Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 13 September, 2022
Competition among wind farmers to make winning bids in tenders for new generation contracts, while maintaining a healthy return on investment is spurring innovation in operating technology. PhotonFirst looks at how integrated photonics sensing can help operators improve return on investment. Turbine...
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Wind, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 13 September, 2022
The demands of wind energy projects for efficient and safe turbine installation and maintenance have prompted new developments in tool portability and compactness. These, in turn, are enabling innovations in wind turbine deployment and installation, as well as reducing their impact on the marine env...
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Wind, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 13 September, 2022
IEEE style pad-mounted transformers have been used in the Americas and other parts of the world for a long time. However, it can still be somewhat of an unknown transformer style in some markets. With the increased demand from the USA, mostly for pad-mounted transformers for onshore wind farm and so...
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Wind, Ask the Experts, Exclusive Articles — 13 September, 2022
Having previously featured Peel Ports and its initiatives, PES was delighted to hear from James McSporran, Port Director at Clydeport, about the Hunterston PARC Site in Scotland. Operational since the 1970s, how has the port evolved to support large-scale renewable projects as it does today? PES: It...
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Wind, PES Essential, Exclusive Articles — 13 September, 2022
The offshore wind industry is projected to produce 228 GW by 2030, enough to power over 68 million homes. These projects will be at greater water depths and with larger wind turbine generators, so the demand for innovative solutions to deliver these projects has never been greater. Earlier this year...
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Wind, Ask the Experts, Exclusive Articles — 13 September, 2022
Scott Gardiner and Stefan Bill represent REWITEC, a company whose technology aims to promote the longevity and efficiency of systems, machinery and gearboxes. Founded in Germany in 2003, REWITEC was acquired by Croda in 2019, forming part of their Performance Technologies sector. This was then itsel...
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Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 13 September, 2022
As the global wind sector continues to grow, so does the demand for efficient and flexible offshore access solutions. Fifteen years ago, Ampelmann was founded on a unique premise: to provide offshore access as easy as crossing the street. Its high-tech motion compensated systems have helped to defin...
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Wind, Ask the Experts, Exclusive Articles — 13 September, 2022
As turbines grow, so too do the costs of machining to place and maintain them. Time then for us to catch up with Michael Steinkogler, Chief Operating Officer at Linsinger, to see if business is booming as the market for wind power skyrockets. PES: Welcome back to PES Michael. Things are developing a...
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