Category: Wind

Congress topics provide important inspiration for the industry

The global wind industry once again expects fresh inspiration and new impetus from the 2012 gathering in Husum. Important industry topics will be discussed at the congress held parallel to HUSUM WindEnergy, the leading international trade fair. The congress programme includes panel discussions, lectures, product presentations, workshops and consultation sessions for professionals. Admission to the… Read more »

WindEnergy Hamburg 2014 – Hamburg is first choice for the wind industry

Hamburg has developed into Europe’s wind energy capital. It has attracted leading manufacturers and component suppliers, and other companies involved in the wind industry to settle in this international port and trading city. These companies are playing a major part in implementing Germany’s energy transformation. The international energy markets are watching Germany’s progress very carefully… Read more »

Ammonit with Product News at the Husum WindEnergy exhibition

At HUSUM WindEnergy Ammonit presents its new Meteo-40 data logger version and its online platform AmmonitOR with significantly improved monitoring features. Meteo-40 and AmmonitOR are closely connected. Using both products, operators can perfectly monitor measurement systems from behind the desk. Ammonit enhanced its Meteo-40 data logger especially for SCADA applications. The new version is equipped… Read more »

The special wind spirit improves job opportunities

The last day of HUSUM WindEnergy is traditionally dedicated to career opportunities: firms, universities and further education establishments from the wind sector will be exhibiting at the Windcareer job fair on 22 September. Qualified employees are sought after and the wind industry is attractive – not least due to the special spirit in the industry,… Read more »

Intergraph® and Siemens Energy resume successful partnership by extending their Global Alliance Agreement

Siemens continues the collaboration with Intergraph and the adoption of the SmartPlant ® Enterprise portfolio by renewing the existing GAA contract HUNTSVILLE, Ala., August 7, 2012 – Intergraph® announces the extension of the existing Global Alliance Agreement with the Energy Sector of Siemens AG for further multiple years. The agreement was first signed in 2005… Read more »

New hydraulic systems and tools for the wind industry

SPX Hydraulic Technologies, part of SPX Corporation, is a global manufacturer of high-performance systems in the hydraulic energy and railway sectors, such as high pressure cylinders and jacks, pumps, torque wrenches, bolt-tensioners, nut splitters, work holding and railway track systems. Leading product brands are: – POWER TEAM: Brand solutions including tools, equipments and a variety… Read more »

Siemens receives 270 MW wind order from Australia

Siemens has received an order for a total of 90 wind turbines with a combined capacity of 270 megawatts (MW) for the Snowtown II Wind Farm in Australia. The customer is TrustPower, one of New Zealand`s biggest energy retailers. The scope of supply encompasses delivery, installation and commissioning of 90 gearless SWT-3.0 wind turbines with… Read more »

AMSC Filing Criminal and Civil Complaints Against Sinovel

American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: AMSC), a global power technologies company, today announced that it is taking a series of legal actions against Sinovel Wind Group Co. Ltd. (Sinovel). AMSC is filing criminal and civil complaints in China against Sinovel and other parties alleging the illegal use of AMSC’s intellectual property. These cases follow an intensive… Read more »

SGS Returns to HUSUM WindEnergy Fair

SGS will attend HUSUM WindEnergy Fair and demonstrate its wide range of renewable energy services at stand 3C08. — SGS Exhibit Highlighting Renewable Energy Services HUSUM WindEnergy has been the leading international wind energy trade fair attracting savvy industry decision-makers for 20 years. Every two years, SGS sets up shop in the HUSUM WindEnergy market… Read more »

Faster rotor blade bonding and high temperature adhesive technology

There has been a significant correlation between the development of modern adhesives and the implementation of more efficient wind turbines in recent years. In line with the demand for challenging applications in the field of wind power, Henkel will present innovative adhesive, sealant and lubricant technologies at this year’s HUSUM Wind Energy Trade Fair from… Read more »

Tentec Focuses on European Market and Launches New Foundation Bolting Tool at Husum Energy 2012

With the launch of a new foundation Tensioning tool designed specifically for the European wind market and the appointment of Hannelore Khwaja as its dedicated Business Development Manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, bolt tightening specialist Tentec is demonstrating its commitment to this important marketplace. Tentec will have an increased presence at Husum Energy 2012… Read more »

