Ports are the arrival, transit and exit point for a large part of the world’s trade and can as such be portrayed as economic growth engines. Port activities come with a cost to the environment and the surrounding cities, where our race towards zero carbon emission also affects the way in which ports will be… Read more »
Utility-scale wind turbine energy technology has developed rapidly over the past 20 years, from a few hundred kilowatts to multi-megawatt installations capable of producing enough electricity to power thousands of households. As windfarms increase both in physical size and generation capacity, with turbines growing from 2-3 megawatt (MW) today to typically 5 MW onshore and… Read more »
For over 30 years MAATS Tech have been recognised for providing quality, considerately designed equipment arrays for a plethora of vessels across a variety of capabilities. Core competencies are centred on dynamically positioned special purpose vessels for diverse operations in subsea construction, diving, cable laying and flexible pipe laying, for both new build and conversion… Read more »
One of the most pressing issues when it comes to making wind energy fit for the future is the aspect of acceptance: acceptance among the broader public, but especially among those directly affected by it, the residents and the environment. Transponder-based aircraft detection lighting systems (ADLS) offer a sustainable solution putting non-stop blinking obstruction lights… Read more »
Innovation, green energy, zero emissions, quality are just some of the things Tom Nevin, CEO at HST Marine, enthused about to PES. This relatively newcomer to offshore wind is a family owned business, focussed on going the extra mile for clients, whilst at the same time, looking after the needs of its personnel. It’s great… Read more »
With the Geislinger Compowind® coupling the Austrian-based company sets new standards for the wind drivetrain technology. Lightweight, fatigue-resistant, and maintenance-free composite membranes virtually absorb all bending moments and allow the gearbox to be rigidly attached to the main frame. Therefore, not only is the gearbox relieved from unnecessary loads, but the dynamic system behaviour of… Read more »
‘Measure twice, cut once’ as the old proverb goes. And it is true. A thorough geological site investigation campaign is one of the most important sources of data when it comes to designing foundations. Especially in the case of high-risk offshore constructions such as wind turbines. However, what should we do if the style changes… Read more »
Nobody expects a wind turbine to catch fire, but it happens. Unfortunately, it is unknown just how much it happens, and this opens the industry up to significant losses due to a lack of best practice when managing fire risk. As found in our recent report, ‘In the Line of Fire’, there is a serious… Read more »
PES spoke with Hans Gatzemeier, CEO of ELA Container Offshore Gmbh, about how to increase flexibility by renting their offshore mobile room solutions. This solution is proving more and more popular, as it means that once finished with, the containers can be collected. The pandemic has meant working in different ways, and Hans admits he… Read more »
Fears that automation will lead to mass unemployment are a recurring social and economic issue. In recent decades, these fears have been fed by the rapid spread of industrial robots, the use of which has become prevalent in the wind industry. While robotization within the industry has many positive aspects, such as carrying out the… Read more »
DHSS has become a well-known, high-level player in the services it provides for the offshore wind industry over the last five years. The company was founded in 1997, as a ships agency for clients mainly working in the seismic industry, searching for oil & gas. Nowadays it is a full service provider to the offshore… Read more »
Wind Energy Asia took place in real and virtual format: a true hybrid unfolded in only months! Another great event in a difficult environment. Robert Campbell, Executive Vice President at Wind Energy Asia, reviews the show for PES. After a great show in March 2020, with the pandemic taking off worldwide, but well under control… Read more »
Thirty years ago, there was not a single megawatt of offshore wind capacity on the planet; now, there are more than 29GW installed globally, and offshore wind is seen as a vital clean energy source with which to tackle climate change and reduce our carbon footprint. The next 30 years will see an even more… Read more »
Decision-makers in the wind-energy industry are faced with a choice of three options when their wind energy converters (WECs) approach the end of their design life: they can either dismantle, repower or continue the operation of their WECs. In many cases, available lifetime reserves allow cost-effective continued operation. TÜV SÜD explains how to prepare the… Read more »
Rapid increase of onshore wind energy requires more and more land. Sometimes the new wind farms are located in bird sensitive areas. This is also true for some projects prepared for repowering. On the other hand, many wind farms face restrictions in operation due to bird mortality e.g. extended turbine shutdowns in migratory periods. Wind… Read more »
Calum Urquhart, Global Business Manager, Energy at Atlas Copco spoke enthusiastically to PES about smart bolting. For sure everyone has been hit by the pandemic but this innovative company, with a strong emphasis on R&D, supporting the customer and sustainability have found new ways of working, which will carry on after the pandemic. PES: Hi… Read more »
Energy generation and storage is rapidly being moved from the centre to the edges of the network, with far-reaching consequences for grid management and oversight. Across the world, the policy direction is increasingly towards distributed generation with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the EU Framework 2030, European Green Deal, and an EU Directive… Read more »
There is a lot going on in the offshore wind market and not only in specific regions; companies around the world are increasingly moving towards generating and harvesting renewable energy. From 2023 onwards, the majority of new offshore wind turbines will be installed outside of Europe. After Europe, Taiwan has become the new hotspot for… Read more »
