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The growth of offshore wind lies in the data
Collecting ocean data is an important part of operating an offshore wind farm, but doing so sustainably in order to protect the natural environment is also crucial. We asked James Ives, CEO of XOCEAN, what solutions his company can offer to allow data to be collected reliably and efficiently and in a carbon neutral way…. Read more »
Inspection training pays off
The expectations of continued wind industry growth bring sustained challenges at many levels. One of these is finding the best way of expanding the workforce while maintaining safety and training standards, something that can be achieved with the correct training and support. Demand for wind turbine technicians is predicted to grow over the next five… Read more »
Counting the cost of lightning protection
Lightning strikes are powerful and awe-inspiring displays of nature’s fury. However, they can also wreak havoc on man-made structures, including wind turbines. According to industry experts, around 1 to 3 percent of lightning strikes to wind turbine blades result in blade damage. However, this figure can vary significantly, depending on the location of the wind… Read more »
Rugged, nimble, underwater robots help to maintain offshore wind farms
PES spoke with Brad Clause, an account executive specializing in offshore energy applications at VideoRay, the world’s leading manufacturer of underwater robotic systems. We wanted to learn how VideoRay systems can improve the efficiency of maintaining offshore wind monopiles and turbine jackets and foundations. PES: It’s lovely to welcome a new name to PES, and… Read more »
Lidar takes the lead: wind energy measurement in action
Around the globe, renewable generation capacity is exploding, as more countries seek to reach net zero in the decades ahead. With the world increasingly turning toward renewable sources, wind energy plays an increasingly prominent role in this transition. In the modern world of wind energy, the need for accurate and reliable wind measurement data has… Read more »
Online VR training for offshore excellence
Global wind capacity is set to grow to a staggering 1,400 GW by 2026, and the need for a skilled and experienced workforce is urgent. So much so that the industry needs to look outside of internal sources to find candidates. But how does the industry recruit effectively and sustainably, while ensuring that the skill… Read more »
Minimising asset downtime with predictive inspections
Hands-on predictive wind turbine inspections provide the most inclusive overview of the condition of a wind asset, highlighting issues and key degradation factors, providing asset owners with actionable insights. The increasing demand for renewable energy within the past few years has led to asset owners and operators placing an increased focus on reducing revenue losses… Read more »
Northern Ireland’s renewable ambitions face achievable challenges
The region was fast out of the blocks in its shift towards the use of renewable energy. Early targets were met, with more now in place, as the country strives to meet its current goal of 80% renewable electricity by 2030 and a carbon free power system by 2035. Ambitious, certainly. Although it won’t be… Read more »
The challenges of legacy CMS hardware in ageing turbines
As wind operators look to ensure their fleets are running as economically as possible, the use of data to improve asset management and predictive maintenance strategies is becoming increasingly vital. In the wind industry today, the benefits of Condition Monitoring Systems (CMS) are widely accepted to help achieve optimal wind turbine performance. More data from… Read more »
Go like the wind with offshore marshalling
Cape Breton Island, situated on the east coast of North America, is a region well-positioned for new economic opportunities and transformational change. Home to Novaporte, a 2,000+ acre greenfield port development, and some of the windiest waters in the world, the Island is perfectly poised for generational transformation. Cape Breton Island, with its green hills,… Read more »
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Anemoi partners with NAPA to maximise Rotor Sail benefits with voyage optimisation
Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd. (Anemoi) has signed an agreement with NAPA, the Finnish-based global maritime software, services and data analysis expert, to bring its weather routing and voyage optimisation tools to users of its award-winning Rotor Sails. The partnership between the two maritime technology companies will enable all vessels fitted with Anemoi’s Rotor Sails to… Read more »
DNV SURVEY SHOWS HALF OF ENERGY ORGANIZATIONS PREPARING TO INTEGRATE AI IN THE COMING YEAR
Stavanger, Norway, 27 August 2024 – Nearly half of senior energy professionals plan to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven applications into their operations in the coming year, according to a new report from DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider. Published today, DNV’s latest Energy Industry Insights special report, “Leading a data-driven transition,” draws on… Read more »
Storm Lilian – energy networks issue storm advice
The UK’s energy networks have activated their weather response plans to prepare for the arrival of Storm Lilian, which is forecast to bring severe weather to parts of the country overnight tonight (Thursday 22 August) and tomorrow. Network operators in the affected areas are increasing staffing in contact centres and operational teams, and moving equipment to where… Read more »
Jan De Nul Group contests detention of dredging vessel Zheng He in Mexico
Despite various attempts undertaken by Jan De Nul Group, both through local proceedings as through diplomatic channels, dredging vessel Zheng He remains detained in the Port of Tampico, Mexico. Jan De Nul Group will continue to take all possible actions to protect its crew, to reserve its rights over its assets and to obtain a… Read more »
Terrasmart De-Risks Hail Damage with New Tracker Stow Feature
Withstand extreme weather and terrain challenges with cloud-based monitoring and industry-leading ground-mount portfolio BUFFALO, N.Y. August 20, 2024 — Terrasmart is excited to announce the release of a new hail stow feature for its single-axis tracker,TerraTrak. The hail stow capability brings additional risk mitigation functionality to PeakYieldTM, Terrasmart’s cloud-based tracker control and monitoring software platform…. Read more »
Alessandro Papaianni is the new Country Manager of K2 Systems Italy
Alessandro Papaianni is the new Country Manager for K2 Systems in Italy, effective immediately: Alessandro has been working in the photovoltaic industry for many years and has extensive experience in the field of renewable energies and B2B distribution. Claudia Vannoni, Head of Sales for Southern Europe, is certain: “His professional knowledge and strategic vision will… Read more »
DNV SUPPORTS AUD 650M FINANCING FOR AKAYSHA’S ORANA ENERGY STORAGE PROJECT IN NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
REC Group Kicks Off Production of High-Efficiency Alpha Pro M HJT solar panels for U.S. Commercial and Industrial Solar Markets
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