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Expansion and Optimism
John Price, Global Sales Director Renewables, Products and Services, JDR, tells PES about the increase in work in the offshore wind sector. The mood is upbeat and optimistic.. PES: Welcome to PES Wind magazine. Thanks for talking with us. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about the background of your organisation and… Read more »
Hybrid marine technology for wind farm service vessels
If wind, wave and tidal energy installations are striving for genuine ‘green’ credentials it is logical to reduce consumption of fossil fuels wherever possible. Hybrid technology is being utilised by many transport sectors and industries around the world. The marine industry is now recognising the potential of utilising hybrid power and innovative propulsion systems. The… Read more »
Wind reflections
Steve Sawyer, Secretary General, GWEC, gives a global overview of wind power during 2015, a very positive year culminating in the Paris agreement in December. He predicts a steady growth in the industry over the next five years. Wind Power Leads All New Power GenerationMore than 150 nations gathered in New York, on Earth Day,… Read more »
Blade inspection Maintenance regime offshore
Wind turbines installed offshore call for special attention. Wear and tear is quite different at sea, as is corrosion on steel structures. Offshore windfarms are often located remotely, difficult to access after installation and commissioning. Morgan Troedsson, President, MacTeen Consulting Ltd explains to PES the maintenance challenges presented by rotor blades on offshore installations. Offshore… Read more »
Getting it Wright
Training for any industry is of paramount importance in the drive towards creating an accident free culture and maximum efficiency. It is no less the case with a relatively new industry like wind turbines. Maersk Training is currently bringing techniques and lessons learnt in the oil and gas and maritime sectors to help increase understanding… Read more »
Weather challenge
Nicolas Fournier, at the Met Office, explains to PES the crucial role that weather forecasting and analysis plays in site selection, planning, operations and safety within the offshore renewable-energy market. Over the last five years the Met Office has placed a particular focus on supporting the offshore wind industry, as a key contributor to the… Read more »
Is there light at the end of the tunnel?
Anders Helsinghoff Fjord tells PES about the acquisition of the North Sea Ship Agency, the present slowdown in the offshore market and his optimism for 2017. PES: Welcome to PES Wind magazine. Thanks for talking with us. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about the background of your organization and how you… Read more »
Into the future with UAVs
Chris Young, Business Development Manager, RectrixAS Ltd – UAV Solutionsgives PES his perspective on the use of UVAs or drones for close inspection and data gathering. UAVs are being used more and more in the wind industry. PES: Welcome to PES Wind magazine. Thanks for talking with us. Would you like to begin by explaining… Read more »
Innovation reigns supreme at Global Offshore Wind 2016
PES gets a taster of the RenewableUK’s Global Offshore Wind 2016, now in its 15th year. It is still the only dedicated offshore wind event in the UK. It takes place on June 21st and 22nd 2016, at the Manchester Central Convention Complex. Highlights of this year’s event include cost-saving innovations, export opportunities, international networking,… Read more »
Gulliver will travel
PES caught up with Jules Schelkens, Commercial Manager at Scaldis, to talk about how the company has evolved since it began in 1995. We found out about how technological advances have reduced installation and commissioning time and his thoughts on the future… PES: Welcome back to PES Wind Magazine. Thanks for talking with us Jules,… Read more »
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BYD Energy Storage Signed World’s Largest Grid-scale Battery Storage Projects of 12.5GWh
SHENZHEN, Feb. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recently, BYD Energy Storage and Saudi Electricity Company successfully signed the world’s largest grid-scale energy storage projects contracts with a capacity of 12.5GWh at the time. Combined with the previously delivered 2.6GWh project, the total cooperation now has amounted to a massive 15.1GWh of projects. This cooperation is… Read more »
Modulift Spreader Beams Integral to Hinkley Point Construction
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FIRST INTERSOLAR SUMMIT AFRICA BRINGS THE SOLAR INDUSTRY TO NAIROBI
Pforzheim/Nairobi, February 13, 2025 – The first Intersolar Summit Africa will take place on March 12 and 13, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Nairobi. This marks a premiere for Intersolar, the world’s leading brand, on the African continent. With over 250 expected participants, more than 50 high-caliber speakers and over 20 sponsors, the summit… Read more »
Full Circle signs full-scope contract to service Enercon E-70 Turbines at High Winds and Mean Moor Wind Farms in Cumbria, England
Full Circle Wind Services has signed a service and maintenance agreement with High Winds Community Energy Society, the largest community-owned wind farm in England. The full-scope contract covers operations and maintenance for five Enercon E-70 turbines at the High Winds and Mean Moor wind farms in Ulverston, Cumbria, England. The agreement was awarded through a… Read more »
THE SMARTER E EUROPE: SMART INTEGRATION SAVES CASH AND STABILIZES GRIDS
Munich/Pforzheim, February 12, 2025 – The smarter E Europe 2025, taking place earlier in the year than usual, from May 7–9, 2025 at Messe München, has the motto “Accelerating Integrated Energy Solutions”. And smart integration really is the key topic for the fast-changing world of energy and mobility. To meet the requirements of today –… Read more »
Natural Power validates Exus Renewables North America’s $312M TAG project in New Mexico
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has served as independent engineer of record on behalf of renewable asset management and development firm, Exus Renewables North America, for its TAG project; a 140-megawatt solar and 50-megawatt/200-megawatt-hour battery storage facility in Sandoval County, New Mexico. Jim Sardonia, VP of Technical Development at Exus Renewables… Read more »
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