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Press Releases

March 2024

New Enact Solar Design Software Provides Automated PV-Proposal Generation

Automatic height and pitch detection result in an even more precise and quicker planning process

New Enact Solar Design Software Provides Automated PV-Proposal Generation
2024MarchPR-EuropeanUpdate.pdf
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Enact PV-planning for Brandenburger Gate
Enact PV-planning for Brandenburger Gate
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Enact PV-planning for the German Reichstag
Enact PV-planning for the German Reichstag
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Enact PV-planning for the German Reichstag
Enact PV-planning for the German Reichstag
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July 2023

Enact Helps German Solar Companies to Speed Up the Energy Transition with Software 

In addition to the proposal software, companies can utilize rapid proposal design services for swift project deployment. 

PR - Enact Helps German Solar Companies to Speed Up the Energy Transition with Software
In addition to the proposal software, companies can utilize rapid proposal design services for swift project deployment.
2023JulyPR-Enact-MarketEntry-Germany.pdf
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THEnergy-GenCell Report: Green hydrogen and ammonia are the future of backup power in telecom networks
2023-THEnergy-GenCell Press Release_fina
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A GenCell FOX™ ammonia-based off-grid power solution in Romania - (c) GenCell
A GenCell FOX™ ammonia-based off-grid power solution in Romania - (c) GenCell
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A GenCell containerized fuel cell in the Israeli desert - (c) GenCell
A GenCell containerized fuel cell in the Israeli desert - (c) GenCell
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GenCell Fox in Iceland - (c) GenCell
GenCell Fox in Iceland - (c) GenCell

June 2021 (a press release on behalf of one of our consulting clients)

New thermal battery and solar tech help mining companies get rid of diesel

 

247Solar launches HeatStorE™, a long duration thermal battery made for adding more renewables to remote mining operations, industrial and grid solutions than is feasible with conventional batteries

New thermal battery and solar tech help mining companies get rid of diesel
247Solar launches HeatStorE™, a long duration thermal battery made for adding more renewables to remote mining operations, industrial and grid solutions than is feasible with conventional batteries
2020JUN-PR-247solar.pdf
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247Solar's HeatStorE™ - (c) 247Solar
247Solar's HeatStorE™ - (c) 247Solar
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January 2020

Renewables opening doors for innovative energy solutions in mining

 

THEnergy-Triogen report analyses how remote microgrids can be optimized by efficiency improvements of diesel gensets

Renewables opening doors for innovative energy solutions in mining
THEnergy-Triogen report analyses how remote microgrids can be optimized by efficiency improvements of diesel gensets
2020JAN-PR-Triogen_THEnergy_Final.pdf
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For the German version of our press release, please have a look at our German media section.

 

Soon there will also be a French version. If you are interested please send a short email to press [at] th-energy.net.

December 2019

Renewables to become the new normal at remote mines

The Energy and Mines World Congress shows that 2019 will be considered the tipping point for solar and wind projects in the mining sector

Press release: Renewables to become the new normal at remote mines
2019DEC_PR_Energy-Mines.pdf
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THEnergy CEO, Thomas Hillig, during a presentation at the Energy and Mines World Congress 2019 in Toronto - (c) Energy and Mines - approved for media publication with source: Energy and Mines
THEnergy CEO, Thomas Hillig, during a presentation at the Energy and Mines World Congress 2019 in Toronto - (c) Energy and Mines - approved for media publication with source: Energy and Mines
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October 2019

Renewables require real marketing and branding – like other sectors

THEnergy and Free Radicals join forces to help accelerate the energy transition

Press release: Renewables require real marketing and branding – like other sectors
2019OCT_PR_Partnership_FreeRadicals_THEn
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Thomas Hillig - (c) THEnergy
Thomas Hillig - (c) THEnergy

April 2019

Mobisol’s insolvency – is this the end of private companies electrifying rural Africa?

