Month: August 2019

Worldwide Offshore Wind Energy Capacity is growing in the First Half of 2019 by almost 10 Percent – New Markets in the Focus of Established Market Participants

The worldwide expansion of offshore wind energy, especially in Europe, but also in markets as Asia and North America, causes a further strong increase of global offshore wind capacity. Thus, in Germany, which strongly expanded its capacities within the last years, the electricity generation through offshore wind energy could be increased again: the growth rate… Read more »

ØRSTED AND PARTNERS SECURE GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR HYDROGEN PROJECT

Ørsted, together with ITM Power and Element Energy, has won funding from the UK Government for a green hydrogen project. The Gigastack feasibility study, led by ITM Power, is a six-month project to investigate the potential delivery of bulk, low-cost and zero-carbon hydrogen. The funding has been secured as part of the Department for Business,… Read more »

Europe Solar technology contracts activity drops 38% in July 2019, says GlobalData

Europe solar technology contracts in July 2019 saw 28 contracts announced, marking a drop of 38% over the last 12-month average of 45, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The proportion of solar technology contracts by category tracked by GlobalData in the month was as follows: Project Implementation with 19 contracts and… Read more »

APAC will continue to lead global wind turbine market with 33.14GW capacity by 2023, says GlobalData

Asia-Pacific (APAC) is expected to lead the wind turbine market with an annual installation capacity of 33.14 gigawatt (GW) by 2023, largely driven by onshore deployment; followed by EMEA and Americas with capacities of 19.9GW and 11.7GW, respectively, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The company’s latest report ‘Wind Turbine, Update 2019… Read more »

Navigant Research Report Shows 10 Countries Are Expected to Account for Approximately 80% of the Annual Market Utility-Scale Energy Storage

Solar plus storage has emerged as a major opportunity and driver of new growth for the energy storage industry August 29, 2019 – Boulder, Colo. – A new report from Navigant Research provides forecasts for utility-scale energy storage systems (ESSs) deployed globally in terms of power capacity (MW), energy capacity (MWh), and revenue generated from… Read more »

Subsea UK and RenewableUK put spotlight on ‘multi-billion-pound prize’ for underwater cabling

Industry bodies Subsea UK and RenewableUK have joined forces to deliver the Cables 2019 conference, which will focus on knowledge sharing and driving collaboration across the subsea cable industry. The two-day event will take place on the 29 – 30 October at P&J Live in Aberdeen and will feature a series of panels and sessions… Read more »

Fraunhofer ISE Sets Two Records for the Efficiency of Silicon-Based Monolithic Triple-Junction Solar Cells

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have once again succeeded in raising the efficiency value of monolithic triple-junction solar cells made of silicon and III-V semiconductor materials. Using a combination of multiple absorber materials, these multi-junction photovoltaic cells exploit the energy from the solar spectrum significantly better than conventional silicon solar… Read more »

Nordex Group receives type certificate for the N149/4.0-4.5 turbine from TÜV SÜD

Hamburg, 29 August 2019. The independent certifying agency TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH has awarded the worldwide valid IEC type certificate for the N149/4.0-4.5 turbine from the Delta4000 series. The type certificate officially confirms that the theoretical design calculations for the N149/4.0-4.5 done by the Nordex Group reflect the figures for the turbines actually measured… Read more »

Siemens Gamesa reinforces its partnership with MidAmerican with 95 MW Southern Hills Expansion project in the U.S.

•   The company will supply 21 SG 4.5-145 wind turbines, operating at a flexible rating of 4.8 MW, as well as provide three and a half years of service and maintenance •   Siemens Gamesa expands SG 4.5-145 footprint in the region, having sold close to 1.4 GW of this turbine model in the U.S., Canada and Mexico… Read more »

SMA America to Highlight Cutting-Edge Technology as a Megawatt Sponsor at Solar Power International

Solar and storage system technology specialist will showcase residential, commercial, utility and service solutions SMA America will exhibit the latest technology and product offerings at Solar Power International in Salt Lake City on September 23–26. The company has also come on board as a Megawatt sponsor of the show and is the exclusive sponsor of… Read more »

LONGi booked over 2GW orders for its Hi-MO4 module with M6 (166mm) wafers

The Company stresses need for consistency in standards Xian, CHINA, 28th August – “By end 2020, LONGi will upgrade its existing cell and module lines and transform them for production with 166mm wafer. New lines – such as the 5GW monocrystalline cell line in Yinchuan – will be designed for the 166mm size from the… Read more »

Wind Energy and Wildlife Impacts

Paul Wheelhouse, Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands, addresses the audience during the opening session of the fifth global Conference on Wind Energy and Wildlife Impacts 2019 (CWW2019) taking place at the University of Stirling in Stirling, Scotland, from 27th to 30th August. Attendees from all over the world have come together to talk… Read more »

