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Lift off for efficient, cost-effective turbine assembly
How do you make sure that safety, effectiveness, price-performance ratio and service are all in good shape in wind turbine installation? Manfred Eberhard, CEO of Germany based ematec AG, enlightens PES on how a new generation of rotor blade lifters may be about to revolutionise single blade assembly from the ground up. PES: It’s great… Read more »
Self containment
Hans Gatzemeier, Managing Director at ELA Container Offshore GmbH, talks PES through the advantages of renting offshore containers, the option to buy and the possibility of liveable models complete with fitness studios, kitchen areas and even somewhere to do your laundry. PES: Hello Hans, the last time we talked together was at the beginning of… Read more »
Safe landings with offshore drone inspections
Drone technology is increasingly being used to good effect in the wind industry, freeing up manpower, reducing downtime and putting personnel safety as a top priority. Alex Hall, Chief Technology Officer, Drone Inspect Services tells PES about how the nuts and bolts of the system work and the benefits of managing the entire inspection process… Read more »
Floating offshore wind an essential component of decarbonisation efforts
With the Paris Agreement strengthening the global response to climate change, countries around the world are facing increasing pressure to phase out carbon-intensive fuels in favour of clean energy. Onshore and offshore wind power, especially large-scale floating turbines, can play a leading role in the clean energy revolution, with global capacity expected to increase tenfold… Read more »
Unlocking floating wind’s potential to deliver £43bn and 29,000 jobs for the UK economy
A new vision for the UK’s floating offshore wind sector has been launched today (Wednesday 15th September), summarising the industry’s current status, its progress towards commercialisation and the key enabling actions required to maximise the economic opportunity from its continued development. As the industry convenes in Aberdeen for Floating Offshore Wind 2021, Industrial Leadership: Unlocking the UK’s Floating Wind Potential has… Read more »
Germany’s leading wind fair opens in Husum
Wind industry shows confidence at Husum Wind / 390 exhibitors expect 8,000 trade visitors / Before Bundestag elections: Husum appeal for increased wind expansion published Husum | 14 September 2021 – It is a special day for the wind industry: Husum Wind successfully opened its doors today as a full-presence trade fair. After one and… Read more »
Scotland’s wind potential to decarbonise oil & gas By Rick Campbell, Head of Offshore at Natural Power
Oil and gas extraction from the North Sea has been a core feature of the global energy market for many decades but whilst the oil and gas sector has been transformational for Scotland, and the UK, our wider commitments to net zero encompass these sectors, and it will mean significant changes are required to meet… Read more »
First agrivoltaic system for carbon-neutral orcharding being tested
As part of the project “APV-Obstbau”, BayWa r.e. and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have cooperated with other research partners to set up an agrivoltaic system for research purposes at the “Bio-Obsthof Nachtwey” in Gelsdorf, Rhineland-Palatinate. It is the first system of its kind in Germany. The total test area for the… Read more »
Sulzer Schmid and ENERTRAG Betrieb improve wind turbine blade inspections with new drone-based lightning protection system testing solution
Zurich, Switzerland, 14 September 2021 – Sulzer Schmid, and ENERTRAG Betrieb have teamed up to provide a new wind turbine blade inspection solution that integrates ENERTRAG Betrieb’s innovative lightning protection systems (LPS) testing solution with Sulzer Schmid’s UAV technology and digital inspection platform. This key innovation will enable LPS testing to be carried out at… Read more »
InfraStrata plc to Trade Under New Harland & Wolff Group Holdings plc Name
InfraStrata plc, the UK quoted company focused on strategic infrastructure projects and physical asset lifecycle management, is pleased to announce it has applied to Companies House to trade under the name Harland & Wolff Group Holdings plc. The company has, over the past 18 months, proceeded through various phases which have included, the acquisition of… Read more »
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The next generation of maintenance vessels for offshore wind turbines
KNUD E HANSEN continues to expand its portfolio of innovative designs and extensive experience in the offshore wind farm sector with a new wind turbine maintenance platform – The “Jack-up on Jack-up” concept. This four-legged jack-up vessel features a 15 m wide working platform, which can be elevated to the height of the nacelle, thus… Read more »
Full Circle signs a long-term contract to service four Enercon turbines at Tesco Distribution Centres in England and Wales
Full Circle has signed a new long-term O&M contract with British supermarket chain, Tesco. The contract covers full-scope maintenance and 24/7 remote monitoring of four Enercon E53 turbines situated next to the Tesco Distribution Centres in Daventry, England and Magor, Newport, Wales. The electricity generated by these turbines is designated to power the respective depots…. Read more »
DNV Introduces New Standard for Wind Turbine Loads and Site Conditions
The comprehensive DNV standard for wind turbine load calculations and site assessments offers industry stakeholders detailed design requirements and guidance for verification and certification activities. Oslo, Tuesday 03 September 2024 – DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, announces a new comprehensive standard for wind turbine load calculations and site assessments, created to guide industry… Read more »
NZTC Clean Energy Start-up Accelerator Opens Applications With £500K Grant Funding Available
Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) opens applications for its 2025 TechX Start-up Accelerator cohort Up to £50,000 in grant funding available for each of the 10 selected start-ups Successful applicants to gain access to potential customers and opportunities to secure further investment The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has today [3 September 2024] opened… Read more »
ABP and Clarksons Port Services sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance Lowestoft as key offshore energy hub with new Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility
Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, and Clarksons Port Services (CPS), a global leader in shipping agency services, are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This strategic agreement aims to explore an expanded partnership between the two companies at ABP’s new state-of-the-art Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF),… Read more »
TRESIOS crewing & careers” business unit continues as “MR. JAMES workforce & crewing
ROTTERDAM, 02-09-2024 – TRESIOS a project contractor for the energy & maritime industry who recently announced a repositioning focusing on “subsea construction services” and “marine services” is now taking the next step in their sharpened strategy. The “crewing & careers” business unit continues as “MR. JAMES workforce & crewing”. Separating the “crewing & careers” business… Read more »
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