 

Off-grid consultancy THEnergy sees the need for solar-home system and minigrid companies to optimize their business processes 

Press release: Mobisol’s insolvency – is this the end of private companies electrifying rural Africa?
2019APR-PR-Mobisol-RuralElec.pdf
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February 2019

New THEnergy-Voltalia report: Renewables for mining in Africa enter the next stage – Focus shifts to cost optimization

After various projects have demonstrated the value of renewables for reducing diesel, HFO and gas consumption, mining companies now benefit from a significant cost reduction potential

 

Press Release - New THEnergy-Voltalia report: Renewables for mining in Africa enter the next stage – Focus shifts to cost optimization
2019FEB-PR-Voltalia_THEnergy-RenewablesM
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One of Voltalia's remote solar-diesel hybrid power plants during construction - (c) Voltalia
One of Voltalia's remote solar-diesel hybrid power plants during construction - (c) Voltalia
One of Voltalia's remote solar-diesel hybrid power plants - (c) Voltalia
One of Voltalia's remote solar-diesel hybrid power plants - (c) Voltalia

May 2018

THEnergy-Nuance Energy Report: Optimized mounting systems enable shorter solar power purchase agreements in the mining sector

An innovative earth anchor-based approach minimizes the environmental impact of solar, reduces costs, and increases relocatability of PV plants.  

Press release - THEnergy-Nuance Energy Report: Optimized mounting systems enable shorter solar power purchase agreements in the mining sector
2018MAY-PR-NuanceEnergy-THEnergy.pdf
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Solar power plant with the Osprey PowerPlatform at a remote location in central California - (c) Nuance Energy
Solar power plant with the Osprey PowerPlatform at a remote location in central California - (c) Nuance Energy

April 2018

Solar mini-grid companies being targeted by commercial investors

THEnergy sees the need for shortened due diligence processes and has developed a streamlined approach  

Press release: Solar mini-grid companies being targeted by commercial investors
2018APR_PR_Mini-Grid-DD.pdf
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Redavia mini-grid with 87.3kWp solar and 60kW/137kWh lithium-ion battery at Shitunguru village, Tanzania - approved for media publication with source: Redavia GmbH
Redavia mini-grid with 87.3kWp solar and 60kW/137kWh lithium-ion battery at Shitunguru village, Tanzania - approved for media publication with source: Redavia GmbH
Rubitec mini-grid at GbamuGbamu village, Nigeria - approved for media publication with source: Rubitec
Rubitec mini-grid at GbamuGbamu village, Nigeria - approved for media publication with source: Rubitec

March 2018

THEnergy Analysis: Rural Electrification Mini-grids to Become a Huge Energy Storage Market

 

New investments from companies such as Shell, Engie, Mitsui, Total, and Caterpillar will boost the energy storage market in the rural electrification segment to up to 50 MWh annually – in the long-term, 1 GWh per year will be possible.

PR: THEnergy Analysis – Rural Electrification Mini-grids to Become a Huge Energy Storage Market
2018MAR_PR_EnergyStorage_RuralElectrific
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RVE.SOL mini-grid at Sidonge village, Kenya - approved for media publication with source: RVE.SOL
RVE.SOL mini-grid at Sidonge village, Kenya - approved for media publication with source: RVE.SOL

October 2017

THEnergy-IPS report: Solar and Energy Storage Make Safari Lodges in Africa Green 

Solar energy cuts the electricity bill of game lodges and reduces emissions.

Press release - THEnergy-IPS report: Solar, Energy Storage and Intelligent Energy Conversion Units Make Safari Lodges in Africa Green
20171026_PR_Solar-SafariLodges-Final.pdf
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Battery storage and energy conversion unit at safari lodge in South Africa - (c) IPS
Battery storage and energy conversion unit at safari lodge in South Africa - (c) IPS

August 2017

Successful PPAs for Solar-Diesel Hybrid Microgrids in Mining and Other Large-Scale Applications

 

THEnergy sees efficient power purchase agreements (PPAs) as the key success factor in the current booming market of reducing diesel consumption by renewables.

Press release - Successful PPAs for Solar-Diesel Hybrid Microgrids in Mining and Other Large-Scale Applications
2017AUG-PR-Hybrid-PPAs_final.pdf
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Solar-Diesel Hybrid Plant at Mine Site in Southern Africa - (c) THEnergy
Solar-Diesel Hybrid Plant at Mine Site in Southern Africa - (c) THEnergy

July 2017

One year of PV-battery diesel hybrid operations on a Caribbean island: THEnergy confirms the outstanding performance of the SMA microgrid

 

