Wind, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 10 March, 2024
Mooring hook up and tensioning are critical factors for the success of all Floating Offshore Wind (FOW) projects. For commercial-scale projects to meet delivery goals, developers will need to install floating foundations offshore as quickly, and as safely, as possible. In some instances, the aim is ...
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Wind, Ask the Experts, Exclusive Articles — 10 March, 2024
In a conversation with Aaron Dupuis, Director of Marketing at Phazebreak Coatings, we delve into the innovative solutions the company is offering to revolutionize renewable energy. With a focus on both cold and warm climate challenges, Phazebreak's products are not only enhancing the performance of ...
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Wind, Ask the Experts, Exclusive Articles — 10 March, 2024
To help the wind industry excel in the current energy market, we need to provide the proper protection to these vital systems, ensuring they have the longevity to make renewable energy truly sustainable.We can use new materials, build taller turbines, increase blade lengths and enhance the generator...
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Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 10 March, 2024
Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) technology has been used by offshore wind farms for more than a decade to monitor underwater noise. Underwater environments, despite their apparent inaccessibility, are territories of life, and exceptional scientific wealth. They are full of acoustic events that off...
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Wind, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 10 March, 2024
As wind energy continues to gain traction as a viable alternative to traditional fossil fuels, the importance of training within the industry cannot be overstated. From ensuring safety standards to optimizing efficiency and fostering innovation, training plays a pivotal role in shaping the present a...
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Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 10 March, 2024
Gearbox integrated optical sensing is redefining the way gearboxes and drivelines are monitored and measured, leading to a new era of unprecedented reliability. By precisely measuring real-time torque, and planet load sharing, optical sensing provides a complete overview of the gearbox's health and ...
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Wind, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 10 March, 2024
In the quest for sustainability, the EU faces mounting pressure to cut carbon emissions and embrace clean energy solutions. Despite challenges like the pandemic, wind energy stands out as a reliable and expanding sector. With a projected 4% increase in usage and over 129 GW of new turbines by 2027, ...
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Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 10 March, 2024
As rotor diameters and hub heights of wind turbines continue to increase, it is common for turbines to experience significant changes in wind direction with height across the rotor plane. With more remote sensing devices being deployed, it is becoming easier to directly observe and quantify these hi...
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