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Safer lifting using quality products
With renewable energy a constantly advancing market, the need for more efficient wind farms and larger structures is also growing. The result is the next generation of wind turbine installations, weighing thousands of tonnes each. But how can these be transported from the production line to site safely while ensuring often very tight deadlines are… Read more »
Smart maintenance for a sustainable future
In a first for PES Wind, we spent time speaking to Gregor Levold, Sales Director Offshore, Ship and Port Cranes at Liebherr, to find out how the company is helping with the heavy lifting involved in the industry. Recognising the huge potential in the wind energy market, how is the brand hoping to make an… Read more »
Large-scale wind farm effects
Ever since the erection of the first wind farms began in the 1980s, the impact of wind turbines on the flow, or the wake effect, has been a major focus, not only in the field of wind energy research but also with regard to industrial applications. The wake is referred to as the area downstream… Read more »
Resident robotics for continuous data collection
As large, unmanned, remote structures that are open to the elements, wind farms both on and offshore are often subject to performance related issues that need to be addressed to remain cost effective and maximise efficiency. With the market growing faster than it is possible for personnel recruitment to keep pace with, overcoming these challenges… Read more »
Embracing the future of wind manufacturing
Throughout Europe, the requirement for larger capacity wind farms is growing dramatically. Total consumer energy demand has risen, and political commitment from governments is accelerating the transition toward renewable energy across the continent. To highlight some of these commitments across Europe, Germany has vowed to increase the proportion of renewable energy in total electricity consumption… Read more »
The circle of life
Ray Lewis, Market Segment Manager, Wind Energy at Diab, looks at the evolving product life cycles of core materials used in the manufacture of composite wind blades. How do market conditions and supply chain issues affect production decisions and what might the future look like as demand grows for zero carbon energy types? Following articles… Read more »
Rethinking helicopters
Flexibility and accessibility are key for wind farm operators when ensuring a successful and profitable operation. In recent weeks we have seen the world change once again, with renewable energy coming even more into focus. The result is likely to be a greater requirement to deliver energy to the European grids. Helicopters as a supplement… Read more »
The show goes on for Wind Energy Asia
Even a global pandemic couldn’t put Wind Energy Asia off its stride, as visitors flocked to the event in person and virtually to find out what was new and to network at the largest, most international wind energy exhibition and forum in Taiwan. At Wind Energy Asia, we are getting used to this: a mild… Read more »
Europe is installing less than half the wind energy it needs
‘The EU has set itself the goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2050. The European Green Deal was launched back in 2019, and despite the challenges Covid-19 and other unforeseen developments have brought in the meantime, this target is more solid than ever,’ says WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson. The EU has big plans for the expansion… Read more »
Hitting the target with portfolio engineering
According to the International Energy Agency’s latest world outlook report, reaching the critical but formidable goal of net zero emissions by 2050 will require major efforts from across society, though it will also offer major advantages in terms of human health and economic development. Certainly, the inherent intermittency of renewable energy sources and the effect… Read more »
More from across PES
Bardex Corp. Strengthens Presence in EMEA Offshore Wind Market with Strategic Hire for Director odf Business Development
With the addition of Ian Finch to its Sales team, Bardex re-establishes a European base committed to growing and supporting clients and projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Goleta, Calif., January 15, 2025 – Bardex, a global leader in products and engineering services designed for heavy lifting, transfer, and restraint for offshore energy,… Read more »
Nordex Group delivers more than 30% of the expansion of onshore wind energy in Germany in 2024
Hamburg, 16 January 2025. In 2024, the Nordex Group supplied 32% of newly-connected onshore wind power in Germany.According to the German Onshore Wind Energy Agency (Fachagentur Windenergie an Land), Nordex is the leading manufacturer in the market master data register, with 196 installed and commissioned turbines (based on the commissioning of onshore wind turbines reported… Read more »
Market leading WindSonic 2-axis wind sensors now easier to integrate into more systems
Lymington, 16 January 2025 – Gill Instruments, announced today an update to its market-leading WindSonic 2-axis wind sensors, WindSonic and WindSonic 75 both now have Modbus output alongside existing output options. Renowned for their accuracy and reliability, the WindSonic 2-axis anemometers are used extensively in applications that require integration into larger management and control systems across industries such as… Read more »
SCHMID Group Honored with “Best New Partner Award” from Founder PCB
Guangdong, January 14th, 2025 – The SCHMID Group is proud to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious “Best New Partner Award” from Founder PCB. This esteemed recognition highlights the success of a strong partnership and the shared pursuit of excellence that defines our collaboration. Receiving this award not only underscores the exceptional… Read more »
Empowering Sustainability: Sineng Electric Powers India’s Largest Floating Solar Plant with Advanced Technology
Khandwa, India, January 15, 2025, 2024 – Sineng Electric, a global leader in solar and energy storage solutions, has played a pivotal role in the successful commissioning of the 90MW Omkareshwar floating solar plant in Madhya Pradesh. The plant has been in commercial operation for over five months. According to Government of India Press Information… Read more »
Powering the future with spin-out success
By Ciaran Farrell, Director of Consulting and Innovation Lead at Natural Power; and Iain Dinwoodie, Director of Innovations at Kudo Energy Commercialising spin-out technology is crucial for several reasons, particularly in industries like renewable energy, where innovation can have a wide-reaching, real-world impact. We often hear about spin-outs emerging from universities or research institutions, where… Read more »
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