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A one stop supplier strategy can work
In manufacturing, a one-stop supplier strategy can work in everyone’s favour If an industry is going to flourish, it needs a quality-controlled supply network. Renewable energy producers in particular need end products that are safe, reliable and built to last. PES asks Rolf Schäfer (Dipl.-Phys.), owner of Robeko, about the challenges and benefits of entering… Read more »
Hi rising demand for renewable energy
Quality should be designed into your products.The rising demand for renewable energy means a greater demand for sophisticated technology. But it’s not simply customer satisfaction that counts these days. Jukka-Pekka Mäkinen, CEO and President of The Switch, explains how his firm is responding and contributing to the environmental revolution. {pagebreak} PES: Can you explain a… Read more »
Unique systems saves time and money
Unique system saves time and money for the wind power industry Swedish Actsafe is the company behind the world’s first power ascender, a personal elevator that climbs a standard rope. The company is now the market leader within this growing segment of rope access and is continuously developing solutions for making working at height safe,… Read more »
Enhancing wind turbine reliability and performance
Dipl.-Ing. Kirsten Tschauder, Deutsche BP AG Unplanned wind turbine downtime can lead to high financial losses and wind energy market statistics indicate that the average turbine downtime due to unscheduled events is around 270 hours per year. Roughly one third of such losses can be minimised or avoided by considering the special ambient and application… Read more »
The guardian angel
As the world entered a new millennium, Dr. Peter Volkmer discovered that condition monitoring of the rotor blades of wind turbines not only reduces risks but also pays for itself. At the time, systems monitoring the power train were already available and so the obvious question was why the most stressed parts of a wind… Read more »
Winds of change
Angelika Pullen, Policy & Communications Director, Global Wind Energy Council. With wind power predicted to deliver 34% of the world’s electricity by 2050, Angelika Pullen takes a look at how the future of energy is not only bright, but also decidedly green. Corporate leaders are walking a different path in their efforts to reduce carbon… Read more »
The 21st century battle for energy
THE 21st CENTURY BATTLE FOR ENERGY Christian Kjaer, CEO of the European Wind Energy Association discusses the current state of the industry and puts forward his blueprint for the future… {pagebreak} In March this year, 27 EU Heads of State unanimously agreed that 20% of our energy consumption must come from renewable energy sources by… Read more »
Suntech’s story
Since founding in 2001, Suntech has grown rapidly to become one of the largest solar companies in the world. In fact, Suntech was the fourth largest manufacturer of PV cells in the world at the end of 2006, up from eighth position one year earlier. This startling growth and success in the solar industry is… Read more »
Silicon. Solar. Sustainability
Silicon. Solar. Sustainability. Solar energy – is it a sound business proposition? This question has been asked for decades by business leaders. At Dow Corning, we believe the answer is a resounding “yes,” and we are committed to helping solar energy become an accessible, economically viable and self-sustaining energy alternative around the world. {pagebreak} Dow… Read more »
The advantages of vertical integration
The advantages of vertical integration With the solar marketplace becoming increasingly competitive, some manufacturers and suppliers are reformulating their business strategies to strengthen their footing in the industry. And, for solar photovoltaic specialist Trina Solar, a vertically integrated model is now paying dividends in terms of profit and investor confidence. {pagebreak} Since its debut on… Read more »
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Wind Propulsion a Keystone Technology for Shipping as New Report Reveals $400bn USD Premature Scrapping Crisis
[ 29 January 2025, Portsmouth, UK ] – A new report from the UCL Energy Institute has highlighted the looming risk of maritime asset stranding, stating that a rapid energy transition could “lead to ‘premature scrapping’ of over a third of the fleet, valued at over 400bn USD, unless they undergo costly retrofits to remain… Read more »
We4Ce’s 2.5-3MW rotor blade design passes validation test at Suzlon in India
We4Ce designed rotor blade structure and conducted training; InDutch Composites Technology produced mold and prototype; Suzlon Group performed extreme fatigue tests; TÜV Rheinland issued blade design certification and conformity statements Almelo, Netherlands, 29 January 2025 – We4Ce, a Dutch rotor blade design and technology supplier, has this month completed end-to-end blade tests in India for a new… Read more »
MRPC Receives “Innovation in Vacuum Busch Award”
The “Innovation in Vacuum Busch Award” goes to the Norwegian company MRPC (Marine Roll & Pitch Control) for its innovative buoyancy control system to stabilize ships, offshore wind turbines, and other floating units. TYR rotary lobe blowers and SAMOS side channel blowers from the Busch Group are used in this system. MRPC is a subsidiary… Read more »
Salvors needed to put Red Sea’s long-term environmental impact first amid Sounion disaster, says Ambipar Response
The long-term environmental impact of the Sounion vessel disaster, both of the vessel and the Red Sea, were at the forefront of the critical salvage operation, noted Ambipar Response, the emergency response division of Ambipar Group, who led the spill response and pollution prevention effort for the stricken 164,000 dwt tanker (IMO: 9312145) in August… Read more »
Renewable Power: TotalEnergies Will Supply 1.5 TWh to STMicroelectronics in France over 15 Years
1st PPA in France for STMicroelectronics, aiming at 100% renewable sourcing by 2027 Power comes from 2 recent wind and solar farms of 75 MW operated by TotalEnergies Paris, Geneva – January 28, 2025 — TotalEnergies and STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, have signed a physical[1] Power Purchase… Read more »
INTERSOLAR EUROPE: COSTS DECREASE AS MARKET DYNAMICS INTENSIFY – PHOTOVOLTAICS ON CONTINUED COURSE FOR GROWTH
Munich/Pforzheim, January 28, 2025 – The global growth of solar power generation shows no signs of slowing. Some of the established markets are seeing a fast deployment of photovoltaics (PV), while new, up-and-coming markets are adding to the boom. In 2024, the global milestone of two terawatts of installed PV capacity was achieved. The solar… Read more »
USV manufacturer and marine data acquisition specialist, Uncrewed Survey Solutions can now operate in UK waters utilising MGN 705
The Nordex Group announces leadership transition as CSO takes on new role within the company
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