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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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Swiss Steel Group relies on precise data for sustainable steel production from scrap
Emmenbrücke / Witten July 2024 – Swiss Steel Group, one of the market-leading producers of steel on the electric arc furnace route, emphasises the importance of precise data in sustainable steel production. With over 2.2 million tonnes of scrap processed each year, the company is not only one of the largest recycling companies in Europe,… Read more »
SolarDuck and RWE successfully install offshore floating solar pilot Merganser off Dutch coast
Merganser, a 0.5 MWp offshore floating solar pilot, has been successfully installed at the North Sea Farmers offshore test site in the Dutch North Sea Next steps include technical and environmental monitoring to further investigate the technology With the support of RWE, the Dutch-Norwegian company SolarDuck, has installed its offshore floating solar (OFPV) project,… Read more »
Chemitek Solar adds to its range of solar cleaning solutions with the new Metal Oxides Removal Agent
Chemitek Solar, a pioneering leader in sustainable cleaning and soiling mitigation solutions for the solar industry, proudly announces the launch of its new Metal Oxides Removal Agent, an innovative product designed to efficiently and safely remove metal oxides (e.g. rust) from photovoltaic modules and tiles. The Metal Oxides Removal Agent features a specialized biodegradable formula… Read more »
Ginlong (Solis) Celebrates New National Standard PCS Certification at SNEC 2024
Ningbo, China – 1 July, 2024 – Ginlong (Solis) Technologies, the world’s third-largest PV inverter manufacturer, proudly announced at the SNEC exhibition earlier this month that its 30kW inverter supported an offshore photovoltaic empirical project. This news follows the establishment of the Offshore Photovoltaic Verification Base, a joint venture between the National Solar Photovoltaic Quality… Read more »
First offshore pilot project for large-scale oyster reef restoration in Belgian North Sea
· BELREEFS is the first offshore project for large-scale oyster reef restoration in the Belgian North Sea. · Innovative techniques will facilitate the introduction of a self-sustaining oyster reef. · The project relies on a unique collaboration between government, industry and science. Before 1850, flat oyster reefs were a dominant structural and ecological component of… Read more »
TE Connectivity’s ALR 11000 digital photocell with dimming capability helps significantly reduce electricity costs for street lighting
Zhaga D4i-certified ALR digital photocells from TE help lower power consumption and reduce CO2 emissions BERWYN, Pennsylvania – July 3, 2024 – TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectors and sensors, launches the Zhaga-D4i certified ALR 11000 digital dimming photocell. TE’s latest photocell controls the on/off switching of a streetlight, and also has the ability… Read more »
Sineng Electric Supplies 1,016MW of Inverters to the Al Kahfah PV Project in Saudi Arabia
Enviromena secures £30m funding from Close Brothers Energy for construction of 70MW solar farm in Essex
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Ciel & Terre EMEA has begun the European largest floating solar project’s installation
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