Iberia Maintenance, Leading European Provider of MRO Services in IAG Group selects Ramco Aviation

CHENNAI, India and MADRID, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Global Aviation software specialist Ramco Systems announced that it will implement its flagship aviation software, Ramco Aviation M&E MRO Suite for Iberia Maintenance (Iberia MRO), one of Europe’s leading MRO service providers in IAG Group.

Ramco Aviation Software will replace multiple systems to unify operations across Airframe Maintenance, Engine Shops,…

CHENNAI, India and MADRID, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Global Aviation software specialist Ramco Systems announced that it will implement its flagship aviation software, Ramco Aviation M&E MRO Suite for Iberia Maintenance (Iberia MRO), one of Europe’s leading MRO service providers in IAG Group.

Ramco Aviation Software will replace multiple systems to unify operations across Airframe Maintenance, Engine Shops, Component Shops & Supply Chain. In addition, Iberia Maintenance would also benefit from digital enablers such as Mobility via AnywhereApps, HUBs, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Dashboards and integration to ecosystem offerings powered by Ramco.

The technology transformation program will enable Iberia Maintenance to future-proof its business growth while offering simplified user experience driving better user adoption, increase process automation and self-service, among others.

Implementing this new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) brings four important advantages for Iberia MRO: first, maximum mobility in accessing documentation and assigning maintenance tasks online, among others; second, information and real-time update of the work carried out on the Aircraft; third, the reliability and agility of having a single source of information for Iberia MRO production management system and, finally, a much more sustainable and efficient paperless solution, as Ramco Aviation ERP eliminates printing and scanning for tasks to be performed.

This new ERP developed by Ramco will be used by more than 3,000 Iberia maintenance personnel. A 50 people team will work in its implementation project.

Andy Best, Chief Technical Officer, Iberia Maintenance, said, «We were looking for a best of breed Aviation MRO Software that caters to our different business lines. Ramco Aviation were the standout option which offers comprehensive MRO-specific functionality all in a unified offering as an out of the box solution. We are confident, the digital transformation program with Ramco will help us bring major benefits to our customers through operational efficiencies, reduced maintenance TAT, simplified processes and improved productivity. Also, as an organization, we strongly believe in investing in the latest technology and innovation to help deliver superior and differentiated services to customers. Our partnership with Ramco will help us stay ahead on the Innovation front. Together, we look forward to delivering this game changing technology.»

Virender Aggarwal, CEO, Ramco Systems, said, «We are excited to partner with Iberia Maintenance to help them achieve great heights in the market. Our laser sharp focus in building deep MRO specific functionality coupled with latest technological tools has helped us win the trust of global majors. The pandemic has driven many large businesses to speed up their digital transformation agenda. We are keen to support Iberia Maintenance with our best-in-class mobility, chatbots and AI capabilities to achieve business growth. We look forward to a long and successful journey with them.»

Ramco Aviation Software is trusted by 24,000+ users to manage 4,000+ aircraft globally. Accessible on cloud and mobile, Ramco Aviation Software continues to innovate with ‘Anywhere Apps’, significantly reducing transaction time both during aircraft-on-ground (AOG) conditions and critical aircraft turnarounds. Ramco is changing the paradigm of enterprise software with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning based solutions, powered by cool new features such as digital task cards, offline capability, chatbots, email-based transactions, HUBs and cognitive solutions. With 80+ Aviation organizations onboard, Ramco is the solution of choice for top heli-operators, leading defense and multiple MROs around the world.

About Iberia Maintenance:

Iberia Maintenance is a leading provider of MRO services to the IAG group airlines, OEMs and wider industry. With Airframe maintenance capabilities covering all group Airbus fleets including the state of the art A350 and A320neo. Our engine portfolio specializing on the V2500, CFM56 and legacy RB211 with the GTF and LEAP platforms soon to be introduced and component shops covering a wide range of ATA chapters. Our operation supports customers around the globe, and we continue to develop and innovate our business model to support our customers and partners changing demands. We provide the highest quality and safety standards combined with a flexible and competitive commercial approach. Our well trained and experienced employees providing services from our main operational hubs in Madrid and Barcelona ensure that we are here for you now and into the future.

