Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 05 June, 2024
Supported by advisory services provided by DNV, RES, the world's largest independent renewable energy company has utilised wind lidar as a standalone solution for wind resource assessment and project planning at its 16-turbine scheme, Cairn Duhie. It's a step change in safety, economy and efficiency...
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Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 05 June, 2024
With offshore wind projects in the US facing logistical challenges due to the Jones Act, William Cline and Nicklas Berg, Senior Fuel Suppliers and Team Leaders at Dan-Bunkering, explain how the company is addressing these hurdles, streamlining operations and enhancing cost-effectiveness. From mitiga...
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Wind, Ask the Experts, Exclusive Articles — 05 June, 2024
If net zero targets are to be met and sustained over the long-term, offshore wind in the UK and Europe must continue to expand. Hitachi Energy is one company that is contributing to this expansion, focusing on technological innovations, infrastructure improvements, and strategic collaborations that ...
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Wind, Ask the Experts, Exclusive Articles — 05 June, 2024
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-based inspection systems are revolutionising maintenance practices for turbine blades on wind farms. These drones, armed with high-resolution cameras, perform detailed inspections of wind turbines, capturing essential data to evaluate their condition. By operating beyon...
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Wind, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 05 June, 2024
Wind turbine operators are facing a growing challenge as turbine blades increase in size: more frequent and severe lightning damage, particularly in lightning-prone regions like the US Midwest. GE Vernova's 2.X-116 and 2.X-127 turbine blades have proven to be especially vulnerable, with their lightn...
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Wind, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 05 June, 2024
In the current landscape of global energy infrastructure development, the necessity for efficient and reliable transmission systems has become increasingly pronounced, driven predominantly by the imperative of sustainable energy transition. In response to this pressing need, the deployment of high-v...
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Solar, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 31 May, 2024
The Al Shamal Cement Plant PV power project in Sudan, designed by Mustakbal Clean Tech, is a landmark in renewable energy. With a capacity of 54.1 MW of photovoltaic power, it's the world's largest PV-diesel hybrid power plant, demonstrating the transformative potential of renewable energy. Integrat...
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Solar, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 31 May, 2024
Over the past few years Europe has made noticeable progress in strengthening local PV production, thereby increasing resilience, sustainability, and independence along the entire value chain. Still, there are many obstacles to overcome, and without any doubt, the most severe threat is the Chinese PV...
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