The Timken Company, a global provider in engineered bearings and power transmission products, says that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Cone Drive, a leader in precision drives used in diverse markets including automation, aerial platforms, and renewables. Cone Drive is headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, and has manufacturing operations in the United States and China. The…

Offshore cables must safely and reliably endure harsh marine conditions, and typically over long distances to deliver power onshore. Unlike onshore wind-farm installations, offshore cabling routes are also more difficult to access, let alone install or repair cable effectively. In fact, simply locating a fault can sometimes pose a challenge. Repairs may also take weeks or…

Trelleborg’s offshore operation will showcase NjordGuard, a cable-protection system for offshore wind cables, at the International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE 2018). Njordguard is an integrated protection system that protects offshore windfarm power cables in wind-turbine generators and offshore substation platforms. It features easy installation and high abrasion resistance. Its API 17L-certified Uraduct material enables…

Wago says it is introducing its new 10 AWG 221 LEVER-NUTS. This addition to its splicing connector series increases the application scope significantly. The lever-actuation, clear body, reliable connections and 600 V rating are still an integral part of the new version of the 221 splicing connectors that can now accommodate larger conductors. Potential applications include:…

General Cable will introduce its EmPowr CL Edge medium-voltage (MV) cable at WINDPOWER 2018, May 7 to 10 in Chicago. EmPowr CL Edge includes a compact phase conductor and flat strap neutral conductor, two non-hygroscopic rip cords, and cross-linked polyethylene jacketing. “EmPowr CL Edge delivers up to 20% longer reel lengths, up to 10% reduction in diameter and…

LOC Renewables, through its specialist naval architectural design and engineering team, Longitude Engineering, has been contracted to undertake a month-long feasibility study on behalf of premier Taiwanese subsea cable installer, Woen Jinn Harbor Engineering. The agreement will see the Longitude team assess a cable lay barge for Woen Jinn and advise on the specifications and…

By Paul Dvorak, Editor Windpower Engineering & Development You’ll be forgiven if you think that cables are a “set and forget” type of component. Not so. In truth, cables in wind turbines must tolerate abrasion from vibration, oil on insulation, and remain flexible to a bone-chilling -40°F — and more. Then as the wind industry…

By 2040, renewable energy sources will account for almost three quarters of the $10.2 trillion global investment in new power generating technology. To accelerate its growth in this highly promising segment, Nexans has acquired a controlling interest in BE CableCon, the Denmark-based manufacturer and supplier of cable kits for some of Europe’s leading wind turbine…

This paper reviews six neutral corrosion issues and provides data to shed some light on the overall significance of the phenomenon.

An article in IEEE Spectrum in June 2017 noted a major breakthrough: Three new German offshore projects are expected to be built without government subsidies.

Amphenol Industrial Products Group, a global leader in interconnect systems, now offers an array of high quality, reliable connectors for use in the wind power industry. From power connectors and signal connectors, backplane connectors, rugged data cables, and switches to complete cable assemblies, fiber optic connectors, and assemblies, Amphenol has a connector for every wind power application.…

Research and Markets has released a new report, “Global Wind Energy Cables Market 2017-2021.”  According to its findings, the global wind energy cables market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 7.04% during the period 2017-2021. The new report has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report…

ITC Lake Erie Connector LLC commends the Ontario Government on its 2017 Long-Term Energy Plan and charting a path for a more reliable, efficient, and affordable energy future for the province, including a focus on reforming the energy market to support import and export of energy between jurisdictions. ITC Lake Erie Connector, a wholly-owned subsidiary…

We’ve been talking about subsea cabling challenges of cable maintenance for the past few years on our Ocean Engineering Blog and thought it time to write about the future of cables in offshore wind projects.

The products, e-chains from igus, consists of an enclosure that secures from a few cables up to 10 and more.

The E4.1L from motion plastics specialist igus is said to be the lightest cable-carrying e-chain on the market.