Wind is one of the fastest growing energy sources in the world. From an emerging fuel source 20 years ago, wind energy has grown to become a commercial electricity generating technology in over 87 countries. Developments in technology have paved the way for more effective and reliable equipment and
Sway is currently testing the concept in real life conditions in Hjeltefjorden outside Bergen. The conditions are harsher than for the full scale, which provides good verification for the concept. The testing has been according to expectations so far both in terms of motions of the system and power
The latest research from Wind Energy Update reveals that despite the huge amount of attention given to gearbox failure, electrical faults ar… (windenergyupdate) [mappress] Source: windenergyupdate, November 03, 2011
The latest research from Wind Energy Update reveals that despite the huge amount of attention given to gearbox failure, electrical faults ar… (windenergyupdate) [mappress] Source: windenergyupdate, November 03, 2011
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) of Colorado, USA, is currently installing scientific wind, wave and motion measurement equipment on the Sway prototype under a collaboration agreement. This will greatly enhance the value of the Sway testing, and will provide accurate measurement to verify
Research and Markets has announced the addition of GlobalData ‘s new report “Impact Analysis of Sovereign Debt Crisis on Renewable Energy Industry of Key European Countries” to their offering. The sovereign debt crisis in Europe is spreading from the smaller countries to core countries of the Europe
According to a new report published by Transparency Market Research, “Global Wind Energy & Wind Turbine Market (2011 – 2016)” The global market for wind turbineregistered growth rate of 25% CAGR over the last five years. The Global Wind Energy cumulative capacity accounted for 197,039 MW in 2010.Win
In October, Blue Water Shipping participated in the China Wind Power Exhibition in Beijing – one of the leading trade shows for wind energy in China. The exhibition has in excess of 600 exhibitors – this year including a record Danish participation of 29 companies, represented at a joint, Danish pav
In October, Blue Water Shipping participated in the China Wind Power Exhibition in Beijing – one of the leading trade shows for wind energy in China. The exhibition has in excess of 600 exhibitors – this year including a record Danish participation of 29 companies, represented at a joint, Danish pav
The company had indicated it would announce the location of its new UK wind turbine manufacturing and logistics hub by the end of October af… By Graham Huband (thecourier) [mappress] Source: thecourier, November 02, 2011
As of 1 November 2011, the naval authorities have formally approved the area around Anholt Offshore Wind Farm to be a ‘restricted area at sea’. This means that as of 1 November 2011, navigation, anchoring, fishing, diving and works at the seabed, which are not related to the construction of the wind
Hertel’s offshore wind farm services team are taking part in EWEA, the world’s largest offshore wind event. The team use custom designed access systems through a combination of rope access techniques, modular platforms, netting systems and scaffolding. Multi-disciplined operatives are trained and ex
The relocation of the approx 5,000 stones at the surface of the seabed, which may cause problems to the wind turbine and cable installation, is well underway. However, a number of planned wind turbine positions are presently being screened with advanced sonar equipment to unveil any critical stones
On 1 November, Lower Saxony’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Labor and Transportation, Jörg Bode, visited the Orange Blue Terminal in Eemshaven, in which the Buss Group has a majority interest, as part of a two-day official visit. Accompanied by some 25 representatives of business and industry, the m
