Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 05 June, 2024
Accurate bolting lies at the heart of the successful installation and maintenance of wind energy structures. Unlike any other working environment, wind energy, both onshore and offshore, represents a major challenge to bolting tool manufacturers. The design of the bolting tool, its resilience and ac...
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Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 05 June, 2024
Wind farms face weather-related challenges that impact turbine performance and profitability, such as wind variability, rain, hail, lightning, and turbulence. Accurate weather data is key to optimising energy production, reducing maintenance costs, and improving safety. Integrating wind lidars, envi...
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Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 05 June, 2024
The wind energy sector faces significant workforce demands, with the Global Wind Organization (GWO) addressing safety and training needs. By leveraging digital technologies like virtual reality, companies like Kanda are transforming GWO training, offering scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solut...
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Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 05 June, 2024
At a time when the energy transition is becoming increasingly urgent, accurate long-term wind resource forecasts are becoming an indispensable pillar of renewable energy planning. Not only do these forecasts serve as an indispensable tool for strategic decision-making by planners and project develop...
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Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 05 June, 2024
Most blade bearings in large wind turbines are double-row four-point contact ball bearings. They connect the blades with the rotor and allow them to be pitched along their longitudinal axis. As the dimensions of wind turbines have been constantly increasing, every component has had to get bigger too...
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Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 05 June, 2024
Wind energy stands as a beacon of sustainability, providing clean and renewable power to millions around the globe. At the heart of this green revolution are wind turbines, towering structures harnessing the power of the wind to generate electricity. However, ensuring the reliability and longevity o...
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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...
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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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