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Making the wind energy world smaller
A valued and regular contributor to PES, Rickmers-Linie provides a worldwide network of liner services for the transportation of breakbulk, heavylift and project cargoes – including, increasingly, wind turbines. We talked to Gerhard Janssen, Director Marketing & Sales about the company’s continued expansion into North America, additions to the fleet, and future growth. PES: Welcome… Read more »
The big debate
Once again, we’ve invited a selection of the continent’s leading wind power ambassadors to debate the issues of the day at length. Their answers may differ, but rest assured that you’re getting the very best analysis that the industry can provide. Contributors David AhlerNational Sales Manager, Semikron Blair LoftisVice President, global director – renewable energy,… Read more »
Aluminum extrusions: enabling stronger more efficient structures in wind turbines
To date in the wind industry, steel and fiberglass structures have been the most commonly used materials. However, extruded aluminum structures offer a huge potential in offering strong but lightweight corrosion-resistant structures, capable of solving some of the wind turbines industries design challenges. As with any material we will first discuss the advantages of the… Read more »
Are tooling assets really worth managing?
The simple answer is yes, argues John Tremblay, Wind Energy Segment Manager for Snap-on Industrial… Conventional wisdom within the wind energy sector says that millions of dollars in tool assets are lost each year. In addition, the hidden or less obvious results of poor tool management may actually have a greater impact on the bottom… Read more »
Wind The Other Force Behind Oklahomas Energy Boom
Known globally as an oil and gas giant, Oklahoma is rapidly diversifying its power portfolio and is quickly becoming known as one of the wind industry’s main markets in North America. With over 3,000 MW of wind generation currently in operation or under construction, the state is fast becoming one of the wind energy leaders… Read more »
Community wind power: a vision of the future?
John Mitola, President of community-based development leader Juhl Wind Inc. speaks to PES about the future for both the community-based sector the wider industry. He shares his views on the problems facing wind power, and how community-scale projects can avoid some of the issues hampering future development. One common trait all of us in the… Read more »
Driving offshore
Given the challenges of building a wind farm offshore, and the ongoing difficulties posed by maintaining turbines in the tough marine environments, PES looks at how medium voltage equipment is being adapted and developed to meet increasingly high requirements. Growth of installed wind power capacity by year (figure1) The expected expansion of wind power, along… Read more »
Tentec Announces New Distributor in New Zealand for Bolt Tensioning Equipment
Tentec is pleased to announce the appointment of HTC Specialised Tooling Ltd as a distributor of its bolt tensioning equipment for wind turbines in New Zealand. With its HQ in Auckland, the company supplies a comprehensive range of high-force hydraulic tools and related equipment for sale and hire and also offers maintenance and calibration services…. Read more »
Innovation in action
Part of the ACCIONA group, ACCIONA Windpower North America specializes in the design, manufacture, field assembly and marketing of wind turbines using proprietary technology. The company has positioned itself among the world’s top wind turbine manufacturers, and produces turbines of 1500 kW and 3000 kW rated power, of which it has assembled over 3500 MW…. Read more »
Find fresh wind in the German southwest!
Our industry was built on fresh ideas, novel solutions and new methodologies, and so with that approach in mind, we’d like to introduce you to Baden-Württemberg – a German state that’s very much open for wind business… The future belongs to renewable energy. The greater shortage of conventional resources and the more urgent the ecological… Read more »
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Iconic York Minster sets powerful example of sustainability and heritage preservation with a solar powered strategy for future generations.
York Minster, one of the UK’s most iconic landmarks, is taking a bold step to address the challenges of climate change by reducing its carbon footprint. This commitment to sustainability aligns its centuries-old legacy with the pressing need to address modern environmental challenges, safeguarding its heritage for the future. Working with Solarwatt, a pioneer in… Read more »
Energy companies boosting investment in cybersecurity arms race, to manage the ‘greatest risk’ to the industry today – new research reveals
Oslo, 22 January, 2025 – Energy companies are taking cyber threats seriously at the highest levels, as two in three energy professionals (65%) say their leadership views cybersecurity as the greatest current risk to their business, according to new research on the state of cybersecurity in the energy sector. More than two thirds of energy professionals (71%) expect their company… Read more »
Sineng Electric Supplies Energy Storage Solution to North Africa’s First Utility-Scale Energy Storage Project
Aswan, Egypt, January 21, 2025 — Sineng Electric, a global leader in solar and energy storage solutions, has joined forces with Trinasolar to supply its central PCS energy storage solution to the 300MWh Abydos Battery Energy Storage Project in Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate. It is the first utility-scale energy storage project in Egypt, defining a… Read more »
Solar farm that could power 100,000 UK homes proposed for East Yorkshire
• Global renewable energy company Ørsted is sharing plans for Kingfisher Solar Farm in the East Riding of Yorkshire, which would have a capacity of approximately 320 megawatts (MW) • Residents are being invited to provide their feedback on the proposals for the solar farm during an early phase of non-statutory consultation across February and… Read more »
Catalysed fusion poised for a breakout year in 2025
By Valeria Tyutina, CEO at ENG8 As we set our sights on 2025, an energy production process called catalysed fusion, which is based on low energy nuclear reaction (LENR) pathways, is on the cusp of a significant breakthrough. This emerging technology is rapidly gaining momentum, with companies and research initiatives transitioning from lab scale to… Read more »
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
Market leading WindSonic 2-axis wind sensors now easier to integrate into more systems
Empowering Sustainability: Sineng Electric Powers India’s Largest Floating Solar Plant with Advanced Technology
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