Month: December 2020

DNV GL and SSE Renewables celebrate 10-year partnership advancing wind power forecasting capabilities

DNV GL provides wind power forecasting services to SSE Renewables for 16 onshore and offshore wind farms in the UK, totalling 2.8 GW Lessons learnt during the 10-year partnership have helped to increase forecasting accuracy predictions of renewable energy production, helping SSE Renewables to minimize risks and maximize the value of energy traded London, United… Read more »

Apricum appoints energy banking and finance expert Charles Lesser as partner bolstering transaction advisory offering

Apricum, a transaction advisory and strategy consulting firm specialized in renewable energy and cleantech, announces the appointment of Charles Lesser as partner. He will focus on expanding Apricum’s transaction advisory mandates in corporate and project finance, particularly in the energy storage sector in the UK, Europe and global markets. “We see significant opportunities for Apricum… Read more »

Natural Power advises on one of the first subsidy-free wind farms in the UK: Inverclyde Windfarm

Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has provided technical due diligence services to Gresham House Asset Management for its acquisition of the subsidy-free, 24 MW, Inverclyde Windfarm. The project, which has been developed by BayWa r.e., has been sold to Gresham House Renewable Energy LP and James Jones & Sons Ltd for… Read more »

GEV Wind Power keeps the blades turning with second invoice finance deal from Siemens Financial Services (SFS)

Global wind turbine repair and maintenance provider, GEV Wind Power has returned to Siemens Financial Services (SFS) for its invoice finance facility. GEV previously enjoyed an invoice finance facility from SFS prior to its investment by a new equity partner at the start of 2019. Under the new ownership the company was unable to carry… Read more »

Sharp launches new 360W and 370W PV panels for lower LCOE

Two new panels with 120 half-cells for highest yields and elegant roof design Hamburg, 8th December 2020 – Sharp today announces the addition of new 360W and 370W monocrystalline PERC silicon photovoltaic panels to its half-cut cell portfolio – the NU-JC360Band NU-JC370. The new half-cut cell PERC modules use a combination of features to provide… Read more »

ABB synchronous condensers manage smooth grid integration for one of Australia’s largest solar farms

Two ABB synchronous condensers have been installed as an integral part of the Darlington Point Solar Farm. The technology will enhance the stability of the local power grid as the penetration of renewable energy increases in a critical area of New South Wales. ABB synchronous condensers are enabling the new Darlington Point Solar Farm in… Read more »

Jan De Nul acquires Ocean Yield’s Multipurpose Subsea Cable- and Flex-Lay Vessel Connector

Jan De Nul Group further invests in its offshore installation fleet. The Connector is one of the largest and most advanced subsea installation and construction vessels available in the world. The Connector strengthens the Jan De Nul fleet for the future delivery of challenging offshore energy production projects. Jan De Nul Group has signed on… Read more »

RWE chooses Van Oord for foundations and array cables at Sofia Offshore Wind Farm

Final major preferred supplier selected for RWE Renewables’ largest development Van Oord to establish logistics hub in UK’s North East to deliver the work Scope includes 100 turbine foundations and more than 350 kilometres of array cables Swindon, 10 December 2020 RWE, the world’s number two in offshore wind, has advanced the development of Sofia… Read more »

Renewable Energy Institute receives EI Award 2020

The Renewable Energy Institute has been awarded the prestigious EI Award 2020 for ‘Talent Development and Learning’. Out of 160 nominees from all over the world, the Renewable Energy Institute was chosen to receive the award for exceptional work in “creating a global skilled workforce in renewable energy & energy efficiency”. The Renewable Energy Institute… Read more »

7GW of battery storage projects in the pipeline across Australia

Projections from Cornwall Insight Australia show there is ~7GW of battery storage projects proposed or currently in the planning process. Of that 7GW there is just over 900MW of committed or significantly progressed storage projects set to be delivered by 2024. Key findings ~7GW of battery storage projects either proposed or in planning. 900MW of… Read more »

Cargostore Worldwide Announce Expansion into Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico Aligning with Local Provider, Harren & Partner Mexico.

