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Rising energy costs and increasing sustainability targets are forcing manufacturers to rethink their energy strategies. Yet compressed air, one of the largest energy consumers in industrial production, often remains overlooked. With energy accounting for up to 80 per cent of a compressed air system’s lifecycle costs, operators are recognising that efficiency is no longer just about the compressor itself, but …
Offshore floating solar company SolarDuck and the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) have been awarded a €3.2 million subsidy from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) for the Steady Seas research programme. The project will advance the foundational design of SolarDuck’s Offshore Floating Power & Utility Hub (OFPH), a single-platform offshore solar solution developed to provide reliable power, communications and other …
RES has secured its first Asset Management contract in Latin America, taking on responsibility for the La Bufa Wind Project in Zacatecas, Mexico. The 130 MW wind farm, comprising 65 Gamesa G114-2.0 MW turbines, supplies renewable electricity directly to Volkswagen’s manufacturing facilities in Mexico under a long-term Power Purchase Agreement. Through its 2024 acquisition of Ingeteam’s renewable energy services division, …
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao has presented the installation of 300 solar panels on its rooftops, which will allow for savings of around 5% of the Museum’s total electricity consumption and will cover all the exhibition galleries’ lighting needs. The solar panels were installed on the two largest rooftops such that they are invisible from the street and are integrated into …
SolarEdge Technologies, a global leader in smart energy technology, will unveil its latest products and solutions for the UK market at Solar & Storage Live 2024 (Birmingham, 24-26 September 2024). Focusing on energy optimisation, SolarEdge will present its complete commercial storage suite (CSS) in the UK for the first time, while also showcasing the latest products and advancements in its residential PV …
The Al Dhafra PV2 Solar project in Abu Dhabi – for which ABB supplies automation and optimization power generation solutions – is now exporting 100 percent of its designed capacity onto the grid. Covering an area of 20 square km in the Al Dhafra region, located around 30 km south of Abu Dhabi City, the 2 GW plant uses four …
The Solar Hatches on board the dry goods vessel, “Helios”, which oper-ates on behalf of HGK Shipping, has held a new record since 6 September – and this has now been recognised by the Guinness World Records label: the 312 solar panels, which the clean-tech start-up, Wattlab, has installed, are unique for inland waterway vessels when viewed from a global …
In continuing in its mission to decarbonise the built environment, lightweight commercial solar pioneer Solivus recently completed a major warehouse installation for Astute Electronics. As one of the world’s leading electronics distribution, procurement and supply-chain experts, Astute Electronics serves major customers across defence, aerospace, maritime, energy, and industrial sectors. As a Planet Mark accredited business with a progressive sustainability programme, …
KnitMesh Technologies, a leading manufacturer of knitted wire mesh products, has announced a major milestone in their commitment to advancing green hydrogen production. The company has made a significant investment in the world’s largest wire knitting machine, capable of knitting mesh for electrolyser applications up to 4 meters wide. This state-of-the-art knitting machine will be utilised to manufacture knitted wire …
For mission-critical facilities such as data centers, hospitals, and water treatment plants, reliable and eco-friendly power solutions are essential. Kohler Energy leads the way with its KD Series™ generators, now featuring the industry’s first certified PEP ecopassport®. This groundbreaking environmental declaration provides complete lifecycle transparency, empowering you to make informed, eco-friendly decisions. What is PEP Ecopassport®? The PEP ecopassport® is …
