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A track record built on safety
A familiar face both in the pages of PES and within the industry at large, A2SEA’s Jens Frederik Hansen joins us once again to discuss the company’s latest projects, how it dovetails with CT Offshore, and his commitment to maintaining excellent Health & Safety standards. PES: Welcome back to PES. Would you like to bring… Read more »
Easy offshore access
Ampelmann is the global leader in specialised gangway systems and has recently celebrated a significant achievement: one million safe transfers. We asked Eveline Huizink about the company’s explosive growth, maintaining an enviable record and its commitment to innovation. PES: Welcome to PES. Would you like to introduce the company and explain a little about the… Read more »
Taking pride in the portfolio
Question: what was originally a Russian spy ship, then re-built as a casino vessel for East Europeans, before being adapted yet again? Answer: Comfort at Sea’s flagship hotel accommodation vessel for the offshore wind industry. We speak to the company’s Jacob Kjærgaard, Head of Sales & Development, Wind. PES: Welcome back to PES. For the… Read more »
Smart thinking drives smart growth
Mike argues the case for ‘intrapreneurship’ in the quest for a more successful wind industry that is fuelled by innovation. One of the great truths organisations in all industry sectors are starting to recognise is that on its own, there is effectively no such thing as a growth industry. Instead there are only companies organised… Read more »
Offshore Winds Crucial Place In The Uk Energy Mix
As the UK continues to power ahead to its low-carbon destination, renewable energy plays a crucial role in keeping the journey on course to meet clean energy targets. Brent Cheshire explains more. Offshore wind has been a key element in this renewable energy mix, and has enjoyed rapid growth since the country opened its first… Read more »
In It For The Long Run
With oil prices going down and Power Purchase Agreements being influenced, it is now more important than ever to minimise downtime and secure the operation of wind farms in order to stay profitable and ensure continuity in operation. We are delighted to welcome back industry expert, Christian Holmgaard of WTG Partners, with his take on… Read more »
Winds World Record Holder Takes A Bow
Denmark has been long been a pioneer in wind power, having installed its first turbines in the mid-1970s when oil shocks sent the import-dependent nation on a quest for energy security. 37 years later, the country has set a new world record for wind production by getting 39.1 percent of its overall electricity from wind… Read more »
Game-changer: the Integrated Services Provider
What’s best? To outsource wind farm construction, O&M and decommissioning capabilities or to bring them in-house? And what might the model for client-supplier relationships look like for the next decade of wind energy? We examined the options, courtesy of one rapidly-expanding operator… If you haven’t already heard of CWind, the Colchester, UK-based offshore wind services… Read more »
Beauty in the extreme
Specialists in building high performance, fuel efficient, lightweight advanced composite vessels, Danish Yachts A/S are perhaps best known for crafting bespoke or production vessels for the superyacht sector. However, they’re also innovators in the wind arena, with Crew Transfer Vessels that deliver performance, efficiency and perhaps unbeatable stability. We caught up with the company’s CEO,… Read more »
Fanatical about O&M
We’ve welcomed DBB Jack-Up Services A/S to the magazine before and now is the perfect time to catch-up with them once again, given that they’ve just taken delivery of a wind-dedicated newbuild and have enjoyed a very fruitful 12-month period. We spoke to Ole Jacob Nielsen, Head of Sales & Marketing. PES: Welcome back to… Read more »
More from across PES
UTEP Engineers Model Electric Grid Demand for EVs to Charge While in Motion
EL PASO, Texas (Feb. 4, 2025) – Running out of gas in a remote area far from a gas station is every driver’s worst nightmare. A similar stressor, known as “range anxiety,” exists for owners of electric vehicles who worry about how far their EV’s can drive without running out of battery. As EVs become more common… Read more »
Contel Smart Energy Unveils Energynie™: its composable AI-driven platform for scalable renewable energy management
PETACH-TIKVA, Israel, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Contel Smart Energy proudly announces the launch of Energynie™, its next-generation composable platform designed to transform renewable energy optimization. Built to quickly adapt, scale and integrate new technologies, Energynie™ can seamlessly manage diverse energy assets (PV, wind, storage, engines) under different site configurations (hybrid technologies, ground-mounted, rooftops, dual-use, microgrids and more). The outstanding modularity of the platform… Read more »
Senior hire signifies launch of Enspec’s new Engineering Department
Enspec Power has announced a significant milestone in the company’s strategic growth plan – the launch of a brand-new Engineering Department. Senior Electrical Engineer Onyekachi Akpotohwo (Kachi) is the first direct hire to have joined. The new five-strong department is expected to grow to eight as the year progresses. Enspec majority shareholder and Chief Technical Officer… Read more »
New Testing Capabilities Strengthen Stability and Grid Code Compliance
R&D Test Systems has successfully concluded the EUDP-funded research project MERGE: Megawatt Scalable Versatile Grid Emulation System, marking a significant milestone in grid emulation technology. Over the course of the project, R&D Test Systems, in collaboration with Aalborg University, has advanced the research and development of grid emulation hardware and software, enabling precise control of… Read more »
WEG reaches two thousand generators supplied to Vestas in Brazil
~ The milestone reinforces a strong partnership and commitment to renewable energy ~ Global leader in motors and drives WEG has supplied two thousand generators to Danish wind energy pioneer Vestas. WEG’s generators are one of the vital components of the turbines produced by the company, and this achievement further strengthens its contribution to the clean… Read more »
Natural Power appoints Head of Innovation
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has appointed Craig Bradley as Head of Innovation Services. This is a newly created role dedicated to growing the company’s innovation capabilities and accelerating initiatives that will enhance products, services and processes to optimise efficiency. Craig developed his passion and experience for innovation during his 19… Read more »
Arenko secures new contract win with leading renewable energy developer Orsted
Apatura secures planning consent for new 150 MW Battery Energy Storage System in Scotland
Pexapark Welcomes Martin Fraenkel as Independent Board Chairman to Support Global Growth and Platform Expansion
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