Cargostore Worldwide, a leading supplier of DNV 2.7-1 certified offshore containers (CCUs) today announced their expansion into Mexico, opening a depot in Ciudad del Carmen. The move cements their position as a growing supplier of DNV offshore containers to the Gulf of Mexico region. The expansion is in partnership with local ship management and offshore… Read more »

EconPol Europe: Increased tax rates reduce public spending efficiency

Increases in tax rates result in falling public spending efficiency, according to new research from EconPol Europe. This negative effect was found to be more significant for increases in personal income tax and value added tax. In times of economic expansion, increasing the corporate income tax base and reducing personal income tax rates were found… Read more »

MPC Container Ships ASA invests in Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 ballast water treatment systems equipped with connectivity

MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) is a market-leading container ship company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, specializing in serving intraregional trade lanes. The company owns and operates 65 container vessels, more than 15 of which are equipped with connected Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 ballast water treatment systems. Soon even more vessels will receive systems… Read more »

Meyer Burger reaches agreement with photovoltaic manufacturer EcoSolifer

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) and Ecosolifer Ltd have agreed to draw a line under a project from 2015. The 2015 contract included the delivery of an earlier generation heterojunction cell line for the manufacturing plant in Csorna, Hungary. Ecosolifer, on its own initiative, had temporarily suspended the project and therefore the… Read more »

Pfeiffer Vacuum awarded supply contract from TU Darmstadt for DREEBIT ion beam system

Laser spectroscopic measurement of atomic radii Dresden subsidiary DREEBIT GmbH to deliver required ion beam system Innovative vacuum apparatus Asslar, Germany, December 10, 2020. Pfeiffer Vacuum has been awarded a major contract from the Technical University of Darmstadt for the delivery of a DREEBIT ion beam system for use at the Technical University of Darmstadt’s… Read more »

Tigo Secures New UL PV Rapid Shutdown Certifications with FIMER Inverters

CAMPBELL, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tigo Energy, Inc., the worldwide leader in Flex-MLPE (Module Level Power Electronics), announced today that it has received UL PV Rapid Shutdown System (PVRSS) certification for multiple new inverters from FIMER, the fourth largest inverter manufacturer in the world. There are now 15 different FIMER inverter models, ranging from 3.3 kW to 60… Read more »

Azelio reaches major milestone by winning its first commercial order from Dubai

Azelio wins a first commercial order for its long-duration energy storage from ALEC Energy, thereby achieving a major milestone for the company. The storage unit will be part of a system in the fourth phase of one of the world’s largest solar parks, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Complex in Dubai. This strategically… Read more »

Meyer Burger reaches agreement with photovoltaic manufacturer EcoSolifer

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) and Ecosolifer Ltd have agreed to draw a line under a project from 2015. The 2015 contract included the delivery of an earlier generation heterojunction cell line for the manufacturing plant in Csorna, Hungary. Ecosolifer, on its own initiative, had temporarily suspended the project and therefore the… Read more »

ABB reinforces clean hydrogen commitment with ECH2A membership

Peter Terwiesch, President of ABB Industrial Automation becomes executive member of the EU Alliance established to kick-start the European hydrogen industry. ABB has been granted membership into the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance (ECH2A), the official EU body focused on an ambitious deployment of hydrogen (H2) technologies by 2030, as a means to reduce carbon emissions… Read more »

Start of power production at Nysäter Onshore Wind Farm in Sweden

The Nysäter wind project in Sweden has achieved an important milestone on its way to becoming one of the largest onshore sites in Europe. The first of the 21 turbines already installed has been connected to the power grid and has started producing electricity. Once completed, the wind farm will consist of 114 Nordex turbines… Read more »

Wagenborg Offshore signs contract for third walk to work vessel on the Southern North Sea

DELFZIJL, DECEMBER 8th 2020 – After a tender process, Wagenborg Offshore has signed an agreement for the deployment of a Walk to Work Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel (W2W EERV). This third walk to work vessel in the Wagenborg fleet will be operated by Wagenborg Offshore as a standby and support vessel for inspection and… Read more »

IMEON ENERGY announces the release of a new solution for energy self-consumption in the tertiary and industrial sectors: X-TREM ESS

This new range of products, developed by the IMEON ENERGY teams in Brest, is intended for solar self-consumption installations in industrial and tertiary sectors. X-TREM ESS is suitable for installations requiring up to MW of power and MWh of stored energy. X-TREM ESS is an “all-in-one” system integrating power electronics (MPPT, PCS), energy storage (lithium… Read more »

EX-LM WIND POWER CHAIRMAN JOHN LEAHY JOINS THE BOARD OF BLADE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST GEV WIND POWER TO SUPPORT ITS GROWTH AMBITIONS

We are delighted to announce the appointment of John Leahy to the Board of GEV Wind Power. John is a seasoned Private Equity executive with leadership experience across various disciplines enjoying an outstanding record of value enhancement across well-known Companies including the luxury travel brand Tumi and Rank Hovis McDougall, owner of brands such as… Read more »

Energy regulator Ofgem has published its settlements for the next network price control, known as RIIO-2, which will come into effect next year and run for five years until 2026.