About Ramco Systems:

Ramco is a next-gen enterprise software player disrupting the market with its multi-tenant cloud and mobile-based enterprise software in HR and Global Payroll, ERP and M&E MRO for Aviation. Part of the USD 1 billion Ramco Group, Ramco Systems focuses on Innovation and Culture to differentiate itself in the marketplace. On the Innovation front, Ramco has been focusing on moving towards Active ERP leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning by building features such as Talk It – which allows transactions to be carried out by simple voice commands, Bot it – which allows users to complete transactions using natural conversations; Mail It – transact with the application by just sending an email; HUB It – a one screen does it all concept built to address all activities of a user; Thumb It – mobility where the system presents users with option to choose rather than type values and Prompt It – a cognitive ability which will let the system complete the transaction and prompts the user for approval.

With 1800+ employees spread across 24 offices, globally, Ramco follows a flat and open culture where employees are encouraged to share knowledge and grow. No Hierarchies, Cabin-less Offices, Respect work and not titles, among others are what makes the team say, Thank God it’s Monday!

Winner of 2020 ISG Paragon Awards Asia Pacific, for ‘Transformation’ with Cobham Aviation and ‘Collaboration’ Awards with NorskeSkog
Winner of 2018 ISG Paragon Awards Australia, for ‘Best Imagination’ Award

For more information, please visit http://www.ramco.com/aviation
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vinitharamani@ramco.com

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B A S U Launches eAlarm SOS App for Rapid Emergency Response, Safer Holiday Travels

ORINDA, Calif., Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As the pandemic surges and the economy lags, so do heightened anxiety for many Americans and the need for enhanced personal safety. While most people know to call emergency hotlines, what if a health crisis or risk of physical harm prevents you from being able to dial your phone, text or speak with an operator? Moreover, while our nation’s 9-1-1 Emergency Response teams continue to be inundated with around 240 million calls a year, this represents…

ORINDA, Calif., Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As the pandemic surges and the economy lags, so do heightened anxiety for many Americans and the need for enhanced personal safety. While most people know to call emergency hotlines, what if a health crisis or risk of physical harm prevents you from being able to dial your phone, text or speak with an operator? Moreover, while our nation’s 9-1-1 Emergency Response teams continue to be inundated with around 240 million calls a year, this represents just 30 percent of the total help required from possible violence victims or other medical emergencies, according to the National Crime Victimization Survey (2019). BASU.COM has responded to this critical need by launching the eAlarm SOS Smart Safety app, via App Store and Play Store, which provides the registered user with a Smart SOS button and a one-tap activation to summon help in an emergency. With a 24/7 Dedicated Monitoring Team, HELP is on the way!

When someone calls 9-1-1, they connect to a central operator who will ask several questions and verify the emergency, get information about the user’s location and then connect with the nearest dispatch. In an emergency, often people cannot make a call or have no time to speak. With eAlarm SOS, the registered user simply taps a button and the monitoring station knows the identity and dispatches the nearest Emergency Responders – much more quickly!

Plus, the user’s emergency contacts receive an Instant Emergency Alert Notification with a real-time live link showing the GPS location.

«There are so many instances when in an emergency, people cannot talk or text, let alone go through the identity verification process or describe what kind of emergency they are in,» said Dr. Shub BASU, CEO. «Our mission is to address this issue of access to rapid help by leveraging the state-of-the-art 21st century technologies and by offering an end-to-end solution.»

What makes the eAlarm SOS app even more relevant in times like the pandemic, natural disasters or just a road trip is the Smart Check-In feature. Often, during emergency situations, lone travels or during casual dating, individuals feel the need to stay connected to their loved ones and keep them informed about their general wellbeing. Smart Check-In provides an automatic way to keep loved ones informed while protecting privacy and preventing tracking during a non-emergency. Just set a time of the day and a loved one’s contact. eAlarm SOS reminds to check in during the set time. Tapping on the notification will inform the loved one that you are safe and sound. If you don’t check in, the loved one checks in on you!

