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EQS-News: TÜV SÜD awards Nordex Group with DIBt type approval for 179-metre hybrid tower developed in-house for the N175/6.X turbine

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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The development of the N175/6.X, the latest Nordex turbine, and its planned first tower variants is proceeding on schedule.

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  • The development of the N175/6.X, the latest Nordex turbine, and its planned first tower variants is proceeding on schedule.
  • Nordex already obtained at the end of 2023 the first DIBt type approval of the N175/6.X for the 112 metres tubular steel tower from TÜV SÜD.
  • Now TÜV SÜD has issued the type approval for the new hybrid tower of 179 metres developed by Nordex in-house.
  • With a hub height of 168 metres this hybrid tower variant is similar in construction to the 179-metre hybrid tower planned in Germany.

Gazelle Wind Power Unveils Third Generation Floating Offshore Wind Platform Technology

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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Gazelle Wind Power (Gazelle), the developer of a modular floating offshore wind platform , is unveiling third generation technology this week at WindEurope 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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  • Gazelle Wind Power (Gazelle), the developer of a modular floating offshore wind platform , is unveiling third generation technology this week at WindEurope 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • As a third-generation technology, the platform delivers enhanced mooring innovation that enables serial production.
  • The platform makes first generation technology—which was primarily designed to float and survive harsh ocean conditions—obsolete and improves on second generation designs that are focused on industrialization.
  • “Through industrial innovation, the platform components can be adjusted to accommodate all forecasted offshore wind turbine sizes, including the current 15MW or greater capacities,” said Wormald.

Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Energy are rising to the challenge of advancing a sustainable energy future for all

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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A major theme is the shared commitment to powering good with social innovation and advancing a sustainable energy future for all.

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  • A major theme is the shared commitment to powering good with social innovation and advancing a sustainable energy future for all.
  • In an important landmark, both Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Energy will exhibit together at this live event for the first time (Booth S232).
  • During the conference, the combined experts will share more than 50 papers across the energy sector's most critical topics.
  • Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.

UL Selected by Siemens Gamesa to Conduct Certification Based on European Grid Code Compliance

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UL, a global safety science leader, has awarded Grid Code Compliance Unit certification to Siemens Gamesa in Poland for its 2.X platform turbines, as well as component certificates for its Power Manager Unified Architecture power plant controller (PPC), according to both Polish (EqC/RoGA) and Spanish (NTS SEPE V2.1 and NTS SENP V1.1) grid codes.

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  • Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy engaged UL to certify a range of turbines in line with grid codes ahead of roll-out in Europe with further certification work to begin this year.Certification by UL means that Siemens Gamesa can now sell and activate products in expanding marketsin Poland and Spain.
  • In recent months, Spain and Poland have published their grid codes according to the EuropeanRequirement for Generators (EU) 2016/631 grid code.
  • UL isset tomoveforwardwithprojects throughout 2022, including unit certification work on the Siemens Gamesa 5.X turbine platform according to German, United Kindgom (U.K.)and Spanish grid codes.
  • "We have been delighted to work with UL," said Julen Ortega Rodrguez, global certification technical project management at Siemens Gamesa.

Hitachi Energy Launches OceaniQ - Innovative Solutions for the Offshore Environment

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, Apr 5, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi Energy today launched its OceaniQ portfolio for the offshore energy environment, which will be showcased this week at the annual WindEurope event in Bilbao, Spain.

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  • ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, Apr 5, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi Energy today launched its OceaniQ portfolio for the offshore energy environment, which will be showcased this week at the annual WindEurope event in Bilbao, Spain.
  • Hitachi Energy rigorously designs its OceaniQ products, services and solutions in collaboration with customers and partners, which are designed to solve the specific needs of offshore energy operators.
  • Key characteristics of OceaniQ solutions feature a modular design to enable timely installation and the ability to quickly connect energy assets to onshore.
  • This latest portfolio development from Hitachi Energy continues to demonstrate the company's commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation for sustainable offshore energy environment solutions, adding to an already extensive offering.

Hitachi Energy launches OceaniQ™ – innovative solutions for the offshore environment

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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Zurich, Switzerland, April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hitachi Energy today launched its OceaniQ portfolio(*1) for the offshore energy environment, which will be showcased this week at the annual WindEurope event in Bilbao, Spain.

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  • Zurich, Switzerland, April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hitachi Energy today launched its OceaniQ portfolio(*1) for the offshore energy environment, which will be showcased this week at the annual WindEurope event in Bilbao, Spain.
  • Hitachi Energy rigorously designs its OceaniQ products, services and solutions in collaboration with customers and partners, which are designed to solve the specific needs of offshore energy operators.
  • Key characteristics of OceaniQ solutions feature a modular design to enable timely installation and the ability to quickly connect energy assets to onshore.
  • This latest portfolio development from Hitachi Energy continues to demonstrate the companys commitment to pushing the boundaries ofinnovation for sustainable offshore energy environment solutions, adding to an already extensive offering.

Consortium led by Aker Offshore Wind secures blade recycling pilot project funding

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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OSLO, Norway, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A UK Government grant has been secured for an innovative pilot to develop the UK's first wind blade turbine recycling plant.

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  • OSLO, Norway, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A UK Government grant has been secured for an innovative pilot to develop the UK's first wind blade turbine recycling plant.
  • Innovate UK, the UK Government's innovation agency, has awarded 1.3 million to the project, with Aker Offshore Wind contributing more than 500,000 to make the project a reality.
  • It's great news that this funding will support the development of wind turbine blade recycling, helping prevent blades ending up in landfill and furthering our green ambitions.
  • "This project, and our partnership with Aker Offshore Wind, are examples of the research and industrial engagement which has placed Strathclyde at the forefront of innovation in renewable energy and composites sustainability."

Consortium led by Aker Offshore Wind secures blade recycling pilot project funding

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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OSLO, Norway, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A UK Government grant has been secured for an innovative pilot to develop the UK's first wind blade turbine recycling plant.

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  • OSLO, Norway, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A UK Government grant has been secured for an innovative pilot to develop the UK's first wind blade turbine recycling plant.
  • Innovate UK, the UK Government's innovation agency, has awarded 1.3 million to the project, with Aker Offshore Wind contributing more than 500,000 to make the project a reality.
  • It's great news that this funding will support the development of wind turbine blade recycling, helping prevent blades ending up in landfill and furthering our green ambitions.
  • "This project, and our partnership with Aker Offshore Wind, are examples of the research and industrial engagement which has placed Strathclyde at the forefront of innovation in renewable energy and composites sustainability."

Prysmian Moves Forward With the Construction of the New Cable-laying Vessel

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
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MILAN, Sept. 10,2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, takes a step forward in the construction of its new cutting-edge cable-laying vessel.

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  • MILAN, Sept. 10,2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, takes a step forward in the construction of its new cutting-edge cable-laying vessel.
  • Named Leonardo da Vinci, in tribute to the famous Italian genius, inventor, engineer, globally recognised as the leading artist and intellectual of the Italian Renaissance, the new vessel will be operational by 2Q 2021.
  • With an investment in excess of 170 million, this strategic asset will reinforce Prysmian's project execution capability and its one-stop-shop solution provider approach.
  • The new vessel will be presented at the WindEurope Offshore Conference & Exhibition (Copenhagen, November 2019).