Month: June 2019

A Network for Net Zero

SSEN Transmission has published ambitious plans for the future of the north of Scotland electricity transmission system. With the region home to some of the UK’s greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission will be at the forefront of the country’s fight to tackle climate change, connecting up more renewable energy and transporting it across… Read more »

New statistics released today (June 27) by the UK Government show renewable electricity generation in Scotland reached record levels in the first quarter of 2019, with 8,877GWh produced – a 17% increase from 2018 and enough to power around 88% of Scottish households for a year.

Responding, Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “This fantastic new figure shows how Scotland’s remarkable renewable energy resource is being harnessed by technologies like wind, hydro, biomass, solar, marine energy and more, and is continuing to deliver environmental and economic benefits across Scotland. “Renewables are now producing more of our electricity than ever… Read more »

Commenting on the launch of a £100m fund to help UK firms capitalise on the boom in offshore wind

Commenting on the launch of a £100m fund to help UK firms capitalise on the boom in offshore wind, Sebastian Speight, Managing Director of Infrastructure at Ingenious, said: “The launch of the offshore wind industrial strategy is a positive move which will help develop the domestic supply chain in what is likely to be a growth… Read more »

The Nordex Group signs contract for 58 MW in Croatia

Hamburg, 27 June 2019. The Nordex Group is further enlarging its footprint in Croatia. The state-owned energy supplier Hrvatska elektroprivreda (HEP Group) has now placed an order with the manufacturer for the supply of 18 N131/3600 turbines for the “Korlat” wind farm. The Nordex Group is also responsible for service and maintenance of the turbines… Read more »

Awards for the Primo GEN24 Plus and Symo Advanced from Fronius

Products make an impression on both sides of the Atlantic (Wels, 27/6/19) The new Fronius hybrid inverter Primo GEN24 Plus impressed the expert jury for the prestigious German Plus X Award and was heralded as “product of the year” in four categories. The system took prime position on the podium in the categories of High… Read more »

Jurchen Technology receives certification for PEG substructure in line with UL standard

  PEG system significantly reduces costs and installation time   Jurchen Technology presents innovative substructure at the Solar Power International trade fair in Salt Lake City Kitzingen, Germany – Jurchen Technology has had its innovative PEG system certified according to the US UL-2703 standard. The certification was carried out by Intertek US. “This certification enables… Read more »

Ideol and Shizen join forces in Japan to develop a commercial-scale floating wind farm

French floating offshore wind leader Ideol and Shizen Energy, a leading Japanese renewable specialist, have expressed a formal intention to collaborate on the development of a commercial- scale floating wind project located off Kyushu using Ideol’s technology. This agreement was signed in Tokyo today by Mr Paul de la Guérivière, CEO of Ideol, and Mr… Read more »

ABB helps build a brighter future for Costa Rica with high power inverter technology

ABB has delivered a unique solar solution enabling Costa Rica’s largest solar park to provide a clean and independent power supply to 10 percent of the country’s population, supporting Costa Rica’s ambition to ensure 100 percent of its energy comes from renewable sources. ABB has supplied its award winning PVS-175 high power inverters to Costa… Read more »

Teesside’s EEW OSB wins multi-million Hornsea Two contract

This multi-million pound contract guarantees capacity utilization until mid-2020 and secures the jobs of more than 180 employees. Fifth order from world-leading offshore wind developer Ørsted 26 June 2019 Just three months after rolling out steel for their first export transition piece order, EEW OSB celebrates more good news with a contract win for Hornsea Two,… Read more »

Industry showcase to focus South-East England defence technology

Subsea companies in the South of England will be given the opportunity to highlight their capabilities at an event set to take place in Fareham next week. Organised by industry body Subsea UK in partnership with the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA), the Subsea Supply Chain Capability Showcase will take place on Thursday 4 July,… Read more »

HPS Home Power Solutions GmbH announces closing of its financing round at € 12.5 million

– Financing of the Ramp-Up-phase of the production and Picea®-commercialization – After first closing of 7.5 million € in January the financing round now has been closed successfully. Berlin, June 26, 2019 — HPS Home Power Solutions GmbH (HPS), the Berlin-based energy solutions provider for single-family homes which fulfils the need of energy independence, today… Read more »

