Leading crew-transfer vessel (CTV) operators are driving for more transparency in vessel performance as the market seeks to “level the playing field” in offshore wind support. This is according to UK-based Reygar, provider of remote-monitoring and reporting platforms to the marine industry. Its BareFLEET system is used by many offshore wind CTV operators. Although project…
How digital twins are transforming wind operations
By Barbara Rook Contributor Although relatively new to the wind industry, digital twins are generating significant buzz. The technology, which involves creating a digital copy — or “twin” — of physical assets, processes, systems, and devices, allows real-time remote monitoring that can save the wind industry significant downtime and maintenance costs while increasing production. …
Data access restrictions on turbine performance keep wind operator costs high, says ONYX Insight
The long-term success of offshore wind is being put at risk by restrictions on access to wind-turbine performance data that prevent operators from reducing operations and maintenance costs by up to 30%, according to ONYX InSight, a provider of AI driven predictive maintenance services. Better access to turbine data lets operators reduce their operational costs…
DNV GL’s Cascade Viewer provides real-time view of asset lifecycle data
Managing electric grid asset performance involves technical details, summarized views and workflows relating to inspections, technical diagnostics and maintenance programs. Responding to data requests coming from stakeholders can be a time-consuming task. DNV GL has now launched a solution that gives authorized stakeholders access to the information they need. With authorized access to Cascade Viewer,…
Kongsberg launches asset management suite for onshore and offshore wind O&M
Kongsberg’s Renewables Asset Management (RAM) is a suite of applications for operating and managing onshore and offshore wind farms. These applications integrate data and functions from conventionally separate systems into one unified system — with no need for manual data transfer. Automating data transfer has been proven to increase efficiency by up to 40%. Also,…
Utopus Insights launches IoT-based renewable analytics software suite
Utopus Insights, a New York-based energy analytics software company, has announced the commercial launch of its energy analytics platform and application suite, Scipher. “This launch furthers our effort to provide the digital intelligence necessary for a sustainable energy future. Today, we are announcing advanced digital products for the renewable energy industry at a time when…
Uptake named a Bloomberg “New Energy Pioneer”
Industrial artificial intelligence provider, Uptake, was named as a 2019 New Energy Pioneer by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). The award is in recognition of ground-breaking companies that are fueling the transition to a lower carbon economy and bringing new ideas for business models, technologies, market structures, and commercial opportunities. “I’m proud of the entire Uptake…
Kaiserwetter brings its digital & IoT capabilities to the U.S. renewable market
German “Data as a Service” Enertech company Kaiserwetter has been designated as one of the top 10 companies delivering turnkey asset management solutions in the United States. The Top 10 Asset Management Solution Providers for Utilities in 2019 in the U.S. by the Utilities Tech Outlook magazine reflects the opinions of a distinguished panel of CEOs, CIOs and industry analysts. Since the Paris Agreement, there has been pressure, not just on the…
ONYX to provide hardware & software upgrades for Iberwind’s turbine fleet
Iberwind recently announced hardware and software upgrades to its fleet of Vestas’ V90 3-MW to power predictive maintenance practices and boost profitability of the fleet. Turbine upgrades will include the installation of ONYX InSight’s ecoCMS hardware, which monitors the condition of a turbine’s drivetrain, ONYX’s cloud-based fleetMONITOR software, which maps turbine health and provides early failure detection…
Meet EDDIE: An AI analytics engine from BladeEdge
BladeEdge, a provider of big data solutions for the wind industry, has launched “EDDIE,” or what the company says is the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) image analysis engine designed specifically for the wind industry. EDDIE was created to enable automated condition assessments of blade inspection images, data analytic processing, and report generation. “EDDIE brings…
How machine learning can detect underperforming wind turbines
A wind turbine will never generate its expected output 100% of the time, and its performance can and almost certainly will change over time. There are various reasons for this. Some are known but cannot be controlled or managed, such as fluctuating inflow conditions. However, occasionally the opposite is the case, the fault is unknown but can be…
CloudVisit predicts wind-power production to double by 2027
MRO company CloudVisit says it has foreseen a milestone: the day when wind power would lead in global energy production. Global wind production is projected to double by 2027, and major companies such as Google and Amazon have already installed notable wind projects, supporting the viability and profitability of renewable energy. With these investments comes advancements…
Iron Mountain launches data center emissions-tracking program
Iron Mountain, an information management services provider, launched a new data center renewable energy reporting solution called Green Power Pass (GPP). GPP is an industry-endorsed, fully-transparent solution for companies seeking to report greenhouse gas or CO2 reductions associated with the green power they consume. It covers power consumed at every Iron Mountain data center across…
Ørsted develops unique digital tool for cable layout at offshore wind farms
Ørsted, a global offshore wind farm developer, has used FICO Xpress Optimization to develop a novel digital solution for designing an important part of their wind farms. This has enabled the Danish company, which has 30 wind farms in operation or under construction, to achieve significant savings while reducing overall design time and improving its ability…
A look beyond offshore wind: What to pay attention to this year
Offshore wind has dominated the industry news cycle, and will likely maintain its position as a prominent development in renewables. But the aquatic turbine towers shouldn’t overshadow a number of other noteworthy federal and technological developments related to wind that are worth looking into. Deploying drones Unmanned aerial vehicles have streamlined turbine blade inspections by…
New ABB software offers unified view for efficient microgrid management
ABB recently announced the global launch of its new ABB Ability e-mesh solution. This innovative software solution provides power grid operators an integrated single and unified view of their distributed energy resources (DERs) such as microgrids, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and renewable power generation. The widespread adoption of renewable energy is driven by global commitments…
More than $500 million in missed revenue at 31 U.S. wind farms, finds new study
Wind farms globally are missing out on billions of dollars in revenues and there’s a simple way to fix it. That’s the conclusion from a review underway by Vayu Corp., a Ystrategies Corp. portfolio company, of all U.S., Canadian, and European wind projects. Through the analysis of publicly available data and use of its optimization…
How predictive analytics take the guesswork out of data
Written by Barbara Rook Increasingly, predictive analytic software takes much of the work and worry out of deciphering the massive amounts of data generated by wind turbines. The goal is to link real-time data to proactive decision-making without drowning in “an unmanageable ocean of data,” according to independent market research firm, New Energy Update. Ultimately,…
Clir Renewables’ software simplifies GADS reporting for wind owners
In 2017, North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) introduced GADS-W reporting. It was only in 2018 that the NERC made the GADS reporting mandatory for wind farms with 200 MW or greater total installed capacity. This year there are new requirements. With less than a month to submit the Q4 2018 GADS report, analysts across…
T-REX to provide Macquarie with automated data management & services
T-REX, a software solutions provider for financing of renewable assets, and Macquarie Capital, the advisory, capital markets, and principal investment arm of Macquarie Group, have announced an expanded relationship in which T-REX will onboard assets to its proprietary Performance Data Service (PDS). T-REX PDS is intended provide Macquarie and its clients transparency into the performance of each…