«Smart Check-In can be used in many different ways to add the much-needed peace of mind on a regular basis,» Basu added. «If a college student, resident of a nursing home or solo traveler has not checked in at a scheduled time, the loved one can check back in on the user. It can be turned ON or OFF based on specific use situation or used on a regular basis.»

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ReneSola Power Announces $20.0 Million Registered Direct Offering

STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — ReneSola Ltd («ReneSola Power» or the «Company»)  (www.renesolapower.com) (NYSE: SOL), a leading fully integrated solar project developer, today announced that it entered into securities purchase agreements with several institutional investors for the purchase and sale of approximately 2.105 million of American Depositary Shares (ADSs), each representing ten (10) ordinary shares,…

STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — ReneSola Ltd («ReneSola Power» or the «Company»)  (www.renesolapower.com) (NYSE: SOL), a leading fully integrated solar project developer, today announced that it entered into securities purchase agreements with several institutional investors for the purchase and sale of approximately 2.105 million of American Depositary Shares (ADSs), each representing ten (10) ordinary shares, at a purchase price of $9.50 per ADS, in a registered direct offering.  The registered direct offering is expected to close on or about December 28, 2020, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

H.C. Wainwright & Co. is acting as the exclusive placement agent for the offering. Roth Capital Partners is acting as financial advisor for the offering.

The gross proceeds from the registered direct offering are expected to be approximately $20.0 million before deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses. The Company intends to use the net proceeds for expanding new solar project pipeline and general working capital need.

The securities described above are being offered pursuant to a «shelf» registration statement (File No. 333-240293) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 3, 2020 and declared effective on August 11, 2020. Such securities may be offered only by means of a prospectus, including a prospectus supplement, forming a part of the effective registration statement. A prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering of the securities will be filed with the SEC. Electronic copies of the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering of the securities may be obtained, when available, on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov or by contacting H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC at 430 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022, by e-mail: placements@hcwco.com or by telephone: (646) 975-6996.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor there any sales of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

About ReneSola Power

ReneSola Power (NYSE: SOL) is a leading global solar project developer and operator. The Company focuses on solar power project development, construction management and project financing services. With local professional teams in more than 10 countries around the world, the business is spread across a number of regions where the solar power project markets are growing rapidly, and can sustain that growth due to improved clarity around government policies. The Company’s strategy is to pursue high-margin project development opportunities in these profitable and growing markets; specifically, in the U.S. and Europe, where the Company has a market-leading position in several geographies, including Poland, Hungary, Minnesota and New York.

 Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute »forward-looking» statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Whenever you read a statement that is not simply a statement of historical fact (such as when the Company describes what it «believes,» «plans,» «expects» or «anticipates» will occur, what «will» or «could» happen, and other similar statements), you must remember that the Company’s expectations may not be correct, even though it believes that they are reasonable. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements are mainly related to our ability to complete the registered direct offering and satisfy the closing conditions related to the offering, the intended use of net proceeds from the registered direct offering, the Company’s continuing operations and you may not be able to compare such information with the Company’s past performance or results. The Company does not guarantee that the forward-looking statements will happen as described or that they will happen at all. Further information regarding risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F. The Company undertakes no obligation, beyond that required by law, to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made, even though the Company’s situation may change in the future, except as required by law.

 

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Mary Petrovich Named To Nikola Board of Directors

PHOENIX, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) today announced that it has appointed Mary L. Petrovich as a new independent director and has expanded Pablo Koziner’s role within the Nikola executive leadership team.

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PHOENIX, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) today announced that it has appointed Mary L. Petrovich as a new independent director and has expanded Pablo Koziner’s role within the Nikola executive leadership team.

Petrovich is an accomplished business leader and entrepreneur with a passion for disruptive technologies and leading innovation. Over the past 30 years, Petrovich has engineered three successful private equity turnarounds and guided start-up ventures. She is currently the chairman of the board of two private companies:  DealerShop, North America’s largest buying group for dealerships and collision centers, and Traxen, a software developer focused on devising the most useful combination of technologies to promote safe driving and more efficient fuel use for the heavy-duty trucking industry. 

Most recently, she served as executive chairman of AxleTech, where she helped shape the company’s electric vehicle strategy for the truck and bus markets, positioning it as a technology leader. She also previously held the position of president of Dura Automotive’s driver controls unit and served in various roles with increasing responsibility at AlliedSignal, Chrysler and General Motors.