FuturaSun takes on the giants and opens a new photovoltaic factory in Taizhou

FuturaSun, leading Italian company in the production of high efficiency photovoltaic panels, expands its manufacturing capacity with a new factory in Taizhou: 4 highly automated lines with an annual production capacity of 500 MW. Strong point: the new Silk stringer machines designed in Italy, double the output in half the space. FuturaSun consolidates its supply… Read more »

Global delegation to learn about offshore wind industry from North East England’s established offshore wind cluster, Energi Coast

NOF, the business development experts for the energy sector, is welcoming an international delegation to North East England to demonstrate the industrial and economic benefits of the region’s established offshore wind cluster. Taking place between 26-28 June, the visit of nearly 50 government officials, industry leaders and global stakeholders from 21 countries, has been organised… Read more »

Navigant Research Report Finds Many US Consumers Are Still Unaware of Plug-In Electric Vehicle Operating and Purchase Economics

Policy and economics play a large role in PEV adoption, but educating consumers outside the typical early adoption category can improve the perceptions of these vehicles June 25, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research analyzes survey responses of more than 2,300 US consumers on vehicle preferences, perceptions and knowledge of… Read more »

Ørsted signs power cable framework agreement with Global Marine Group

Multi-million pound contract won by UK-based engineering firm Another example of UK company winning contracts from offshore wind First renewable energy cable replacement and repair contract under ACMA 25th June 2019 Global Marine Group (GMG), supported by its business units Global Marine, Global Offshore and CWind, has signed a framework agreement for cable repair with… Read more »

Global offshore wind market powers ahead with 16% growth

New figures from RenewableUK show that the global market for offshore wind has grown by 16% in the last 12 months. The biggest single growth market over the last year has been the USA, which accounted for nearly half (48%) of growth globally. Globally, the portfolio of global offshore wind projects in operation, under construction… Read more »

Wi-SUN Alliance survey provides insights to enable timely realisation of Smart Cities

Assuring security and interoperability via certification remains critical for widespread deployment  London, UK; 24 June 2019 – Smart cities are expected to be commonplace within the next 10 years, according to a new poll by Wi-SUN Alliance, a global ecosystem of member companies seeking to accelerate the implementation of open standards-based Field Area Networks (FAN) and… Read more »

Siemens Gamesa receives firm order for Ørsted’s 900 MW offshore wind power project in Taiwan

• The company will install SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbines at the Greater Changhua 1 & 2a project; Service agreement included • Siemens Gamesa will establish a nacelle assembly facility at Taichung Harbor for start of production in 2021, exceeding localization requirements • Local tower supply set-up through CS Wind and Chin Fong partnership… Read more »

The European Union and JUMEME inaugurate new solar-powered mini-grid on Lake Victoria’s Mulumo Island in Kagera Region

Monday, 24 June 2019, Kagera Region, Tanzania: JUMEME Rural Power Supply Ltd. (JUMEME), together with the European Union Delegation in Tanzania and its project partners, celebrated the launch of its newly constructed solar-powered mini-grid on Lake Victoria, Mulumo island in the region of Kagera. The facility in Mulumo is one of eleven mini-grids to be… Read more »

Osbit delivers class leading subsea plough to Global Marine Group

Osbit Limited has successfully delivered an advanced multi-function pre-lay and backfill subsea plough to Global Marine Group. The offshore technology company has designed and built the plough, which will now be known as PLP240, over a 20-week programme, following contract award in January. Final assembly and sign-off was completed at Osbit’s Port of Blyth facility,… Read more »

Offshore Wind Growth Partnership launch

The Offshore Wind Industry Council has today (June 24) announced the launch of a £100m, 10-year programme, the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership, to support the growth of businesses working in the growing sector.​ Responding, Nick Sharpe, Director of Communications at Scottish Renewables, said: “This programme, which will be delivered as part of the Offshore Wind Sector… Read more »

