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Understanding the health of wind turbine foundations to maximize production
With the foundations of wind turbines being below ground, they are often the most overlooked when it comes to maintenance. After all, a visual inspection is limited to the above ground parts of the foundation, or requires destructive testing. Data driven non-destructive testing mechanisms, already quite common in other industries, is not yet standard practice… Read more »
Developing market opportunities based on certified sustainability
Demand for hydrogen is on the rise, whether as a means of energy storage or as a replacement for natural gas. But only sustainably produced ‘green’ hydrogen is ecologically reasonable. However, there is still a lack of internationally standardised, mandatory criteria defining sustainability throughout the value chain. So how can producers and distributors prepare for… Read more »
Tools in hand, safety in mind
How safe are the tools you use for work? Atlas Copco looks at how the latest innovations and technology in tool design and equipment can help the wind industry adopt a culture of safety first. When it comes to safety there should never be any compromise, it should always be a priority. However, in reality… Read more »
The search for port capacity and efficiency
The current geopolitical situation, as well as an impending need to curb carbon emissions, requires European countries to rethink their energy policies. The offshore wind industry can provide one of the solutions to the equation, but to do so mature port capacity in Europe must be increased. Consider the current plans for offshore wind in… Read more »
Learning to maximise efficiency in a digital world
As the world responds to climate imperatives and grapples with issues of energy security, lost energy production on wind farms is becoming increasingly important for asset owners, operators and investors in renewable energy production. While we can’t control the wind itself, as an industry we can take steps to ensure we maximise production, through a… Read more »
Innovative, efficient CTVs
In such a busy period for the industry, it’s not just wind farms that are getting bigger to help meet demand. PES was keen to hear from Steve Evans, General Manager at Mainprize Offshore, about some of the challenges faced in terms of crew transfer vessels and how growing their fleet is just one part… Read more »
In support of the US offshore wind supply chain
Meeting the US offshore wind target of 30 GW installed capacity by 2030 will present significant supply chain opportunities. For example, new port upgrade investments could total more than $500 million and new US factories could be built for major wind farm components. There could be an additional cumulative demand of more than seven million… Read more »
Breaking new ground with offshore solutions
Corrosion and anti-fouling, in particular, are challenges coming more and more to the forefront as everything moves further offshore and into ever deeper waters. The need for innovation, and quickly, has never been greater. OES Group is a company in its infancy, but its pioneering thinking has led to fast growth and an abundance of… Read more »
Is airborne wind energy the future of turbines?
Airborne Wind Energy has many potential advantages that could see it play a crucial role in the long-term transition to renewable energy. However, such a new innovation requires some clever thinking and financial backing to really get it off the ground. Cost-effectiveness is one barrier to its success so far, so how can this be… Read more »
Smarter at every stage with advanced weather and environmental solutions
As the world changes how it is powered, having a better understanding of the weather at any stage of the wind farm lifecycle is more critical than ever before, as a means to reduce costs and enable increased renewable energy integration in our lives. But with weather patterns difficult to predict, particularly long-term, how can… Read more »
