Wind, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 19 November, 2023
Underwater inspections are critical to offshore wind farm operations. They help determine whether an area is suitable for development, gathering geophysical and geotechnical information. They also keep offshore wind monopiles, turbine jackets, and foundations safe and functional. Offshore wind farms...
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Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 19 November, 2023
Over the last three years, artificial intelligence or AI, has boomed, with the release of language models such as OpenAI's ChatGPT. Its ability to sustain coherent conversations about any topic has captured the imagination of people across the globe. This increased awareness of the capabilities of A...
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Wind, PES Essential, Exclusive Articles — 19 November, 2023
This year's lightning season in the northern hemisphere is thankfully ending. Early reports from the field indicate that a significant proportion of lightning strikes caused blade damage. One disturbing fact is becoming clear: there is a tremendous lack of knowledge about which types of lightning st...
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Wind, Exclusive Articles — 19 November, 2023
Blades for offshore turbines have long since passed the 100 m threshold, and there is no end in sight. With increasing sizes and loads, the structural reserves of blades are being squeezed ever further by design engineers. Consequently, thorough validation at full-scale level is of the utmost import...
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Wind, Corporate Focus, Exclusive Articles — 19 November, 2023
In these challenging times, access to detailed data, insight and tools within the wind energy sector can make the difference between success and failure. As the profile of offshore wind continues to grow, companies with significant experience and resources gained from other industries can make subst...
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Wind, Ask the Experts, Exclusive Articles — 19 November, 2023
Aalborg and its port have become major players in the international wind energy industry, as a leading hub for production and blade testing. PES caught up with Michael Rosenkilde Lind, Chief Commercial Officer at Port of Aalborg to understand more about how it came to hold this position and the kind...
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Wind, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 19 November, 2023
The very nature of the energy sector demands an emphasis on safety. We are taking the very essence of power and attempting to harness it, transferring it into applications that run every core component of our entire way of life. Dangerous work requires extraordinary people to manage it, and a rigoro...
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Wind, Ask the Experts, Exclusive Articles — 19 November, 2023
PES had a conversation with Xabier Irure, who currently holds the position of Global Commercial Director at Ingeteam Wind Energy. Its primary focus at the moment is expanding its global presence. The conversation centered on the potential for growth and the challenges associated with sustainability ...
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