NRG SYSTEMS NAMES NEW PRESIDENT

As the pioneering wind energy company diversifies, Evan Vogel will lead NRG’s next phase in the global renewables market Hinesburg, VT, USA – NRG Systems, Inc. announced today that Evan Vogel has joined the company as President. Vogel brings more than 30 years of experience in power, energy, and renewables to his new role, most… Read more »

Hornsea One officially wired in as Ørsted awards 4G/LTE contract to Tampnet

Tampnet has been awarded a contract to supply 4G/LTE coverage to Ørsted’s offshore windfarm, Hornsea One. The windfarm is located 120km off the Yorkshire Coast, in the UK, and will be the world’s largest offshore windfarm when fully operational in 2020. Tampnet was awarded the contract for providing and operating a 4G/LTE network for Hornsea… Read more »

SolarEdge’s EV Charging Solar Inverter is now available in the UK

SolarEdge is announcing that its award-winning EV charging single phase inverter is now available for orders in Europe. SolarEdge’s EV charging single phase inverter with HD-Wave technology is the world’s first 2-in-1 EV charger and solar inverter. The solution features faster charging with its innovative solar boost mode. By simultaneously utilising grid and solar power… Read more »

LOC Group opens new office in Hamburg, Germany

Entry into Germany enables LOC to develop the Renewables and Shipping offering in Europe  LOC has opened a new office in Hamburg, Germany, to develop the Renewables and Shipping offering of the Group within the region. This will be the Group’s sixth office in Europe and its twenty sixth office globally. Strategically located within Germany’s maritime… Read more »

Siemens Gamesa receives first offshore wind preferred supplier nomination in Japan: up to 455 MW for Obayashi Corporation

• First preferred supplier status secured by Siemens Gamesa for Northern Akita offshore pipeline in Japan • Obayashi Corporation to join upcoming auctions under the 2018 law promoting offshore wind in Japan with project reaching up to 455 MW in Akita prefecture • Preferred supplier agreement for the project includes use of the SG 8.0-167… Read more »

Navigant Research Report Shows Global Revenue from DER Capacity Is Expected to Experience a Compound Annual Growth Rate of Nearly 16%

Annual revenue is expected to grow from $173 billion in 2019 to $650 billion in 2028 June 19, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research provides a quantitative analysis of the global market for distributed energy resources (DER) technologies, with installed capacity and revenue forecasts in the commercial and industrial (C&I)… Read more »

The European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics and SolarPower Europe launch new joint report on business models for greener cities

Today at the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) in Brussels, SolarPower Europe and ETIP PV launched a report highlighting the huge potential of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) technologies to support the transition towards carbon neutral European cities. The report “Solar Skins: An opportunity for greener cities” demonstrates how local authorities can hugely benefit from BIPV… Read more »

Peikko delivers rock foundations to Frøya wind park in Central Norway

Peikko Group’s sales office in Norway, Peikko Norge AS, has received a substantial order to deliver rock foundation technology to Frøya wind park in the Trøndelag area, Central Norway. Peikko will deliver all steel components for the 14 foundations of the wind park. The deliveries comprise FATBAR Rock Anchors, tower adapter plates with tower connection… Read more »

From the traditional to a futuristic digital business

Morten Huseby, CEO at Wirescan, shares his enthusiasm for their new digital service with PES. The company is set to launch its Wirescan Digital platform and Wirescan GO!. These are exciting times and the beginning of a new era for this dynamic, forward thinking company. PES: Hi Morten, welcome to PES Wind magazine, it’s good… Read more »

Why flexibility from onshore distributed energy resources is key to the success of offshore wind

Alan Gooding, director and co-founder of Smarter Grid Solutions, explains that the secret to harnessing offshore wind lies back on dry land. The growth of offshore wind power is nothing short of astounding. The UK’s capacity already sits at 8GW, with 2GW added during 2018 alone, and energy minister Claire Perry wants that total to… Read more »

Taking grid connection to the next level

A quick and easy AC solution, or a highly sophisticated connection using DC technology? The best transmission solution for offshore wind parks depends on both distance and output. But cost is key: for both technologies, Siemens is putting all its development efforts into downsizing and standardization, in order to minimize installation and operational costs. It… Read more »