Maintenance

A new report claims that by 2050 the robotics market in the energy sector will be worth £8.4bn and could become essential to the maintenance and success of key renewable systems

The power plant has been closed for planned refuelling and maintenance work

It has stated the acquisition represents an opportunity for wind farm owners and operators to confidently invest in, maintain and manage their assets for sustainable returns

Operator Equinor said the fire repairs at the facility could take up to 12 months

The drone-based inspection firm won the contract for the work in California through a competitive tender process

The technology firm has used its submersible robotic technology to help silicon producer Simcoa Operations safely, quickly and efficiently inspect one of the two power transformers its manufacturing facility relies upon

Sandia National Laboratories in the US says autonomous machines could keep blades operational for longer and drive down the costs of wind energy

The drivers sent images to the company’s engineers, who then dispatched appropriate staff to fix issues

Osoji Solar seems to think so – it says its dust-cleaning devices could significantly boost solar efficiency

The DNO says its sustainable paint provides an alternative to polluting, white spirit-based options