Wind, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 02 September, 2023
Offshore wind farm development has got off to a slow start in the US. Despite many projects being in the pipeline since the mid-to-late 2010s, with initial completion scheduled for the early 2020s, no major US wind farm has yet commenced operation. Colebrook Offshore explores the reasons behind the ...
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Wind, Ask the Experts, Exclusive Articles — 02 September, 2023
The upsurge of renewable energy is critical to the future of our planet. However, wind farms can have an adverse impact on birds and other wildlife. Sibylle Giraud, VP Wind and Environmental Practice at Robin Radar Systems, discusses some of the latest technologies and solutions that can help reduce...
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Wind, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 02 September, 2023
Although wind parks can't produce power without wind, too much isn't favourable either, as beyond a certain wind speed, turbines risk being damaged. In fact, strong winds can even force production to come to a complete halt or cause wind plants to fall over. To assess the profitability and safety of...
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Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 02 September, 2023
With global wind capacity set to exceed 1 terawatt by the end of the year, the demand for accurate, reliable wind data will only increase in the future, powered by clean energy sources. As wind turbines sky higher and wind farms covering more expansive areas spring up, on and offshore, the accuracy ...
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Wind, Exclusive Articles — 02 September, 2023
In the pursuit of a cleaner and sustainable future, the demand for renewable energy, particularly from wind power, has witnessed remarkable growth over the years. As the sector continues to thrive, companies strive to innovate and provide improved solutions for the erection, assembly, and maintenanc...
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Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 02 September, 2023
Digitalisation is bringing change, including the operation of supply networks that form part of the critical infrastructure. Current vulnerabilities demonstrate how important it is for this to be in compliance with the IT security catalogue in accordance with the German Energy Industry Act. TV SD is...
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Wind, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 02 September, 2023
As climates shift and weather events become more extreme, it is imperative that wind farm owners and operators prepare for the worst that the cold season has to offer. Ice-based downtime significantly reduces the efficiency, and therefore the profitability, of wind energy installations worldwide. Th...
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Wind, Exclusive Articles, Conference Call — 02 September, 2023
In 1989 Husum Wind was the world's first trade fair devoted exclusively to wind energy, taking place within a livestock auction venue. Twenty companies presented their products to more than 10,000 visitors. A lot has happened since. In the late 1980s/early 1990s the German market developed dynamical...
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