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Robotics: the key to the future of offshore wind
When wind turbines were first placed in the sea off the Danish island of Lolland in 1991, it was the start of a global journey which would see wind power as the backbone of a sustainable future. Fast forward 30 years and those 11 turbines off Vindeby have transformed into more than 160 offshore wind… Read more »
Detection offers best protection to birds
Over a year ago, an article about the Polish Bird Protection System (BPS) was published in PES Wind. Throughout this time, Bioseco has been improving its system, testing its effectiveness and expanding operations in Europe, working with global players. Now in 2022, the company offers upgraded versions of BPS, a system that reduces bird mortality… Read more »
Customized bolting solutions for the wind industry
Atlas Copco has been providing tensioning solutions for the wind industry since 2005. The initial tensioners were supplied to European manufacturers for the build of wind turbines within their facilities. As time progressed the range expanded to Asia and then the rest of the world. Due to the demand from the manufacturing plant progressing to… Read more »
Business studies
At a time of fast and significant growth for the wind industry, how can businesses navigate the landscape and convince potential customers that what they offer is tangible? Is it time to call in the experts to help really get to grips with your business development, to cut through the noise and devise effective marketing… Read more »
Lift off for greener transportation offshore
As the wind industry battles the challenge to reduce its own impact on CO2 emissions in the making of greener energy, could flying cranes be a possible solution for transporting spare parts, tools and equipment for turbine service and maintenance? PES was fascinated to learn more about the possibilities of the technology from Co-founder and… Read more »
Hanwha pledges commitment to build a fully American solar supply chain
Hanwha Solutions to become the largest shareholder of Norway-based U.S. polysilicon manufacturer REC Silicon after acquiring an additional 4.67% stake from Aker Horizons, increasing total investment to $204 million and ownership share to 21.34%. Seoul, South Korea, March 23, 2022 – The United States solar industry is at a critical juncture. Despite long-term efforts to… Read more »
Fraunhofer LeTID test confirms top quality of IBC SOLAR modules
Modules of IBC SOLAR’s own brand show particularly high performance-stability in Fraunhofer CSP’s LeTID test. Bad Staffelstein, March 22, 2022 – IBC SOLAR, a leading global provider of photovoltaics (PV) and energy storage, impresses with its own-brand modules in a LeTID test conducted by the Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP. Specifically, the research institution… Read more »
Model tests confirm GustoMSC Tri-Floater performance in harsh environment
GustoMSC has recently completed model tests on its proprietary Tri-Floater, a semi-submersible floater capable of hosting very large wind turbines. The tests were performed at the Océanide wave basin in South-East France on a 1:50 scale model of the Tri-Floater hosting the 15 MW NREL reference wind turbine. The floater was subjected to simultaneous wind,… Read more »
ABB Turbocharging launches digital suite to help ships cut fuel consumption by up to 20 percent
ABB Ability™ Tekomar XPERT marine is a digital suite delivering powerful insights into vessel performance, as well as CO2 emissions monitoring and reporting ABB estimates that deeper insights into a vessel’s operational data enabled by Tekomar XPERT marine can provide up to 20 percent fuel reduction, cutting costs and emissions as a result The digital marine… Read more »
Fit for Offshore Renewables Granted Status Achieved by CMP
Leading manufacturer of cable glands, cleats and accessories, CMP Products, has been granted ‘Fit for Offshore Renewables’ (F4OR) status through ORE Catapult and Nuclear AMRC’s program The F4OR program, developed in conjunction with the offshore renewables energy industry, is aimed at gearing up supply chain businesses with the skills required to supply into the sector…. Read more »
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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 »
Diane Waghorne Receives Inaugural Mayor’s Spotlight Award on Behalf of Tech Safety Lines
XOCEAN Secures €115 Million Investment to Accelerate Growth of Its Ocean Data Services Platform
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