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Planning Is Key For Remote Islands Power Overhaul
The completion of a project to overhaul the power supply for a remote island in the South Atlantic Ocean will meet the needs of the community for years to come. Despite a number of challenges, wind has proven to be a crucial part of the community’s energy mix. PES investigates… Before work began to improve… Read more »
The big debate
In this issue we present a first for PES: we have gathered our panel of experts from wind associations across the planet for our roundtable interview. We’re proud to offer unprecedented analysis from those at the very forefront of the industry. PES: Welcome to the magazine. Can you tell us a little about yourself and… Read more »
The art of delivering ROV services
With the challenges posed by developing wind farms offshore, the importance of having the right people for the right job has never been clearer. Steven Gray explains why choosing a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) provider should not be clouded by one-dimensional thinking. Unlike the hidden depths of oil and gas operations hundreds of miles out… Read more »
Why grid energy storage is long overdue
Modernising the electric system will help many nations meet the challenge of handling projected energy needs – including integrating more power from wind sources. But why are we generally dragging our feet on this issue, and where is future innovation and global growth coming from? The US Department of Energy provides some answers… Advances to… Read more »
Investing in cable protection
Jack Simpson of Tekmar talks to PES about how an innovative system for connecting and protecting subsea power cables is contributing to cost reduction across the lifespan of wind farms and beyond. As governments of the world look to cut carbon emissions and reduce society’s dependence on traditional energy sources, one of the main deciding… Read more »
Test met mast delivers promising results
Words: Peter Herbert Meier, TÜV SÜD Industrie ServiceTÜV SÜD has been operating a 140 m research wind mast in Hessenreuther Wald, a forest region near Erbendorf in Northern Bavaria, Germany, since October 2012. The mast records meteorological data for assessing the site’s viability for wind power and for research purposes and the results are intended… Read more »
Using innovation to drive future growth
We’re proud to welcome Zdravko Angelov to the magazine for his first time. The far-sighted Managing Director of Netherlands-based VizionZ Engineering has made it his business to deliver improvements to the offshore industry through innovative engineering technology. We spoke to the highly-regarded industry figure about meeting client challenges, exceeding expectations and building solid business foundations…… Read more »
Wind US: an energy force to be reckoned with
As we head deeper into 2014, it’s abundantly clear that the US’s energy mix is now all the stronger thanks to wind. We look at how far the country’s energy market has come in recent years and consider its effects on the environment and the economy. From the Pacific Coast to the Great Plains to… Read more »
Wind roadmap: accelerating technological change
An essential part of any wind power executive’s armoury, the IEA’s annual roadmap charts how far the for wind technology has come and, more importantly, where it’s headed. We present an exclusive extract. There is a pressing need to accelerate the development of advanced energy technologies in order to address the global challenges of clean… Read more »
Wind technology development: actions and timeframes
Increased efforts in wind technology R&D are essential to realising growth within the industry, with a main focus on reducing the investment costs and increasing performance and reliability to reach a lower LCOE. We consider a strategy (and timeline) for guaranteed success… Wind energy technology is already proven and making progress. No single element of… Read more »
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RIMINI (ITALY), KEY 2025: +20% TOTAL ATTENDANCE, + 40% FOREIGN ATTENDANCE, RECORD SIZE AND PARTICIPATION.
· The third stand-alone edition of Italian Exhibition Group’s event on energy transition and efficiency has come to a close at Rimini Expo Centre · The threshold of 1,000 exhibitors, over 30% international, was exceeded. 350 hosted buyers and delegations from over 50 countries were involved · Three intense days of business, networking and dialogue to speed up… Read more »
German Offshore Wind Energy Association confirms Managing Director Stefan Thimm
Berlin, 07.03.2025. The general meeting of the German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) has appointed Stefan Thimm as Managing Director of the association for a further five years. The association is thus focusing on continuity and strategic development in a decisive phase of the energy transition. “Stefan Thimm has managed the BWO’s office with great… Read more »
KOSTAL & enwitec: Innovative Partnership Impresses Users and Installers
The close collaboration between enwitec and KOSTAL demonstrates how technical innovation and partnership can go hand in hand. Since the introduction of the enwitec Backup Box for KOSTAL inverters – PLENTICORE G3, both users and installers have benefited from a reliable and flexible energy supply solution. A Partnership That Sets Standards The Backup Box was… Read more »
17 innovative companies selected for offshore wind readiness programme
The latest cohort of ambitious UK businesses targeting success in the burgeoning UK offshore wind sector has been announced as they join the national Fit 4 Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme, delivered by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and sponsored by the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP). This is the second nationally based cohort chosen… Read more »
Modvion unveils wooden wind turbine tower for the largest onshore turbines
The wood technology company Modvion is now announcing its new wooden wind turbine tower, engineered for the largest onshore wind turbines. The tower has been given third party approval and will now be adapted for series production. The new tower is designed to support a V162 – 6.4MW turbine from the Vestas Enventus platform with 35… Read more »
JinkoSolar Ranked as the Most Bankable Solar Module Company in BloombergNEF’s 2024 PV Module Bankability Survey
SHANGRAO, China, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (the “Company,” or “JinkoSolar”) (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that it was ranked as the most bankable solar module company in the 2024 PV Module Bankability Survey by Bloomberg New Energy Finance… Read more »
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