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Wind and water: working together for the greater good
A precious resource, water is one of the EU’s most valuable commodities. And yet it is being used unremittingly throughout the continent, with up to 40% consumption in power production alone. The EWEA has examined the situation and offers a credible alternative – wind energy, which uses little to no water… Water is a precondition… Read more »
Wind and health: (hopefully) the final verdict
The results are in and they tell us what we knew all along: there is no evidence that wind turbines make humans sick. Surprised? Nor us. The only surprise is how much bad information there is out there about wind power and health… There is no reliable or consistent evidence that proximity to wind farms… Read more »
Turbines: how old is too old?
Some anti-wind campaigners claim that wind turbine performance more than halves after 15 years, whereas manufacturers assert that units can last almost twice as long (or more). So what’s the real story? PES went in search of some answers… The Renewable Energy Foundation (REF) has made the surprising assertion that the performance of wind farms… Read more »
Taking innovation to the next level
Seatower, a Norway-based designer of foundations for offshore wind turbines, is set to become the first to demonstrate gravity-based foundations. We find out more about what could be a game-changing development… The world’s first self-floating gravity based hybrid foundation will be installed in the English Channel in the fourth quarter of 2014. The Seatower Cranefree… Read more »
Turbines: how old is too old?
Some anti-wind campaigners claim that wind turbine performance more than halves after 15 years, whereas manufacturers assert that units can last almost twice as long (or more). So what’s the real story? PES went in search of some answers… The Renewable Energy Foundation (REF) has made the surprising assertion that the performance of wind farms… Read more »
The big debate
Is the small wind industry dead? Are governments doing enough to support the wider sector? What remaining work needs to be done to develop an effective supply chain? These are just three of the questions that are tackled by our five specially-selected wind experts in our exclusive roundtable this issue… PES: Welcome to the magazine…. Read more »
Taking innovation to the next level
Seatower, a Norway-based designer of foundations for offshore wind turbines, is set to become the first to demonstrate gravity-based foundations. We find out more about what could be a game-changing development… The world’s first self-floating gravity based hybrid foundation will be installed in the English Channel in the fourth quarter of 2014. The Seatower Cranefree… Read more »
Identifying Opportunities In Africas Clean Energy Corridor
Africa’s impressive economic growth in recent years, reflecting a growing population as well as rapid economic development and diversification, calls for massive investments to ensure sufficient future energy infrastructure and supply. The newly-identified ‘Clean Energy Corridor’ has been earmarked as a possible source of this supply – with significant prospects for wind energy. We take… Read more »
New markets, new prospects
As a well-established company with an enviable reputation in the cargo transportation, BBC Chartering understands that you can’t progress by standing still. Organisations need to evolve, to shift with the shifting markets and work hard to identify new opportunities. We spoke to the company’s Jens Meilvang. PES: It’s great to see you back in the… Read more »
Enabling significant savings
Moventas’ CMaS Condition Management System has been developed to monitor how the gearbox and other drivetrain components are performing, 24/7. Even more importantly, it anticipates possible upcoming failures, and responds by delivering timely updates and alerting maintenance crews. David Moss compares two contrasting approaches. Condition monitoring or condition management?I have a friend, let’s call him… Read more »
More from across PES
Integration of Origo Solutions into the HIMA Group celebrates its 1st anniversary
One year ago, HIMA Group acquired the Norwegian technology company Origo Solutions. After twelve months of intensive collaboration, Origo Solutions and HIMA are drawing an extremely positive balance. The integration has already achieved considerable success: sales and employment figures are growing significantly, thanks to Origo’s strong positioning as a solutions provider in the broader energy… Read more »
OMSI TO LEAD SUBMARINE CABLE INSTALLATIONS FOR CRITICAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCURE IN BELIZE
Specialist cable installation and marine engineering business appointed as EPC contractor for key energy infrastructure project connecting islands to mainland clean power supplies Bristol, 3rd February 2025 – Offshore Marine Subsea International (OMSI), a UK-based leader in subsea services and a subsidiary of Offshore Marine Management Holdings (OMMH) Group, has announced it has been selected to… Read more »
WIND Group announces new COO
WIND Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Renier van den Bichelaer as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 1 February 2025. Renier will also join the WIND Group management board. Last year, COO Robbert van Diepen expressed his intention to wind down his role. To ensure a smooth transition, he will gradually… Read more »
Jan De Nul to install inter-array cables for wind farms Nordlicht 1 and 2 in German North Sea
Vattenfall awarded contracts for offshore wind farms Nordlicht 1 and 2. Jan De Nul won the contract for inter-array cables, subsea cables that transmit electricity between offshore wind turbines. Both wind farms combined, Jan De Nul will install 196 kilometres of cables to connect 112 wind turbines. Once fully operational, the Nordlicht 1 and… Read more »
LIFTKET UK expands stage portfolio with MOVEKET and welcomes Rick Williamson to the sales team
( Wurzen ,January 31, 2025) LIFTKET UK is proud to announce the expansion of its product portfolio with the addition of MOVEKET, enhancing our ability to serve the stage industry. With CHAINMASTER already an established part of our offering, the inclusion of MOVEKET enables us to address both key areas of the Stage sector — Rigging and Automation… Read more »
Energiequelle GmbH receives permits for two wind farms in Germany
( Kallinchen/Germany ,January 30, 2025) The permits for two Energiequelle GmbH wind farms in Germany were granted in December. In Lüben in Lower Saxony and Minden in North Rhine-Westphalia, preparations are now beginning for the tendering and construction of the eight turbines. The wind farms have a total capacity of 38.4 MW and will contribute to a… Read more »
North Star celebrates full delivery of Dogger Bank SOV fleet, with naming of Grampian Tweed at Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility
Wind Propulsion a Keystone Technology for Shipping as New Report Reveals $400bn USD Premature Scrapping Crisis
We4Ce’s 2.5-3MW rotor blade design passes validation test at Suzlon in India
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