Author: Anela Dokso

OWC has identified geohazards that developers should address following a study of the geological conditions of the Polish sector of the Baltic Sea. This summer, representatives of the Polish government and wind energy industry signed a letter of intent on cooperation for development of offshore wind power in Poland. The goal is to install 28GW of new installed capacity by 2050. Today, Poland does not have any offshore wind farms, but aims to have installed circa 4 GW of offshore wind by 2030 and is working on a maritime spatial plan that is intended to add additional area for offshore…

Altus Power America has recently completed the construction of a 7.5 MW ground-mounted solar system in Ewa, Hawaii. Altus Power partnered with developer Environmental Chemical Corporation (ECC) and with EPC contractor, REC Solar Commercial Corporation. The project will generate over 12,400 megawatt hours of electricity during its first year of operation. The output from the project is purchased by Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO), pursuant to a Public Utilities Commission (PUC)-approved Feed-In Tariff Tier III Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The 20-year PPA will further reduce the State’s carbon footprint and contribute to Hawai’i’s goal of generating 100% of its electricity from…

Strategic Marine has signed a contract with WEM Marine for two 27m Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs), complete with comprehensive financing solution. The contract includes an arrangement with financial investors providing WEM with an end-to-end package from shipbuilding construction financing to post-delivery financing. “We are delighted with this new partnership with WEM as it is a significant milestone for us in building up our presence again in the renewable energy sector. The last 18 months have been an exciting journey as we have reconnected with many of our old customers who have welcomed us back.“With our superior technical expertise and experienced…

ABB has won a contract to equip Knutsen shuttle tankers with electric solutions for higher efficiency and sustainability. First two shuttle tankers for Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers (KNOT) to feature battery technology, in addition to a wide scope of ABB’s electric solutions, will achieve significant gains in fuel efficiency, operational flexibility and emissions reduction Securing a contract from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, ABB Marine & Ports will deliver the power and control technology for the two new KNOT shuttle tankers to future-proof them for the operations of tomorrow and enable the sustainability gains increasingly sought by energy majors. The…

Iberdrola is moving forward with the construction of three out of four wind farms, Cordel-Vidural, Capiechamartín and Panondres, that the company has planned for the Asturias region, all of which will require an investment of more than €100 million. The company will also start the construction of the fourth project, Verdigueiro, once the administrative authorisations are obtained. This new capacity – 130 MW of wind power – will allow it to triple the installed power it has so far in Asturias. The company started the assembly work of the wind turbines, having finished the civil work, planned the arrival of…

Total and Google Cloud have joined to develop an innovative tool, Solar Mapper, which aims to accelerate the deployment of solar panels for individuals (B2C) by providing an accurate and rapid estimate of the solar energy potential of their homes. Solar Mapper uses brand-new artificial intelligence algorithms that provide better results than current tools. In the case of France, Solar Mapper provides more than 90% geographical coverage, allowing many more people to assess the solar potential of their homes, with greater accuracy than before. ” Solar Mapper will enable Total to faster deploy solar panels on the houses’ roofs, in…

AB Ignitis Grupė (Ignitis Group) has signed an agreement with the Northern Investment Bank (NIB) for the loan of up to €33.5 million for the implementation of the Pomerania wind farm project which is being developed in Poland. The board of Ignitis Group approved the first-call guarantee agreement for this loan between the company and NIB. Accordingly, the company’s subsidiary UAB Ignitis Renewables, which owns all the shares of Pomerania Wind Farm sp. z o.o. intends to sign an agreement with NIB for pledging 100 percent of the shares of Pomerania Wind Farm sp. z o.o. in favour of the…

GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions business has upgraded the offshore grid connection DolWin3 in the North Sea. The upgrades included enhancements to the valves and control system. In addition to improving the overall performance of the grid connection system, the upgrades also reduce maintenance. Located approximately 80 kilometers from land, DolWin3 with the offshore converter platform DolWin gamma connects the wind farms Merkur Offshore, containing 66 Haliade 150-6MW GE Renewable Energy wind turbines, and Borkum Riffgrund 2 in the south-western part of the German North Sea with the onshore transmission grid. “The offshore grid connection DolWin3 has been transferring power…

Purdue University (Purdue) and the University of Minnesota (UMN) are studying the visual and auditory capabilities of bald and golden eagles to help improve the effectiveness of deterrents used around wind energy facilities. Findings from this research, which is funded by the Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO), will be made available to eagle deterrent technology developers. Bald eagles were removed from the endangered species list in 2007 after a strong population recovery. Golden eagles were not listed, but both eagle species are federally protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA), which prohibits the killing of eagles, unless…

NextPower III, NextEnergy Capital’s third institutional solar fund, has made its first acquisition in Portugal. The project was acquired from the developers Azimuth Molecule and Cardinal Flexivel. The plant will benefit from a 10 year power purchase agreement, with the construction planned for Q4/2020 and commissioning in Q3/2021. NextPower III’s investment strategy is to acquire solar power plants at the ready-to-build status or in operations across high-growth OECD international markets. “This acquisition allows NextPower III to further increase its presence globally and enter the European market in a country with high growth potential. NextPowerIII is already at an advanced stage…