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New sizing of wind turbine generators (WTGs) requires a new perspective of wind towers
The wind market is continuously evolving to bigger and more powerful WTGs, both onshore and offshore, each one has its limitations, but they need to include new solutions and continue to reduce the associated LCoE. Until now, the onshore market has represented approximately 70% of the total MW installed (GWEC), but offshore is growing. Onshore… Read more »
Offshore wind targets: what might stop us hitting them?
If everything goes smoothly, then the UK’s offshore wind industry should be well on track to hit the Government’s target of 40 Gigawatts (GW) of generation capacity by 2030, but this is not an industry that’s accustomed to everything going smoothly. Chris Towner, Partner and renewable energy specialist at law firm Womble Bond Dickinson, looks… Read more »
Prevention better than cure during icing season
As our winters get colder and turbines get bigger, icing presents a host of potential pitfalls for wind farmers. Wicetec looks to overcome these challenges with its Ice Prevention System, helping to avoid a repeat of the Texas big freeze power outage earlier this year. PES caught up with Petteri Antikainen, the company’s Co-Founder and… Read more »
Offshore wind: where next?
The pace of the clean energy revolution is speeding up in an international effort to curb global warming and offshore wind power is set to play a pivotal role in achieving the CO2 reduction targets of many of the world’s coastal countries. It is widely perceived that offshore wind is set to grow by around… Read more »
Using lidar to solve the challenges of offshore wind farms
As global interest in wind energy continues to grow, an increasing number of projects are looking out to sea, where the vast ocean expanse allows offshore wind farms to cover more area, erect larger turbines and generate more energy. Offshore wind is expected to constitute 20% of total wind energy installations by 2025. While Europe… Read more »
Enabling data to drive the future of offshore robotics
Vaarst, the new technology spin-off company from Rovco launched March 2021, with the vision to bring artificial intelligence, machine learning and autonomy to all offshore robotics. Enabling the integration of their technology into all robotic vehicles, both new and as a retrofit solution to existing ROVs. A technology company borne from a services business Rovco,… Read more »
Tech disruption in offshore wind
Think of a future where the offshore wind supply chain connects in real time. Picture a wind turbine technician installing, maintaining, and fixing components with the support of shore-side staff connected through their eyes and ears. The experts are supporting the technicians through every step of a critical job. Envision the crew of a CTV… Read more »
A giant with a brain
Smart turbines: embedded intelligence is the next engine growth factor for the automotive industry. Specialists estimate that in less than 10 years, the software element will represent 60% of the value of a vehicle, compared to 20% today. When you think about the pace of change in the wind industry today, we can expect a… Read more »
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The offshore wind energy industry has seen enormous growth in recent years and it doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon. Those in the industry will know the stats: the offshore wind energy market is forecast to reach $42bn by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 13.6% from 2020 to 2025. The focus for… Read more »
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The offshore wind energy industry has seen enormous growth in recent years and it doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon. Those in the industry will know the stats: the offshore wind energy market is forecast to reach $42bn by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 13.6% from 2020 to 2025. The focus for… Read more »
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Modulift Spreader Beams Integral to Hinkley Point Construction
Poole, Dorset, UK >> Specialist lifting equipment manufacturer Modulift, in collaboration with MEH Alliance, is playing a pivotal role in the installation of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC components at Hinkley Point C. Upon completion, this state-of-the-art power station will provide low-carbon electricity to around six million homes, meeting approximately 7% of the UK’s total electricity demand. In a… Read more »
FIRST INTERSOLAR SUMMIT AFRICA BRINGS THE SOLAR INDUSTRY TO NAIROBI
Pforzheim/Nairobi, February 13, 2025 – The first Intersolar Summit Africa will take place on March 12 and 13, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Nairobi. This marks a premiere for Intersolar, the world’s leading brand, on the African continent. With over 250 expected participants, more than 50 high-caliber speakers and over 20 sponsors, the summit… Read more »
Full Circle signs full-scope contract to service Enercon E-70 Turbines at High Winds and Mean Moor Wind Farms in Cumbria, England
Full Circle Wind Services has signed a service and maintenance agreement with High Winds Community Energy Society, the largest community-owned wind farm in England. The full-scope contract covers operations and maintenance for five Enercon E-70 turbines at the High Winds and Mean Moor wind farms in Ulverston, Cumbria, England. The agreement was awarded through a… Read more »
THE SMARTER E EUROPE: SMART INTEGRATION SAVES CASH AND STABILIZES GRIDS
Munich/Pforzheim, February 12, 2025 – The smarter E Europe 2025, taking place earlier in the year than usual, from May 7–9, 2025 at Messe München, has the motto “Accelerating Integrated Energy Solutions”. And smart integration really is the key topic for the fast-changing world of energy and mobility. To meet the requirements of today –… Read more »
Natural Power validates Exus Renewables North America’s $312M TAG project in New Mexico
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has served as independent engineer of record on behalf of renewable asset management and development firm, Exus Renewables North America, for its TAG project; a 140-megawatt solar and 50-megawatt/200-megawatt-hour battery storage facility in Sandoval County, New Mexico. Jim Sardonia, VP of Technical Development at Exus Renewables… Read more »
NRG Systems’ Advanced Measurement Solutions Pave the Way for Southeast Asia’s Largest Wind Project
Critical pre-construction data from NRG Systems informs AEP and financial viability of Laos’ first wind plant while mitigating risk Hinesburg, Vermont, USA – NRG Systems, the global leader in wind and solar resource measurement and intelligence, is proud to announce its pivotal role in the successful wind resource assessment for the 600 MW Monsoon Wind… Read more »
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