The green light has been given to the Hornsea Project Four Offshore Wind Farm by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. The venture involves the expansion of the offshore wind farm known as Hornsea Project Four. This particular development site is nestled within the western sector of the former Hornsea, otherwise…
The construction industry is experiencing a surge in momentum, with the most significant increase in new orders since April 2022. The latest PMI® data reveals a positive trend for construction companies, as the overall UK construction output is on the rise. The growth is primarily driven by the commercial building and civil engineering sectors, both…
Microsoft has announced the upcoming launch of its first cloud region in Italy, aimed at providing Italian organisations with access to reliable and scalable cloud services. This move showcases Microsoft’s dedication to driving digital transformation and sustainable innovation within the country. The new cloud region, comprising three datacenters located in Lombardy, ensures top-level security,…
Harnessing the Future: Electrical and Instrumentation Work in Renewable Energy Systems Introduction: In an era defined by the ever-increasing global demand for clean, efficient, and sustainable energy, renewable energy systems such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power have emerged as key players in the energy mix. The design, installation, and maintenance of these systems involve…
The Evolving Landscape of Electrical and Instrumentation Technology Electrical and instrumentation (E&I) technologies have always been at the forefront of industrial and technological advancements. Over the years, these technologies have greatly improved in efficiency, precision, and integration, opening up a new array of possibilities across different sectors. As we step into the third quarter of…
Plans have been unveiled for the construction of La Pinta, a ground-breaking floating offshore wind power plant located on the southern coast of Andalusia, Spain. La Pinta will be the second facility developed by IberBlue Wind, a joint venture between Simply Blue Group, Proes Consultores, and FF New Energy Ventures. Inspired by Christopher Columbus’ historic…
Amazon’s Irish Data Centre Business Experiences Substantial Revenue Increase Amazon’s data centre sector, Amazon Data Services Ireland Ltd, witnessed a significant revenue increase of €1.17 billion, pushing its total revenue to €4.85 billion last year, despite a dip in pretax profits. Notably, even though its revenues rose by 32%, the company saw an 8% decrease…
Construction work on the €1.6 billion Celtic Interconnector, a 575km electricity interconnector between Ireland and France, is expected to commence within months, according to EirGrid CEO Mark Foley. The interconnector will link Ireland with Brittany, coming ashore at Youghal in east Cork, and will allow Irish electricity producers to sell their energy to the French…
Dublin Port Company has announced a €400m expansion plan, the 3FM project, to bring Dublin Port up to full capacity by 2040. The project is the third and final part of a masterplan and will focus on land on the Poolbeg Peninsula on the south side of the bay, delivering 20% of the capacity required…
Eurostat’s latest figures show that construction output in the euro area increased by 3.9% in January compared to the previous month. The EU’s production, which was seasonally adjusted, also rose by 3.5% during the same period. Additionally, there was a growth in production compared to January 2022, with the euro area increasing by 0.9% and…