The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is expected to lead to the development of up to 550GW of new clean power by the end of the decade – yet, there are fears that the wind and solar industries will not take sufficient steps to properly protect these...
Modern high tech wind turbines come in all sizes, from small turbines that charge batteries on a sailboat, to the offshore giants in the world’s oceans. When it comes to microgrids, however, it turns out that mid-sized wind turbines — 80 to 100...
Wind power and distributed energy resources are linked to electricity delivery systems, or used for off-grid functions, to serve local energy demands or support local networks. Power ranges from 15 kw to 100 kw, depending on whether the need is...
Wind farm operators across the globe agree that, while providing improved efficiencies to the wind industry, optimized wind turbine blade design presents unique challenges in operations and maintenance. Thanks to unique composite and...
The multibillion-dollar tax credit from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is set to unlock a new level of growth in...
In the race to deploy renewable energy, more and more inefficiencies are being wrung out of an industry that remains comparatively young. One that is still easy to spot comes early in the stages of a renewable energy project: obtaining...
How much does condition monitoring save the typical wind farm? This question was put to me during a recent conference on innovations in the wind industry. The question relates to the financial benefits of vibration analysis, otherwise known as...
Renewable energy sources are a vital component in ensuring a sustainable future. Although we’ve understood the value of energy derived from natural sources for years, costs have traditionally made it difficult to rely on these resources. However,...
Incidences of lightning strikes globally are on the rise, just another of the many consequences of climate change. It’s been estimated that countries like the US could see a 50 percent increase in the number of strikes
Supply Chain As the Wind Industry matures, and OEMs face steep price-driven market challenges, the notion of traditional risk models are changing. OEM competence and the capability to continue to adequately serve the market is questionable. Even...
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