Author: Arnes Biogradlija

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has requested approval of five energy storage projects totaling 423 megawatts (MW), in a filing with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The projects are intended to further integrate clean energy from renewable generation sources while ensuring future reliability of the electric system. “PG&E is deeply committed to the California vision of a sustainable energy future. As we continue to integrate large amounts of intermittent renewable energy, we are now taking advantage of advancements in energy storage technology to ensure that customers continue to receive clean and reliable power from a flexible and dependable…

Ameresco has been named a prequalified supplier under Scotland’s Non-Domestic Energy Efficiency (NDEE) framework. Ameresco will build on its successful work delivered under the previous version of the framework, which included energy efficiency projects at four colleges across Scotland and several Local Authorities; totaling over £7.5m of investment in carbon reduction technologies. The NDEE framework delivers energy efficiency projects for the Scottish public sector, including Local Authorities, Universities and Colleges, Healthcare, and other public bodies. Projects delivered under the framework are based on an Energy Performance Contract (EnPC) that guarantees energy savings. During the last framework, Ameresco’s UK team completed…

LOC has been awarded by Ørsted a contract to provide Marine Warranty Survey services (MWS) for the Greater Changhua 1 & 2a offshore wind farms in Taiwan. Under the agreement, LOC will provide MWS services for the transportation & installation of the export and array cables. The cables, including 95 inter-array cables and 16 platform connector cables, will be fabricated in South Korea and transported to Taiwan. The Greater Changhua 1 & 2a offshore wind farms will be located 35-60 kilometers off the coast of Changhua County, with a capacity of approximately 900MW, enough to supply around one million Taiwanese…

Sterling and Wilson Solar signed an EPC contract of approximately A$525 million as well as the operation and maintenance contract of approximately A$85 million, which is its largest order in Australia. The duration of the O&M contract is for a maximum period of 20 years. With this award, SWSL has clearly established its presence in Australia, within a short period of 15 months of setting up the operations. A substantial portion of the company’s international revenues for the current financial year will come from Australia, South America and the USA where the construction of solar projects has now started to…

CS Energy has completed the largest solar project in New Jersey. CS Energy designed, procured and installed the power plant, creating a tailored worksite. The project owner, Ben Moreell solar farm and Department of the Navy (DON), leased approximately 170 acres of underutilized land for the development of a 28.5 MW ground-mount project at Naval Weapons Station Earle (NWS Earle), in Tinton Falls. At construction height, CS Energy’s team of local workers safely installed a 4,000 solar panels every day. CS Energy will install a separate meter solar system directly connecting to the NWS Earle utility grid, supplying renewable energy to…

VSUN has introduced a new half-cell module with a power output of up to 450W, produced by a 166 mm ‘large-format’ silicon wafer, the manufacturer’s multi-busbar technology and PERC half-cell technology. This version of VSUN 450W+ has a recorded conversion efficiency of 20.37 percent. The VSUN450W+ could help investors reduce costs and offer higher ROI ( return on investment) with both lower BOS (system balance) costs and lower LCOE (levelized cost of energy), and it could also become the best option for investors in global scale power stations, the company explained. Electrical characteristics at standard test conditions(STC) Module typeVSUN450-144MHVSUN445-144MHVSUN440-144MHVSUN435-144MHMaximum power…

In a letter to the Dutch Lower House of Parliament, Finance Minister Hoekstra presented his preferred scenario for meeting TenneT’s capital requirement as a result of rising investments (due to the energy transition) and persistently low-interest rates. Participation by the German State in TenneT is the government’s preferred scenario, which has led to the conclusion that a minority stake of the German State in TenneT Holding or TenneT Germany will be worked out. According to the government, this scenario fits best within the formulated political objectives and preconditions. The objectives are holding on to the advantages of TenneT’s cross border…

Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority selected GE Renewable Energy, in consortium with Powerchina Zhongnan Engineering Corporation to supply six Francis turbines and generators for Stage 1 of the new Dasu hydropower plant in Pakistan. The 2.2 GW Dasu hydropower project is one of the most important power generation projects in the country. The plant will help generate clean electricity, ushering in a new era of socio-economic potential and development in remote areas. The project will be completed in two stages. The first stage consists of installing a 2,160 MW hydropower plant on the Indus River, which could be expanded…

Natural Power appointed Rick Campbell as head of Offshore to lead the development of the offshore business and explore new opportunities both within the UK and internationally. He is joined by Erlend Christiansen as offshore consents lead in Ireland. “Offshore wind plays a crucial role in achieving renewable energy targets, and will enable many European countries to continue decarbonising their power infrastructure in a cost-effective way. We are supporting clients with wind projects throughout Europe and so must ensure our team reflects this opportunity. We are delighted to welcome Rick and Erlend on board. Their skills and experience undoubtedly complement…

Siemens Gamesa has launched the world’s biggest offshore turbine, the SG 14-222 DD with a capacity of 14MW, a 222 meter rotor diameter, 108 meter long blades, and 39.000 m2 sweeping area. The 14 MW capacity allows one SG 14-222 DD machine to produce enough energy annually to power around 18.000 average European households. In addition, approximately 30 SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbines could cover the annual electricity consumption of Bilbao, Spain. The first prototype will be ready in 2021, while commercially the turbine will be available in 2024. “We’ve gone bigger for the better. Safely and sustainably providing…