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Natural Power, a leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, has appointed Dr Harold Anuta as Technical Director in the Advisory and Analytics team, further strengthening the company’s expertise in support of the global energy transition. Based in London, Harold brings extensive industry experience spanning several key growth areas that continue to drive both market demand and strategic investment across the renewable energy sector, including battery energy storage systems (BESS), grid infrastructure, renewable electricity procurement and energy trading.
Joining Natural Power’s growing advisory team, he will work closely with Jim Adams, Global Director of Advisory and Analytics; Giles Dearden, Director of Global Diligence; and Joris Robillard, Lead Business Development Manager, supporting clients across a range of complex technical and commercial challenges shaping the future energy market.
Jim Adams, Global Director of Advisory and Analytics at Natural Power, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Harold to the team at a particularly exciting time for both our business and the wider energy sector. Harold brings a highly valuable combination of technical expertise and commercial understanding across several of the fastest-growing areas of the market.
As the energy transition continues to accelerate, our clients increasingly need trusted partners who can help them navigate both technical complexity and rapidly evolving market dynamics. Harold’s experience will further strengthen the breadth and depth of expertise we offer and will play an important role as we continue expanding our advisory services internationally.”
Dr Harold Anuta, Technical Director, Advisory and Analytics at Natural Power, said: “I’m excited to be joining Natural Power at such an important point in the evolution of the global energy sector. The pace of change across energy storage, grid development and market participation is creating enormous opportunity, but also increasing complexity for businesses operating within the sector.
“Natural Power has built a strong reputation for technical excellence and independent expertise, and I’m looking forward to working alongside the team to help clients make confident, informed decisions as they navigate the challenges and opportunities created by the transition to a more flexible, resilient and sustainable energy system.”
With Harold joining the business, Natural Power continues to strengthen its position as a trusted technical advisor supporting clients across the full renewable energy lifecycle, combining deep sector expertise with independent insight to help accelerate the global transition to cleaner energy systems.
Natural Power | www.naturalpower.com
GameChange Energy, a global energy infrastructure company, announced the completion of an independent technical assessment of its pad-mounted and substation transformer product line. The assessment was conducted by Black & Veatch, a global engineering and construction leader with deep expertise in power infrastructure and energy project delivery.
The assessment evaluated GameChange Energy's transformer business across five areas: company background and financial position, product design, performance and reliability, manufacturing and quality assurance, and installation, operation, and maintenance services. Black & Veatch's review included an on-site visit to GameChange Energy's transformer manufacturing facility in Taloja, Navi Mumbai, India, and a detailed review of design documentation, quality systems, test records, and operational procedures.
"Independent technical validation is a standard expectation in our market. Utilities, project developers, and lenders need confidence in the equipment they're counting on for the next 30 years. This assessment gives them that foundation," said Phillip Vyhanek, CEO of GameChange Energy.
Key findings from the Black & Veatch assessment include:
Design. GameChange Energy's transformer portfolio — covering pad-mounted units up to 10,000 kVA and substation transformers from 500 kVA to 50 MVA at voltages up to 69 kV — is designed to IEC and IEEE standards using industry-recognized design software and a formal three-tier engineering review process. Electrical and mechanical design practices were found to align with established global transformer manufacturing norms.
Manufacturing and Quality Assurance: GameChange Energy owns and operates a purpose-built transformer manufacturing facility with an annual nameplate capacity of approximately 9,000 MVA. The facility holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications issued by Bureau Veritas, covering design, development, and manufacturing of power and distribution transformers up to 50 MVA and 69 kV. In-house manufacturing processes are governed by documented SOPs, with quality hold points across all production stages, and shop-floor practices observed to be aligned with documented procedures.
Testing: The manufacturing facility is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017, covering routine, special, and selected type tests for transformers up to 69 kV and 50 MVA. Additionally, one inverter duty transformer design — a 17.6 MVA, 33 kV unit — successfully completed third-party dynamic short-circuit type testing at the Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) in Bhopal, an internationally accredited laboratory, in accordance with IEC 60076-5.
Management Team: Black & Veatch concluded that GameChange Energy's transformer leadership team has experience relevant to their responsibilities, with key personnel bringing decades of transformer design, manufacturing operations, and quality systems experience from established OEMs globally.
