Husum, 27.02.2014. On top of the exhibition in the halls and the informative congress programme, from 20-23 March 2014, New Energy Husum will be attracting children and young people with an interesting peripheral programme. This includes a training and career forum for young talent, the JES! educational trail and the New Energy Slam speech competition…. Read more »
Record turnover of EUR 2.53 billion Order book of EUR 3.05 billion Net profit of EUR 109.1 million Ebitda of EUR 437.8 million Zwijndrecht, 28.February 2014 – In 2013, DEME reached a turnover of EUR 2.53 billion in 2013. Compared to the previous year, this represents an increase of 32% and a record turnover. Ebitda… Read more »
Amsterdam, 28 February 2014: The insurance activities of Delta Lloyd in Europe in the field of offshore wind energy have grown over the past two years from 1000 megawatt (MW) to 6000 MW. This represents the electricity needs of six million households. Two years ago, the Dutch insurer built a special Wind Energy Team that… Read more »
We’re proud to welcome Zdravko Angelov to the magazine for his first time. The far-sighted Managing Director of Netherlands-based VizionZ Engineering has made it his business to deliver improvements to the offshore industry through innovative engineering technology. We spoke to the highly-regarded industry figure about meeting client challenges, exceeding expectations and building solid business foundations…… Read more »
As we head deeper into 2014, it’s abundantly clear that the US’s energy mix is now all the stronger thanks to wind. We look at how far the country’s energy market has come in recent years and consider its effects on the environment and the economy. From the Pacific Coast to the Great Plains to… Read more »
An essential part of any wind power executive’s armoury, the IEA’s annual roadmap charts how far the for wind technology has come and, more importantly, where it’s headed. We present an exclusive extract. There is a pressing need to accelerate the development of advanced energy technologies in order to address the global challenges of clean… Read more »
Increased efforts in wind technology R&D are essential to realising growth within the industry, with a main focus on reducing the investment costs and increasing performance and reliability to reach a lower LCOE. We consider a strategy (and timeline) for guaranteed success… Wind energy technology is already proven and making progress. No single element of… Read more »
• Order from Minnesota Power for 64 units of Siemens’ latest evolution of 3-MW D3 platform wind turbines, including service and maintenance contract• Direct drive turbine with increased energy output reduces the cost of electricity through its 113-meter rotor and 92.5-meter hub height• Blades, towers and major nacelle components sourced in the U.S. Siemens Energy… Read more »
With the environmental conditions, as well as the environmental standards required for offshore development, knowledge and expertise are critical at every stage of the process. Marine environments make equipment coating a major component in the build process. PES talks to Frank Heijster, Partner at Atlas Paint Consultants B.V. about the service they bring to the… Read more »
With an estimate of nearly a quarter of a million birds killed by monopile turbines in the US alone every year, there’s no doubt that it’s an issue that needs to be taken seriously by the industry. But as turbines get taller, is it a growing issue? We present the very latest research from the… Read more »
Despite past success and ambitious targets, constructing onshore wind projects in Scotland is not without its difficulties. Rhys Bullman, Principal Ecologist at environmental firm SLR Consulting, looks at why ornithology is nearly always towards the top of the list of important issues to get right. The wind energy industry in Scotland has always been ambitious,… Read more »
A revolutionary concept that will harness the full capacity of grid connections by incorporating ground-mounted solar panels on the same site as wind turbines, ‘solar wind’ is set to be a success story for the coming year… Words: Paul Evans, Associate Director and renewable energy specialist, Wardell ArmstrongWith an estimated total capacity of onshore wind… Read more »
EWEA 2014 is the annual event of the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). This year, the highlight of the industry calendar is heading to Barcelona, and is shaping up to be a must for all companies wanting to understand how they can play a leading part in the energy revolution. The last few years have… Read more »
New Department of Energy data shows that the states that use the most wind energy have seen the largest electricity rate declines, while consumers in the states that use the least wind energy have fared far worse. PES crunches the numbers… The 11 states that produce more than seven per cent of their electricity from… Read more »
With its abundant dams and rivers that carry more fresh water than any other country, Brazil – essentially runs on hydropower. But it turns out that the country can also count on a very strong breeze. Wind is emerging as a prize for energy planners here who see the howling gusts that arrive from the… Read more »
When it comes to connecting wind power offshore, inter-array cable installation is the way to go, asserts respected operator, CT Offshore A/S. We found out more about the company and its offshore operations… CT Offshore A/S is a longstanding subsea contractor providing safe and specialised engineering solutions to the offshore wind farm industry. As part… Read more »
Going through the certification process for a wind turbine, support structure or substation related to the wind farm ensures that your asset adheres to required industry standards and best practice, and hereby reduces the total risk during the lifecycle of the project. However, in a market with tight time schedules and scarce resources, it is… Read more »
The International Energy Agency’s annual outlook is one of the sector’s most hotly anticipated intelligence reports, and we’re proud to present an exclusive extract. Read, digest, react and start taking your operation to the next level – especially if you’re active in Brazil… Many of the long-held tenets of the energy sector are being rewritten…. Read more »
