Wind, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 09 June, 2022
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 c...
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Wind, Ask the Experts, Exclusive Articles — 09 June, 2022
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...
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Wind, PES Essential, Exclusive Articles — 09 June, 2022
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 sit...
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Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 09 June, 2022
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 populat...
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Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 09 June, 2022
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 througho...
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Wind, Ask the Experts, Exclusive Articles — 09 June, 2022
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 t...
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Wind, Exclusive Articles, Conference Call — 09 June, 2022
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 th...
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Wind, Ask the Experts, Exclusive Articles — 09 June, 2022
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 o...
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