Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 05 June, 2024
The US offshore wind market is a burgeoning industry with immense potential and notable hurdles. Achieving ambitious renewable energy goals could foster massive job creation, significant capital investment, and substantial advancements in infrastructure. However, challenges such as rising costs, rob...
Read more
Wind, Ask the Experts, Exclusive Articles — 05 June, 2024
The global wind turbine inspection and drone technology space is dynamic and fast-moving, so PES wanted to speak with Peter Fromme-Knoch, CEO; Thorsten Zander, CTO; Christian Raml, Head of R&D and Dan Baseley, Marketing, at Austria-based Aero Enterprise, one of the leading companies in both tech...
Read more
Wind, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 05 June, 2024
Drones have long been used for inspection and maintenance with wind turbines, transforming the ease of access and reducing the cost of operating in this space. Now, drones can support further in improving the efficiencies of turbines through regular cleaning. Neglecting wind turbine maintenance Many...
Read more
Wind, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 05 June, 2024
Being a manufacturer of components for wind turbines puts one in a perfect position to check the pulse, and temperature, of the industry. And, from this vantage point, it's evident that there are two patterns that are shaping the way we deliver our products and services. The first trend we explore i...
Read more
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...
Read more
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...
Read more
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 ...
Read more
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...
Read more
.gif)
