The continuous expansion of PV production lines in Asia is generating an ever-increasing volume of data, which in turn requires processing. This presents manufacturers with significant challenges in evaluating and optimizing the efficiency of their lines. Here, halm elektronik gmbh looks at how real-time control and monitoring software can result in enhanced decision-making. The massive… Read more »
Rising energy prices show just how important it is to become self-sufficient. To achieve this, the separate energy sectors of electricity, heating, cooling and mobility need to be considered from a holistic point of view. Our goal is to achieve 24 hours of sun. Specifically, this means generating, storing, distributing and consuming energy from solar… Read more »
With more and more customers requiring quotes for the installation of PV systems, how can advancements in digital software help increase efficiency throughout the process, from lead qualification, through consulting and planning to sales? PES explores some of the latest options available from Eturnity. As fossil fuel prices rise and geopolitical tensions remain, the… Read more »
Any type of weather can have a detrimental effect on the efficiency of PV systems, not least dew and frost. So how can the resistance of monitoring systems to these conditions be improved while ensuring accuracy, speed and data reliability? Dmytro Podolskyy reveals the latest solution from EKO Instruments. Why worry about dew and frost?… Read more »
With solar measurement forming an important part of the data landscape, and particularly so as power plants increase in size and output, PES was keen to learn from Roman Affolter, Technical Head of Meteorological Services, CSP Services about the latest bankable solar resource assessments for high-quality regional irradiance mapping. PES: It’s lovely to welcome you… Read more »
Solar Power International (SPI) and Energy Storage International (ESI) are back in action as part of RE+ 2022: Renewing What’s Possible. From 19 to 22 September, the largest clean energy event in North America is heading to Anaheim, California, USA for a reunion three years in the making. We take a look at what’s in… Read more »
Four years ago, Portuguese company ChemiTek innovated with the creation of removal agents for specific contaminants and coatings for soiling mitigating and efficiency enhancement for the solar industry. The Cement Removal Agent (CRA) effectively removes cured cement dust from solar glass without damaging the solar panel or the environment. Here is what happened when the… Read more »
As it continues its global reach in what is a rapidly growing PV market, PES took the opportunity to get an update from Maxime Boiron, Global Marketing Director at APsystems, to hear what he thinks the future holds for inverter technology, in Europe and beyond. PES: A warm welcome back to PES, Maxime. Perhaps we… Read more »
With climate change a concern for many around the world, huge efforts have been made over the years to find and establish sources of energy other than burning coal and oil. Solar cells are one such alternative. While silicon-based solar cells have been around for a long time, new concepts focus on making flexible, light-weight… Read more »
Blade problems are one of the most common factors affecting continuous operation of turbines in wind farms, both onshore and offshore. Blade failures could result in not only blade loss, but damage to the turbine tower or surrounding turbines, in addition to being a safety concern for nearby populations. Sensoria looks at how reliability can… Read more »
To connect a cable from one landing point to another is no mean feat, and one that is made more difficult due to the plethora of obstacles and challenges presented, not only by the marine environment, but by human hands too. Careful consideration of all the external factors which could have a detrimental impact on… Read more »
Hiring the right people for the job is always important, but when the role entails navigating often unpredictable waters, providing the right personnel to support on work vessels is crucial. PES was keen to hear how Offshore Wind Farm Support, a relative newcomer to the industry, is drawing on its own experience at sea, in… Read more »
Taking the heavy lifting out of offshore work is important, not just during the installation phase of larger structures, but with the ongoing maintenance too, looking after the entire lifecycle of the wind farm. With space so often at a premium, having cranes that are suitable for use in compact situations is advantageous and having… Read more »
Turbines have traditionally been inspected visually, often by a servicing company. But in recent times, due to the exponential progress in drone technology, these inspections are made by flying drones equipped with high-resolution cameras. Aero Enterprise takes a look at how this latest technology is being used for faster turnaround times. In light of recent… Read more »
With the first quarter of 2022 over, DHSS can look back at a good start to its 25th anniversary year. New offshore wind projects have begun in the UK, France and in its home country, the Netherlands, with other operations continuing and expanding. Here, we take a closer look at a few of the company’s… Read more »
One of the key challenges facing any offshore wind operator, and one which has high significance for their success, is around the accessibility of assets. However, a new study by Trios Renewables, the University of Strathclyde and wave sensor specialists Miros has, for the first time, provided evidence of the potential benefits of direct wave… Read more »
Having access to accurately mapped submarine cable routes has become essential following the increase in seabed usage from industries such as telecoms, renewable energy, oil & gas and resource mining. With vast quantities of data being collected every day, the question has to be asked, whose responsibility is it to keep it updated? Throughout each… Read more »
The certification of the grid characteristics of wind turbines has been mandatory for a long time, in order to maintain grid stability and voltage quality, as well as to obtain the grid connection permit. Ever faster product development cycles lead to time-intensive qualification and validation tests in the field. Voltage dip tests are particularly critical… Read more »