Responding, Cara Dalziel, Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said:  “The development of an electricity network which can enable customers to access the clean power generated by Scotland’s renewable energy industry is fundamental if the UK is to meet its challenging net-zero goals. As energy regulator, Ofgem should be at the heart of that development. “Today’s publication… Read more »

GCUBE STRENGTHENS US UNDERWRITING TEAM WITH LANDIS KNORR APPOINTMENT

–       Landis Knorr, formerly of Chubb, joins as Senior Underwriter in San Francisco –       GCube prepares for further growth in 2021 as it supports renewables asset owners on key Natural Catastrophe, construction and operations risks San Francisco, December 8th 2020 – GCube Insurance Services (GCube), the leading insurer for renewable energy projects, has appointed Landis Knorr to the position of Senior… Read more »

Energy networks respond to Ofgem’s settlements for RIIO-2

David Smith, Chief Executive of Energy Networks Association responds to Ofgem’s settlements for the RIIO-2 price control period. Ofgem has published their settlements for the next network price control, known as RIIO-2. For the transmission and gas distribution networks and system operator, RIIO-2 will come into effect next year and run for five years until… Read more »

Cornwall Insight advises Still Waters Green Technology for its 30MW flagship battery storage project

Cornwall Insight, an energy consultancy, research, and analytics company, is pleased to announce that it has advised Still Waters Green Technology (SWGT) to secure the £12m non-recourse Phase One Financial Close with Santander UK. The deal was announced in November and will see a 30MW utility-scale battery storage project built in Swindon. Cornwall Insight leveraged… Read more »

The DS3, a completely new architecture

Interview with Dr. Yuhao LUO. APsystems co-founder and CTO, based in Cupertino, Silicon Valley, unveils the technological background of the most powerful microinverter on the market: the NEW dual DS3 (for Dual, Single- phase, 3rd generation) coming in Q1 2021. Dr. Luo, APsystems is planning to launch its 3rd generation dual Microinverter very soon, how… Read more »

Gallagher agrees multi-year appointment with Bioenergy Infrastructure Group

Press release: 7 December 2020, London Gallagher has added a further market-leading name to its portfolio, signing a multi-year appointment as broker for the Bioenergy Infrastructure Group (BIG). The firm is one of the UK’s largestowners and operators of biomass and waste to energy solutions with over 100 megawatt of operational and late-stage construction assets…. Read more »

WindEnergy Hamburg Digital – Three TV Studios Formed The Hub Of The Global Wind Industry

Hamburg, 07 December 2020 – Even COVID-19 wasn’t able to stop the international wind energy sector from networking and engaging in a professional conversation: At its debut from 1 to 4 December 2020, the first digital WindEnergy Hamburg succeeded in bringing the global wind industry together at a challenging time. For four days, three TV… Read more »

First steel plates cut for Les Alizés

Construction of the offshore crane vessel Les Alizés kicked off. This crane vessel for offshore floating installation will be in a super-size class of its own, capable of building the newest generation of offshore wind farms. Green technology and innovations on board result in considerable lower fuel consumption and emissions. Jan De Nul kicks off… Read more »

Hatenboer-Water Americas: Houston, we have lift-off!

Times are tough, but so are we. Despite current challenges, we are happy to announce our brand-new Houston branch is fully operational, stocked and open for business. Ready to support you in the Americas region with your water treatment questions. Even when restrictions prevent us from visiting you in person, we are here to help… Read more »

SeaRenergy to support Ailes Marines in consortium with Atos in securing Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm in Brittany, France

A consortium led by Atos has been selected by Ailes Marines – a company 100% owned by Iberdrola, in charge of the construction, installation and operation of an offshore wind farm in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc, France – to ensure marine coordination activities and implement mission critical communications solutions for its new wind farm project…. Read more »

DOWNING RENEWABLES & INFRASTRUCTURE TRUST PLC (“DORE” or “the Company”)

Results of Initial Public Offering Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust PLC is pleased to announce that it has successfully raised gross proceeds of £122,500,000 through a placing, an offer for subscription and an intermediaries offer (together the “Issue”) of ordinary shares of 1 pence each in the capital of the Company (“Ordinary Shares”) at an… Read more »

Tesvolt offers installers online certification and services

New service portal for installers of energy storage systems Wittenberg/Germany, 1 December 2020 – Tesvolt recently made it particularly easy for tradespeople worldwide to obtain certification for the installation of their storage systems. On the new service portal, they can watch training videos at any time. Afterwards, they receive certification directly if they answer the… Read more »