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Enabling the offshore wind industry to thrive

How do you build the world’s largest offshore wind farm 89 km off the Yorkshire coast, install 165 wind turbines, and keep your workforce safe from injury or worse? According to Patrick Harnett, the newly appointed Chief Operating Officer at Ørsted, who was the Senior Programme Director for Hornsea 2 Offshore Windfarm during its construction,… Read more »

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The journey toward autonomous drone solutions and AI-powered analysis

The global wind turbine inspection and drone technology space is dynamic and fast-moving, so PES wanted to speak with Peter Fromme-Knoch, CEO; Thorsten Zander, CTO; Christian Raml, Head of R&D and Dan Baseley, Marketing, at Austria-based Aero Enterprise, one of the leading companies in both technology advancements and inspection services in this field. PES: Welcome… Read more »

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Lightning: manageable threat or force majeure for wind turbines?

Lightning strikes pose a significant threat to wind turbines, potentially causing catastrophic damage. However, this risk can be effectively managed through systematic lightning protection system (LPS) inspections. This article explores the importance of LPS inspections, details methods employed by Aerones, and presents a data-driven approach to optimizing inspection frequency based on various factors. Lightning, a… Read more »

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Reducing blade damage caused by lightning

Arctura’s ArcGuide® coating represents a groundbreaking approach in mitigating lightning-induced damage to wind turbine blades, a problem that costs the industry over $100 million annually. Designed to alter the electric field surrounding the blades, the coating encourages the formation of lightning leaders at specific receptors rather than within the blade itself, reducing the frequency of… Read more »

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Using drones differently

Drones have long been used for inspection and maintenance with wind turbines, transforming the ease of access and reducing the cost of operating in this space. Now, drones can support further in improving the efficiencies of turbines through regular cleaning. Neglecting wind turbine maintenance Many operators are well versed in managing wind turbine downtime. What… Read more »

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Turning turbines into works of art for the good of the community

From generating energy from the wind to brightening up public spaces and bringing communities together through creativity and art, Canvus breathes new life into retired wind turbine blades in a unique recycling initiative. PES was keen to find out more about the idea from Managing Partner Brian Donahue. He tells us where the concept came… Read more »

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A trusted partner for offshore wind logistics

Clarksons Port Services has over 50 years’ experience delivering vessel agency services and logistics management to the offshore energy sector. Since 2003, it has delivered marine integration services and coordination to over 50 wind farms. Clarkson PLC is the world’s leading provider of integrated services to the shipping and offshore markets. The Group employs over… Read more »

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Charting the course

The Global Offshore Wind (GOW) conference and exhibition, organised by RenewableUK, is set to take place on June 18th and 19th at Manchester Central. This premier event brings together over 5,000 attendees, more than 260 exhibitors, and over 200 speakers from more than 50 countries, making it a focal point for the offshore wind industry…. Read more »

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Navigating offshore challenges

With offshore wind projects in the US facing logistical challenges due to the Jones Act, William Cline and Nicklas Berg, Senior Fuel Suppliers and Team Leaders at Dan-Bunkering, explain how the company is addressing these hurdles, streamlining operations and enhancing cost-effectiveness. From mitigating regulatory obstacles to optimizing fuel management and reducing CO2 emissions, a comprehensive… Read more »

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Build up

Being a manufacturer of components for wind turbines puts one in a perfect position to check the pulse, and temperature, of the industry. And, from this vantage point, it’s evident that there are two patterns that are shaping the way we deliver our products and services. The first trend we explore is the alarming transition… Read more »

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Ciel & Terre EMEA has begun the European largest floating solar project’s installation

[Lille, France – June 26, 2024] – Ciel & Terre, pioneer in floating solar solutions, has started the anchoring installation and floating platform assembly for the future largest Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) power plant, the Ilots Blandin project in Haute-Marne, France. This project, initiated in 2019 by Q ENERGY, represents an installation of 72.3 MWp of… Read more »

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Solar and wind are increasingly competitive in wholesale power markets, offer a hedge against the uncertain cost of other generation sources

New Berkeley Lab study quantifies solar and wind costs in relation to wholesale market costs, suggests that purchasers should in some cases rethink contracting practices. Since solar and wind power are not tied to the vagaries of fuel markets, their steady prices can serve as a hedge against wholesale power price fluctuations. As wind and… Read more »

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Busch Group Companies Announce Joint Presence at Semicon West

The three companies of the Busch Group (Busch Vacuum Solutions, Pfeiffer Vacuum and centrotherm clean solutions) announce their joint presence at Semicon West 2024. This marks a significant milestone, as it will be the inaugural occasion that the Busch Group exhibits collectively in one booth in the US. Maulburg, June 26, 2024 – Visitors of… Read more »

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ABB and Cleanwatts sign MOU to accelerate intelligent energy management in communities and buildings

AI-driven energy-sharing platform will be integrated with ABB energy management technology  The partnership targets lower costs, enhanced energy visualization and efficiency, energy sharing and flexibility, and user convenience in renewable energy communities  Both companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore joint solutions    ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation,… Read more »

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Modulift at World’s First Offshore Energy Island

Specialist lifting equipment manufacturer, Modulift is facilitating the construction of a complex offshore energy project in the North Sea. Deemed to be the world’s first artificial energy island, “Princess Elisabeth” marks a significant milestone in renewable energy infrastructure development. Situated 30 miles off the coast of Belgium, in the 3.5-GW Princess Elisabeth offshore wind zone,… Read more »

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Swiss Steel Group supplies Green Steel Stainless+ for completely stainless steel.

Swiss Steel Group has successfully launched Green Steel Stainless+.  A new variant of completely stainless steel that meets the highest ecological standards. This innovative solution demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and the protection of our environment. Green Steel Stainless+ is characterized by its outstanding properties: Depending on the requirement profile, it is corrosion and heat… Read more »

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High level of bookings for elektrotechnik

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NextFloat+ Project secures €13m grant from Innovation Fund

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JinkoSolar to Supply Utility Scale Storage to Athens Airport

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Blue World completes successful testing of 200 kW maritime fuel cell system to run on green methanol

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Neustark secures $69 million in funding to expand carbon removal solution globally

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