Ashtead Technology has completed its (USD) $2 million investment in a new Houston facility as part of their ongoing international growth plans. The new building is three times the size of the previous address allowing the global subsea equipment solutions firm to increase their service lines and capabilities from their Gulf of Mexico headquarters. The rapidly expanding company has signed a seven-year lease and moved into a 31,000ft² building at the heart of their customer base in the city’s Northwest Freeway and Sam Houston Toll way area. The space has been redesigned and developed to accommodate new offices, workshops and…
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Do you want to learn about floating wind systems, key markets and expert-insights into how to commercialize floating technology? If yes – do not miss this free webinar… ‘Floating Wind: The Next Big Game’ Register for the webinar here now Date: Wednesday May 8 Time: 10am EST (3pm GMT) Can’t make it live? Sign up now and you’ll receive the full recording and slides straight to your inbox. Why should you join this webinar? With over 30 different floating wind system designs and concepts – some old, some new – there needs to be special considerations to allow a pathway to commercialization.…
Neste MY Renewable Jet Fuel has won an award for its role in reducing black carbon emissions in a competition jointly organized by the Climate Leadership Coalition, the Bioenergy Association of Finland, the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra, the Finnish Environment Institute, and the Central Association of Chimney Sweeps. The purpose of the competition was to find examples of effective ways to reduce black carbon emissions. The competition was divided into five categories, and Neste won in the category for solutions reducing black carbon emissions. The competition was part of a campaign aimed at speeding up emissions reduction, finding new solutions…
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has become the first wind turbine manufacturer to attain an investment grade rating. The company obtained a BBB- long-term credit rating, with positive outlook, from Standard & Poor’s (S&P), and a Baa3 outlook stable rating from Moody’s. Siemens Gamesa has debuted in the public rating arena within investment grade. S&P highlighted Siemens Gamesa’s leading position in the competitive and consolidating onshore and offshore wind markets with an improved scale, installed base and technology, which should help the group to increase market share and lead market consolidation. The rating agency also underlined the company’s conservative financial…
Nobody can deny that the demand of more energy is increasing on a global scale. Over the last two decades we’ve seen different solutions to tackle this issue where renewable energy stands out mainly because of the need to reduce the impact fuels have in global warming and air pollution. Oceans are an incredible source of energy and till now has been under-utilised due to the high-cost involved, technical and environmental challenges. Floating offshore wind power may have a significant role in upcoming years providing energy to power our households and industrial facilities. What are the challenges These giant full-scaled…
May 2, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research assesses the energy and portfolio management factors that will influence the deployment of emerging financed energy as a service (EaaS) solutions for various commercial and industrial (C&I) segments. The global electric power industry is facing a transformational shift from centralized generation toward a more decentralized grid with two-way energy flows. This emerging mix of energy efficiency, distributed energy resources (DER) technologies, and smart grid solutions is disrupting traditional utility models while creating new opportunities for C&I customers. Click to tweet: According to a new report from @NavigantRSRCH,…
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Apr. 30 /CSRwire/ – Duke Energy continues to generate cleaner energy at prices below the national average for its 7.7 million residential, commercial and industrial customers. Those facts were spelled out today in the company’s 13th annual Sustainability Report – a report card on the company’s progress at meeting its sustainability goals. The report can be found here – and a PDF copy for download can be found here. “Duke Energy is successfully reducing our environmental impact while keeping electric prices low for customers,” said Cari Boyce, senior vice president, stakeholder strategy and sustainability. “It’s not a question of clean or…
WAUKESHA, Wis., April 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) (“Generac” or the “Company”), a global leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of residential, commercial and industrial power products, announced today the Company has acquired Pika Energy, Inc., a manufacturer of innovative battery storage technologies that capture and store solar or grid power for homeowners and businesses. “Pika’s integrated battery storage solutions are a crucial component in developing a comprehensive system to store and consume clean energy,” said Aaron Jagdfeld, Generac president and CEO. “The visionary ideas and technology that Pika has developed…
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Technology Innovations in the Global Wind Energy Market, 2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This study focuses on recent innovations in the global wind market. This study begins with a short focus on the global wind market and the market forecast to 2030. The research focus of this study includes innovations in four main segments: wind turbines and blades, operations and maintenance (O&M), foundations and energy storage and weather forecasting. This study also includes various use cases across each innovation segment. It also provides an introductory insight into the potential role of concepts such as data monetization, blockchain, and circular…
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a scheme to support electricity production from renewable energy sources in Lithuania. The measure, open to all types of renewable generation, will contribute to the EU environmental objectives without unduly distorting competition. Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said: “The scheme will contribute to Lithuania’s transition to low carbon and environmentally sustainable energy supply, in line with the EU environmental objectives and our state aid rules.” On 1 May 2019, Lithuania will introduce a new aid scheme to support installations generating electricity from renewable sources such as wind, solar…