As the UK accelerates its journey towards net zero, the offshore wind industry has emerged as a key driver of the green industrial revolution. Associated British Ports (ABP) is investing to meet the industry’s requirements by providing state-of-the-art port infrastructure and creating favourable conditions for energy clusters, which will benefit the wider economy. Why is… Read more »
Orbital Marine Power Ltd has today (April 22) launched its 2MW tidal turbine, the Orbital O2, which will become the world’s most powerful operational tidal turbine once it has undergone commissioning and been connected to the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney. Responding, Ben Miller, Senior Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “The launch of the O2 turbine today in… Read more »
This is a crucial time for the wind and aviation sector as it strives to accelerate its goal of decarbonisation. The transition to renewable energy can be challenging, but success is massively rewarding for individuals, for companies, for the environment and for national or global net zero targets. In order to encourage change and support businesses as they explore opportunities… Read more »
Responding to substantial European growth, Clir Renewables appoints Thomas Rohbogner, formerly of Siemens Gamesa and Nordex Group, to lead expansion into the German speaking wind and solar market Vancouver, 20 April 2021 – Clir Renewables, the leading provider of performance assessment software for wind energy, today announces the appointment of Thomas Rohbogner as Head of… Read more »
Special area OFFSHORE WIND & GREEN HYDROGEN in Hall 1 now open for booking / New WIND INDUSTRY & GREEN HYDROGEN FORUM platform in cooperation with WAB e. V. / National H2.0 Conference to be held for the first time on the day before the fair HUSUM | 16 April 2021. The special topic of… Read more »
Rating agency acknowledges RWE’s strategic transformation Outstanding fiscal 2020 and strong financial position also evaluated positively Rating agency Moody’s upgraded RWE’s long-term rating from Baa3 to Baa2 with a stable outlook. For the subordinated hybrid bonds, the rating increased from Ba2 to Ba1. At the same time, Moody’s upgraded the short-term rating from P-3 to… Read more »
Hamburg, 15 April 2021. In the first quarter of 2021, the Nordex Group received orders for 279 wind turbine systems with a total rated output of 1,247 megawatts (Q1 2020: 1,644 MW). Turbines of the Delta4000 series accounted for 906 MW or 73 percent, all other turbines are of the Delta series in the 3… Read more »
Long-standing customer again orders N163/5.X turbines Cold-climate version of turbines with anti-icing system and hub height of 159 metres intended for site north of the Polar Circle Hamburg, 14 April 2021. End of March, the global project developer wpd placed another order with the Nordex Group for N163/5.X turbines in Finland. The Nordex Group will… Read more »
8.5 megawatt hour battery storage facility will help rapidly balance grid fluctuations Development of battery storage is key to enhancing the role of renewables in Ireland’s clean energy transition RWE Renewables’ first European-based battery storage project has entered full operations in Ireland. The 8.5 megawatt hour (MWh) battery storage facility will be capable of providing… Read more »
Nearly £1 million of smart investment in the South East’s electricity network is set to pave the way for new generators of renewable energy to connect to the grid. UK Power Networks is rolling out new ‘load blinding relays’ across Kent, Surrey and Sussex to unlock capacity for new connections. The £932,000 project will see… Read more »
Fraunhofer IWES and GERICS are launching a new research project to investigate climatic changes in wind and their influence on wind energy site assessment. When planning a wind farm, yield assessments are vital when it comes to estimating the wind conditions at the planned site and calculating the expected energy yields while taking various factors… Read more »
GEV Wind Power (“GEV”), one of the world’s leading wind turbine blade repair and maintenance providers has merged with Danish based Wind Power Lab (“WPL”), a leader in providing intelligent technology based blade solutions to wind park operators. The existing management teams, led by CEO’s David Fletcher and Anders Røpke, will continue to lead their… Read more »
Hamburg, 13 April 2021. In March, the Nordex Group received an order from the VSB Group to supply turbines in the 3MW class in Poland. The project developer has ordered 11 turbines for a wind cluster in Poland totalling about 42 MW of installed capacity. The order also includes a Premium Service contract for the… Read more »
As part of the Danish climate agreement of June 2020, it was decided to build two energy islands, in the Baltic and North Seas respectively, linked to offshore wind farms that together can provide 5 GW and cover the electric consumption for approx. 5 million households in Denmark and nearby countries. The global engineering, architecture… Read more »
Q CELLS announced today that it has secured tax equity investment for its Kellam Solar Project, located in Van Zandt County, Texas in the North ERCOT load zone. RBC Community Investments (RBC) arranged the tax equity and will retain investment oversight in the project. The project comprises 193,620 Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.3 and L-G8.2 solar modules,… Read more »
Dirkshof orders 20 N117/3600 turbines Hamburg, 9 April 2021. End of March, the German project developer Dirkshof ordered twenty N117/3600 turbines from the Nordex Group for the citizen wind farm “Reussenkoege” in Germany. The order also includes a Premium Service contract covering a period of five years with a three-time option to extend by a… Read more »
Completing work on the Hornsea One offshore wind farm last month, CBED has now moved on to commence work on Hornsea Two for the second part of the double contract with Ørsted to support offshore wind developments in the UK. Providing the daily logistics and accommodation for the Hornsea Two offshore workers becomes CBED’s 28th… Read more »
Long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) decisive lever for RWE’s 13.6 megawatt wind project in Sicily Sofidel will be the sole corporate off-taker contracting 26 gigawatt hours per year Green energy from Alcamo II contributes to Italian Sofidel Group, one of the leading companies in tissue paper production, achieving its sustainability goals: – 40% emissions per… Read more »