"We built this manufacturing platform from the ground up with the intention of earning trust through transparency and technical rigor," said Claude Colp, Vice President, Business Development – Transformers at GameChange Energy. "Having Black & Veatch validate our design approach, our factory, and our testing capabilities is an important milestone for our transformer business and the GameChange Energy platform."
GameChange Energy's transformers serve renewable energy, battery energy storage (BESS), utility, and industrial applications. The transformer manufacturing facility, commissioned in 2025, supports production for the North American, European, and Indian markets.
The independent technical assessment marks a key step in establishing transformers as a fully bankable component of GameChange Energy's suite of offerings.
GameChange Energy Technologies | gamechangeenergy.com
Global offshore wind engineering company Wood Thilsted in collaboration with COP Frontier (a sister company to offshore wind development leader Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP)) have launched Neretek, a pioneering new company established to unlock the vast global potential of deepwater offshore wind at low-cost and to deliver on the UK’s drive for energy security, jobs, investment and growth in the low-carbon economy.
Industry veteran Jonathan Cole has been appointed as Executive Chair to lead the new company.
Neretek aims to deliver on its potential through its proprietary Neretek BC90TM technology – a next-generation offshore wind foundation that unlocks cost-effective deepwater deployment by delivering the simplicity of monopiles at transitional 60-90 metre water depths – enabling scalable, lower-risk, and lower-cost wind energy in the UK’s emerging Other Deepwater Offshore Wind (ODOW) category.
Following a decade of research by leading offshore structural designers, Neretek aims to bridge the gap between fixed-bottom capability and floating viability in 60–90m water depths, representing a new era for offshore wind as the Neretek BC90 is able to go into deeper waters and is able to access more areas of the seabed than ever before.
Today’s launch of Neretek comes at an important moment for global offshore wind, following the announcement of AR8 (Allocation Round 8) on 06 July where the UK Government outlined its plans to grow the sector. The UK Government proposals seek to exploit the UK’s potential for offshore wind in depths of 60-90m: Neretek’s solution aims to answer this challenge.
Currently, a substantial volume of the UK’s strongest wind resources sit beyond the reach of fixed-bottom foundations, which become uneconomic in deeper waters. Until now, such projects have been considered solely for floating offshore wind, with cost and industrialisation considerations raising questions about the potential to deploy at scale in the near term.
Neretek’s ready-to-launch BC90 is deployable using a combination of proven technologies, can be manufactured from existing local supply chain capabilities, and uses existing port infrastructure, without reliance on large specialist vessels. It presents the most cost-effective method to deploy in deep waters with significantly lower CAPEX than deepwater monopiles or jackets in depths of 60-90m.
Developed in the UK, Neretek’s solution is well positioned to take advantage of global demand to build offshore wind structures in deeper, more challenging environments in Europe and in Southeast Asia.
Jonathan Cole, Chair of Neretek and former Chair of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) said:
“Neretek’s new BC90 technology is capable of removing the potential hiatus between existing fixed offshore wind designs and yet-to-be-commercialised floating offshore wind. This allows the offshore industry to maintain momentum at a critical time for the delivery of clean, affordable, secure energy supplies. We are delighted to launch the Neretek BC90 less than 24 hours after one of the most ambitious offshore wind auctions yet – AR8. This bodes well for the UK’s leadership plans in offshore wind for jobs, growth, investment and wealth generation in different communities across the country.”
Alastair Muir Wood, Founder and CEO of Wood Thilsted added:
“Wood Thilsted and COP Frontier have developed an innovative market-first solution to one of the most challenging questions in offshore wind engineering – how to provide an affordable solution to fixed structures at depths of 60-90m. We are confident that the Neretek BC90 provides such a solution through rigorous research, design and testing. Moreover, by utilising existing supply chains and materials, we believe that we have found a cost-effective, deployable solution to exploiting the stronger winds in deeper waters.”
Energy Minister Michael Shanks said:
“From two small turbines off Blyth 25 years ago to an industry now delivering thousands of good jobs and clean homegrown power, offshore wind has become the backbone of our clean power mission. As we tap into Britain’s famously windy shoreline, we’re cutting exposure to volatile fossil fuel markets and lowering bills for good. But to unlock our full potential, we need companies like Neretek to go further out into deeper waters and deliver the next generation of offshore wind.”
