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Sailing towards a sustainable horizon
After nearly a decade of operation, dship Carriers has solidified its position as a leading player in the global shipping industry. Through years of expertise and dedication, it has successfully navigated through the dynamic wind energy sector, adapting to changing industry demands and embracing innovative solutions. By actively supporting the smooth implementation of wind energy… Read more »
44 million newton meters and counting
Currently, the advancement of dependable wind turbines heavily relies on the continuous utilisation of test rigs. Thus facilitating the alignment of calculations and simulations at both the component and system levels, ensuring a seamless progression in turbine development. One notable contributor in this field is RENK Test System GmbH. Offshore wind turbines have seen a… Read more »
Fully booked as fleet triples in size
After just a few very busy months, Danish offshore shipping company MHO-Co based in Esbjerg managed to more than triple its fleet. The existing five vessels at the beginning of 2023 became a fleet of 16 by summer. A very fast and major step for any company, and especially for a small shipping business with… Read more »
Fresh thinking brings breakthrough sealing solution for main bearings
As wind energy moves to larger, lighter turbines in harsh and remote locations, its specialty in large-diameter, custom seals, alongside a reputation for reliability, is making System Seals a player of note in this growing space. Systemwind is the company’s offering for the wind sector. According to Sales Director Sean Hensey, it represents ‘fresh thinking’… Read more »
Bringing data ubiquity to the wind turbine inspection market
Tom Sulzer is CEO and Co-founder of Sulzer Schmid. Under his leadership, the company has taken a leading role in solving some of the most complex maintenance issues that wind turbine manufacturers, operators and asset owners are faced with. The Swiss-born CEO is poised to transform the turbine inspection business into a player to reckon… Read more »
The industry requirement for wind turbine blade condition monitoring
In the early years of wind energy, the industry faced numerous challenges, with issues related to gearboxes and the mechanical drivetrain leading to significant losses in revenue and high operation and maintenance (O&M) costs. To address these concerns, condition monitoring systems (CMS) emerged as a ‘standard’ component of predictive and preventative maintenance strategies, vastly increasing… Read more »
Full speed ahead
Ematec AG never stands still and 2023 is no exception, with the leading distributor of lifting equipment for the single-blade assembly of rotor blades stepping up its game once again. At Husum Wind it presents the new generation of the RBC-D50.1 to the trade public. ‘It’s great that we were able to add to the… Read more »
Nacelle-mounted lidar for accurate measurement of turbulence intensity
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 of lidar technology… Read more »
Age isn’t just a number
How do you solve a problem like ageing? We’re now 30 years on from the commissioning of Scotland’s first commercial onshore wind farm, and our sector is coming together to discuss the reality of what to do with an ageing fleet of turbines that are rapidly reaching the end of their financially useful lives. By… Read more »
The dilemma of lifting in deep waters
The seemingly never ending ramp up in offshore wind installations in recent years, together with the drive for ever larger and heavier wind turbines in deeper waters, presents the industry with many logistical challenges. Not least of these is heavy lifting operations in deep waters. The next generation of turbines, up to 20 MW, are… Read more »