«Mary will be a real asset to Nikola’s board,» said Steve Girsky, chairman of Nikola’s Board of Directors. «Her transformative experience in automotive, and trucking specifically, parallels nicely with Nikola’s needs. We are confident that Mary’s valuable perspective and insights will help the Board and management team execute on its strategic and business priorities.»

«I am pleased to join the Nikola Board of Directors,» said Petrovich. «I believe in the company’s mission that combines zero-emission commercial trucking with an innovative energy infrastructure. This company has a great future ahead.  I look forward to working with my fellow Board members and management to meet Nikola’s milestones while creating shareholder value.»

Pablo Koziner Promoted to President, Energy and Commercial Division

In June 2020, Koziner joined Nikola as president, Nikola Energy to oversee Nikola’s hydrogen fueling and battery charging initiatives focusing on delivering and maintaining the energy infrastructure required to support Nikola’s battery-electric and fuel-cell electric vehicle programs. Koziner’s role has now expanded to include the commercial vehicle business and was recently named as president, Energy and Commercial. Within this new capacity, Koziner will maintain his energy responsibilities and lead vehicle business development, dealer development and administration, vehicle sales warranty and service.

As a 19-year veteran of Caterpillar, Koziner most recently served as vice president of CAT Electric Power and as president of Solar Turbines Incorporated (a Caterpillar Company).

Prior to joining Caterpillar, Koziner practiced commercial law at Hunton & Williams LLP (now Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP) and later at Paul Hastings LLP. Koziner is a graduate of Boston College and earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Boston College Law School.

«I am excited to have the opportunity to provide leadership to two critical parts of the Nikola business—the commercial operations and the energy business,» said Koziner.  «I look forward to continuing to work with the great teams within Nikola and with our industry partners to execute on our stated initiatives and deliver value to our customers, shareholders and the communities that we serve.»

ABOUT NIKOLA CORPORATION
Nikola Corporation is globally transforming the transportation industry. As a designer and manufacturer of zero-emission battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles, electric vehicle drivetrains, vehicle components, energy storage systems, and hydrogen station infrastructure, Nikola is driven to revolutionize the economic and environmental impact of commerce as we know it today. Founded in 2015, Nikola Corporation is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, visit www.nikolamotor.com or Twitter @nikolamotor.

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Certain statements included in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as «believe,» «may,» «will,» «estimate,» «continue,» «anticipate,» «intend,» «expect,» «should,» «would,» «plan,» «predict,» «potential,» «seem,» «seek,» «future,» «outlook,» and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding potential benefits related to Ms. Petrovich’s service as a director; and statements regarding the company’s future business, and its ability to achieve milestones and create stockholder value.  These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of Nikola’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to general economic, financial, legal, regulatory, political and business conditions and changes in domestic and foreign markets; the potential effects of COVID-19; the outcome of legal proceedings to which Nikola is, or may become a party; the conversion of pre-orders into binding orders; risks related to the rollout of Nikola’s business and the timing of expected business milestones; the effects of competition on Nikola’s future business; the availability of capital; and the other risks detailed from time to time in Nikola’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September  30, 2020 and other documents Nikola files with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and Nikola specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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ZavaZone Adventure Park to Open In Potomac Mills Mall

WOODBRIDGE, Va., Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — ZavaZone, the leader in creating unique «fun-in-motion» family entertainment experiences, announces the grand opening of its location inside Potomac Mills Mall in Prince William County, Virginia. ZavaZone’s new Potomac Mills park will host a grand opening celebration for the surrounding community on December 26th, 2020, with an official ribbon cutting at 4:00…

WOODBRIDGE, Va., Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — ZavaZone, the leader in creating unique «fun-in-motion» family entertainment experiences, announces the grand opening of its location inside Potomac Mills Mall in Prince William County, Virginia. ZavaZone’s new Potomac Mills park will host a grand opening celebration for the surrounding community on December 26th, 2020, with an official ribbon cutting at 4:00 PM.