AREVA installs a solar test center in Beaumont-Hague

AREVA has chosen the Beaumont-Hague site as the location for a test center for its Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) technology, thereby renewing its commitment to developing French industrial know-how. This unique project will be developed in the Research Hall of Beaumont-Hague (Hall de Recherche de Beaumont-Hague – HRB), where more than 80 researchers from the… Read more »

Siemens to supply 300 offshore wind turbines to DONG Energy

Projects in the United Kingdom to receive 300 of Siemens 6MW direct drive wind turbines Siemens and DONG Energy continue their successful cooperation in offshore wind. On July 19, 2012, the companies signed a framework agreement for the supply of a total of 300 wind turbines with a capacity of 1,800 megawatts (MW). The agreement… Read more »

Element Power accepts first grid connection offer between UK and Ireland for the export of wind energy

National Grid UK today confirmed that a firm grid connection of 3,000 megawatts has been awarded to global renewable energy developer, Element Power. This is the first such dedicated connection offered to an Irish renewable energy exporter and enables Element Power to progress ‘Greenwire’ – a series of connected projects exporting wind power generated in… Read more »

The man for safety.

Jonas Urlaub is the new Product and Branch Manager at Kübler. “I would like to develop innovative products for the drive technology and go on presenting the Kübler Company as a reliable partner for safe motion and position generation.” These were Jonas Urlaub’s well-defined objectives as he started working at Fritz Kübler GmbH in Villingen-Schwenningen…. Read more »

HELUKABEL® INTRODUCES FLEXIBLE, ALUMINUM POWER CABLE TO U.S. & CANADIAN WIND MARKETS

ELGIN, Illinois – Aluminum power cable technology for wind turbines took a giant leap forward today with the introduction of HELUKABEL®’s HELUWIND® WK POWERLINE ALU. This diesel locomotive (DLO)-like power cable is made of finely-stranded aluminum and is highly flexible, offering customers the performance capabilities of a standard copper cable, but at a fraction of… Read more »

Juhl Wind Inc Selects Natural Powers Remote Monitoring And Operations Services

Juhl Wind, Inc. (OTCBB: JUHL), a Leader in Community Wind Power is pleased to announce today that it has selected international renewable energy consultancy, Natural Power, to provide a suite of asset management tools and services to their operating wind assets. Juhl Wind will deploy Natural Power’s industry leading asset management tools including remote monitoring… Read more »

HUSUM WindEnergy 2014 already half sold-out

Major industry players go for the wind exhibition in Husum The major companies in the wind industry have decided to go with HUSUM WindEnergy in 2014. Today, a good two years before the leading international wind trade fair in 2014, firm bookings have already been taken for half the exhibition space. Before the 2012 exhibition… Read more »

DylanGroup Gold Sponsor Offshore Energy 2012

DylanGroup, the international trade organization providing complete packages of steel piping products and services, is Gold Sponsor of the 2012 edition of Offshore Energy, Exhibition & Conference. The 5th edition of this annual event takes place at 23 and 24 October in Amsterdam RAI, the Netherlands. DylanGroup has been an exhibitor at Offshore Energy at… Read more »

Dr Hartmut Brsamle Confirmed As Member Of Wpds Board Of Directors

The supervisory board of wpd AG has renewed the management contract of Dr. Hartmut Brösamle in advance by another five years. By extending the contract, the supervisory board acknowledges the successful work of the board of directors and achieves continuity for the lasting growth of wpd AG.Having a degree in computer science and system science,… Read more »

Parker launches new two-phase evaporative system to cool converter systems for 1MW+ wind turbines at HUSUM Wind Energy 2012

Two-phase evaporative liquid cooling “drop-in” solution enables easy integration for new wind turbines or retrofit/upgrade of existing wind turbine converter cooling systems, delivering reduced power module replacement cost through greater reliability New Haven, IN – June 28, 2012 – Parker Hannifin Corporation, the leader in motion and control technologies, announced it will be launching its… Read more »

Expanding Indian wind IPP community prepares for key meeting this September

The wind energy industry in India is going through a revolution. Modifications to the tax incentives offered for wind power generation shifting the focus for operators, necessitating a step change in how wind power is generated. Whereas projects were previously rushed through to installation stage with little thought to future operation, the emphasis is now… Read more »

Offshore wind: AREVA continues development of the French supply chain

Following more than one hundred regional meetings and a first seminar last March, AREVA held on June 20 a second “Supplier Day” in Bremerhaven, Germany, dedicated to French companies, future partners with the offshore wind supply chain. This partnership initiative is consistent with AREVA’s strategy of leveraging local skills to build up a new national… Read more »

