Power Climber Wind, a division of SafeWorks, LLC, has promoted Colby Hubler to Sales Manager. In this new role, Hubler will be responsible for managing Power Climber Wind’s entire sales cycle by developing strong customer relationships throughout the Americas. Hubler joined Power Climber Wind in 2012 as Key Account Manager, effectively managing the turbine access…
BASF and FoundOcean to boost productivity and improve safety in offshore grouting
On Tuesday 17th February 2015, FoundOcean and BASF launched an integrated material and service system for the provision of a new high strength grout, MasterFlow 9800, in Edinburgh, UK. The high strength grout is the result of over 3 years of joint development, the primary purpose of which has been to deliver significant and quantifiable…
New DNV GL database helps multinationals meet EU energy efficiency deadline
The 2012 Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) establishes a set of binding measures to help the EU reach its 20% energy efficiency target by 2020. Under the Directive, all EU countries are required to use energy more efficiently at all stages of the energy chain from its production to its final consumption. New national measures have…
Maxwell Technologies ultracapacitors deployed in Ireland Microgrid energy storage system
Maxwell Technologies, Inc. recently announced that FREQCON GmbH, a German developer and distributor of renewable energy systems, has deployed an energy storage system for the Tallaght Smart Grid Testbed in Ireland that uses Maxwell ultracapacitors and lithium-ion batteries to support grid stability in both residential and industrial settings. Freqcon’s Microgrid Stabilizer addresses the electricity intermittency…
Offshore wind policy isn’t working and multi-state policies needed, says report
The disappointing news that the Cape Wind project might never be built highlights a stark conclusion: U.S. offshore wind policy isn’t working. This is according to a new report by Clean Energy Group and Navigant Consulting, Inc. in the first policy assessment after the major setback of the nation’s first proposed offshore wind project. In…
Siemens provides 157 wind turbines for three projects in South Africa
Siemens has secured another large wind power contract in South Africa with an order for 157 wind turbines for three projects in the South Africa province of Northern Cape. The 2.3 megawatt (MW) machines of the Siemens G2 platform will be installed at the wind power plants Khobab, Loeriesfontein 2 and Noupoort. The customer, a…
Gamesa signs 150-MW order in Brazil, bringing the 2014 global order intake to 3,300 MW
Gamesa, a global technology OEM in wind energy, saw its firm order intake rise above 3,300 MW in 2014-boosted by two new order wins in Brazil totaling 150 MW in the fourth quarter of the year. The first order, from Serveng Energias Renovavéis encompasses the supply, transportation, installation and commissioning of 54 G114-2.0 MW turbines…
Vaisala and Puhuri Oy partner to provide better wind measurement
Vaisala is providing measurement systems and services to Finnish wind power company, Puhuri Oy, which operates three wind projects and is developing several more in Finland. The agreement includes two Vaisala Triton Sonic Wind Profilers, which will be installed in northern Finland, as well as an annual SkyServe maintenance and data management contract. Furthermore, Vaisala…
AWEA report: Wind power can help U.S. meet EPA Clean Power Plan while keeping the lights on
Adding wind power can help the U.S. meet the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan by cutting carbon pollution while keeping the lights on. That’s according to a new report released today by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) that explains how wind energy is already making critical contributions to the reliable operation of…
Shermco executives to present at 82nd Annual International Conference of Doble Clients
Kevin Alewine and Tom Sandri, executives with Shermco Industries, will present at the 82nd Annual International Conference of Doble Clients held in Boston March 22 -27, 2015. Alewine will present Wind Turbine Generator Failure Modes and Occurrences – 2014 Update. Sandri will speak on Medium Voltage Cable Testing – Exploring Developments over the Past 20…
From Altamont Pass to Mountain View: Getting more renewable energy on the grid
Editor’s note: This article from Google talks about a recent agreement to purchase local wind energy to power their North Bayshore headquarters. Technology can help us do more with less. For example, making use of natural climates has helped us make our data centers 50% more efficient than the industry average, and green building technology…
Catching up with AWEA’s CEO at the Wind Project O&M and Safety Seminar
At this year’s AWEA Wind Project O&M and Safety Seminar, attendees were able to hear from top wind OEMs on subjects ranging from safety to project management to O&M. The seminar also saw an increase in attendance and is the second largest AWEA event outside of the WINDPOWER Tradeshow. Additionally, attendees had an opportunity to…
Support vessel operator sets sights on European offshore wind boom
Class-leading offshore energy crew transfer vessel operator Seacat Services has placed an order worth £6 million with local boat builder South Boats IOW for two DNV-GL class-certified next generation 24m catamarans as it looks to bolster its fleet ahead of the next phase of European offshore wind construction. While new construction is set to slow…
GCube gets to grips with grinding gearboxes
Specialist renewable-energy underwriter GCube Underwriting Limited has published an in-depth report, entitled Grinding Gearboxes, analyzing gearbox failure by addressing root cause, financial impact and proactive steps to mitigate the frequency and severity of downtime. As the central component of the drive system, the gearbox has always been a critical interface and constitutes 13% of the overall value…
IRS now requires certification for small wind turbines to receive tax credit
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued new performance and quality criteria that require certification of small wind turbines in order to qualify for the 30% federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC). Performance and efficiency claims must now be qualified by third-party experts, effective January 26, 2015. Intertek’s tip sheet, Small Wind Testing & Certification, provides…
Gamesa secures new order for the supply of 84 MW to the Iberdrola-Neoenergia consortium in Brazil
Gamesa, a global technology OEM in wind energy, has secured a new order from Força Eólica do Brasil (FEB), a consortium made up of Iberdrola and Neoenergia, for the supply of 42 of its G114-2.0 MW turbines (84 MW) at three wind farms located in Rio Grande do Norte, in north-eastern Brazil. Gamesa will supply,…
Unexploded ordinance a hazard to offshore construction says consultancy
Developers, utilities and asset owners are failing to take account of the risks posed by munitions moving from their recorded positions during the operations and maintenance phases of their projects. That is according to specialist offshore risk consultancy, 6 Alpha Associates. Prior to installation work, where there is a high risk of encountering unexploded ordnance…
American wind power rebounded in 2014, adding over four times as much as year before
The fourth quarter 2014 wind energy industry report was released by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) shows the U.S. industry’s rebound in 2014, with over four times more new wind energy coming online than in 2013. 2014 saw the completion of 4,850 megawatts (MW) in generating capacity, with cumulative installed capacity increasing eight percent…
Stevenson Crane expands rental fleet with Terex Rough Terrain Cranes
Stevenson Crane Service recently announced its latest addition to its fleet of cranes, nine Terex Rough Terrain (RT) cranes, now available for nationwide rental. This addition of cranes joins Stevenson’s existing fleet of rough terrain cranes, and related equipment including telehandlers and aerial lifts. The newly purchased equipment will expand Stevenson’s fleet of Terex rough…
Reznick Capital Markets Securities becomes affiliated company of CohnReznick LLP
SEC-registered broker-dealer Reznick Capital Markets Securities announced today that it has changed its name to CohnReznick Capital Markets Securities (“CohnReznick Cap Markets”) and is now an affiliated company of CohnReznick LLP, one of the top accounting, tax, and advisory firms in the country. Along with the name change, the firm announced an expansion of its…