ZavaZone Potomac Mills is a soaring 23,000 square foot park that features beginner and advanced Ninja Courses, an expansive High Ropes Course, Climbing walls, Bungee Trampolines, Trampoline Dodgeball and much more!  ZavaZone Potomac Mills is also premiering its latest attraction: The Inflatenator, the largest inflatable moon bounce/obstacle course in the state of Virginia.

Locally owned and operated by Richard Eitzel, ZZ Potomac Mills is the newest ZavaZone park in the country and the second in Virginia. Rich has been a successful small business owner in Prince William for nearly 30 years.  Inspired by being a father to his wonderful son, Rich began looking for a family-centric business that would allow parents the opportunity to participate and have fun alongside their children.  Once he experienced ZavaZone, he knew that he had found the business that would allow families to be healthy and active in any season as they make memories together.  As an added perk, the convenient location allows families to add «fun in motion» time to the wide variety of shopping options afforded by Potomac Mills Mall. 

To celebrate the opening, ZavaZone will be offering free pass for a future visit for the first 100 guests. In addition, guests who book party packages during the Month of December 2020 will receive $50 off any package. 

ZavaZone Potomac Mills offers special party and event packages, including birthday parties, graduation parties, corporate gatherings, fundraisers and more.  ZavaZone Potomac Mills is the perfect place for families to enjoy hours of fun family-centric adventures!  

The brand-new ZavaZone Potomac Mills is located at 2700 Potomac Mills Circle Suite 711, Woodbridge, VA  22191 (next to «American Freight»).  For more information on the new location, please visit www.ZavaZone.com or call 800-376-9282.

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Royal Caribbean Group appoints Amy C. McPherson to Board of Directors

MIAMI, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today announced the appointment of Amy C. McPherson, former president and managing director of Europe for Marriott International, to its Board of Directors. Her appointment was effective as of December 21, 2020.

«I am honored to welcome Amy to our board of directors,» said Richard D….

MIAMI, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today announced the appointment of Amy C. McPherson, former president and managing director of Europe for Marriott International, to its Board of Directors. Her appointment was effective as of December 21, 2020.

«I am honored to welcome Amy to our board of directors,» said Richard D. Fain, Royal Caribbean Group’s chairman and CEO. «Her many years of involvement in the growth of the travel industry, as well as her deep experience in the development of international markets, will be a valuable addition to the board.»

McPherson spent more than 30 years in leadership roles at Marriott International, including 10 years of service as the company’s president and managing director of Europe, until her retirement in 2019.  While at Marriott, she was recognized as one of 25 outstanding «Women Who Mean Business» by the Washington Business Journal.

Ms. McPherson is former Vice Chair of the Executive Advisory Council at James Madison University College of Business. Currently, she is a principal investor in KidsKnowBest, a full-service creative agency providing strong brand solutions for the social age powered by kids.

About Royal Caribbean GroupRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., doing business as Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), is a cruise vacation company that owns four global brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea.  Royal Caribbean Group is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, our brands operate 61 ships with an additional 15 on order as of December 21, 2020.  Learn more at www.rclcorporate.com or www.rclinvestor.com.

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Royal Caribbean Group appoints Amy C. McPherson to Board of Directors

MIAMI, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today announced the appointment of Amy C. McPherson, former president and managing director of Europe for Marriott International, to its Board of Directors. Her appointment was effective as of December 21, 2020.

«I am honored to welcome Amy to our board of directors,» said Richard D….

MIAMI, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today announced the appointment of Amy C. McPherson, former president and managing director of Europe for Marriott International, to its Board of Directors. Her appointment was effective as of December 21, 2020.

«I am honored to welcome Amy to our board of directors,» said Richard D. Fain, Royal Caribbean Group’s chairman and CEO. «Her many years of involvement in the growth of the travel industry, as well as her deep experience in the development of international markets, will be a valuable addition to the board.»

McPherson spent more than 30 years in leadership roles at Marriott International, including 10 years of service as the company’s president and managing director of Europe, until her retirement in 2019.  While at Marriott, she was recognized as one of 25 outstanding «Women Who Mean Business» by the Washington Business Journal.