Press release - One year of PV-battery diesel hybrid operations on a Caribbean island: THEnergy confirms the outstanding performance of the SMA microgrid
2017Jul_PR_StEustatius_Final.pdf
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PV-Battery Diesel Hybrid Plant on Sint Eustatius (c) SMA Sunbelt
PV-Battery Diesel Hybrid Plant on Sint Eustatius (c) SMA Sunbelt
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PV-Battery Diesel Hybrid Plant on Sint Eustatius - (c) SMA Sunbelt
PV-Battery Diesel Hybrid Plant on Sint Eustatius - (c) SMA Sunbelt
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May 2017

 

THEnergy Analysis: Solar-diesel and Wind-diesel Microgrids for Off-grid Mines Gain Momentum – New Projects Expected

Press release - THENERGY ANALYSIS: Solar-diesel and Wind-diesel Microgrids for Off-grid Mines Gain Momentum – New Projects Expected
2017May_PR_Momentum-Renewables-Mining.pd
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Hybrid plant  in Western Tanzania during construction - approved for media publication with source: Redavia GmbH
Hybrid plant in Western Tanzania during construction - approved for media publication with source: Redavia GmbH
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High resolution: Overview of solar-diesel and wind-diesel hybrid projects
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October 2016

PFISTERER/THEnergy study: Mobile solar/wind and storage solutions for reducing diesel consumption in the mining industry

Press release: PFISTERER/THEnergy study: Mobile solar/wind and storage solutions for reducing diesel consumption in the mining industry
2016OCT_PR_Pfisterer_THEnergy_REf.pdf
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PFISTERER's CrossPower System - (c) PFISTERER
PFISTERER's CrossPower System - (c) PFISTERER
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October 2016

Stronger Together - Many New Partnerships Are Forming In Solar And Wind Microgrid Markets

Press release: Stronger Together - Many New Partnerships Are Forming In Solar And Wind Microgrid Markets
2016OCT_PR_Microgrid_Partnerships.pdf
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Word version of table "microgrid partnerships"
table - microgrid partnerships.docx
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September 2016

THEnergy closes financing gap for mid-sized off-grid solar and wind power plants

Press release - THEnergy closes financing gap for mid-sized off-grid solar and wind power plants
2016SEP_PR_Financing_medium-sized hybrid
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August 2016

 

Hotels and resorts are pioneers for new renewable energy and storage technologies

Press release - Hotels and resorts are pioneers for new renewable energy and storage technologies
2016AUG_PR_Hotels_as_cleantech_pioneers.
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1 MW PV plant of CuisinArt Golf Resort and Spa at Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla - approved for media publication with source: CuisinArt Golf Resort and Spa
1 MW PV plant of CuisinArt Golf Resort and Spa at Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla - approved for media publication with source: CuisinArt Golf Resort and Spa
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HeliosLite/THEnergy white paper: Disruptive 1.5-axis trackers improve on-site solar power generation for hotels and resorts

Press release - HeliosLite/THEnergy white paper: Disruptive 1.5-axis trackers improve on-site solar power generation for hotels and resorts
2016JUL_PR_HeliosLite_THEnergy.pdf
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1.5-axis tracker - (c) HeliosLite
1.5-axis tracker - (c) HeliosLite
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Utility-scale example of 1.5-axis trackers - (c) HeliosLite SAS
Utility-scale example of 1.5-axis trackers - (c) HeliosLite SAS
High resolution: Utility-scale example of 1.5-axis trackers - (c) HeliosLite SAS
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Press release - GIZ/ German Energy Solutions Initiative/ THEnergy-Analysis: Momentum for solar-diesel hybrid microgrids in the Zambian mining industry
2016JUNE_PR_GIZ-THEnergy_Zambia.pdf
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Press release

STEADYSUN / THEnergy white paper: Sky Imaging - A competition for Storage in Solar-Diesel-Hybrid Applications?

Press Release, April 2016 - english
STEADYSUN / THEnergy white paper: Sky Imaging - A Competition for Storage in Solar-Diesel-Hybrid Applications?
2016APR_PR_SkyImager_for_Hybrid.pdf
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Xavier Le Pivert, CEO of STEADYSUN, with SkyImager
STEADYSUN CEO Xavier Le Pivert with a Sk
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Picture of a Sky Imager
Picture of a Sky Imager
STEADYSUN's forecasting software
STEADYSUN's forecasting software
Press Release, February 2016 - english
Ripasso / THEnergy study: Renewables for mining go baseload with a hybrid fuel-solar solution
2016FEB-PR_Ripasso-THEnergy.pdf
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Ripasso CSP system in Upington, South Africa (c) Ripasso Energy
Ripasso CSP system in Upington, South Africa (c) Ripasso Energy