Moventas new up-tower repair service to significantly lower wind farm costs

Top up-tower service for both Moventas and competitor models Moventas, one of the world’s leading wind gear manufacturers, is expanding its up-tower service globally after a successful track record in North America. Up-tower repair significantly lowers wind farm O&M costs, hence making wind power even more competitive than before. Developed by Moventas’ US-based engineers and… Read more »

Romax Technology join host of Indian wind energy development Directors and C-level executives in New Delhi

The Wind Power Development Forum India 2012 on 6-7th September in New Delhi is already attracting some of the biggest names in the Indian Wind Industry, and Romex Technology have just been added to the prestigious list. Predictive Maintenance Sponsors Romax Technology have joined Suzlon, Gamesa, Acciona Energy at the two day event in order… Read more »

EU Ministers must move beyond generalities on 2050 energy roadmap

EU Energy Ministers meeting in Luxembourg tomorrow are expected to agree: – a substantially higher share of renewable energy beyond 2020 (defining it as a “no regret option”) – that developing post 2020 strategies is necessary and urgent, and to encourage work to define the 2030 policy framework“The European Parliament, European Commission and now all… Read more »

Lifting, handling and positioning of wind turbine nacelles made easy

Danish based Fyns Kran Udstyr has developed a hydraulic yoke that makes lifting, maneuvring and mounting wind turbine nacelles quicker and safer. Wind turbines present a viable source of energy, but lifting and handling the large wind turbine nacelles requires finesse. Assembling the wind turbines can be a difficult venture without the proper equipment which… Read more »

Evance Wind Turbines & Zephyr Corporation announce collaboration

Industry leading players set to benefit from alliance with growth across Europe and Asia Evance Wind Turbines, a world leading manufacturer of small wind turbines, today announced a collaboration agreement with Zephyr Corporation, the leading supplier of micro wind turbines to the telecommunications market, to provide their complementary products across Europe and Asia. “We have… Read more »

The Role of Adhesives, Sealants, Lubricants and Coatings in the Life of a Wind Turbine

Silent behemoths supporting 60 meter blades that rotate at up to 300 km/h, industrial wind turbines are modern engineering miracles. These sentinels of electric power stand up to 152 meters tall and must withstand decades of harsh environmental conditions found offshore, in coastal regions and on mountaintops. Industrial wind turbines cost roughly $1.2 to $2.6… Read more »

Henkel Adhesives, Sealants and Surface Treatments Allow Faster Wind Turbine Production

GL-Approved Bonding Materials Provide Long-Term Structural Integrity for Turbines Rocky Hill, Conn. – To speed the production of wind turbines and increase their long-term reliability, Henkel Corporation offers a full line of adhesives, sealants and surface treatments that facilitate automated manufacturing of large composite components such as blades and nacelles, and bond, seal and protect… Read more »

Complete Line of Loctite® Repair Products for Wind Turbine Installation and Maintenance

O&M Products Increase Equipment Reliability and Reduce Downtime and Failure Rocky Hill, Conn. – For O&M applications on wind turbines, Henkel Corporation has introduced a full line of Loctite® adhesives, sealants, lubricants and coatings for installation and maintenance of blades, nacelles, towers and bases. For rotor blade repair, Loctite® high performance polyurethane resins cure rapidly… Read more »

EU Commission: Strong economic benefits with renewable targets – Member States must act for 2030

With its new Renewable Energy Strategy the European Commission in Brussels today presented major reasons to favour legally binding renewable energy targets for 2030. The Strategy notably says:– “Strong renewables growth to 2030 could generate over 3 million jobs”.– “A continuation of an EU-wide specific renewable energy framework post-2020 […] would result in a net… Read more »

Renewable World named as official charity of WindMade

WindMade is delighted to announce the start of a new partnership with Renewable World, which has been chosen to be its official charity. As the Renewable Energy industry grows in strength to a mature industry providing close to 15% of global energy worldwide, companies in the industry are seeking ways to demonstrate their contribution to… Read more »

Renewable energy, better car efficiency can save the Arctic from oil drilling

A major expansion of renewable energy and more energy efficient vehicles can end the world’s dependence on fossil fuels and save the fragile Arctic from the destruction of oil exploration, according to a new comprehensive energy roadmap launched today by Greenpeace, the European Renewable Energy Council (EREC) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). The… Read more »