Author: Arnes Biogradlija

Canadian Solar’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Recurrent Energy, has started construction on the 144 MWac Pflugerville solar project located in Travis County, Texas. In 2018 Recurrent Energy signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Austin Energy for the Pflugerville solar project to provide customers of the utility with low-cost solar power for 15 years after the start of service. This PPA supports the clean energy targets of Austin Energy that commit the utility to cost-effectively reduce pollution, and includes plans to exit their coal-fired power generation by the end of 2022. Austin Energy serves over 500,000 clients in the City of Austin, as well…

Panasonic Corporation has developed an ultrasonic gas flow and concentration sensor for hydrogen that enables the real-time simultaneous measurement of the flow rate and concentration of hydrogen under a highly humid environment for the first time in the industry1. In recent years, with growing interest in hydrogen as the next generation energy, actions aimed at utilizing hydrogen energy are actively being promoted around the world. With the aim of further spreading and expanding fuel cells that generate electricity through the chemical reaction of hydrogen, the research and evaluation of stack units used as key components are becoming increasingly important. However,…

E.ON has joined the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance, aimed to support the achievement of climate targets by expanding the use of hydrogen (H2) as an energy carrier and to promote the development of a European hydrogen economy. The alliance, which currently comprises around 200 companies and other organizations, is committed to expanding and implementing hydrogen technologies by 2030. Other goals include promoting demand for low-carbon hydrogen from sectors such as industry and mobility and bringing together hydrogen transmission and distribution. In order to achieve these goals, the Alliance brings together politics, industry and society and thus provides the EU Commission…

Kongsberg Maritime was contracted by Island Offshore, a leading Norwegian supplier of high-quality solutions for the offshore oil field, to provide turnkey hybrid battery solutions for three of the company’s UT 776 CD-design Platform Supply Vessels. Two of the ships, Island Crusader and Island Contender, had previously served with a mixture of Bergen LNG engines and Bergen Diesel engines, while the Island Commander had four diesels installed. The conversion of all three into hybrid vessels not only reflects Island Offshore’s strong commitment to environmental responsibility values, but also unlocks a wealth of potential for improved operating performance and a marked…

Vestas has signed an 86 MW contract with Nexif Energy for the second stage of the Lincoln Gap Wind Farm in South Australia. The EPC agreement will include the engineering, procurement and construction of 24 of Vestas’ V136-3.45 MW turbines delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode. This will add to the customer’s existing fleet of 126 MW of Senvion turbines which are being serviced by Vestas. By replacing Senvion as the EPC contractor, the project is on course to successfully meet Nexif Energy’s long-term sustainable goals for South Australia. Upon completion, Vestas will commence a 20-year Active Output Management…

As part of New York’s effort to recover from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 crisis, a consortium of some of the Hudson Valley’s most accomplished and experienced developers, city planners and environmental experts unveiled a plan to activate Port Cortlandt, one of Westchester County’s most valuable and untapped Hudson River access points, as the state’s next offshore wind economic hub. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) confirmed the Port Cortlandt waterfront site among 11 sites competing for up to $200 million in grant funding to develop critical port infrastructure. The funding is part of Governor…

The National Water Agency PUB and Sembcorp Floating Solar Singapore, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp), have started construction of the 60-megawatt-peak (MWp) photovoltaic (PV) floating system on Tengeh Reservoir. It marks a major milestone in developing one of the largest inland floating solar photovoltaic systems in the world, which not only helps minimize reliance on fossil fuels and thus carbon emissions, but also creates national climate resilience for a more sustainable future. Solar energy is the most viable source of renewable energy in Singapore, but large-scale installation of solar panels is difficult due to their dense urban environment…

Siemens Gamesa has received a firm order from Adani Green Energy for one of India’s biggest wind energy projects. The company will supply 215 SG 2.2-122 wind turbines for a total output of 473 MW. The deal with Adani will see Siemens Gamesa deliver to the project in Fatehgarh, Rajasthan , India on its core strengths covering the production, supply, installation and pre-commissioning of the wind turbines. Siemens Gamesa had previously signed several projects totalling 391.2 MW with Adani, in which 87.6 MW was already commissioned with the remaining MWs under construction. Adding this new order to the existing contract…

SMST, a Dutch company designing and manufacturing offshore equipment will deliver its modular mission equipment to the first ever Service Operation Vessel (SOV) operating in Taiwanese waters. SMST’s system package will be at the heart of the vessel’s activities , ensuring the safe and secure movement of staff and cargo from the vessel. Vard Vung Tau shipyard in Vietnam has recently awarded SMST the contract for the delivery of an Access & Cargo Tower with a Motion Compensated Gangway and a 3D Motion Compensated Crane for the new Ta San Shang Marine SOV build, a joint venture between Japanese shipowner…

Canadian Solar started construction on one of the largest commercial and industrial rooftop solar projects in Malaysia, in collaboration with Antah Solar Sdn. Bhd. and Eleaps Sdn. Bhd. The 5 MWp project will span an area of over 26,000 m2, and is in Penang, Malaysia. The 5 MWp power purchase agreement was signed with Muda Paper Mills Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Muda Holdings Berhad, listed on the Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad since November 1984. Muda Paper is the largest industrial-grade paper producer in Malaysia. The project will be powered by 13,000 pieces of Canadian Solar’s high-efficiency KuMax modules. Once…