by Morgan Troedsson, Product Manager, FORCE TechnologyThe long-term efficiency of wind power relies on periodic revisions, with recurring inspection and maintenance. Morgan Troedsson, Product Manager at FORCE Technology, talks about what they bring to this vital subject on system reliability. Offshore turbinesWind turbines erected offshore were initially not designed for the offshore environment. Tough lessons… Read more »
As the global specialist in pipeline mats and crawler crane mats, Ko-Mats GmbH has embraced the opportunities presented to it by the wind industry. It provides end-to-end solutions for many of the challenges that turbine logistics companies face, through a large stock of mats for sale or hire. We spoke to the company’s August Oude… Read more »
Claims from respected bodies such as the IEA suggest that China’s wind output could overtake the combined might of the EU and the US within 20 years. What will fuel this spectacular growth, and what will it mean for the rest of the marketplace? PES investigates… In 2012 (most recent figures), 12,960 MW of new… Read more »
Wind turbines are large, complex pieces of machinery, similar to those manufactured in the car and aerospace industries. But are our employees – at every stage of the supply chain – being supported by similar and correct Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) procedures? And what are the risks they being presented with? PES investigates… OSH… Read more »
The completion of a project to overhaul the power supply for a remote island in the South Atlantic Ocean will meet the needs of the community for years to come. Despite a number of challenges, wind has proven to be a crucial part of the community’s energy mix. PES investigates… Before work began to improve… Read more »
In this issue we present a first for PES: we have gathered our panel of experts from wind associations across the planet for our roundtable interview. We’re proud to offer unprecedented analysis from those at the very forefront of the industry. PES: Welcome to the magazine. Can you tell us a little about yourself and… Read more »
With the challenges posed by developing wind farms offshore, the importance of having the right people for the right job has never been clearer. Steven Gray explains why choosing a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) provider should not be clouded by one-dimensional thinking. Unlike the hidden depths of oil and gas operations hundreds of miles out… Read more »
Modernising the electric system will help many nations meet the challenge of handling projected energy needs – including integrating more power from wind sources. But why are we generally dragging our feet on this issue, and where is future innovation and global growth coming from? The US Department of Energy provides some answers… Advances to… Read more »
Jack Simpson of Tekmar talks to PES about how an innovative system for connecting and protecting subsea power cables is contributing to cost reduction across the lifespan of wind farms and beyond. As governments of the world look to cut carbon emissions and reduce society’s dependence on traditional energy sources, one of the main deciding… Read more »
Words: Peter Herbert Meier, TÜV SÜD Industrie ServiceTÜV SÜD has been operating a 140 m research wind mast in Hessenreuther Wald, a forest region near Erbendorf in Northern Bavaria, Germany, since October 2012. The mast records meteorological data for assessing the site’s viability for wind power and for research purposes and the results are intended… Read more »
Karlsruhe, 21/02/2014. EWC Weather Consult take part in the European largest and most important wind event, the EWEA 2014 Annual Event, 10-13 March 2014 in Barcelona. In Hall 6, Stand 6B42, the weather service providers and wind experts from Karlsruhe will be presenting their solutions in complex weather data management. The service portfolio includes MCP… Read more »
Vestas has secured a 15-year service contract covering 42 V90-2.0 MW turbines at the Topolog Dorobantu wind power plant in Tulcea County in Romania. The last of the 42 turbines is expected to be installed within April this year. The order has been placed by LUKERG Renew, a joint venture between ERG Renew and LUKOIL…. Read more »
CWind, a leading provider of services to the offshore wind industry, has announced that it has won a contract to support CT Offshore in the installation of 63 of the 161 inter-array cables at the 576MW Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm off the North Wales coast. CWind’s role involves sending a team to the… Read more »
Moventas has received significant orders from wind industry customers in Finland and Estonia. This summer, Moventas will carry out an extensive WinWind 3 turbine service project for e.g. Haminan Energia. For a few years now, Moventas has actively developed its after sales services in order to overcome the challenges with WindWind turbines, to support the… Read more »
Seaway Heavy Lifting appoints Peter de Bree as the new COO As of 1st February 2014, Peter de Bree has joined Seaway Heavy Lifting in the role of Chief Operating Officer. Peter brings extensive experience from the Heavy Lifting industry. He worked at Heerema where he held various commercial roles, was Project Manager and on… Read more »
The outlook for the coming year of 2014 has become even more promising for CT Offshore A/S just having signed the contract with DONG Energy to carry out the cable installation and burial of inter-array cables at Borkum Riffgrund 1 OWF. This task is going to be the first project in German waters for CT… Read more »
The companies have signed a cooperation agreement regarding ROMO Wind’s iSpin Monitor product series. (Zug, Schwitzerland and Rødkærsbro, Denmark – February 7, 2014) – Wind farm Optimization Company ROMO Wind, and Control Automation Company Mita-Teknik announced today that they have signed a cooperation agreement regarding ROMO Wind’s iSpin Monitor product series. CEO of ROMO Wind,… Read more »
Orga Aviation will showcase its new smart aviation obstruction light at EWEA 2014 in Barcelona from March 10-13 Schiedam, 6 February 2014. Orga is delighted to offer attendees an exclusive peek of its new smart aviation obstruction light for wind turbines at EWEA 2014, Europe’s premier wind energy event, taking place March 10-13 in Barcelona…. Read more »