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Smart software: Unlocking the true potential of wind power

Repowering wind farms to repower America

Strategic uses of AI in wind resource assessment for wind farms

Fireproofing offshore wind for a sustainable future

How should carbon be valued in offshore wind?

A conversation on offshore wind opinions in New England

Advancements in carbon fiber composites recycling

Fortifying Gulf of Mexico wind farms against hurricanes

As wind turbines grow larger, so do risks in tornado-prone areas

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Vaisala releases ultrasonic wind sensor

Designed to withstand the unique challenges and wide range of conditions in both wind energy and maritime applications, the newly released Vaisala Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WM80 brings accurate wind information to wind turbine control, offshore vessel dynamic positioning and navigation systems, enhancing performance and safety. “Leaning on insights from multiple decades of experience in professional wind…

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Smart software: Unlocking the true potential of wind power

While wind turbines have become a familiar sight across our landscapes and are an important source of energy, many of these impressive structures have potential to generate even more energy and operate more efficiently. Much has been discussed around the creation of new wind projects, but there are many aging wind farms that could be…

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Vaisala releases ultrasonic wind sensor

Designed to withstand the unique challenges and wide range of conditions in both wind energy and maritime applications, the newly released Vaisala Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WM80 brings accurate wind information to wind turbine control, offshore vessel dynamic positioning and navigation systems, enhancing performance and safety. “Leaning on insights from multiple decades of experience in professional wind…

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Vaisala announces service enhancements to WindCube

Strengthening its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions in the wind energy sector, Vaisala today announced service enhancements to WindCube, its vertical profiling lidar for accurate, bankable wind data — offshore and onshore. The new offerings will be available for new WindCube orders starting Dec. 1, 2024. Key enhancements: Extended Warranty: With customers performing multiple measurement campaigns over…

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Beam unveils AI-driven robot to inspect underwater portions of offshore wind farms

Beam, a provider of high-technology offshore wind services, has unveiled its latest autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Scout, a concept expected to enter the market in 2025, will put the power of subsea inspection directly in the hands of wind farm operators. This is an important step in Beam’s journey to develop…

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Hontek, Socomore collaborate on erosion protection solutions for wind market

Hontek Corporation, which specializes in erosion-resistant protective coatings for wind energy, aerospace, and industrial applications, will join forces with Socomore to leverage their respective strengths and expertise to support the growth of the wind industry around the world. As part of this collaboration, in January 2025, Socomore will be the production and sales partner for…

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Strategic uses of AI in wind resource assessment for wind farms

The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the renewables industry is immense. By harnessing advanced data analysis, machine learning and predictive modeling techniques, AI can revolutionize wind resource assessment and vibration analysis of wind farms. While there are many opportunities to apply AI to wind farm development, it is essential to have an enterprise-wide AI…

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Atlantic Shores offshore wind projects for New Jersey get construction approval

Atlantic Shores announced it has received Construction and Operations Plan (COP) approvals from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for Atlantic Shores Projects 1 and 2, which combined will generate enough renewable energy to serve more than 1 million New Jersey homes. “Atlantic Shores is thrilled to receive approval to build our first two…

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Weidmuller USA unveils new bolt monitoring system for wind blades

Weidmuller USA recently introduced BOLTcontrol, a monitoring system that detects broken bolts or studs in the wind blade root that connects to the hub. BOLTcontrol will alert operators immediately of any issues. With BOLTcontrol, broken bolts are held securely in place with detection plates, which prevents consequential damage that would result if the pieces fell…

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Tech Safety Lines release updated SRK-15 Micro Rescue Kit

Tech Safety Lines has released the updated SRK-15 Micro Rescue Kit. This enhanced version now meets the newest ANSI Z359.9 standard and has undergone third-party testing by UL and TÜV SÜD, ensuring compliance with both ANSI and CE standards up to a height of 210 meters. Key Features of the SRK-15 Micro Rescue Kit: Military…

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The Winds of Change are Picking Up Speed

One of the oldest forms of energy in the world, wind energy has been changed, updated, and technologically advanced many times over the centuries. Wind is everywhere, and it’s free. Harnessing it, augmenting its power, storing it, and distributing it is another story. But as wind – and solar – are still the cheapest energy…

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First turbine installed on Revolution Wind offshore project

Revolution Wind has successfully completed installation of the project’s first offshore wind turbine, an historic milestone for Rhode Island and Connecticut’s first large-scale offshore wind farm and the first multi-state offshore wind farm in the nation. A centerpiece of the region’s blue economy, Ørsted and Eversource’s Revolution Wind is directly creating roughly 1,200 jobs across…

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September 2024 Issue: Caring for offshore wind vessels

Windpower Engineering & Development is a growing wind-power resource targeting professionals involved in all aspects of a wind farm’s lifecycle, including developers, engineers, technicians, manufacturers and researchers that work to site, build, maintain, repair and optimize wind-related components, software and projects. The goal at Windpower Engineering & Development is to educate and expand the knowledge…

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Atlantic Offshore lease sale opens millions of acres to wind development

Following the completion of the fifth offshore wind lease sale held during the Biden-Harris administration, the Dept. of the Interior announced the results from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) wind energy auction for two lease areas offshore the states of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. The sale — the first in the region in…

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A conversation on offshore wind opinions in New England

In the fall of 2023, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on offshore wind procurement. The MOU allows project developers to submit bids to multiple states at once, which could attract larger projects and drive down energy costs. This past July, the Barr Foundation and Hart Research published views on findings from…

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Advancements in carbon fiber composites recycling

In various high-performance sectors like wind energy, carbon fiber composites are indispensable due to their light weight and high-strength properties. However, the end-of-life management of carbon fiber waste poses a significant environmental challenge. Traditional disposal methods, including incineration and landfilling, are not sustainable. Recent advancements in carbon fiber recycling have fostered sustainable solutions across multiple…

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New interactive map tracks offshore wind developments in US

As offshore wind development moves forward in the United States, a timely and first-of-its-kind tool has been launched: the Offshore Wind Power Hub. This website offers a visualization of offshore wind projects across the country and updates to their development in real time. The Offshore Wind Power Hub is run by the Clean Energy States Alliance…

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ARESCA calls for wind experts to support national adoption of industry standards

The American Renewable Energy Standards and Certification Association (ARESCA) is calling for experts who are directly and materially affected parties who are interested in participating as a member of an American National Standards (ANS) consensus body, known as the ARESCA Standards Committee of the Board (SCB), to support the adoption of the following IEC TC…

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