Press Releases

Heavy lifting expertise shortens project schedule and provides contingency planning The N05-A platform is the first offshore gas platform in the Dutch North Sea to be powered entirely by wind power – harnessing electricity via cable from the nearby 113.4 MW Riffgat offshore wind farm. The platform is part of the GEMS (‘Gateway to the Ems’) project, whose focus is …

Bergen, Norway February 17th, 2025 — Since going into service in 2015, the MF Ampere has now sailed an astonishing distance equivalent to 17 times around the equator on batteries alone, solidifying its place as a groundbreaking achievement in sustainable maritime transport. A decade on and the Ampere continues to showcase the transformative potential of electric technology. Many people initially doomed …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 7, 2025) – Late yesterday, the Federal Highway Administration?halted?new funding for state programs to install tens of thousands of new vehicle chargers along highways and at rest stops across the nation. A key part of the 2022 bipartisan infrastructure law, all 50 states have federally approved plans to build these fast chargers, which will allow more drivers …

U.S. Domestic Solar Production Reaches Historic Milestone Washington, D.C. – The United States has surpassed 50 GW in domestic solar energy manufacturing capacity for the first time in history, enough to power approximately 37.5 million homes. This milestone marks an impressive progress—bolstered by clean energy investments in the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—by the renewable energy sector to pave the path …

Offshore wind supply chain faces systemic pressure as 2030 clean energy targets loom – Shoreline Wind report  Governments should provide clearer policies and integrate new tender criteria, while developers can empower smaller firms through standardized contracts, improved payment terms, and collaboration with specialist service providers    Smaller firms are particularly vulnerable, struggling to compete and innovate in this tight environment  …

Updated Western Solar Plan to guide responsible development in 11 Western states WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced an updated Western Solar Plan to help guide efficient and environmentally responsible solar energy permitting on public lands across the West. ?The plan will guide the siting of solar energy proposals in areas with fewer resource conflicts,  advance the nation’s growing clean energy economy, help lower energy costs for consumers, create good-paying jobs, …

Developed by NuGen Capital Management, the Bristol Landfill Solar Project will generate enough renewable energy to power 700+ homes and businesses.  Bristol,  R.I. (July 25, 2024)— The Bristol Landfill Solar Project, Rhode Island’s largest closed landfill solar site, is officially operational. NuGen Capital Management, LLC, the project developer, joined Toray Plastics (America), Inc. and other partners along with state and municipal …

  Delivers enough clean electricity to power 21,000 homes  Incudes 5-acre pollinator garden providing critical habitat for monarch butterflies  Brings $125 million private capital investment toward energy independence for Arkansas       CONWAY, Arkansas— Lightsource bp and Conway Corp today celebrated the successful completion of the 135-megawatt Conway Solar at Happy project in White County, Arkansas. The occasion marks a significant milestone …

Origami Solar Appoints Michael Gray as Chief Operating Officer Global supply chain executive to scale up Origami Solar’s steel supply chain Bend, Oregon – October 2, 2023 – Origami Solar, developers of a patent-pending steel frame for solar modules that lowers cost, dramatically reduces carbon emissions, and improves performance and value, announces the appointment of energy industry veteran, Michael Gray, to the …

Atten-tion! Rhode Island National Guard Cuts Its Annual Electricity Bill by $100,000 With Rooftop Solar   550kWp system has offset around two-thirds of maintenance facility’s energy use in year one It is the third SolarEdge system to be installed as part of the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resource’s ‘Lead by Example’ initiative MILPITAS, Calif. — 5th October 2023 – The Rhode Island National …

  In its new report, ‘A turning point for offshore wind’, Allianz Commercial highlights growth opportunities, tech innovations, risk trends, and loss patterns for the global industry. Damage to cables is the top cause of insurance claims, followed by turbine failure. Speed of build-out is creating pressure on materials and supply chains, port infrastructure, and available construction and maintenance vessels. …

ANGI ENERGY SYSTEMS TEAMS UP WITH HYDROGEN FUEL CELL ELECTRIC TRUCK PIONEER NIKOLA CORPORATION IN STRATEGIC COLLABORATION ANGI Energy Systems (ANGI) will supply Nikola’s state-of-the-art hydrogen fueling dispensers to be installed and commissioned across the U.S.  ANGI is driving the future of compressed and renewable natural gas, and hydrogen-powered transport with a portfolio of new refueling technologies and infrastructure With …

Saildrone and RPS are using smart tools to provide long-term monitoring of endangered species over large areas slated for offshore wind development. (September 6, 2023 – FALMOUTH, MA) – Saildrone, the world leader in uncrewed surface vehicles and autonomous ocean data collection, together with RPS, a leading provider of protected species monitoring and mitigation compliance services, announced today the completion …

Robison to Offer Customers B20 BioFuel to Save Money and the Environment  The Leading home comfort company is a leader in sustainable energy PORT CHESTER – August 29, 2023– As the home heating season begins, Robison is offering its customers a new, cleaner form of heating oil that will help the environment and save them money. “Robison is proud to …

SAN FRANCISCO— The Center for Biological Diversity, The Protect Our Communities Foundation and the Environmental Working Group late Wednesday petitioned the California Court of Appeal to review the state’s new rooftop solar policy. The policy, which took effect April 15, significantly slashes the credit new solar users get for sharing their extra solar energy with the grid. The legal action comes after …

A quarter of U.S. adults are considering putting off big life events like having children over concerns about climate change, according to a new survey.   The 25,000-person survey crafted by research firm Elabe and the North American branch of Veolia, a water, waste and energy management company, was released Tuesday.   While survey participants lived in 25 different countries, Elabe and Veolia …

Partnership enables renewable diesel plant to power its operations with on-site solar energy  Castillo Engineering provided its expertise in value engineering and site optimization for this 15 MW solar project located in Hugoton, which required directly interconnecting into a substation and site planning within a railroad loop. Maitland, FL, April 25, 2023 – Castillo Engineering announced today that it has partnered with BioStar Renewables, …

The Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) released its latest report showing that electric vehicles (EVs) continue to be more affordable for drivers. In addition to affordability, the latest numbers reinforce the benefits of price stability that comes with reducing reliance on international oil markets. While the national average cost of gasoline has fluctuated by as much as a dollar per gallon during …

PERC joins National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association to promote the unique benefits of propane for the greenhouse industry.   WASHINGTON (April 2023) – Propane delivers the consistent, precise temperatures needed for healthier plants and animals, making it an excellent choice for growers powering greenhouse operations. To connect with leaders and learn more about the unique issues facing the greenhouse industry, the Propane …

SAN FRANCISCO— California regulators should revise a new rooftop solar plan to make solar more affordable for low-income communities, dozens of groups will tell the California Public Utilities Commission at its meeting Thursday. The commission’s plan drastically slashes the credit new solar users would get for sharing their extra solar energy with the grid. More than 100 groups are urging the commission …