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Taking the measure of offshore wind farms
Data is essential in helping optimise future wind farm design, allowing for improvements to the efficiency of operations during the construction phase and throughout its lifecycle. Collecting the data accurately is crucial, so we were keen to learn more about the technology that makes this possible, from Sergi Roma, Business Developer at EOLOS Floating Lidar… Read more »
Far from run of the mill tools and solutions
From manufacturer, to installation and maintenance, having the right tools for the job at any point in the process is crucial for effective turbine and blade management. As the machinery gets bigger and the demands on the sector grow, the tool makers themselves are faced with new challenges. PES heard from Erik Roos, Director of… Read more »
Ideally positioned for the future
With safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness among the driving factors for wind turbine manufacturers, there is currently a big rush on high-end yokes. Something that ematec is well placed to help with. By taking customer feedback on board, the German supplier is enjoying full order books as it celebrates its 25th year in business. Why are… Read more »
Acceleration through integrated logistics solutions
DHSS, recently acquired by Clarkson Port Services and now part of Clarkson PLC, continues to grow its coverage of services on a global scale. With strategic locations around the UK and the Netherlands, the combination forms a solid tandem, providing important turn-key services, including port agency, terminal handling and quayside logistics, warehousing, helicopter services as… Read more »
Way better than back to normal
In-person, no more virtual, no temperature control at the entrance and with visitors and exhibitors shaking hands and no restrictions. All of these contributed to an unbelievable energy that rocked the exhibition hall and stages in the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center during an action-packed three days for Wind Energy Asia. There is talk of problems in… Read more »
Speeding up the build-out of wind energy is Europe’s best defence
Wind power has made great strides in a very short time. It is now a cornerstone of Europe’s energy system, and at the heart of its long-term ambitions. It makes up 17% of all electricity consumed in Europe today, and the European Commission wants that figure to grow to 43% by 2030. But the wind… Read more »
Harnessing the power of strategic collaborations in offshore wind
The global economy has seen some of its most significant challenges in modern history in the last decade. One of the main drivers is the increasing focus of governments worldwide bolstering their energy supply, to reduce vulnerabilities to catastrophic global events, like the ones we have seen this century. Combined with the increasing drive to… Read more »
Accessing the floating wind frontier
‘Floating wind’, the new buzzword of the offshore energy sector, is said to revolutionise the global energy infrastructure. Floating turbines open up new potential sites for exploitation, further offshore, in deeper seas, where stronger and more consistent winds mean better yields. Only four floating wind farms have been built so far, but this relatively new… Read more »
Increased returns by robotized wind turbine inspection and maintenance
With the increasing size of wind farms and the turbines themselves, the scale of inspection and maintenance challenges faced by the wind energy industry is also growing. Servicing the blades has become more difficult, whereas turbine failure and downtime are more costly. Additionally, growing risks related to increased lightning damage due to towers and blades… Read more »
The accuracy of yield forecasts lies in the complexity of the data
Globally, the use of data is becoming increasingly important, enabling many processes to be optimized. At 4cast, physics, computer science, meteorology, and mathematics experts work together with data. The company uses big data to create precise energy yield forecasts for wind and solar parks. By providing accurate predictions directly to marketers, grid operators, energy service… Read more »
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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 »
OEG Energy Group Limited
OEG Energy Group Limited (“OEG”, the “Group”), a leading energy solutions business has appointed Paula Richardson to the newly created role of chief human resources officer, based at the company’s new headquarters in Dyce, Aberdeen. She will also join the executive team as part of her responsibilities. OEG last year grew its workforce to over… Read more »
SMD COLLABORATES WITH BEAM ON OFFSHORE AI INNOVATION
Underwater technology and services company, SMD, and deep technology company, Beam, are mobilising autonomous vehicles in harsh offshore environments using Beam’s Pathfinder software. Having purchased SMD’s market-leading Quantum EV, Beam plans to mount its innovative subsea perception system, SubSLAM – running their Pathfinder software – to the vehicle, enabling AI-driven autonomous piloting in deeper, harsher… Read more »
Diane Waghorne Receives Inaugural Mayor’s Spotlight Award on Behalf of Tech Safety Lines
Carrollton, TX — Tech Safety Lines, a global leader in life-saving safety training and equipment for industries including wind energy, construction, and telecommunications, has been honored as the first-ever recipient of the Mayor’s Spotlight Award. CEO Diane Waghorne accepted the prestigious award on behalf of the company during a ceremony at City Hall, where Mayor… Read more »
XOCEAN Secures €115 Million Investment to Accelerate Growth of Its Ocean Data Services Platform
All Energies Services Group Announces Strategic Acquisition of CWind Ltd from Inspirit Capital
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