Month: October 2018

GES to INSTALL 125 turbines IN EGYPT

The company has assembled a total of 380 MW in the country so far October 2018. GES is already working on the installation of a 263 MW windfarm 25 km from Ras Ghareb (Egypt). The project will have three phases that will be executed during the remainder of 2018 and the first semester of 2019…. Read more »

First power milestone reached for Kincardine wind farm

Today, Kincardine Offshore Windfarm Ltd (KOWL) confirmed that the first turbine has started generating power from what will be the world’s largest floating offshore wind farm. Responding, Fabrice Leveque, Senior Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said:“Today’s announcement of first power from the Kincardine Offshore Windfarm marks another milestone for the exciting floating wind sector. “Floating offshore… Read more »

Pfeiffer Vacuum opens new facility in Nashua, NH

New two-story, 27,000 square foot construction to accommodate administrative functions Former building to house Service Center of Excellence Fast repair services employing clean processes Asslar, Germany, October 30, 2018. Pfeiffer Vacuum, one of the world’s leading providers of high-tech vacuum solutions for the semiconductor, industrial, coating, analytical and R&D markets, opened up a new 27,000… Read more »

BYD and SMA Expand Strategic Global Storage Partnership for International Growth Regions

The collaboration builds on the successful partnership between both companies and their joint commitment to advance the use of highly efficient renewable energy solutions Shenzhen, October 30th, 2018 – BYD Co. Ltd., one of the world’s largest manufacturer of rechargeable batteries, and SMA Solar Technology AG, a leading global specialist in photovoltaic system technology, announce… Read more »

SOLARWATT in-roof solar panel wins 2019 German Design Award

Dresden, 30 October, 2018 – The German Design Council (Rat für Formgebung)  has awarded SOLARWATT the 2019 German Design Award for its EasyIn in-roof solar panel. The glass-glass panel, which can replace normal roof tiles, was awarded in the “Excellent Product Design” category. “As a premium manufacturer, we want to offer our customers superior design… Read more »

Wagner Solar adds LONGi Solar modules to its portfolio

Frankfurt am Main/Cölbe, 30 October 2018 — The wholesaler Wagner Solar has entered into a strategic partnership with LONGi Solar, the world’s largest manufacturer of monocrystalline solar modules. LONGi’s mono PERC modules are now available from Wagner Solar. The portfolio also includes bifacial modules, half-cell modules and next-generation mono PERC modules using other highly efficient… Read more »

Stress resolution…

The causes and resolution of stress corrosion cracking in steam turbines Steam turbines are used across the world as a source of power for many different industries. Even with the best maintenance procedures and preventative maintenance techniques, problems can still arise. Resolving one of the more serious issues, that of stress corrosion cracking, can often… Read more »

floating offshore wind’s 17,000 jobs by 2050

Commenting on a report from a new study which shows floating offshore wind technology could contribute up to 17,000 jobs and £33.6bn of GVA to the UK economy by 2050 – a day ahead of a conference on the sector in Aberdeen; Stephanie Conesa, Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “Scotland’s deep waters, with some of… Read more »

Trojan Battery Company Introduces Trillium™ Line of Intelligent Lithium Ion Batteries for Deep-Cycle Applications

Expanding Battery Technology Portfolio by adding Longer Runtime and More Lifetime than Comparable Lithium Products SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., Oct. 29, 2018 –  Trojan Battery Co., LLC, the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle energy storage solutions for Motive and Stationary applications is proud to announce the Trillium line of Trojan Intelligent Lithium batteries.  With life… Read more »

SEACAT SEES SURGING DEMAND FOR CTV SERVICES IN OFFSHORE WIND

Class-leading OESV operator has seen unprecedented growth in demand for CTV services across 2018 in offshore wind. Cowes, UK, 29th October 2018 – The fourth quarter of 2018, is, atypically, seeing surging demand for offshore wind crew transfer, according to class-leading offshore energy support vessel (OESV) operator, Seacat Services, as it reports its latest operational… Read more »

New Offshore Wind Skills Academy Launched

New Academy at UD Trains Offshore Wind Energy Professionals The University of Delaware, in partnership with the Energy and Climate Academy of Denmark, unveiled a new Offshore Wind Skills Academy this month at the American Wind Energy Association conference in Washington, D.C. The Academy will provide instruction in the basics of wind power, offshore wind… Read more »

Buss Terminal Eemshaven Expands Management Board

Eemshaven, 26th October 2018. The Dutch Buss Terminal Eemshaven, formerly Orange Blue Terminal, which is majority-owned by the Hamburg-based Buss Group and with as a minority shareholder the Rotterdam based Broekman Logistics, has appointed Reindert-Jan Visser as further Managing Director effective October 15, 2018. He complements the operational management at the side of Martin van… Read more »