Tesvolt presents augmented reality sales app

Lutherstadt Wittenberg (Germany), 28.08.2019 — Tesvolt, a manufacturer of power storage systems for industrial and commercial operations, offers its distribution partners an augmented reality app for a virtual reality sales experience. Using the highly innovative technology of augmented reality, storage professionals can take advantage of various scenarios to vividly and memorably illustrate to their customers… Read more »

Azelio progresses in its commercialization as the first product leaves the production line

Azelio conducts a successful production premiere at its factory in Uddevalla, Sweden. This is where Azelio assembles its Stirling engine, which has been adapted to the company’s energy storage solution with renewable power production for all hours of the day. This is an important interim goal in the company’s commercialization and a first step in… Read more »

LONGi Solar achieves top-performing AA-rating status in new PV ModuleTech Bankability rankings

Xian, CHINA, 27 August 2019 – LONGi Solar, a subsidiary of LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd, has achieved AA-Rating status, in the first quarterly release of PV-Tech’s new PV ModuleTech Bankability Ratings. LONGi Solar is one of only four solar photovoltaic (PV) module suppliers that qualifies within the top-performing rating category of AA across… Read more »

ABB solar solutions power crucial climate change research in Antarctica

ABB continues its innovative work with the Uruguayan government agency Instituto Antarctico Uruguayo (IAU) by providing solar power solutions for a second installation at the IAU’s research base in the Antarctic, helping facilitate crucial climate change research. With a strong track record of reducing its country’s dependency on fossil fuels, the IAU – together with… Read more »

Navigant Research Report Shows Asia Pacific Is Expected to Be the Largest Market for Energy Storage Software Platforms, Accounting for $10.7 Billion in Revenue in the Next Decade

Software is expected to play an important role in the energy storage industry as power grids transition toward a distributed, digitized, and decentralized system August 27, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market for energy storage systems (ESSs), providing forecasts of software vendor revenue for upfront system… Read more »

ABB’s integrated digital solution to support Brazil’s power grid expansion

World’s first integrated system for the power industry provided to Argo Energia will enable predictive maintenance, boost asset utilization, optimize costs and reduce system outages ABB will provide Brazil’s electric power transmission company, Argo Energia, a complete suite of asset management software solutions to improve the efficiency and stability of their new power transmission network… Read more »

Q CELLS to showcase high performance solar modules at Intersolar South America 2019

Among the modules on display will be the new Q.PEAK DUO L-G7 module, which provides up to 405 Wp of power output. [Seoul, South Korea, August 26, 2019] Q CELLS (or “The Company”), one of the largest solar cell and module manufacturers in the world, will once again showcase its high performance solar modules at… Read more »

SOLAREDGE ANNOUNCES DEATH OF CO-CHAIRMAN AND FOUNDER, GUY SELLA

HERZLIYA, ISRAEL (August 25, 2019) – SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), issued a statement today announcing the untimely death of Mr. Guy Sella, co-chairman and founder. SolarEdge issued the following statement: “It is with a very heavy and sad heart that we notify of the passing of our dear friend and inspiration, Guy Sella…. Read more »

Enhanced Scottish 5G capability has potential to increase nation’s GDP by £17bn by 2035

– Report published by infrastructure experts outlines growth potential – A report outlining the substantial economic, social and environmental benefits to be gained from greatly enhanced 4G and 5G capability across Scotland has been published today (26 August 2019) by infrastructure experts, the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT). The SFT-commissioned report, Scotland’s digital potential with enhanced… Read more »

MULTI-SECTOR EXPERTISE KEY TO ONE OF ASIA’S MOST AMBITIOUS WIND PROJECTS

In order to move towards energy independence and to attract foreign investment, the Taiwanese Government has set a target of 5.5GW of clean energy by 2025. Despite its advanced infrastructure and industries, as a consequence it is still facing major logistical, engineering and civil infrastructure challenges as it strives to meet this goal. A key… Read more »

Fred. Olsen Renewables raise more than £16k with Three Peaks Challenge

Fred. Olsen Renewables, with the help of Natural Power, SeaRoc and ZX Lidars, has raised a total of £16,078 for the Marine Conservation Society, Scottish Mountain Rescue and Mountain Rescue England and Wales by completing the Three Peaks Challenge. A team made up of 27 employees from all four companies took park in the challenge… Read more »

TRITON KNOLL SELECTS SEACAT SERVICES FOR OFFSHORE VESSEL SUPPORT

Long-term contract sees two Seacat Services catamarans chartered to support offshore wind farm construction, with options for further vessels Grimsby, August 22nd 2019 – Class-leading offshore energy support vessel (OESV) operator Seacat Services has signed a long-term deal to support the construction phase of Triton Knoll offshore wind farm. The contract, which includes options for… Read more »