Neretek | www.neretek.com
Wood Thilsted | www.woodthilsted.com
Everwind’s Ocean Lake Wind Project in Guysborough County received its environmental assessment approval on July 2. Ocean Lake, which will have up to 158 turbines, is the largest wind energy project approved in Nova Scotia to date. Once operational, it will generate about 1,264 megawatts of clean electricity, enough to power the equivalent of about 404,000 homes. It will also reduce Nova Scotia's annual greenhouse gas emissions by about 1.94 million tonnes – the equivalent of taking about 420,000 gas-powered cars off the road.
Construction of the wind farm is expected to begin in 2029 and take about five years. Between 400 and 500 construction jobs will be created, and another 40 to 50 people will be hired for operations. The project is expected to generate about $11 million in annual tax revenue for the Municipality of the District of Guysborough.
The project must comply with 61 terms and conditions designed to protect the environment and human health.
Everwind | https://everwindfuels.com/
Power Solutions, one of Long Island’s longest-serving and best-rated solar companies, has announced the completion of its 7,500th solar installation. Since the company’s founding in 2009, that pace has worked out to more than one completed project every day for 16 years. It reflects both a commitment to the industry and consistent demand from Long Island homeowners seeking their energy independence.
A LONG ISLAND SOLAR CONTRACTOR BUILT ON PRECISION AND EXPERTISE
Power Solutions has built its business on transparency and technical precision, with an intense focus on accurate surveying and planning.
• Drone Technology: The company uses aerial imaging to capture an accurate and complete overview of each roof and property.
• Software Modeling: Production estimates and system designs are mapped against sun exposure, shade structures, and roof geometry before a single panel is installed.
• In-House Engineering: Power Solutions custom-designs solutions for maximum efficiency on each unique property.
• High-Efficiency Panel Options: Partnerships with leading solar panel manufacturers have given homeowners access to a range of high-efficiency systems suited to their needs and budgets.
“Reaching 7,500 installations is a number we’re proud of, but what it really represents is 7,500 families and local businesses that took control of their energy costs,” said Power Solutions owner Joe Milillo. “Every installation started with the same question: Is solar worth it for my house or business? We’ve built our entire process around answering that question honestly and then delivering a system that performs.”
EXPANDING SOLAR OPTIONS FOR LONG ISLAND HOMEOWNERS
As part of its continued growth, Power Solutions has introduced new offerings to better suit the current market and the needs of Long Island homeowners. With changes to federal tax credits at the end of 2025, homeowners lost a popular incentive to switch to solar. Power Solutions responded by introducing the Participate Energy Program.
The program offers homeowners a lower-cost prepaid solar lease with a pathway to ownership at the end of the lease term. This allows families to enjoy the financial benefits of solar panels without the upfront cost of a full purchase, credit checks, or a lien on the home.
FREE BENEFITS FOR EVERY LONG ISLAND SOLAR INSTALLATION
The Smart Solar Program is available to all Power Solutions customers at no cost. It is a significant value-add that has contributed to growth.
Every Power Solutions system is backed by:
• An Initial Energy Savings Assessment with a Complete Cost/Benefit Analysis.
• A 25-Year Solar Panel Warranty.
• Free Consumption Monitoring Apps.
• Active Remote Monitoring to Detect Rare Outages or Problems.
• Low-Penetration Racking and Flashing to Prevent Roof Leaks.
• 24/7 Customer Support.
The Cost/Benefit Analysis is a crucial benefit of the program. It allows homeowners to visualize the lifetime solar savings compared to the initial cost. Power Solutions offers repair and warranty support through its Pro Solar Repair division. This division also offers complete repair, maintenance, monitoring, and warranty services for Long Island customers who have been “orphaned” by solar companies that are no longer in business.
Power Solutions |https://www.lipowersolutions.com/
ChargeHub, North America's leading EV roaming platform provider, announced the expansion of its relationship with Nissan, extending the Nissan Canada integration to the U.S. market. Through ChargeHub’s Passport Hub, Nissan U.S. drivers now enjoy seamless access to a broad network of public charging providers across North America, all conveniently integrated within the Nissan mobile app.
