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Rugged, nimble, underwater robots help to maintain offshore wind farms
PES spoke with Brad Clause, an account executive specializing in offshore energy applications at VideoRay, the world’s leading manufacturer of underwater robotic systems. We wanted to learn how VideoRay systems can improve the efficiency of maintaining offshore wind monopiles and turbine jackets and foundations. PES: It’s lovely to welcome a new name to PES, and… Read more »
Lidar takes the lead: wind energy measurement in action
Around the globe, renewable generation capacity is exploding, as more countries seek to reach net zero in the decades ahead. With the world increasingly turning toward renewable sources, wind energy plays an increasingly prominent role in this transition. In the modern world of wind energy, the need for accurate and reliable wind measurement data has… Read more »
Online VR training for offshore excellence
Global wind capacity is set to grow to a staggering 1,400 GW by 2026, and the need for a skilled and experienced workforce is urgent. So much so that the industry needs to look outside of internal sources to find candidates. But how does the industry recruit effectively and sustainably, while ensuring that the skill… Read more »
Minimising asset downtime with predictive inspections
Hands-on predictive wind turbine inspections provide the most inclusive overview of the condition of a wind asset, highlighting issues and key degradation factors, providing asset owners with actionable insights. The increasing demand for renewable energy within the past few years has led to asset owners and operators placing an increased focus on reducing revenue losses… Read more »
Northern Ireland’s renewable ambitions face achievable challenges
The region was fast out of the blocks in its shift towards the use of renewable energy. Early targets were met, with more now in place, as the country strives to meet its current goal of 80% renewable electricity by 2030 and a carbon free power system by 2035. Ambitious, certainly. Although it won’t be… Read more »
The challenges of legacy CMS hardware in ageing turbines
As wind operators look to ensure their fleets are running as economically as possible, the use of data to improve asset management and predictive maintenance strategies is becoming increasingly vital. In the wind industry today, the benefits of Condition Monitoring Systems (CMS) are widely accepted to help achieve optimal wind turbine performance. More data from… Read more »
Go like the wind with offshore marshalling
Cape Breton Island, situated on the east coast of North America, is a region well-positioned for new economic opportunities and transformational change. Home to Novaporte, a 2,000+ acre greenfield port development, and some of the windiest waters in the world, the Island is perfectly poised for generational transformation. Cape Breton Island, with its green hills,… Read more »
Green hydrogen: overhyped or underestimated?
Across the globe, governments are betting on hydrogen, especially if it can be produced from wind and solar power as part of the net zero transition. While some developers are racing to announce GW-scale projects that will take decades to come online, others are considering smaller scale, near-term opportunities. In the UK, it is increasingly… Read more »
It’s not about the sensor, it’s about the data
‘It is not about the sensor’ is a brave statement from a company launching a brand-new wave sensor. So, what’s the thinking behind this? Miros, known for its high-accuracy wave sensors, decided to introduce WaveFusion™, its most recent product, with these words. ‘Let’s not rely on yesterday’s technology for tomorrow’s innovations and energy solutions.’ That’s… Read more »
Automated inspection set for a vital role in the future of offshore wind
As we look ahead to a prolonged rise in global demand for renewable energy, it’s clear that offshore wind is primed for explosive growth. The opportunities are significant and abundant, but so are the questions, including how operators can efficiently and quickly scale up and maintain capacity. According to Kieren Paterson, Managing Director of UK-based… Read more »
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The UK Government has launched a partnership between Great British Energy and the Crown Estate which it says will deliver billions of pounds in clean power investment.
Responding to the announcement, Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “Scottish Renewables welcomes today’s announcement which has provided more detail on the role that the UK Government hopes GB Energy will play in the energy market. “The ambition to fast-track renewable energy deployment recognises the critical role that our industry will play in… Read more »
Kraken and SolarEdge Light up Path to Cheaper, Cleaner Energy
SolarEdge Home Battery customers will be able to save by charging with low-cost, clean energy – fully automated by Kraken Octopus Energy customers in the UK and US first to benefit from lower energy bills SolarEdge systems around the world to expand Kraken’s ‘Virtual Power Plant’ potential and turbocharge the smart grid London, UK and… Read more »
New study REVEALS repurposing EV batteries is vital to shaping a sustainable energy future
Environmental Impact: Throwing away lithium-ion batteries improperly is causing global safety issues including fires in waste management facilities. Circular Economy Benefits: Companies such as B2U Storage Solutions and Allye Energy are recycling and reutilising old EV batteries. Industry Innovation: B2U Storage Solutions has successfully deployed large-scale storage facilities using second-life batteries, demonstrating cost-effectiveness and reliability… Read more »
Does a new Labour government herald a new dawn for UK climate tech companies?
By Paul Vousden, Client Development Director at 350 PPM, the London-based incubator and accelerator for early-stage clean tech solutions. Labour has been elected with a spectacular landslide majority and the country has voted for change, which of course was the campaign message that was relentlessly pursued for weeks on end. The other key themes from… Read more »
Schneider Electric appoints Kristin Hanley as Vice President, Global Marketing and Sales Excellence for the UK and Ireland
·Former Vice President of Customer Operations takes on new role · New function integrates marketing with sales excellence and data insights to accelerate business growth The leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Kristin Hanley as Vice President Global Marketing and Sales Excellence for the UK and Ireland… Read more »
ABB technology automates giant solar energy farm in Abu Dhabi
ABB technology maximizes efficiency and reliability of world’s largest single-site solar plant Al Dhafra PV2 in Abu Dhabi – key to the United Arab Emirates’ Energy Strategy 2050 The plant generates enough power to meet energy demands of 200,000 homes and reduce city’s CO2 emissions by 2.4 million metric tons per year, equivalent to the annual emissions from 470,000 cars IEA says solar PV manufacturing capacity is expected to double during 2024 to reach almost 1,000 GW,… Read more »
Airborne Wind Energy developer Kitemill receives €2.5m cash boost from EIC (European Innovation Council) to accelerate commercialisation
ARESCA calls for wind energy experts to support the national adoption of industry standards
WORLD BANK GROUP RELEASES REPORT ON OFFSHORE WIND DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS FOR BRAZIL BASED ON ANALYSIS BY DNV
The UK Government today (July 18) announced the formation of an Onshore Wind Industry Taskforce.
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