HeliOIS is on a mission to optimise travel time for the offshore industry. With tailormade aviation solutions companies save money, employees save time, and surprisingly, tailormade aviation solutions also seem to save CO2. The commute to work for an offshore technician may very well look like this: Wakes up in his home. Drives two hours… Read more »
With the foundations of wind turbines being below ground, they are often the most overlooked when it comes to maintenance. After all, a visual inspection is limited to the above ground parts of the foundation, or requires destructive testing. Data driven non-destructive testing mechanisms, already quite common in other industries, is not yet standard practice… Read more »
Demand for hydrogen is on the rise, whether as a means of energy storage or as a replacement for natural gas. But only sustainably produced ‘green’ hydrogen is ecologically reasonable. However, there is still a lack of internationally standardised, mandatory criteria defining sustainability throughout the value chain. So how can producers and distributors prepare for… Read more »
How safe are the tools you use for work? Atlas Copco looks at how the latest innovations and technology in tool design and equipment can help the wind industry adopt a culture of safety first. When it comes to safety there should never be any compromise, it should always be a priority. However, in reality… Read more »
The current geopolitical situation, as well as an impending need to curb carbon emissions, requires European countries to rethink their energy policies. The offshore wind industry can provide one of the solutions to the equation, but to do so mature port capacity in Europe must be increased. Consider the current plans for offshore wind in… Read more »
As the world responds to climate imperatives and grapples with issues of energy security, lost energy production on wind farms is becoming increasingly important for asset owners, operators and investors in renewable energy production. While we can’t control the wind itself, as an industry we can take steps to ensure we maximise production, through a… Read more »
In such a busy period for the industry, it’s not just wind farms that are getting bigger to help meet demand. PES was keen to hear from Steve Evans, General Manager at Mainprize Offshore, about some of the challenges faced in terms of crew transfer vessels and how growing their fleet is just one part… Read more »
Meeting the US offshore wind target of 30 GW installed capacity by 2030 will present significant supply chain opportunities. For example, new port upgrade investments could total more than $500 million and new US factories could be built for major wind farm components. There could be an additional cumulative demand of more than seven million… Read more »
Corrosion and anti-fouling, in particular, are challenges coming more and more to the forefront as everything moves further offshore and into ever deeper waters. The need for innovation, and quickly, has never been greater. OES Group is a company in its infancy, but its pioneering thinking has led to fast growth and an abundance of… Read more »
Airborne Wind Energy has many potential advantages that could see it play a crucial role in the long-term transition to renewable energy. However, such a new innovation requires some clever thinking and financial backing to really get it off the ground. Cost-effectiveness is one barrier to its success so far, so how can this be… Read more »
As the world changes how it is powered, having a better understanding of the weather at any stage of the wind farm lifecycle is more critical than ever before, as a means to reduce costs and enable increased renewable energy integration in our lives. But with weather patterns difficult to predict, particularly long-term, how can… Read more »
Offshore wind has been a major success story for Scotland and the UK, with an established policy framework combining with long term, strategic private sector investment leading to significant cost reduction and decarbonisation of the economy. As well as providing opportunity to secure seabed rights to develop offshore projects and driving forward the decarbonisation of… Read more »
With growing opportunity, investment and urgency across the offshore wind sector, this is a time for action. Floating offshore wind is a particularly exciting area right now, especially with the new 5GW target for 2030 set out in the Government’s recent Energy Security Strategy. It’s now time for the industry to deliver and this means… Read more »
Located on England’s east coast, Peel Ports Great Yarmouth is a one-stop-shop for handling pre-assembly, O&M and manufacturing opportunities, simultaneously, making it ‘like no other UK port location’, according to Port Director Richard Goffin. PES takes a look at why having such a highly experienced site available to handle major offshore projects is of growing… Read more »
DarkPulse Chairman and CEO Dennis O’Leary discusses the potential for sensor technology to change the way wind turbines are monitored and maintained. Being able to keep a close eye on structures in real-time means that, even from afar, maintenance downtime can be reduced, safety can be increased and costs can be kept to a minimum. … Read more »
Offshore wind service provider CBED offers logistics and accommodation solutions to the offshore wind industry, with its walk-to-work vessel, Wind Innovation. PES caught up with Daniel Alon, General Manager for CBED, to get an update on what projects the company has been working on and to get the latest insights on efforts to reduce the… Read more »
This is a critical time for renewable energy and offshore wind, with important conversations happening at all levels. This makes RenewableUK’s Global Offshore Wind Conference and Exhibition (GOW) 2022 a not-to-be-missed event for anyone working in or linked to the sector. The largest event dedicated to offshore wind in the whole of the UK, it… Read more »
As the industry scales up, Sereema argues the case for wind asset management at a global level: flexible enough to make centralized strategy and operational level daily decisions. Could this approach to wind sector management and analysis deliver an additional layer of understanding of asset behavior and performance? The ambitions and records of the wind… Read more »