Turnkey Solution for Maximum Coverage and Flexibility
ChargeHub's Passport Hub provides Nissan Energy Charge Network (NECN)* with a single, turnkey integration that unlocks access to dozens of popular charging networks, enabling access to tens of thousands of ports across North America. Instead of negotiating terms, integrating different technical solutions, and setting up accounting and reconciliation processes across dozens of individual charging networks, Nissan leveraged ChargeHub's pre-established roaming hub and agreement structure to provide its drivers with one of the largest pools of charging networks in the U.S. and Canada.
Rather than dealing with the operational complexity of separate contracts and technical integrations with each charging network, Nissan was able to do it once and will benefit from new charging networks as more are integrated. Passport Hub's simplicity has built-in flexibility—it enables Nissan to easily maintain some of its direct connections, pick and choose which CPOs it would like to make available to its drivers through the Hub, and negotiate specific terms beyond the baseline Hub terms with some CPOs if it wishes.
Relationship Expansion & Scale
As of January 2026, ChargeHub's Passport Hub powers the majority of Charge Point Operators (CPO) integrations being offered to NECN users in the U.S. Building on the successful Nissan Canada relationship, this extension demonstrates the scalability and reliability of ChargeHub's roaming platform across North America.
Industry-Leading Coverage for Nissan Drivers
The relationship delivers extensive coverage for Nissan drivers across North America's charging infrastructure. ChargeHub’s extensive network of CPOs—combined with Tesla Superchargers and Electrify America, which are also available through NECN—provides Nissan drivers with one of the most comprehensive public charging solutions offered by any automaker, making EV ownership more convenient and accessible.
Accelerating EV Adoption Through Strategic Infrastructure Partnerships
ChargeHub's Passport Hub acts as North America's central EV roaming hub, giving automakers, like Nissan, access to connect to the continent's most extensive charging infrastructure through a single point of integration. By removing the infrastructure complexity barrier, ChargeHub enables Nissan to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional vehicles and driver experiences. The turnkey nature of Passport Hub, combined with its built-in flexibility, allows automakers to rapidly deploy comprehensive charging solutions while maintaining control over their strategic network relationships—accelerating the transition to electric mobility without compromising on customization.
"We built Passport Hub to solve a critical challenge: the fragmentation of charging networks across North America," said Simon Ouellette, CEO at ChargeHub. "Automakers shouldn't have to negotiate, integrate, maintain systems, and reconcile with dozens of individual operators to provide their drivers with comprehensive coverage. This relationship extension from Canada to the U.S. shows our model works—it scales, it delivers value to drivers, and it removes the infrastructure barriers that slow EV adoption. In a time when resources supporting EVs may be constrained at many OEMs, the use of Passport Hub becomes a necessity for OEMs to provide the desired user experience in a timely manner while staying within resource constraints."
Nissan drivers can access this expanded charging network immediately through the Nissan mobile app.
ChargeHub | www.chargehub.com
Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy infrastructure solutions provider, announced a rooftop solar project at the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP), including the installation of two new solar arrays designed to advance the college’s long-term sustainability goals while also contributing to Pennsylvania's statewide renewable energy commitments.
Supported by Pennsylvania’s Solar for Schools grant program, the project will bring rooftop solar to both the college’s main campus on Spring Garden Street and its Northeast Regional Campus. Structured as an energy performance contract, construction is expected to begin in summer 2026 and be completed by year-end.
"This project is an important step in our work to build a more sustainable and resilient campus for our students and the broader community," said Tim Trzaska, Director of Construction Management at CCP. "As the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania continues to invest in renewable energy, we’re proud to partner with Ameresco to contribute to that progress, serving as an example for peer institutions."
The project brings several long-term benefits:
"Higher education institutions have an important role to play in advancing renewable energy, and Community College of Philadelphia is doing exactly that," said Louis Maltezos, Co-President of Ameresco. “This project creates lasting value beyond the rooftop, supporting the college's resilience goals while giving students a direct connection to the renewable energy systems shaping their future.”
Ameresco | www.ameresco.com/solution-solar-power/
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