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The EU has grand ambitions for wind energy, aiming to install 100,000 new...
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A safer sea Whales and other marine mammal species are highly sensitive to anthropogenic sound, like that made by pile-driving during the installation of new offshore turbines. Several wind farms...
Scrapyard challenge Wind power is a vanguard technology for a greener future, but with most blades being made out of composite materials, the majority of turbines are not fully recyclable. Will Moffitt...
Winds of change In 2015, SPARTA became the world’s first data-sharing platform for offshore wind farms. Since then, valuable lessons have been learned by wind energy companies about how to...
Back to life Online since the 1990s, the UK’s first wave of onshore wind farms are approaching the end of their 25-year life cycle. Repowering and life extension are attractive options for...
Storm season When it comes to wind power, too much of a good thing can spell disaster, with intense gales promising to overload and destroy turbines during storms or more extreme weather events....
Up in the air Maintaining offshore wind farms is tricky work, with engineers having to clamber up individual turbines to check out any problems – a recipe for injuries given the height and location...
The oncoming storm As chief technology officer at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Antonio de la Torre is leading the company’s digital transformation, and research and development strategy. He talks to...
The trouble with transport The logistical effort involved in transporting items with the size and complexity of wind turbines is vast, involving specialised vehicles, equipment and technicians. This is...
Not in my backyard Wind farms are lauded by environmentalists as clean, reliable sources of electricity. Many local communities, however, would rather the turbines be sited as far away from their homes...
Out of the blue A recent report has demonstrated that $8.5 billion is spent annually on unplanned repairs to onshore components. Laura Gray explores the factors that can lead to unexpected failures...
Floating in the wind Floating wind projects are under development around the world, opening up opportunities for wind power in areas of deep water. Will Moffitt talks to Stephen Bull, Equinor’s...
Challenges to opportunities HUSUM Wind 2019, Germany’s leading national wind trade fair, will be held on 10–13 September 2019, expecting exhibitors and visitors from DACH and further European key markets....
Take the power back While Germany is a world leader in the generation of wind power, consumption of that electricity is lagging thanks to deficiencies in its national grid. As additional lines are built...
Make your mark A memorandum of understanding signed by the Danish Government and leading figures from industry has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to wind energy. Jan Hylleberg, CEO of newly...
Strike back Lightning strikes can cause huge damage to offshore turbines, particularly to blades, and are also a key safety concern for crews. Abi Millar discusses the dangers turbines face...
Death from above The coming onslaught of higher temperatures and extreme weather promised by climate change necessitates our increasing reliance on wind power and other forms of renewable...
Deep trouble Subsea cables are vital to the offshore industry, but can be vulnerable to damage, with a high proportion of financial losses caused by cable issues. Emily Moore talks to Ivan Savitsky...
Green energy: the industry’s trump card Wind power is a valuable source of green energy – but how green is the production of the turbines themselves? Isabel Ellis speaks to Paulo Silva, senior vice-president of global blades...
Take the lead The recently completed Lake Turkana project has transformed the profile of wind power in Kenya. Rizwan Fazal, director of Lake Turkana Wind Power, and Karin Ohlenforst, director of...
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