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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Wind, Ask the Experts, Exclusive Articles — 10 March, 2024
In a conversation with PES, Marcus Davies Bateman, Director, and Kaveh Etemadi, Managing Director of comanos UK discuss the company's strides in renewable energy. Despite being a relatively new brand in the market, it boasts a seasoned team and innovative staffing solutions. It's tailored strategies...
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Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 10 March, 2024
As innovations drive down costs in wind turbine components, foundation expenses rise. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory predicts Balance of System costs to soar, posing a challenge. The solution lies in reimagining foundation design. Current methods fall short, risking structural integrity. A...
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Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 10 March, 2024
Winds of change are gusting in the field of wind energy. Driven by advancing technologies and unprecedented policy momentum globally, wind is poised for significant growth in 2024. As wind energy development accelerates, the need for accurate and reliable wind resource data is greater than ever. Sin...
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