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Failure is not an option
by Morgan Troedsson, Product Manager, FORCE TechnologyThe long-term efficiency of wind power relies on periodic revisions, with recurring inspection and maintenance. Morgan Troedsson, Product Manager at FORCE Technology, talks about what they bring to this vital subject on system reliability. Offshore turbinesWind turbines erected offshore were initially not designed for the offshore environment. Tough lessons… Read more »
A stable platform for growth
As the global specialist in pipeline mats and crawler crane mats, Ko-Mats GmbH has embraced the opportunities presented to it by the wind industry. It provides end-to-end solutions for many of the challenges that turbine logistics companies face, through a large stock of mats for sale or hire. We spoke to the company’s August Oude… Read more »
China Winds New Superpower
Claims from respected bodies such as the IEA suggest that China’s wind output could overtake the combined might of the EU and the US within 20 years. What will fuel this spectacular growth, and what will it mean for the rest of the marketplace? PES investigates… In 2012 (most recent figures), 12,960 MW of new… Read more »
Is wind power putting safety first?
Wind turbines are large, complex pieces of machinery, similar to those manufactured in the car and aerospace industries. But are our employees – at every stage of the supply chain – being supported by similar and correct Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) procedures? And what are the risks they being presented with? PES investigates… OSH… Read more »
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 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 »
Machine Learning in Support of Complex Wind Data Management
Karlsruhe, 21/02/2014. EWC Weather Consult take part in the European largest and most important wind event, the EWEA 2014 Annual Event, 10-13 March 2014 in Barcelona. In Hall 6, Stand 6B42, the weather service providers and wind experts from Karlsruhe will be presenting their solutions in complex weather data management. The service portfolio includes MCP… 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 »
Tadek Ocean Engineering targets Offshore Wind following office expansion and 300th project
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