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Getting blade bearings in shape for the turbines of the future
Blade bearings might not exactly be the most expensive components in a wind turbine, but damage to this fundamental part of the system can result in considerable downtimes and costs. By designing and testing blade bearings under realistic conditions reliable operation of future turbines shall be impro- ved. In the HAPT research project (short for… Read more »
Gev Wind Power Launches Industry First Factory To Site Quality Assurance Programme
With over 90% of turbine blades being damaged to some degree in transit, GEV Wind Power has identified a gap in the market and developed an innovative ‘factory to site’ Quality Assurance Programme to offer clients peace of mind during the transit of wind turbine blades and generators. The new scheme assists in maintaining the… Read more »
Availon gets certified for Spanish & Italian wind farms servicing
Rheine, 16/02/2016. Availon, the leading service provider for all brands of wind turbines, has announced today that it has received full HSEQ certification for its wind farm servicing operations in Italy and Spain, according to international quality, environmental and work safety standards. “HSEQ Certifications are of rising economic importance for ISPs. We service wind turbines… Read more »
image007.jpg Siemens 7-megawatt offshore wind turbine reaches final stage in development process
• Siemens’ new large direct drive wind turbine type certified• Field tests with two prototypes in Østerild, Denmark The development of Siemens’ offshore flagship wind turbine has reached its final stage: the 7-megawatt (MW) offshore turbine has successfully passed final type certification. Field testing of the SWT-7.0-154 was recently extended with a second prototype. Grid… Read more »
Met Office announces new contracts to aid safe construction of two offshore wind farms in Germany
16 February 2016, London: The Met Office today announces new forecast service contracts with two significant wind farm developments in Germany. The Met Office will be providing services to help with the safe construction and successful commissioning of these offshore wind farms in the south west of the German Bight area of the North Sea…. Read more »
The Uks Largest Onshore Turbine Blades Delivered
Some would shy away from the challenge of transporting three 145m wind turbines featuring 58.7m blades, Collett & Sons say bring it on! With approval granted for the phase three of Muirhall Wind Farm in South Lanarkshire Collett were called upon to facilitate the import and delivery of eighteen components from the Port of Grangemouth,… Read more »
New recommendations for novel materials in renewable energy to secure long term reliability
New position paper from DNV GL’s Materials Research Programme looks at the latest developments in materials and shows the need for establishing long term reliability of novel materials deployed in renewable energy systems. Attention has focused to a large extent on cost and efficiency and to a lesser extent on the key parameters of durability… Read more »
Ingeteam commissions the very first hybrid solar power and battery storage system in Brazil
The plant is located at the Brazilian army headquarters in Brasilia. Spain, 15 February, 2016. Ingeteam began the year 2016 by commissioning the first hybrid plant in Brazil to be connected to the public grid, combining PV energy and battery storage. The power generated by the rooftop PV panels (90 kWp) is stored in a… Read more »
meteocontrol to concentrate activities in Augsburg
Augsburg, 02/15/2016 – meteocontrol GmbH, a specialist for monitoring systems and quality assurance of photovoltaic systems, plans to move the development and production of its data loggers from Moers to Augsburg. The company’s base in Augsburg will take over these areas in July 2016. Until recently, meteocontrol has focused exclusively on developing Web portals that… Read more »
Europes Biggest Floating Solar Panel Project Charges Ahead In London
• Europe’s biggest floating solar panel array being installed on the Queen Elizabeth II reservoir, London • Eight football pitches worth of photovoltaic (PV) panels will generate enough energy to power 1,800 homes every year • Thames Water supports Paris Agreement to limit the global temperature rise to less than 2 degrees Celsius, with target… Read more »
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Next Ocean secures investment to scale offshore safety technology
Delft, Netherlands, February 11, 2025 – Next Ocean, a pioneer in Vessel Motion Radar technology, has secured Seed Investment from Arches Capital to drive its expansion and enhance maritime safety worldwide. This funding will accelerate Next Ocean’s growth, enabling the company to scale production, expand into new markets, and further develop its predictive radar technology…. Read more »
Global Underwater Hub Establishes Taskforce to Tackle Subsea Cable Reliability and Performance
Global Underwater Hub (GUH) has today published a white paper on its approach to tackling a crucial issue that could derail the UK’s clean energy ambitions. The trade and development body, which represents the UK’s £9.2billion underwater industry, has set out how it aims to improve the performance and reliability of subsea cable systems which… Read more »
Wärtsilä introduces next-generation engine to balance renewables and improve power plant performance
Wärtsilä 46TS engine provides improved output and efficiency to save fuel and costs, with future proof technology that can run on sustainable fuels Technology group Wärtsilä launches today its next generation 46TS engine, which is designed to balance renewable energy, provide highly efficient baseload power, and can run on sustainable fuels in future. The Wärtsilä… Read more »
Exide Technologies’ Customized Energy Systems and Vrijopnaam partnership set to enhance sustainable energy access in The Netherlands
Vrijopnaam increases impact on the energy transition in the Netherlands by expanding operations and improving energy distribution efficiency Exide Technologies’ 3,4 MWh Solition Mega Three energy storage system with liquid cooling optimizes grid power usage and peak-power supply Integration of a new storage system and implementation of an ‘in-front-of’ and ‘behind-the-meter’ solution, optimizing energy management… Read more »
Glamox offers bird-friendly lights for offshore platforms and ships
The future for migrating birds is bright, the future is green Oslo, Norway, 10 February 2025: Offshore platforms, such as oil and gas rigs, wind turbines, and their substations, offer a tempting respite for migratory birds attracted by their lights. But landing on these structures can be a death sentence for tired birds that use up… Read more »
Exide Technologies unveils new Solition Powerbooster Mobile: Delivering flexible and sustainable energy “On-The-Go”
Solition Powerbooster Mobile offers flexible and zero-emissions energy buffering and supply – wherever, whenever Built with versatility in mind – ideal for various off-grid use cases such as events, construction sites, or outdoor EV charging Available with storage capacities of 200 and 400 kWh Gennevilliers, France (3/2/2025) – Exide Technologies, a global leader in… Read more »
Polar Racking Reaffirms Commitment to Achieving 10GW Annual Production for Global Solar Projects
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