Jan De Nul names offshore installation vessel Taillevent

In the Belgian port of Ostend, Jan De Nul Group named today its newest offshore installation vessel Taillevent. Miss Pauline Stassijns, granddaughter of Director Dirk De Nul, baptised the vessel and wished her success and a safe journey. The De Nul family, employees and their guests attended the christening. On 18 July 2018, Jan De… Read more »

Herman Sr. BV orders first Damen DP2 Shoalbuste

Exceptionally strong vessel of 60 tonnes bollard pull with a shallow draft of 2.40 metres at 50% capacity Dutch marine services provider Herman Sr. BV has announced at Offshore Energy 2018 that it has agreed with Damen Shipyards Group to order the first of a newly-developed Damen Shoalbuster type with full DP2 capabilities. This will be… Read more »

innogy’s first Irish wind farm starts operation

  Successful market entry via Dromadda Beg onshore wind farm Support of the ambitious Irish targets to generate 70% of electricity from renewables by 2030 Further expansion plans of renewables in new markets innogy is constantly growing its Renewables business with its latest commissioning taking place in the Republic of Ireland: One year after purchasing… Read more »

DNV GL launches new mobile test equipment for testing frequency and voltage control of power plants

Portable test equipment demonstrates successful frequency control testing of power at a Swedish pulp mill and power plants in Myanmar Høvik, Norway –  25th October2018 – DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has launched a new mobile and flexible test tool which allows users to verify the frequency… Read more »

DROPPED OBJECTS REMAIN A NEGLECTED HAZARD IN OFFSHORE WIND

Dropped object incidents continue to threaten technician safety, financial performance and stakeholder reputation – but the sector lags behind on reporting and mitigation Amsterdam, 23rd October 2018 – Dropsafe, a global provider of dropped objects prevention technology for the energy and resources markets, has reported on the risk posed by Dropped Objects to the health… Read more »

Growing bolting specialist’s new sales engineer to build southern business

A new sales engineer has joined the growing team at bolting specialists Gee-Force Hydraulics as its business swells in the east of England, London and the south east. Matt Brooks brings 13 years’ expertise in the oil & gas industry to the Great Yarmouth-based company, with vast experience of using the equipment Gee-Force Hydraulics hires and sells… Read more »

Rovco expands ROV fleet with new Falcon DR ROV

UK subsea services company, Rovco, has expanded its ROV and hydrographic survey capabilities with the addition of a Saab Seaeye Falcon DR ROV to its fleet. The 1000m depth rated, long range Falcon DR is the most advanced electric underwater robotic system of its class. It will enhance Rovco’s ability to deliver intricate and demanding… Read more »

SCHMID Group, SABIC and RIWAQ announced their collaboration at FII

SCHMID Group, SABIC and RIWAQ announced their collaboration at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Forum to set up joint ventures in the fields of Energy Storage and Advanced Silicon Material. At the Future Investment Initiative (FII) forum in Riyadh, SCHMID Group, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) and RIWAQ announced their collaboration for establishing a KSA… Read more »

Joint Research by Fraunhofer ISE and Heraeus for High-performance Solar Modules: Novel Cell Connector Increases Power by 1.9 W

The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and Heraeus are researching and optimizing novel, selectively coated cell connectors in a joint research project. The Selectively Coated Ribbon (SCRTM) cell connector achieves an average gain of 1.9 W in conventional 60-cell solar modules. The connector can be used in industrial PV module manufacturing without system… Read more »

Subsea UK’s Life of Field conference to look at safeguarding subsea industry

The innovations required to support the British subsea industry in the lower oil price environment will be explored at Subsea UK’s Life of Field conference in Bristol next month. Sponsored by Baker Hughes, Frazer Nash Consultancy and Viper Innovations the conference will take place on Tuesday, 6 November, at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel,… Read more »

Ingeteam’s new Indian wind converter factory becomes the first-ever facility to receive DNV GL’s shop approval certification in India

Spain, October 23, 2018. Ingeteam, an independent global supplier of electrical conversion equipment, announced today that it received DNV GL’s “Shop Approval in Renewable Energy” certification for the wind converter manufacturing facility recently established by the company in the Tamil Nadu region. Ingeteam’s new facility is the first-ever wind converter factory to receive such a… Read more »

DNV GL acts as technical advisor on 19MW battery storage acquisition

DNV GL’s storage expert provided guidance to world’s first publicly listed battery storage fund for Gore Street Energy Storage Fund Plc Project included technical due diligence and risk assessement to ensure future revenue streams can be met London, UK – 23rd October 2018 – DNV GL today announced that it acted as technical advisor to Gore… Read more »

