Wind, Corporate Focus, Exclusive Articles — 05 June, 2024
Arctura's ArcGuide coating represents a groundbreaking approach in mitigating lightning-induced damage to wind turbine blades, a problem that costs the industry over $100 million annually. Designed to alter the electric field surrounding the blades, the coating encourages the formation of lightning ...
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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, Exclusive Articles, Conference Call — 05 June, 2024
The Global Offshore Wind (GOW) conference and exhibition, organised by RenewableUK, is set to take place on June 18th and 19th at Manchester Central. This premier event brings together over 5,000 attendees, more than 260 exhibitors, and over 200 speakers from more than 50 countries, making it a foca...
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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, Corporate Focus, Exclusive Articles — 05 June, 2024
Hand injuries can significantly affect quality of life and work performance. Despite their preventable nature, this type of injury is common in workplaces, including the renewable energy sector. Mechanix Wear offers specialized PPE solutions to address these hazards. Through programs like TRACK, the...
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Wind, Ask the Experts, Exclusive Articles — 05 June, 2024
From generating energy from the wind to brightening up public spaces and bringing communities together through creativity and art, Canvus breathes new life into retired wind turbine blades in a unique recycling initiative. PES was keen to find out more about the idea from Managing Partner Brian Dona...
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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, Ask the Experts, Exclusive Articles — 05 June, 2024
The global wind turbine inspection and drone technology space is dynamic and fast-moving, so PES wanted to speak with Peter Fromme-Knoch, CEO; Thorsten Zander, CTO; Christian Raml, Head of R&D and Dan Baseley, Marketing, at Austria-based Aero Enterprise, one of the leading companies in both tech...
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