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The German wind market bounces back again
In 1989 Husum Wind was the world’s first trade fair devoted exclusively to wind energy, taking place within a livestock auction venue. Twenty companies presented their products to more than 10,000 visitors. A lot has happened since. In the late 1980s/early 1990s the German market developed dynamically due to the Electricity Feed Act. With the… Read more »
Safety plus cyber security equals maximum protection for critical infrastructure
Digitalisation is bringing change, including the operation of supply networks that form part of the critical infrastructure. Current vulnerabilities demonstrate how important it is for this to be in compliance with the IT security catalogue in accordance with the German Energy Industry Act. TÜV SÜD is supporting the transmission system operator (TSO) ONTRAS by providing… Read more »
The electrifying dance of upward lightning
Blades certified before 2019 may be susceptible to damage from a destructive and anomalous type of lightning strike. Lightning protection systems (LPS) have been tested to an international standard since the early 2000s; however the focus was mainly on cloud-to-ground lightning and associated high energy levels. But there is another type of lightning that is… Read more »
Full-turbine predictive maintenance: an opportunity for early adopters
For many years, the wind industry has been working to reduce the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCoE), with the aim of increasing profits and building strong balance sheets. However, it’s now becoming clear that some major economic headwinds are emerging for the sector, and the continuous downward trend of LCoE may be in jeopardy. Rising… Read more »
Driving down LCoE through shape sensing
The wind industry is undergoing an existential challenge in a period where fast growth of wind energy is needed the most. Many factors outside the control of the industry have been increasing the overall levelised cost of electricity (LCoE). However, challenges like unplanned O&M costs, optimisation of lifetime and performance, could be within industry control…. Read more »
Offshore blade test challenges: infrastructure & methods
Blades for offshore turbines have long since passed the 100 m threshold, and there is no end in sight. With increasing sizes and loads, the structural reserves of blades are being squeezed ever further by design engineers. Consequently, thorough validation at full-scale level is of the utmost importance to ensure reliability over the entire lifetime…. Read more »
Guiding the waves
Radac is actively engaged in innovative developments through joint industry projects, harnessing a collaborative approach and a keen thirst for knowledge. Customer-centric, it thrives on working closely with clients, understanding their needs, and delivering effective solutions. While product development is significant, the company’s core lies in fostering knowledge and insights. This article sheds light on… Read more »
Avian monitoring on the radar
Originally developed for the US Air Force and NASA as a precision bird detection radar system, DeTect’s Avian Radar technology can provide continuous monitoring of bird and bat activity at ranges of three to eight miles around wind farm sites. The company’s Senior Biologist, Jenny Davenport, explains more to PES. PES: Firstly, I’m really pleased… Read more »
Data tracking
With its multi-client approach, TGS provides quality data early and at a low cost, reducing uncertainties and enhancing project development decisions. Matthew Cramer, the company’s Offshore Wind Commercial Lead, New Energy Solutions, explains how it is shifting the mindset of the industry and creating significant efficiencies in the way measurements are performed. PES: It’s great… Read more »
Advancing the energy transition: how material solutions help to accelerate wind power
The rapid transformation of the industry cannot be overlooked. The winds of change come in more than a breeze, because in a world urgently seeking solutions to combat climate change, wind energy has emerged as a pivotal player. By 2050, a staggering two-thirds of the world’s energy supply is projected to be sourced from renewables,… Read more »
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Offshore wind cable protection database to improve understanding of environmental impacts
A database of hard protection from offshore wind cable burial is being developed by marine consultancy and survey company ABPmer on behalf of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). The database aims to support more accurate cumulative effects assessments including improving understanding of the distribution of hard protection in marine protected areas (MPAs) designated to protect… Read more »
ENAPI Secures €7.5M Seed Funding Led by Voyager Ventures to Transform EV Charging Connectivity
ENAPI’s platform aims to commoditise connectivity in the EV charging industry and improve driver experience Seed round follows a €2.5M pre-seed raise just 10 months prior, bringing total funding to €10M Funds will accelerate ENAPI’s growth as the clearing house for EV charging, enabling seamless transactions between stakeholders Berlin, January 23, 2025 – ENAPI, the… Read more »
Advancing Offshore Wind Farm Operations with Lidar Technology
Equans’ Meteorological Monitoring Module continues to drive advancements in offshore operational safety. For nearly a decade, the integration of ZX Lidars technology into Equans’ Meteorological Monitoring Module has played a pivotal role in improving the safety and efficiency of offshore wind farm operations. This sophisticated module provides crucial real-time environmental data from offshore substations. The… Read more »
DNV Supports Grenergy in Securing $299 Million Financing for part of World’s Largest Energy Storage Project
2″ January 2025, Santiago, Chile — DNV, the global independent energy expert and assurance company, provided expertise and market due diligence, that has been instrumental in helping renewable energy developer Grenergy secure $299 million in financing for the Víctor Jara phase of the Oasis de Atacama project. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the… Read more »
Solargis launches Evaluate 2.0 software, setting a new standard for PV system design and evaluation
The new cloud-based solution offers the solar market’s most advanced, comprehensive platform for complete PV project design and evaluation. Solargis Evaluate 2.0 addresses many challenges faced by project developers and PV experts, leveraging 15-minute Time Series data as a default and using proprietary ground albedo data and ray tracing technology to deliver more accurate and… Read more »
Aevy Secures NOK 6.2M in pre-seed Investment Round
The investment will accelerate development of Aevy’s industry-first platform for AI-enabled management and due diligence of onshore wind and utility scale solar assets OSLO, Norway — Aevy, a provider of solutions for management and due diligence of renewable energy assets, today announced the completion of a NOK 6.2 million investment round led by StartupLab. The… Read more »
A leap forward in efficient and reliable lighting solutions with the second generation of Atlas Copco solar light towers
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