The wind changes speed and direction, and just like the wind, the energy industry must remain adaptable and responsive to fully unlock its potential. As global demand for clean, sustainable energy grows, the wind sector faces unprecedented opportunities and challenges. Technological advancements, evolving market dynamics and shifting policy landscapes are all driving forces behind this transformation.
The wind energy industry is continuing to expand. Sometimes, as a component provider, we rejoice in that change, while at other times we lament the strategies of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and fellow stakeholders. It’s all part and parcel of serving such a dynamic and fast-paced sector. It’s only right, therefore, that we should embrace these weather patterns and try to influence proceedings where we can, rather than fight against them.
As we’ve explored in these pages before, two recent trends endure: one is the transition to build-to-print from build-to-spec, and the other is the slowing race to higher megawatt (MW) turbine capacities. Both demonstrate the industry’s tendency to change direction. The first is not so good, but the second certainly has positive consequences.
