Ingeteam, 23 December 2019. Ingeteam has supplied its technology to a 240 MWp solar PV plant in Vietnam. The Xuan Thien Thuan Bac PV project is the largest one that Ingeteam has supplied to date for the solar sector in Southeast Asia. The company’s supply comprised forty 5 MW Inverter Stations, two 3.4 MW Inverter… Read more »
Walton EMC and Silicon Ranch Commissioned Project Serving Facebook’s Newton Data Center Using 102.5 Megawatt of Q CELLS Modules. [Irvine, United States, December 20, 2019] Q CELLS (or “The Company”), a world-leading total energy solutions provider, joined in celebrating the commissioning of the Bancroft Station Solar Farm on December 12th, Facebook’s first solar project in… Read more »
The company has extended the maturity of its syndicated facility to December 2024, securing more flexible conditions thanks to its investment grade credit rating. The operation is now the company’s first ‘green’ financing facility. Siemens Gamesa has strengthened its long-term funding structure by securing an improvement in the conditions of its main financing facility and… Read more »
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) is selling its inkjet printing business (PiXDRO) located in Meyer Burger (Netherlands) B.V. in Eindhoven (NL) to Süss MicroTec SE headquartered in Germany. The approximately 30 employees will transer from Meyer Burger (Netherlands) B.V. to Süss MicroTec SE. The contract is subject to standard market completion conditions… Read more »
NKT is strengthening its research and development competencies with the acquisition of Technology Consulting from ABB. The acquisition is a key step for NKT to reinforce its technology capabilities developing the future technology for power cable solutions. NKT has acquired a technology consulting unit from ABB specializing in key areas within power cable development such… Read more »
The first of Siemens Gamesa’s new SG 5.0-132 model of wind turbines will be installed on the island of Thyholm, close to the Limfjorden fjord in Denmark The wind turbines will be installed at the Torp Vindmoellepark wind farm, which is the second project in Denmark to be operated without subsidies Siemens Gamesa has entered… Read more »
The Dutch Van Aalst Group launched its first bond offering on the NPEX platform on October 21st 2019. The € 5 million fixed rate 5-year bond offer was fully subscribed as the offering attracted strong demand from the investors. “The listing of our company and the first bond offering is another step in acquiring funds… Read more »
Brian McFarlane, Co-Chair of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council, said: “As co-chair of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC), I welcome the publication today of a draft offshore wind policy statement and draft sectoral marine plan from the Scottish Government. “I encourage all stakeholders to engage with these consultations and provide their views… Read more »
Sulzer Academy shares expertise in operating and maintaining pumps Learning about the operation and maintenance of any important asset is the first step in optimizing its performance and reliability. This task is made easier when the participants have the opportunity to get a hands-on training for pumps and inspect the components in person. Sulzer’s training… Read more »
“White House Chronicle,” the weekly news and public affairs program on PBS, SiriusXM Radio and other broadcast outlets, breaks new ground this week in having three experts on energy, sustainability and infrastructure from one company tackle the issue of the future of the electric utility industry and its reaction to climate change. The program’s three… Read more »
Fabrice Leveque, Senior Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “Today’s announcements set the terms for the development of Scotland’s offshore wind resource, which is one of the greatest in Europe. “The Scottish Government is to be commended for its recognition that offshore wind presents a unique economic and environmental opportunity for Scotland – on one… Read more »
Garsten, Austria, 18.12.2019. The Clean Capital Energy Group kicked off construction of the “La Huella” ground-mounted project in Chile at the end of November in a ground-breaking ceremony. Participants of the official ceremony included numerous senators, members of parliament and mayors from the region, alongside project managers of the CCE Group and of Spanish construction… Read more »
“PROCESS” trade magazine awards prizes for milestones in the fields of chemistry, pharmaceuticals and process engineering Pfeiffer Vacuum honored for its particular sensitivity to the wide-ranging vacuum technology requirements of the various industries Asslar, December 18, 2019. “Process”, the specialist media brand of the Vogel Communications Group, has taken its 25th anniversary as an opportunity… Read more »
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd. (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) announced today to completely discontinue its production site in Zülpich (Germany) by mid-2020. In the future, the systems for optical measuring and testing technologies for industrial manufacturing sold under the Hennecke brand will be produced entirely at Meyer Burger’s largest site in Hohenstein-Ernstthal using own resources. Around… Read more »
Q CELLS reaffirms commitment to innovation as brand reaches 20-year milestone in solar industry Twenty years after the Q CELLS brand was born, the Company’s enduring technological excellence continues to shape the solar industry on a global scale. [Irvine, United States, December 17, 2019] Q CELLS (or “The Company”), a world-leading total energy solutions provider… Read more »
With the addition of Sertão Solar Barreiras Complex, Atlas Renewable Energy now operates 421 MWp photovoltaic projects in the country. São Paulo, Brazil, December 17, 2019 – Atlas Renewable Energy, a leader in clean energy across Latin America, announces that its fourth project in Brazil, Sertão Solar Barreiras Complex, is fully operational. The plant has… Read more »
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has appointed Steve Brignall as Director of Service Operations. Steve brings a wealth of experience in servicing and client management; joining Natural Power directly from Senvion where he was the Operations Manager for Northern Europe, prior to that he spent time abroad in servicing and operational… Read more »
Long-standing relationship between CERN and Pfeiffer Vacuum Vacuum technology for probing the fundamental structure of the universe Helium leak detector ASM 340 for the Large Hadron Collider Asslar, December 16, 2019. Pfeiffer Vacuum has received yet another major order for leak detectors from CERN. CERN is seated in Geneva on the Franco-Swiss border and is… Read more »