The EU rewards Ideol with €2.5 million to finance the industrialization and commercial development of its technology

The French leader in floating offshore wind energy Ideol has just received a €2.5 million grant from the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 – SME Instrument programme. This funding is outstanding since this very selective programme only rewards 5% of the candidate projects. Last 20 September, the SME Instrument programme awarded Ideol a €2.5… Read more »

CONTRACT AWARDED TO HUISMAN FOR DELIVERY OF JAPAN’S SECOND DEDICATED OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE INSTALLATION CRANE

Recently, Huisman, the worldwide provider of stepchanging technical solutions, signed a contract with Japan Marine United Shipyard (JMU) for the delivery of a 1,000mt SWL Pedestal Mounted Crane for offshore wind turbine installation in Japan. The 1,000mt PMC will be built and delivered at Huisman China, installation will take place at JMU’s shipyard in Japan…. Read more »

Planning Approval Granted for Renew Estate’s 120MW project, Bomen Solar Farm

Australian renewable energy company Renew Estate has been granted planning approval to build Bomen Solar Farm, a 120-megawatt (MW) project near the Bomen Business Park, approximately 7km northeast of the Wagga Wagga Central Business District.  The approved project includes a 40MWh battery storage system. When built, Bomen Solar Farm will provide enough renewable energy to… Read more »

New PV*SOL premium 2019 with Additional Features for Electric Vehicles

The Berlin-based company Valentin Software, which is well-known for its worldwide industry solutions, has adapted its market-leading design programs for photovoltaic systems, PV*SOL and PV*SOL premium, to the latest technical developments for 2019 and expanded them for the latest applications. Valentin Software already presented its new products to the public in June 2018 at the… Read more »

Isotrol to monitor all Genneia’s electric power plants in Argentina

●  Genneia is one of the top renewable energy companies in the country ●  Isotrol will integrate 1.5 GW of power produced by Genneia into a new control centre supported by their local partner, Grupo SI SEVILLE (Spain), October 18th, 2018.- Isotrol, experts in monitoring and controlling systems for renewable power plants, and Genneia, one… Read more »

First poll of rural Scotland shows two thirds back wind energy

Solar, marine and biomass all enjoy strong support in rural areas Survey marks UK Government’s Green Great Britain Week – designed to highlight the opportunities clean growth offers the UK Almost seven in ten Scots living in rural areas support the use of onshore wind energy, a new poll has found. The independent survey is… Read more »

Vattenfall and North Sea Hagland Shipbrokers have signed a framework agreement

Vattenfall and North Sea Hagland Shipbrokers have signed a framework agreement for the provision of various Shipbroker services for Vattenfall´s offshore wind farms. The primary purpose of the framework agreement is to meet the high demands on vessels for Vattenfall´s offshore wind farm projects and to provide Vattenfall with services in offshore contractor sourcing. With… Read more »

World’s largest façade installed with organic photovoltaics in the port of Duisburg

Working together for an energy transition with solar films – Made in Germany Duisburg, Germany 17 October 2018 – Approximately 185 m² of Heliatek’s organic photovoltaic films were installed on the façade of a warehouse of the Duisburger Hafen AG in August. It is a sub-project within the cooperation agreement “Drehkreuz Energiewende”, which was established… Read more »

Natural Power advises Statkraft on Element Power acquisition

Leading renewable energy and infrastructure consultancy, Natural Power, has provided technical due diligence support to Statkraft for the acquisition of the Irish and UK wind development businesses of the Element Power Group. The transaction provides Statkraft with a large onshore wind development pipeline in Ireland and strengthens its position in the UK. It is already… Read more »

InnoEnergy start-ups have created 1,741 jobs and have brought energy access to 56,000 people in developing countries

Impact report hails innovation engine’s pivotal role in Europe’s clean energy transition Copenhagen, Denmark, 17 October 2018. InnoEnergy, Europe’s sustainable energy engine supported by the EIT, has launched its inaugural impact report today at The Business Booster (TBB) in Copenhagen. The report reveals that InnoEnergy’s work supporting energy start-ups is having a direct impact on… Read more »

Northern HeliCopter hauls Petrofac to BorWin3

– NHC supports transports for Petrofac to BorWin3-Gamma – Platform one of the largest offshore converter stations in the world Emden, Germany. In September, Northern HeliCopter GmbH (NHC), Emden, the experienced aviation company for the offshore industry, received an order from Petrofac Ltd. for transport flights/crew changes to the BorWin3 Gamma platform. The framework contract… Read more »