Ms. McPherson is former Vice Chair of the Executive Advisory Council at James Madison University College of Business. Currently, she is a principal investor in KidsKnowBest, a full-service creative agency providing strong brand solutions for the social age powered by kids.

About Royal Caribbean GroupRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., doing business as Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), is a cruise vacation company that owns four global brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea.  Royal Caribbean Group is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, our brands operate 61 ships with an additional 15 on order as of December 21, 2020.  Learn more at www.rclcorporate.com or www.rclinvestor.com.

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Royal Caribbean Group appoints Amy C. McPherson to Board of Directors

MIAMI, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today announced the appointment of Amy C. McPherson, former president and managing director of Europe for Marriott International, to its Board of Directors. Her appointment was effective as of December 21, 2020.

«I am honored to welcome Amy to our board of directors,» said Richard D. Fain, Royal…

MIAMI, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today announced the appointment of Amy C. McPherson, former president and managing director of Europe for Marriott International, to its Board of Directors. Her appointment was effective as of December 21, 2020.

«I am honored to welcome Amy to our board of directors,» said Richard D. Fain, Royal Caribbean Group’s chairman and CEO. «Her many years of involvement in the growth of the travel industry, as well as her deep experience in the development of international markets, will be a valuable addition to the board.»

McPherson spent more than 30 years in leadership roles at Marriott International, including 10 years of service as the company’s president and managing director of Europe, until her retirement in 2019.  While at Marriott, she was recognized as one of 25 outstanding «Women Who Mean Business» by the Washington Business Journal.

Ms. McPherson is former Vice Chair of the Executive Advisory Council at James Madison University College of Business. Currently, she is a principal investor in KidsKnowBest, a full-service creative agency providing strong brand solutions for the social age powered by kids.

About Royal Caribbean GroupRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., doing business as Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), is a cruise vacation company that owns four global brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea.  Royal Caribbean Group is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, our brands operate 61 ships with an additional 15 on order as of December 21, 2020.  Learn more at www.rclcorporate.com or www.rclinvestor.com.

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HyGear partners with Nedstack and Strukton for Off-Grid Filler-Charger project

ARNHEM, Netherlands, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — HyGear, a specialist in on-site hydrogen generation and supply, announced it will cooperate with Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology, a leading player in the PEM fuel cell industry and Strukton Civiel Noord & Oost, an expert in rail and civil engineering works to develop a flexible hydrogen filling station with electric charging capabilities for off-grid locations.

While most hydrogen filling systems and (fast) battery charging systems are…

ARNHEM, Netherlands, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — HyGear, a specialist in on-site hydrogen generation and supply, announced it will cooperate with Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology, a leading player in the PEM fuel cell industry and Strukton Civiel Noord & Oost, an expert in rail and civil engineering works to develop a flexible hydrogen filling station with electric charging capabilities for off-grid locations.

While most hydrogen filling systems and (fast) battery charging systems are targeting densely populated areas or highways, there are no solutions for rural areas. The main challenge in such areas is that the power grid is underdeveloped and not suitable for charging battery electric vehicles, let alone generating hydrogen from the grid by electrolysis. In these areas the gas network is usually adequate enough to provide the energy for both functions.

In this project, an off-grid Filler-Charger system will be developed and tested. The system will be refuelling Fuel Cell powered vehicles (FCEV) and battery powered vehicles (BEV) without a connection to the electricity grid. 

Tapping into the expertise of the consortium, Nedstack will develop the fuel cell system to produce electricity for fast charging battery vehicles while Strukton Civiel Noord & Oost will design the overall filling/charging station. And HyGear will leverage on its experience in Steam Methane Reforming (SMR), to generate hydrogen for the filling station as well as the fuel cell system, where it is converted to power for fast charging. The new system will be equipped with pre combustion CO2 capture and liquefaction in order to assure no local emissions occur.

The ultimate objective of this project is to make cost-effective hydrogen filling and fast charging solutions available throughout the world, without limitations imposed by existing infrastructures

«This project is a great example of the opportunities created by cooperation in the clean energy sector. By combining the known-how of the partners into an energy solution that puts minimal demands on the existing infrastructure, we are creating solutions that can boost the energy transition,» says Jos Lenssen, CTO of Nedstack

«We see developments of hydrogen refuelling and electric charging in the ‘automotive sector’ following each other at a rapid pace and realize that this also has consequences for the infrastructure of tomorrow. We see it as a great task to work on this with Hygear and Nedstack,» says Niek van Bentheim, Project Manager at Strukton Civiel Noord & Oost.

