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Constraints of wind integration in developing countries for project finance
Olivier Texier takes a look at the main challenges behind wind power forecasting, how some grid operators and/or energy off-takers introduce power forecasting constraints for wind power plant, and what the implications might be for developers and financiers. With the increased penetration of intermittent renewable energy such as wind and solar into modern grids, there… Read more »
Ready for action?
Are America’s key communities really ready to embrace wind to the extent that the industry would like? Perhaps not, claims the Center for Rural Affairs, citing a number of possible obstacles. But – and this is a big but – there are ways forward, and ways to address the major community and landowner concerns. We… Read more »
Bringing together the international offshore industry
Exhibitors, conference participants and visitors are planning to flock to WINDFORCE 2014, the renowned trade fair meet in Bremen. We take a look at what’s on offer… WINDFORCE 2014, the key event of the offshore wind industry, is taking place in Bremen from 17 to 19 June. At the same time that national and international… Read more »
China Moves Further Up The Worlds Wind Big League
China has embarked on the greatest push for renewable energy the world has ever seen, and a key element involves more than doubling the number of wind turbines in the next six years. PES takes a look at the rise and rise of the world’s next wind superpower. Already the world’s largest producer of wind… Read more »
Reducing Costs At A Critical Time For The Industry
Part of the DBB Group of companies, DBB Jack-Up is making waves in the industry with its long-found experience combined with innovative and effective range of new vessels. How do they see their role evolving as the industry matures? We talked to Ole Jacob Nielsen, Head of Sales & Marketing. PES: Welcome to the magazine…. Read more »
Meet The Game Changers Winds Power List 2014
When we last published our Power List in 2000, the wind energy landscape looked very different indeed. Since then, billions have been made and lost and investors have come and gone. We’ve tweaked our list this year to take into account not only the reported wealth of the individuals involved, but their influence on our… Read more »
Wind energy 2.0
The entire history of power generation, from Benjamin Franklin’s kite experiments 250 years ago, to deep sea drilling for oil and gas is a complex tale of imaginative inventiveness riding up against economic realities. As wind power takes hold across the world, developers are constantly looking for new ways to make the technology lighter, faster,… Read more »
Tough at the top?
Essential stress-management strategies for business survival In today’s business world, most wind sector executives expect to be available 24/7 and to work an 18 hour day on average, but Cognitive Neuroscientist and Business Improvement Strategist Dr Lynda Shaw believes that executives and top management are becoming increasingly isolated and are struggling to cope with the… Read more »
Siemens receives turbine and service order for largest wind farm in Ontario, Canada
• K2 Wind Ontario to feature 140 Siemens SWT-2.3-101 wind turbines• Clean power for 100,000 Canadian households Today, Siemens Energy announced a major wind turbine and service order in Canada at the AWEA WINDPOWER tradeshow in Las Vegas. Along with the South Kent Wind Farm in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, the 270-MW K2 Wind Ontario (K2 Wind)… Read more »
Siemens receives 97-megawatt wind power order in Peru
• Second Siemens wind project with Cobra Energia in Peru• Blades and geared nacelles to be produced in the USA• Six-year service and maintenance agreement included Cobra Energia has awarded Siemens Energy another order to expand its onshore wind power fleet in Peru by 97 megawatts (MWs). The Tres Hermanas wind power plant includes a… Read more »
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WIND Group announces new COO
WIND Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Renier van den Bichelaer as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 1 February 2025. Renier will also join the WIND Group management board. Last year, COO Robbert van Diepen expressed his intention to wind down his role. To ensure a smooth transition, he will gradually… Read more »
Jan De Nul to install inter-array cables for wind farms Nordlicht 1 and 2 in German North Sea
Vattenfall awarded contracts for offshore wind farms Nordlicht 1 and 2. Jan De Nul won the contract for inter-array cables, subsea cables that transmit electricity between offshore wind turbines. Both wind farms combined, Jan De Nul will install 196 kilometres of cables to connect 112 wind turbines. Once fully operational, the Nordlicht 1 and… Read more »
LIFTKET UK expands stage portfolio with MOVEKET and welcomes Rick Williamson to the sales team
( Wurzen ,January 31, 2025) LIFTKET UK is proud to announce the expansion of its product portfolio with the addition of MOVEKET, enhancing our ability to serve the stage industry. With CHAINMASTER already an established part of our offering, the inclusion of MOVEKET enables us to address both key areas of the Stage sector — Rigging and Automation… Read more »
Energiequelle GmbH receives permits for two wind farms in Germany
( Kallinchen/Germany ,January 30, 2025) The permits for two Energiequelle GmbH wind farms in Germany were granted in December. In Lüben in Lower Saxony and Minden in North Rhine-Westphalia, preparations are now beginning for the tendering and construction of the eight turbines. The wind farms have a total capacity of 38.4 MW and will contribute to a… Read more »
North Star celebrates full delivery of Dogger Bank SOV fleet, with naming of Grampian Tweed at Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility
North Star has officially named and handed over its latest service operations vessel (SOV), the Grampian Tweed, completing the company’s fleet of dedicated ships serving the Dogger Bank Wind Farm on long-term charter. This milestone event reflects the organisation’s ongoing commitment to the delivery of high-quality offshore support tonnage for the renewables sector and marks the… Read more »
Fronius Argeno: The powerful inverter for commercial photovoltaic projects
(Wels/Sattledt/Pettenbach, January 30th, 2025) With the Fronius Argeno, the Austrian family-owned company Fronius is launching a groundbreaking product for large-scale PV projects. The new 125 kW inverter offers highest safety & security standards as well as maximum efficiency. With the new Fronius Argeno inverter, the company has added a real giant to its portfolio. With… Read more »
Wind Propulsion a Keystone Technology for Shipping as New Report Reveals $400bn USD Premature Scrapping Crisis
We4Ce’s 2.5-3MW rotor blade design passes validation test at Suzlon in India
Salvors needed to put Red Sea’s long-term environmental impact first amid Sounion disaster, says Ambipar Response
Renewable Power: TotalEnergies Will Supply 1.5 TWh to STMicroelectronics in France over 15 Years
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