European Renewable Energy Council

EverWind Completes Pre-Certification with CertifHy™ for Canada's First Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Production

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Monday, October 30, 2023

HALIFAX, NS, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - EverWind Fuels ("EverWind"), Canada's most advanced large-scale green hydrogen project, is pleased to announce its collaboration with CertifHy™ for the pre-certification of its green ammonia production as RFNBO according to the European Renewable Energy Directive (RED II).

Key Points: 
  • HALIFAX, NS, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - EverWind Fuels ("EverWind"), Canada's most advanced large-scale green hydrogen project, is pleased to announce its collaboration with CertifHy™ for the pre-certification of its green ammonia production as RFNBO according to the European Renewable Energy Directive (RED II).
  • Pre-certification by CertifHy™ ensures that EverWind is designing and setting-up their production processes in compliance with regulatory requirements and enables EverWind, upon certification, to sell their green hydrogen and ammonia on the European market.
  • It is clear EverWind has been thoughtful in their structuring and is on track to delivering RFNBO compliant hydrogen and ammonia."
  • We're excited by the vast decarbonization potential from green ammonia and quantifying these results for our clients."

European Renewable Energy Developer IbVogt Chooses Nextracker’s Terrain-Following Solar Tracker

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

The German international solar developer, IbVogt, chose Nextracker’s XTR for the 150 MW Garnacha solar power plant in Spain.

Key Points: 
  • The German international solar developer, IbVogt, chose Nextracker’s XTR for the 150 MW Garnacha solar power plant in Spain.
  • Leading the global market in solar trackers and optimization software, Nextracker’s advanced technology systems allow solar panels to follow the sun’s movement and maximize energy output.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230313005879/en/
    European Renewable Energy Developer IbVogt chooses Nextracker’s NX Horizon-XTR for its upcoming 150 MW project in Spain (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Due to the local zero grading requirements on our project, we needed a solar tracker solution that would have minimal environmental impact and allow us to secure local permits,“ stated Patrick Zenker, Global Procurement Director of IbVogt.
  • Nextracker’s solar trackers increase energy production by 20-30% more than fixed-tilt applications that do not track the sun.

Eavor’s next-generation geothermal project awarded €91,6 million grant from the European Innovation Fund

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

DÜSSELDORF, Germany, March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Eavor Technologies Inc. and Eavor Erdwärme Geretsried GmbH (together “Eavor”), the leader in globally scalable geothermal closed-loop technology, has been awarded a €91,6 million grant from the European Innovation Fund (“EIF”), in support of the Eavor-Europe™ geothermal project already under construction in Bavaria south of Munich near the town of Geretsried, Germany.

Key Points: 
  • John Redfern, President, CEO and Co-Founder at Eavor Technologies Inc., stated: “I’d like to thank the European Commission.
  • We at Eavor are humbled to be included in the EIF program alongside so many prestigious European multinationals.
  • The project will result in 8,2 MWe and ~44.000 tCO2e GHG emissions avoided per year including anticipated heat offtake and power sales.
  • Philippe Dumas, Secretary General at the European Geothermal Energy Council, stated: “I’m glad to see the EC Innovation Fund supporting the geothermal project submitted by Eavor GmbH to commercially demonstrate innovative renewable district heating and power supply in Geretsried, Germany.

EQS-News: ENCAVIS AG acquires a ready-to-build 55 MW solar park in Spain

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Hamburg, 29th November 2022 The Hamburg-based wind and solar park operator Encavis AG, listed on the MDAX of Deutsche Brse AG (Prime Standard; ISIN: DE0006095003; stock exchange symbol: ECV), acquired a 55 MW ready-to-build (RTB) solar park in Spain from Hive Energy (UK).

Key Points: 
  • Hamburg, 29th November 2022 The Hamburg-based wind and solar park operator Encavis AG, listed on the MDAX of Deutsche Brse AG (Prime Standard; ISIN: DE0006095003; stock exchange symbol: ECV), acquired a 55 MW ready-to-build (RTB) solar park in Spain from Hive Energy (UK).
  • Hives Group company, Ethical Power, is in place to construct the park for Encavis.
  • Encavis AG (Prime Standard; ISIN: DE0006095003; ticker symbol: ECV) is a producer of electricity from Renewable Energies listed on the MDAX of Deutsche Brse AG.
  • As one of the leading independent power producers (IPP), ENCAVIS acquires and operates (onshore) wind farms and solar parks in twelve European countries.

Expro Secures Integrated Services Geothermal Contract for Deutsche ErdWärme’s Graben-Neudorf Project

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Leading energy services provider Expro (NYSE: XPRO) has secured a contract for its first integrated services package to support a high-profile geothermal project in the Upper Rhine Graben area of SW-Germany.