‘It is a pleasure to work with strong partners like Nedstack and Strukton where we can combine their strengths and our world-leading hydrogen solutions. This partnership is recognized by the East Netherlands Development Agency to deliver new energy solutions in off-grid and low-grid areas,» comments Ellart de Wit, CTO of HyGear.

This project is supported by the European Fund for Regional development (EFRO) under the Op.Oost program with an amount of €1,950,000.

About HyGear
HyGear’s mission is to establish local hydrogen sources globally. The company developed cutting-edge technologies for on-site generation of industrial gases and recycling of spent gases from the end-user’s process. By combining these technologies with traditional supply methods, HyGear guarantees the most optimal hydrogen supply in terms of cost, reliability and environmental impact. These services are provided in the existing industrial gases market as well as the upcoming market of hydrogen energy.

HyGear has offices in The Netherlands and Singapore. The company is listed on the Dutch NPEX stock exchange (HYG). For more information, www.hygear.com.

About Nedstack
Nedstack is a Dutch independent, and one of the world’s leading, fuel cell manufacturer, producing Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells for PEM power plants, the market for heavy duty transport, as well as marine applications. Founded in 1998 as a spin-off of Akzo Nobel, Nedstack has been able to deploy significant numbers of PEM fuel cell stacks in the world, gaining extensive experience on PEM fuel cell operation for different applications. Nedstack has shown very long lifetimes of their products in PEM power plants.

To know more about Nedstack, visit www.nedstack.nl 

About Strukton 
Strukton is a Dutch contractor. Our mission is to contribute to the safety, quality and sustainability of rail transport, road infrastructure and technical installations and buildings. That means developing technologies and integrating solutions. It also encourages clients to choose contract forms with room for innovation. We stand for a careful, honest and sustainable way of doing business and want to stimulate the sector in this. We combine this way of doing business with attention to functionality, quality, longevity and good value for money.

To know more about Strukton, visit www.strukton.com

 

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Yingli Delivers 117MW of Its N-Type Bifacial Modules to the Largest Bifacial PV Power Station in the Middle East

BAODING, China, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Yingli Energy (China) Co., Ltd. has supplied 117MW of its N-type bifacial high-efficiency modules «PANDA» to the Middle East’s largest bifacial PV power station in Oman, the Ibri-2 project. The project is invested and developed by ACWA Power and POWERCHINA Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited was contracted as the EPC of the project. The electricity…

BAODING, China, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Yingli Energy (China) Co., Ltd. has supplied 117MW of its N-type bifacial high-efficiency modules «PANDA» to the Middle East’s largest bifacial PV power station in Oman, the Ibri-2 project. The project is invested and developed by ACWA Power and POWERCHINA Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited was contracted as the EPC of the project. The electricity generated by the project will be purchased by the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP). With a total installed capacity of 575 MW, the Ibri-2 project will be the largest PV power station to use bifacial modules in the Middle East.

Bifacial Power Station with Yingli PANDA product

In recent years, N-type technology has become very competitive in the market due to its high efficiency and high reliability, and it has also been favored by major project developers. Oman has a tropical desert climate with its temperature being higher than 40℃ for more than half of the year. The N-type product has a low-temperature coefficient, which increases power generation gain in high-temperature areas. The bifacial power generation characteristics of N-type modules are more advantageous and about 10% higher than that of P-type products, which can better reduce the cost of electricity.

Yingli started the R&D and production of its «Panda» N-type high-efficiency bifacial cells and modules in 2009. After more than ten years of development, the conversion efficiency of the «Panda» cell has reached 24.5% and is the world’s first product to be certified by CGC, UL, and TUV Rheinland. In 2020, Yingli’s «Electrical Parameters Testing Method of Bifacial Power Generation Photovoltaic Modules» was successfully published, filling the gap in the domestic testing standards for bifacial power generation modules.

 

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