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Competence and knowledge that comes from supervising more than 10 offshore wind farm projects
Advanced Offshore Solutions was established back in 2006 by Kurt E Thomsen, a pioneer in the offshore wind farm installation business. Since then, the Danish company has established a reputation for being a world leader in the design, building and implementation of transport and logistical solutions for the offshore wind industry. PES talks to Mr… Read more »
New CanWEA Chair aims to close policy gaps
It seems as if America is not the only nation in North America that is crying out for reform. The Canadian wind energy industry needs improved support from governments, utilities, and communities as it moves into the mainstream of country’s energy sector, says the new Chair of CanWEA’s board of directors. Gary Pundsack, Government Relations… Read more »
Catching the wind with laser technology
The wind industry could soon be using a new type of innovative technology that has more to do with lasers than ecology. A new laser system that can be mounted on wind turbines allows them to prepare for the wind rushing toward their blades. These lasers act like sonar for the wind, bouncing off microscopically… Read more »
Report claims China is putting the squeeze on US wind-power market
American companies are being squeezed out of the lucrative Chinese wind-power market at the same time as Dallas-based investors are bringing Chinese firms to the US via a big wind farm project in Texas, according to a new industry report. PES examines a potentially-damaging situation. The study examines Chinese government policies promoting the development of… Read more »
Keep on watching the skies
Wind turbines are on the up. The giant constructions are constantly getting taller because, as every schoolboy knows, the higher you get off the ground, the greater the wind speeds. But building big towers is a costly business, especially if you want one 15,000ft tall. So why not ditch the tower and make the windmill… Read more »
Wind turbines are on the up.
The Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz fretted over his joints, and owners of wind turbines have the same angst. They need to be assembled offshore and maintenance of the joints is critical where a 20+ year life expectancy under the buffeting of winter seas and gusting storms is normal. The assembly is subject… Read more »
Full wind ahead for Nebraska
French fur traders first visited Nebraska in the 17th Century and the state was later explored by pioneers Lewis and Clark from 1804-1806. A few years later, Robert Stuart pioneered the Oregon Trail across Nebraska in 1812-1813 and the first permanent white settlement was established at Bellevue in 1823. Now a new report says Nebraska… Read more »
Technical report: offshore wind grid is the answer
The solution to offshore wind energy obstacles lies in pooling all the power into one common electricity grid, according to researchers at the University of Delaware and Stony Brook University. “We hypothesize that wind power output could be stabilized if wind generators were located in a meteorologically designed configuration and electrically connected,” say the authors… Read more »
Safety issues must never be taken for granted
The potential for serious accidents in the wind industry should never be underestimated. Wind turbines are massive, potentially highly dangerous structures and in an industry that boasts an enviable safety record, it is as important now as ever to ensure that safety remains our watchword. PES looks into what is going on in the industry… Read more »
Transportation focus: moving with the times
As the wind industry maintains and develops on its past successes, the problem of transporting a huge amount of equipment across thousands of miles is one which cannot be ignored. So, what is the state of the industry’s transportation business? Moving wind turbine components from the factory floor to the project site is no easy… Read more »
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Sineng Electric Obtains VDE Compliance Certificate for SN100(X)/110/125PT String Inverter
Wuxi, China, August 30, 2024 — Sineng Electric, a global leading PV+ESS solution provider, proudly announces that its flagship C&I PV product, the SN100(X)/110/125PT string inverter, has successfully obtained the VDE-AR-N 4110 and VDE-AR-N 4120 certificate from SGS, a prominent testing, inspection and certification company. The certificate confirms that the SN100(X)/110/125PT fully complies with the… Read more »
OWGP launches new £2m support programme for UK manufacturing facilities
OWGP launches new Manufacturing Facility Support Programme £2m available to address the offshore wind industry’s manufacturing priorities Programme should unlock capital investment in new facilities or facility expansion The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has launched its new Manufacturing Facility Support Programme (MFSP), targeted at unlocking investments in UK manufacturing facilities to support the… Read more »
10 Years of ELA Container Offshore Special solutions for Accommodation in the Maritime Sector
Wind, weather, rough seas or even salt water – containers in the maritime sector and on the high seas are exposed to particular challenges. This is why ELA founded ELA Container Offshore GmbH 10 years ago to offer room solutions for the offshore industry. The history of the offshore business at ELA Container began back… Read more »
Buss Terminal Eemshaven Completes Load-Out for Germany’s Largest Offshore Wind Park in the North Sea “He Dreiht”
Eemshaven/Hamburg, August 29th, 2024 – Buss Terminal Eemshaven successfully completed the handling and load-out of monopiles and transition pieces for the EnBW offshore wind farm “He Dreiht”, contracted by Heerema Marine Contractors. Spanning from January until August 2024 this project marks a significant achievement for our team and the broader renewable energy sector. He Dreiht,… Read more »
ROBUST PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR HVDC TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS NEEDED FOR DEPLOYMENT SUCCESS – DNV STUDY
KATY, TEXAS. U.S 29 August 2024 : DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, announced today the conclusion of the first phase of DNV’s HVDC Standards joint industry project (JIP). The JIP was convened to identify deficiencies in standards for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission systems. Because of the expected growth of electricity… Read more »
ABB to acquire Födisch Group strengthening global leadership in continuous emission monitoring
Acquisition will expand ABB’s strong position in industrial emission measurement, addressing the world’s energy and sustainability challenges Födisch Group offers advanced measurement and analytical solutions for the energy and industrial sectors, with tens of thousands of devices installed worldwide Widening its portfolio to meet customers’ most demanding measurement requirements, the expansion will add 250 employees… Read more »
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