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Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract from COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry to supply a package of mission-critical technology for its latest Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV), which is currently under construction for Cadeler, a shipping and construction company operating in the offshore wind industry. This is the fifth Cadeler offshore installation vessel to be built at COSCO’s Qidong yard in …

 HGK Shipping has designed a new kind of river-going coastal vessel in or-der to meet the requirements of industry in an increasingly hydrogen-based economy. Using the “Vanguard” project name, the continent’s largest inland waterway shipping company has designed the first river-seagoing gas tanker in Europe to transport cold liquefied ammonia (NH3) and liquefied CO2 (LCO2).  The “Vanguard” is 125 metres …

Associated British Ports (ABP) and px Group launch expression of interest from businesses to benefit from low-carbon infrastructure. Partners sought for more than 100-acre Clean Growth Hub for manufacturers and producers connected to the energy transition. ABP and px Group to invest at ABP’s Port of Barry to create a leading location where companies can benefit from shared infrastructure and …

Leading investor in onsite sustainable energy solutions AMPYR Distributed Energy (ADE) has signed a £10m framework agreement with Harvest Green Developments. Working together, the two companies will accelerate the roll-out of onsite renewable energy by providing long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) financing to make it simple and affordable for businesses to decarbonise their operations. Sam Brown, managing director of Harvest …

A Section 36 application for a 9-turbine wind farm proposal which could inject over £55 million into the local economy has been submitted to Scottish Ministers by RES. The project, which lies approximately 2km east of Tayinloan on Killean Estate, is predicted to deliver £35 million in business rates during its 50-year operational period as well as around £5.9 million …

Photovoltaic modules must be cleaned regularly to ensure maximum performance. Dirt can block the sun’s light and therefore reduce power generation. However, care must be taken when cleaning, as the use of chemical cleaning agents carries a considerable risk of damage. Emil Otto GmbH has therefore developed gentle cleaning agents for solar modules. ‘The required cleaning frequency varies depending on …

Veolia Water Technologies has partnered with a major producer of green hydrogen and helped the company to increase production, whilst also reducing the volume of wastewater put to drain. Veolia Water Technologiessupplied its TERION™ S 4000 unit, which combines reverse osmosis (RO) and continuous electrodeionisation (CEDI). This chemical-free solution enables the continuous supply of pure water and reduces the likelihood …

Plans to bring an affordable new source of low carbon heating to the town centre are gathering momentum as Solihull Council partners with Vital Energi to deliver its exciting Low Carbon Energy Network. Emissions from heat are the single biggest contributor to UK carbon emissions, accounting for around a third of the nation’s carbon footprint, however addressing this issue building …

Michell Bearings, a leading UK bearing manufacturer, has developed a groundbreaking prototype bearing and test rig, designed specifically for a series of major nuclear power projects in India. The initiative marks a significant milestone in Michell Bearings’ strategic expansion into the nuclear sector, particularly within the Indian market. The test rig and bearing protype were designed to replicate various bearing …

A new joint study by RMIT and The University of Bristol has revealed the secrets to the remarkably steady flight of kestrels and could inform future drone designs and flight control strategies. Making drones safer and more stable in turbulent conditions, or in cities where wind gusts from tall buildings make flying more difficult, makes applications like parcel delivery, food …