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Compatible with over 70 datalogger brands and SCADA systems
Over 5GWp of connected solar capacity
Over 15 GW of connected wind capacity
Over 1.000.000 devices spread over more than 8.000 sites
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3E to support Antwerp with innovative floating PV system
< 3E has been appointed by POM Antwerp to provide technical advisory services and guidance during the tendering process for the installation of a floating PV system at the Science Park University of Antwerp in Niel, Belgium. As provincial development agency, POM Antwerp aims to boost the economy of the Antwerp region by setting up[…]
EU signs memorandum for the future of the EU Islands Initiative
< On 24 June 2020, the European Commission and 14 Member States (Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Portugal, The Kingdom of Spain and Sweden) signed the Memorandum of Split, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ensuring the future of the Clean Energy for EU Islands Initiative. What does this mean[…]
Online speed dating for the PV community
< On 17 June 2020, sixteen guests from industry and research organizations virtually met each other to explore the possibility of partnering up on future research projects related to the operations and diagnosis of PV plants. This matchmaking session was organized in the framework of the PV Impact project, a Coordination and Support Action funded[…]
Learn more about our research on cost-effective mesoscale simulations at the online WindEurope Technology Workshop
< From 8 to 11 June, you will have the opportunity to meet David Schillebeeckx, Wind Energy Consultant for 3E, at the online WindEurope Technology Workshop. David will present 3E’s research on ‘Cost-effective mesoscale simulations by downscaling ERA5 data’ at the virtual poster session of this event focussing on Resource Assessment & Analysis of Operating[…]
Long-term grid planning at Brussels Airport
< Coordinating energy policies on a site as diverse as an airport is never easy; coordinating such policies in a period of extensive developments while remaining an operational airport makes such task even more daunting. In this context, 3E assisted DNB BA – a subsidiary of Brussels Airport and the system operator of the airport’s[…]
IZEN, one of Belgium’s biggest EPC and O&M companies, signing up for SynaptiQ
< Since 1987 IZEN provides renewable energy solutions and services to residential, commercial and industrial customers. The company deals with the design, implementation, operation and maintenance of photovoltaic systems, next to energy storage and heat pumps. Within the years, IZEN has become one of the biggest market players in Belgium and the Netherlands. It is[…]
Technical Due Diligence for Sterling Bank’s BIPV project
< 3E was appointed by Sterling Bank PLC to perform a technical due diligence on the planned solarization project at the Sterling Bank Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. The project consists of installing a 1 MW Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) retrofit system on the existing Sterling Towers building, and a 2.0 MWh energy storage system.[…]
WEBINAR: Looking for an easy way to analyze the performance of your solar sensors?
Join our webinar on Tuesday June 9th at 10:00 (CEST) and discover our online Solar Sensor Check! Thanks to our unique automated algorithm, you can now assess if your solar sensors need recalibration or maintenance, and if your data is healthy and accurate by simply connecting to our data services website. REGISTER TO THE WEBINAR HERE No site visits needed Our[…]
How to source local, affordable, renewable energy for your company
< Because of the current uncertainty brought by the corona pandemic and the impending recession, many companies have put their sustainability actions on hold. However, today’s crisis urges more than ever to take secure, sustainable actions. With its locked-in fixed electricity rates, a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) offers strategic benefits for companies looking for[…]
Long-term yield assessment for France’s largest urban solar farm
< In a couple of weeks, the solar farm of the Oncopole of Toulouse will be connected to the grid. With an output of 15 MWp and an area of 25 ha, this solar park will be the first large solar project in urban setting. Designed, constructed and operated by Urbasolar, the Oncopole solar energy[…]
Investing in India’s solar market: recommendations
< With its high solar irradiation, growing economy and the positive response of its government towards renewable energy, India has managed to position itself as one of the most promising markets in the solar sector. Yet some investors are still reluctant to invest in solar projects in India because of its financial, technical and administrative[…]
Supporting Burundi in its energy transition: step one
< 3E is proud to be part of Burundi’s first utility-scale solar PV project. This project is the first grid-connected project receiving funding support from the Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP) and marks therefore a key milestone for the REPP. The platform was founded in 2015 thanks to funding from the UK’s International Climate Finance[…]
We are here for you, even in these exceptional circumstances
< Dear customer and business partner, At 3E our first concern is to protect our customers and our employees and maximally restrict the diffusion of the coronavirus. We are following the latest developments very closely, making sure we take all the necessary measures to ensure what matters most: our colleagues, our customers and their families.[…]
Improved PV fault diagnosis tools through self-learning algorithms, IoT sensors and automatic aerial infrared image analysis
< Today’s photovoltaic (PV) technologies are highly efficient and productive, and can last up to more than 25 years. However, continuous maintenance is needed to keep them operating at top capacity. As shown in the chart below, an estimated 30% of PV plants underperform, and current maintenance practices seem to fall short in reliably identifying[…]
Providing technical advisory for equity investment in a 43MW portfolio
Wind4Flanders P5 is a wind energy SPV established by Engie Electrabel for the development, construction and operation of wind farm projects in Flanders, Belgium. As independent technical advisor, 3E was selected by Engie Electrabel to provide guidance for a partial equity investment by an external party. With an installed capacity of 43MW, the W4F5 portfolio[…]
WindSider: Building the next-generation wind energy development platform using AI and cloud-based technologies
New Fast Track to Innovation programme funded by the European Commission 24/03/2020 – In January 2020, 3E launched the development of a next-generation AI-powered wind data platform aiming to improve wind resource assessment. This new platform addresses the need for automated, low-cost and accurate wind resource data for planning bankable wind energy projects. This breakthrough[…]
The road to Paris for coal-intensive South Africa
South Africa is the 14th biggest emitter of greenhouse gases worldwide. Its energy system is dominated by coal that is mined domestically and petrol for industrial and transport use. Some of the biggest export sectors (coal, combustion engines) are at risk of the global energy transition. So how does a coal-intensive economy like South Africa[…]
Peer(s)-to-Peer(s)
In the newsletter of last month, we introduced the concept of ‘energy communities’ as an entity of governance at the scale of the energy transition. In the context of ongoing pilot-projects for ‘local energy communities’ in Flanders, 3E participated in the second meeting of the Global Observatory on Peer-to-Peer (P2P), Community Self-Consumption (CSC) and Transactive[…]
Webinar: How to create a legal context boosting the clean energy transition on islands?
Don’t miss this webinar on how to create better policies for energy communities and EU islands on 27/02 at 11:00 am! The Clean Energy for EU Islands Secretariat, of which 3E is the Technical Task Force Leader, is organising a series of free webinars aiming to support islands communities and leaders in their clean energy[…]
Overcoming the shadow flicker
Contrary to this lovely and peaceful scenery, spinning wind turbines in a late sunny afternoon can sometimes be visually uncomfortable. This disturbing optical effect called ‘shadow flicker’ is caused by the rotation of wind turbines blades casting shadow over the ground and surrounding buildings. This phenomenon typically occurs when the sun’s angle is very low[…]
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