Subsea Expo 2020 will take a fresh approach ‘New Perspectives’ – Call for papers opens for annual flagship conference

The largest annual event for the underwater industry in Europe will take a fresh look at how to exploit the existing and emerging opportunities across all sectors, not just oil and gas and renewables. Under the theme of “New Perspectives” Subsea Expo 2020 is set to be bigger and better than ever as moving to… Read more »

innogy has sold its stake in Slovakian VSEH to RWE

Intra-Group transfer of innogy’s 49 per cent stake in the business of Slovakian VSEH (Východoslovenská energetika Holding a. s.) to RWE Structural effect on outlook due to retroactive disclosure as discontinued operations as per 1 January 2019 Essen, 21 August 2019 innogy SE has sold its 49 per cent stake in the business of the Slovakian VSEH(Východoslovenská energetika Holding a. s.), based… Read more »

ATLAS RENEWABLE ENERGY ANNOUNCES ANOTHER SOLAR PLANT IN BRAZIL REACHING COMMERCIAL OPERATION, GENERATING 357 GWh PER YEAR

he Juazeiro Solar Plant is Latin America’s first digitally-enabled substation, a technological advantage in energy distribution  São Paulo, Brazil, August 21, 2019 –Atlas Renewable Energy, leader in clean energy across Latin America, announces that its largest project in Brazil, the Juazeiro Solar Plant, is fully operational. The plant has an installed capacity of 156 MWp… Read more »

SeaRenergy acquires engineering & permit specialist Elbe-1

Hamburg-based offshore service provider SeaRenergy has acquired Elbe-1, an engineering company that offers expertise and consultancy for design, certification and approval of offshore wind projects. Whereas SeaRenergy provides engineering, marine services, QHSE and Offshore Professionals for installation and O&M of offshore windfarms and platforms, Elbe-1 offers specialists and support for the planning of offshore wind… Read more »

E22 and Alencon Partner to Offer the DC POWER OPTIMISER™ for DC-Coupled Solar + Storage

Leading storage integrator and power electronics manufacturer team up to provide a uniquely flexible, highly integrated DC-coupled Solar + Storage solution Hatboro, PA and Madrid, Spain – Energy Storage Solutions (E22), a leading global battery storage integrator and manufacturer, and Alencon Systems, the leading U.S. manufacturer of galvanically isolated DC-DC converters and optimizers, have partnered… Read more »

Navigant Research Report Shows Global Annual Communications Infrastructure Revenue for Water and Gas Utility Networks Is Expected to Hit $2.7 Billion in 2024

Over the next decade, affordable low power wide area solutions will allow more water and gas utilities to take advantage of smart, connected solutions than ever before August 20, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research explains the evolution of connected automated meter reading (AMR) and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) networks by… Read more »

Q CELLS Q.FLAT-G5 mounting system and modules chosen for large C&I rooftop installation in UK

British renewable energy developer RenEnergy has built Europe’s largest flat rooftop solar installation to use Q CELLS’ Q.FLAT-G5 mounting system – a 522 kWp array at the site of quality pet food manufacturer Natures Menu in Norfolk. The array will also utilize 1,608 Q.PEAK DUO-G5 modules. [Berlin, Germany, August 20, 2019] Q CELLS (or “The… Read more »

Bristol Breaks New Ground With Innovative Low Carbon Development

Bristol’s commitment to achieving its carbon neutral pledge by 2030 is being realised with the aid of a sustainable housing development, featuring innovative low-carbon heating. Bristol City Council’s 133 homes at Ashton Rise are being built using the high efficiency Sig iHouse solution, and heated by individual Kensa ground source heat pumps connected to a… Read more »

ALE – GIANT JOINT VENTURE ENABLES ONE OF ASIA’S MOST AMBITIOUS WIND PROJECTS

ALE and Giant Taiwan have undertaken a joint venture to provide the onshore handling, transportation and storage of wind turbine foundations for phase 2 of Taiwan’s Formosa 1 wind farm project. This phase is seeing 20 additional turbines installed 6km off Miaoli County in the Taiwan Strait, raising its power generation capability from its current… Read more »

The countdown is on: What awaits visitors to HUSUM Wind 2019

Congress programme offers exciting lectures for trade visitors / Accompanying programme and networking formats round off the fair  HUSUM | 19 August 2019: Trade visitors to HUSUM Wind 2019 can look forward to an exciting conference and lecture programme as well as specialist seminars, workshops and matchmaking formats. A brief overview: HUSUM Wind 2019 Congress… Read more »