sulphur levels

Alfa Laval PureNOx technology has long been the choice for water treatment in Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), one of the main strategies for Tier III NOx compliance. Soon it will be channelled into two differentiated systems, PureNOx LS and PureNOx HS, optimized according to fuel sulphur level and the updated specifications of engine manufacturer MAN… Read more »

Ingeteam develops new optimal offshore power conversion architecture based on in-depth LCoE R&D study

Spain, September 05, 2018. Ingeteam, an independent global supplier of electrical conversion and turbine control equipment, announced today that a recent in-house R&D study allowed them to work out the optimal electrical power conversion designs for offshore wind turbines up to 15 MW. The research, taking into account the complex set of parameters at play… Read more »

Responding to the publication of the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government, which outlined new spending on low-carbon energy and a review of housing;

Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “Renewable energy can fulfil every part of the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government – our industry can be the key to creating a healthier, wealthier and greener economy. “The £1.5 billion a year increase in infrastructure spending, a portion of which is to be invested in low-carbon… Read more »

NKT has finalized the cable system delivery to the offshore wind park Walney Extension in the UK

NKT has successfully commissioned the high-voltage cable system project for the 659 MW offshore wind park Walney Extension in the Irish Sea. For NKT, the delivery comprises more than 139 km submarine cable and reinforces the company’s strong position within offshore wind. NKT has successfully commissioned the 220 kV HVAC cable systems for the offshore… Read more »

New 1500 m3/h reactor for Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 will handle large ballast water flows with even greater efficiency

Alfa Laval is introducing a new UV reactor size to the Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 family. Optimized for 50% more flow than the current largest reactor size, the 1500 m3/h version will enable streamlined and cost-effective configurations for tankers and other vessels with large ballast water flows. The 1500 m3/h reactor will join an existing… Read more »

Nordex Group receives order for 99 MW project from Argentina

Hamburg, Buenos Aires, 4 September 2018 – The Nordex Group has received an order from AES Argentina Generación, a subsidiary of the energy provider AES Corporation, for the delivery of 30 AW132/3300 turbines. The “Energética” wind farm is located in the Province of Buenos Aires near Bahia Blanca. The location is characterised by average wind… Read more »

GE and Construtora Quebec Partner to Build the Power Plant in Brazil

GE Will Provide LV5 1,500-Volt Solar Inverters GE and EPC Construtora Quebec Will Also Collaborate on the Verde Vale III Project in Brazil for the Full Electrical Balance of Plant Solution In Total, GE Has Provided More than 1 Gigawatt of Solar Inverters to Brazil’s Solar Industry GUANAMBI, BAHIA STATE, BRAZIL – 03 Sept 2018… Read more »

SMA America Introduces Sunny Highpower PEAK3 1,500 VDC Inverter

New inverter provides modular, scalable solution for large-scale ground mount projects ROCKLIN, Calif., August 23, 2018—SMA America announced today that the new Sunny Highpower PEAK3 inverter is now available for ordering in North America. Fulfilling the increasing need for flexibility, simplicity and performance in large-scale solar projects, the product will begin shipping in the first… Read more »

NKT confirms order for Triton Knoll offshore wind farm project

As informed in Company Announcement no. 21 of 25 September 2017, NKT had signed a Preferred Supplier Agreement (PSA) for delivery and installation of export and array cable systems to the prospective offshore wind farm project Triton Knoll. The PSA was signed in a consortium with Boskalis Subsea Cables and Flexibles (previously VBMS). Innogy, the… Read more »

RenewableUK warns of threat to investment after record year for onshore wind

Launching a report showing a record high deployment of onshore wind in the UK in 2017, industry body RenewableUK is today warning that the future growth of the industry and investment in new infrastructure is at risk without a change in Government policy. In 2017 a record 2,611 megawatts (MW) of onshore wind came online in the UK – over 20% of all onshore… Read more »

Photovoltaics: TÜV Rheinland certifies New-Tek

The main standards of the International Electrotechnical Commission for photovoltaic (PV) modules are IEC 61215:2016 and IEC 61730:2016. New-Tek in Kyrgyzstan has passed this demanding certification with the support of Schmid. TÜV Rheinland carried out the tests. “These certifications require a large number of intensive tests in our Cologne laboratory, such as mechanical, electrical, climatic and safety… Read more »

Alfa Laval is optimizing the entire fuel line to address 2020 fuel challenges

Alfa Laval has a unique depth of expertise in marine fuel treatment, encompassing not just fuel separators but the whole chain from bunker tank to engine. As onboard operations change in response to fuel sulphur regulations, the company is optimizing and updating the technologies in its portfolio to meet the new challenges. The result will… Read more »