High resolution pictures at:

http://www.ripassoenergy.com/media/

Press Release, January 2016 - english
Oil price dumping improves mining companies’ position regarding long-term renewable energy contracts
2016JAN-PR-Oil Price-Mining.pdf
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Press Release, November 2015 - english
THEnergy sees mining companies prepare action plans against carbon measures at the Paris climate conference
2015NOV_PR_ClimateConference-Mining.pdf
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Press Release, October 2015 - english
New momentum for off-grid renewables: EUR 200–400 million for solar- and wind-diesel hybrid and storage projects with a focus on mines
2015OCT_PR_Investment Fund-THEnergy.pdf
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October 2015

Danvest/THEnergy study: flexible low-load gensets are a game changer in mining for solar–diesel hybrid solutions

Press Release, October 2015 - english
The other side of the Volkswagen scandal: THEnergy sees increasing pressure on remote hotels and resorts to replace diesel with solar and wind energy
2015OCT_PR_Volkswagen-THEnergy.pdf
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PV plant on St Croix Island - (c) NRG
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October 2015

Danvest/THEnergy study: flexible low-load gensets are a game changer in mining for solar–diesel hybrid solutions

Press Release, October 2015 - english
Danvest/THEnergy study: flexible low-load gensets are a game changer in mining for solar–diesel hybrid solutions
20151001OCT_PR_DANVEST-THEnergy.pdf
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September, 2015

Cronimet / THEnergy study: In solar for mines size does not always matter

Press Release, September 2015 - english
CRONIMET / THEnergy study: In solar for mines size does not always matter
2015SEP_PR_CRONIMET_THEnergy-Study.pdf
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June, 2015

THEnergy Launches Online Platform for Renewable Energy on Island Locations

June, 2015

PV tender for French Islands carries unique potential for storage solutions

Press Release, June2 2015 - english
PV tender for French Islands carries unique potential for storage solutions
2015JUN_PR_FrenchIslands.pdf
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Press Release, June 2015 - english
THEnergy Launches Online Platform for Renewable Energy on Island Locations
2015JUN_PR_Renewables_Islands.pdf
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May, 2015

Tesla Storage Announcement is another Piece of the Puzzle in Renewable Energy Hybrid Markets

Press Release, May 2015 - english
Tesla Storage Announcement is another Piece of the Puzzle in Renewable Energy Hybrid Markets
2015MAY_PR_Tesla_Hybrid_english.pdf
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February, 2015

THEnergy study: Renewable energy boosts negotiation position of mining companies toward current energy suppliers

Press Release, February 2015 - english
THEnergy study: Renewable energy boosts negotiation position of mining companies toward current energy suppliers
2015FEB_PR_Renewables_and_Negotiating po
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January, 2015

Oil-price Temporarily Slows Diffusion of Solar-Diesel-Hybrid Systems in the Mining Industry

Press Release, January 2015 - english
Oil-price Temporarily Slows Diffusion of Solar-Diesel-Hybrid Systems in the Mining Industry
2015JAN_PR_Oil-price_Solar_Mining.pdf
Adobe Acrobat Document 410.0 KB

December, 2014

THEnergy study: Solar power without initial investment becomes reality for mining companies

Press Release, December 2014 - english
Solar power without initial investment becomes reality for mining companies
2014DEC_PR_Mining_External_Investors.pdf
Adobe Acrobat Document 405.1 KB

November, 2014
Renewable energy commitment can considerably improve the stock price of mining companies

Press Release, November 2014 - english
Renewable energy commitment can considerably improve the stock price of mining companies
2014NOV_PR_Renewables_Mining_Stock price
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October 15, 2014
At Mining Sites Renewable Energy Systems Are up to 70 Percent Less Expensive than Diesel Power

Press Release, October 15, 2014 - english
THEnergy launches online platform for renewable energy applications at mining sites.
20141015_PressRelease_THEnergy_Renewable
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Dr. Thomas Hillig Takes the Stage: Keynote Speaker Extraordinaire

Our Managing Director, Dr. Thomas Hillig, embraces a select number of opportunities to deliver keynote speeches and moderate discussions at industry and corporate events. With a proven track record in captivating audiences and skillfully engaging speakers, Dr. Hillig ensures each event is informative and entertaining.

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