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Despite the clear benefits of wind power, there will always be obstacles to overcome, particularly given the often difficult environments developers have to work in, the issues around tariffs and investment concerns during times of austerity. However, innovators around the world are engineering solutions that might literally rise above these challenges. Dr. Corwin Hardham of… Read more »
Editors Note
At the time of writing, the PES team and I are packing our bags in readiness for our trip to Atlanta, or to be more specific: to WINDPOWER 2012. The AWEA show is the focal point for wind professionals to network with and learn from industry leaders and experts, and to discover the latest in… Read more »
2025 vision
A recently published report by the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) has shed light on just how vast the potential for wind energy is in British Columbia, and what is required to tap into this vast resource. PES gives you some of the highlights from the report and looks at the energy future for BC…… Read more »
Sound thinking
For any wind energy developer, the issue of impacts on local population is one that must not be taken lightly. A new study published via the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has been conducted to look at the potential adverse benefits of wind farm developments on local populations. PES takes a look at the report’s findings… The… Read more »
Energys Sustainable Future
PES takes a look at a special US energy report highlighting the potential benefits of taking a more pro-active step towards renewable, and particularly wind, technologies. From job creation to pollution and health, the study digs deep into this controversial subject and asks what the future holds for the US power industry. The Civil Society… Read more »
Quality assessment of wind turbine blades
Morgan Troedsson, Product Manager, FORCE Technology FORCE Technology is among the leading technological consulting and service providers in Scandinavia as well as internationally. Our target is to sell highly specialized engineering know-how for practical and efficient solutions to the wind energy business area… The solutions enhance customer competitiveness and are based on the customer and… Read more »
Prepared for global growth
Recently lauded for investing $10 million and creating 200 jobs over five years in Elberton, Georgia, Hailo LLC is a success story made real. We caught up with CEO Steffen Kosir to find out a little more about the Germany-based organisation that produces climbing and service lift systems for turbines. PES: What is your on-the-ground… Read more »
Industry Insider
A well-known figure within the sector, Mita-Teknik’s Jean Steen Felber is the first of our Insider interviewees. Here, he gives us an exclusive account of the Danish company and its future ambitions, as well as outlining his own background and goals. PES: Welcome to PES magazine, can you firstly explain a little about your role,… Read more »
Last word
In recent years, the North American wind industry has been somewhat isolated and – dare we say it – a pace behind regions such as Europe. However, this has all now changed, and last year marked a watershed year that catapulted the continent right into the heart of the industry. There have been ups, there… Read more »
The recovery starts here
With investments set to total $145 BILLION by 2017, our domestic industry has just been catapulted into the global big league. We investigate the cash windfall, examine which sectors and ancillary industries will benefit most, and ask if it can even kick-start the entire economy…? While the financial crisis of 2008-2009 and the recession had… Read more »
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HORNBECK OFFSHORE ANNOUNCES U.S. NAVY MENTOR PROTÉGÉ AGREEMENT WITH NEXT GENERATION LOGISTICS, LLC
COVINGTON, La., July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (” Hornbeck Offshore” or the “Company”) announced today that the United States Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs recently approved a Mentor Protégé Agreement between the Company and Next Generation Logistics, LLC (“NGL”). Small businesses, including Veteran/Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small businesses, Historically Underutilized… Read more »
ABB’s Brazilian plant moves to energy-efficient manufacturing of smart building components
Measures at Belo facility deliver annual operational energy savings of 530 MWh and a 162-ton reduction in CO2e emissions within first year New energy frequency inverters, solar panels, LED lamps and skylights, and ABB AbilityTM smart energy management accelerate energy efficiency Producing residential circuit breakers for the Americas regions, the site now addresses the rising market… Read more »
Storyblok’s CMS helps Octopus Energy use content to power the future of green energy
Octopus Energy is now able to deploy website updates in five minutes, and has seen a two-thirds decrease in requests for support from developers London – July 25, 2024 – Storyblok, the modern content management system (CMS) for all teams, today announced that Octopus Energy is using its CMS to manage content more efficiently and decrease dependence on developers…. Read more »
The UK Government has launched a partnership between Great British Energy and the Crown Estate which it says will deliver billions of pounds in clean power investment.
Responding to the announcement, Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “Scottish Renewables welcomes today’s announcement which has provided more detail on the role that the UK Government hopes GB Energy will play in the energy market. “The ambition to fast-track renewable energy deployment recognises the critical role that our industry will play in… Read more »
Kraken and SolarEdge Light up Path to Cheaper, Cleaner Energy
SolarEdge Home Battery customers will be able to save by charging with low-cost, clean energy – fully automated by Kraken Octopus Energy customers in the UK and US first to benefit from lower energy bills SolarEdge systems around the world to expand Kraken’s ‘Virtual Power Plant’ potential and turbocharge the smart grid London, UK and… Read more »
New study REVEALS repurposing EV batteries is vital to shaping a sustainable energy future
Environmental Impact: Throwing away lithium-ion batteries improperly is causing global safety issues including fires in waste management facilities. Circular Economy Benefits: Companies such as B2U Storage Solutions and Allye Energy are recycling and reutilising old EV batteries. Industry Innovation: B2U Storage Solutions has successfully deployed large-scale storage facilities using second-life batteries, demonstrating cost-effectiveness and reliability… Read more »
Does a new Labour government herald a new dawn for UK climate tech companies?
Schneider Electric appoints Kristin Hanley as Vice President, Global Marketing and Sales Excellence for the UK and Ireland
Airborne Wind Energy developer Kitemill receives €2.5m cash boost from EIC (European Innovation Council) to accelerate commercialisation
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