Key Points: 
  • Leading energy services provider Expro (NYSE: XPRO) has secured a contract for its first integrated services package to support a high-profile geothermal project in the Upper Rhine Graben area of SW-Germany.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220720005352/en/
    Expro's first integrated services package to support a high-profile geothermal power plant in Germany.
  • Zblin AG and Huisman Geo B.V, drilling and geothermal energy specialists, have commissioned Expro to deliver an integrated well services program for a new geothermal power plant in the Upper Rhine valley.
  • A member of the International Geothermal Association and the European Geothermal Energy Council, Expro has been supporting geothermal well services projects since 1986 and is recognized for its cost-effective, innovative solutions.

BlueWave Doubles Down on Sustainable Solar and Storage Development Efforts; Recaps Milestone Moments from 2021

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

BOSTON, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueWave , a leading Boston-based solar and energy storage developer, today announced milestone project development achievements and corporate contributions from the past year.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueWave , a leading Boston-based solar and energy storage developer, today announced milestone project development achievements and corporate contributions from the past year.
  • A key update for BlueWave in 2021 was the spinout of BlueWave's community solar servicing team to its own company, Perch Energy .
  • BlueWave progressed the development of seven dual-use solar projects in 2021.
  • As a pioneering solar developer, BlueWave has developed and built more than 150 MW of solar projects to date.

Rayonier Advanced Materials Announces ISCC Plus Certification at Fernandina Beach Facility

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc. (NYSE: RYAM, the Company), a global leader in the production of high purity cellulose pulp, today announced that it has achieved International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus (ISCC+) recognition at its Fernandina Beach facility.

Key Points: 
  • Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc. (NYSE: RYAM, the Company), a global leader in the production of high purity cellulose pulp, today announced that it has achieved International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus (ISCC+) recognition at its Fernandina Beach facility.
  • This certification only applies to the Fernandina Beach facility initially across various end uses, but may be expanded to other facilities as customer demand for sustainable inputs rise.
  • The ISCC Plus certification demonstrates RYAMs commitment to sustainable production and to provide its key customers with the highest quality biobased products, said Vito Consiglio, President and Chief Executive Officer at Rayonier Advanced Materials.
  • Rayonier Advanced Materials is a global leader of cellulose-based technologies, including high purity cellulose specialties, a natural polymer commonly found in filters, food, pharmaceuticals and other industrial applications.

Unconventional Gas Solutions LLC (UGS) Launches New Renewable Fuels Processing Product Line, Makes Key Additions to Their Executive Team, Acquires a New Facility & Announces Business Wins

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Friday, September 24, 2021

Unconventional Gas Solutions LLC has launched a new line of process solutions for renewable natural gas (RNG), renewable hydrogen production and hydrogen recovery from industrial processes.

Key Points: 
  • Unconventional Gas Solutions LLC has launched a new line of process solutions for renewable natural gas (RNG), renewable hydrogen production and hydrogen recovery from industrial processes.
  • He also supervised the Natural Gas Processing Business Unit where the team delivered one of the largest gas processing packages on a Floating, Production, Storage & Offloading (FPSO) vessel in the Brazilian Pre-Salt region.
  • At Air Liquide, he was responsible for delivering the worlds largest onshore membrane-based gas processing plant.
  • The new facility will complement the companys Houston headquarters, the Business Development office in Wilmington, Delaware, and its R&D facility in Boston.

BlueWave Solar Signs Joint Venture Agreement with Laketricity, a Ciel & Terre Entity, for Future Floatovoltaics Projects in Massachusetts

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

With over 155 megawatts (MW) of solar projects developed to-date throughout the Northeast, this partnership with Laketricity also marks BlueWave Solar's entrance into the floatovoltaics space.

Key Points: 
  • With over 155 megawatts (MW) of solar projects developed to-date throughout the Northeast, this partnership with Laketricity also marks BlueWave Solar's entrance into the floatovoltaics space.
  • Floatovoltaics, or floating solar arrays, address a global need to produce clean energy in efficient ways that also save common greenfield land.
  • "We are thrilled to work with the world's leading floatovoltaics provider to bring floatovoltaics to New England," said John DeVillars, Co-Founder and Chairman of BlueWave Solar.
  • As a pioneering solar developer, BlueWave has developed and sold more than 155 MW of solar projects to date.

Optimisation Expertise Key to Selection of Black & Veatch’s New Director of Renewable Energy

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019

As renewables role grows, asset optimisation will be as vital as new capacity, says Robbie Gibson, Black & Veatchs new UK Director for Renewable Energy.

Key Points: 
  • As renewables role grows, asset optimisation will be as vital as new capacity, says Robbie Gibson, Black & Veatchs new UK Director for Renewable Energy.
  • Black & Veatchs renewable energy team has built its reputation on world-class consultancy and EPC projects in excess of 51 gigawatts (GW), covering all major renewable technologies such as wind, solar, biomass, marine and tidal energy.
  • Robbies appointment will help us extend this offering further into the renewable energy sector, commented Scott Aitken, Executive Managing Director, Black & Veatch Europe.
  • Asset management and renewable energy are currently among the fastest growing teams in Black & Veatchs Europe business.