Wind, Digital Blog — 31 January, 2026
The rise of wind energy across Europe and beyond is undeniable. Where wind turbines were once modest structures, today's installations soar above the horizon, with rotor blades longer than an Airbus A380 and nacelles weighing hundreds of tons. This scale-up is a necessary step to achieve the capacit...
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Wind, Digital Blog — 31 January, 2026
Offshore infrastructure demands equipment that is not only robust but reliable over the long term, particularly for the deployment and management of risers, pipelines, and subsea cables. Hang-off clamps (HOCs) are critical safeguards in this ecosystem, managing loads and preventing damage during ins...
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Wind, Digital Blog — 31 January, 2026
Is the wind energy sector becoming smarter and more efficient? The answer depends on who you ask. While some companies still rely on traditional human labor, others are fully embracing AI and robotics to revolutionize operations.
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Wind, Digital Blog — 31 January, 2026
The global wind industry is rapidly advancing toward larger turbines with hub heights exceeding 150 meters and rotor diameters nearing 200 meters. In this new era, the ability to measure wind accurately across the entire rotor span is critical for energy yield assessments and long-term investment co...
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Wind, Digital Blog — 31 January, 2026
The offshore wind sector is advancing rapidly into challenging territories—larger sites, further from shore, and facing increasingly demanding weather. These shifts bring heightened expectations for safety, cost reduction, and environmental responsibility. At the heart of these operations are the Cr...
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Wind, Digital Blog — 31 January, 2026
As offshore wind turbines grow larger and project scales expand, the demands on every component—especially bolted connections—are intensifying. Gaizka Arregi, Commercial Manager at ERREKA Smart Fastening, discusses how decades of experience, digital monitoring, and automation are reshaping joint int...
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Wind, Digital Blog — 31 January, 2026
Only a decade ago, decommissioned wind turbine blades piling up in landfills were becoming a stark symbol of the wind industry's struggle with its own waste. The narrative of clean energy risked being undermined by the final leg of its sustainability story. Today, however, a scalable solution has em...
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Wind, Digital Blog — 31 January, 2026
What if offshore crews didn't have to wait for the weather to change before putting their plans into action? As offshore wind projects move further from shore into deeper, more remote waters, operators face a constant balancing act between safety, costs, and uptime. At the heart of every decision is...
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Wind, Digital Blog — 31 January, 2026
The energy transition is accelerating, and wind power is at its core. With Europe aiming for approximately 500 GW of total wind capacity by 2030, the sector is more strategic than ever. Against this backdrop, the upcoming edition of KEY – The Energy Transition Expo, taking place from 4th to 6th Marc...
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Wind, Digital Blog — 31 January, 2026
As Germany pushes forward with its energy transition, installing next-generation wind turbines efficiently and safely is paramount. Recent projects in Saxony and the Black Forest showcase how advanced rotor blade handling systems, like the RBC-D yokes from ematec, are playing a pivotal role in strea...
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