Further to the announcement of 14 November 2019, NextEnergy Solar Fund today announces the energisation of Staughton, the UK’s largest subsidy-free solar plant with an installed capacity of 50MWp. The Staughton solar plant will cover the yearly electricity demand of approximately 15,000 UK households. It is largely located on a former airfield on the Bedfordshire/Cambridgeshire… Read more »
DRONE VOLT, an embedded artificial intelligence expert and manufacturer of professional civil drones, has announced a new order in Sweden in the powerline inspection area. This order comes from a major service company specializing in the inspection of powerlines and telecommunications assets. The solution chosen by this new customer involves an ALTURA ZENITH drone equipped… Read more »
Hamburg, 16 December 2019. The Nordex Group has received three new orders for the full maintenance of a total of 61 turbines in Uruguay and the US. In Uruguay, the Nordex Group will maintain 21 N117/2400 turbines at the Florida wind farm, near the city of Florida, about 110 kilometres north of Montevideo. The customer… Read more »
New vessel significantly improves safety, comfort and workability Monday, December 16, 2019 — To be able to offer the total package of services to the offshore wind industry – from installation to maintenance – DEME is investing in its first Service Operation Vessel (SOV) for wind farm maintenance. Concepted by DEME and further designed in close… Read more »
Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “Renewable technologies like onshore and offshore wind, hydropower, solar and more already provide 40% of the UK’s electricity – but there is much more to be done if we are to create clean growth on the road to net zero carbon emissions. “Scottish Renewables welcomed the Conservative… Read more »
Milestone towards increasing production capacity for the global market Hamburg, 13 December 2019. The Nordex Group started producing turbines of the Delta4000 series at its factory in La Vall d’Uixó, Spain. After the German production facility in Rostock this is the second plant in Europe manufacturing turbines from the Nordex platform. On 12 December the… Read more »
Berlin, 12 December 2019: OPES Solutions announces the mass production of lead-free soldered solar modules. By achieving lead-free soldering in the manufacturing process, the organization eliminates a harmful but common substance found in many solar production methods. By leading the way in the creation and application of environmentally solar panels, OPES has been able to… Read more »
Hamburg, 12 December 2019. The Nordex Group has received its first order for its N149/4.0-4.5 turbines from Chile. Mainstream Renewable Power, the global wind and solar development company, has ordered 18 turbines from the Delta4000 series for the “Alena” wind farm. The Nordex Group will supply the N149 turbines in the 4.8 MW operating mode. Mainstream… Read more »
Montpellier, France, December 11, 2019. LONGi Solar, the world’s leading solar technology company has received CERTISOLIS’ low carbon footprint certification for its latest generation of high-efficiency mono-crystalline modules. This is validation that LONGi’s PV solar products are qualified for France’s CRE projects and paves the way for LONGi to offer its customers high quality solar… Read more »
The only European company that has found its place in China among the giants in the photovoltaic industry The 14th edition of the China Awards took place yesterday, 10 December 2019, at the Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia in Milan. FuturaSun, a company specialising in the design and manufacture of high-efficiency photovoltaic panels, received… Read more »
Incremental investment and understanding the digital twin maturity model can help utilities avoid implementation pitfalls Dec. 11, 2019 – Boulder, Colo. – A new report from Navigant Research discusses practical definitions of digital twins and artificial intelligence (AI) and provides recommendations for asset-based companies on how to select the right kind of digital twin… Read more »
ABB partners with Romande Energie to supply its market leading inverter solutions for one of the world’s highest floating PV installations, which increases efficiency of DC production by up to 30 percent, even in the winter. The innovative solar plant, situated 1810 meters above sea level on the artificial Lac des Toules in Switzerland, is… Read more »
Smart asset management and monitoring software, Greenbyte Energy Cloud, chosen by IPP Skyline Renewables for initial 800MW asset portfolio and growth across North America Portland, Oregon, December 11 2019 – US independent renewable energy company Skyline Renewables has selected Greenbyte’s Energy Cloud to monitor and maximize the performance of its growing portfolio. With its ability… Read more »
Hamburg, 11 December 2019. The Nordex Group has once again won an order for the construction of a wind farm with large turbines in Turkey and underlined its market-leading position. The company will supply thirteen N133/4.8 turbines for the Mersinli wind farm. The 62.4 MW order also includes a premium service over ten years. It… Read more »
KYIV, Ukraine, Nov. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Jolywood, world leading NTOPCon cells and modules manufacturer, announced that the biggest NTOPCon bifacial photovoltaic plant in Khmelnytskyi Oblast, Ukraine has been connected to the national grid in October 2019. The Starosynyavs’kyi 5.6MW plant is the first NTOPCon bifacial solar plant in the country supplied with Jolywood D72N solar modules, and is… Read more »
Aggreko signs five-year contract with United Steel Industries to deliver 24MW gas-battery hybrid power solution to the Fujairah steel mill Aggreko’s hybrid solution will deliver a 49% saving on the cost of fuel while reducing carbon emissions Project marks first of its kind in the Middle East London, 10 December 2019 – Aggreko, the world-leading… Read more »
Uninterruptible power supply for regions with challenging climates Munich, Germany, 10 December 2019: DHYBRID — the specialist in hybrid power plants — is enhancing its hardware and software portfolio with microgrid-optimized lithium-ion storage solutions. The new storage systems work seamlessly together with DHYBRID’s Universal Power Platform (UPP), which controls the interaction of solar systems, storage… Read more »
The company is stepping up its commitment to sustainability and combating climate change, having installed over 99 GW of wind capacity to date that produce enough electricity to power close to 85 million European households. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy continues to demonstrate that sustainability can be present in every step it takes as a company,… Read more »