Did you know that over 100,000 U.S. workers are employed by the wind industry? That 500 factories make wind parts? That the industry added 1,032 MW of new wind capacity in 2018? This week, Maxwell Technologies celebrates American Wind Week, an annual event put on by the American Wind Energy Association to acknowledge the contributions of the wind industry and…
It’s time to celebrate! American Wind Week officially kicks off
America celebrates U.S. leadership in wind energy production and the benefits it creates this week as American Wind Week 2018 officially kicks off August 5 to 11. Wind power is an affordable, reliable, and rapidly growing segment of the U.S. electricity supply that supports jobs in all 50 states. Those benefits help drive broad popular support for wind…
CanWEA announces program for its 2018 annual conference & exhibition
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and its partner Hannover Fairs Canada have unveiled the program for the 2018 CanWEA Annual Conference and Exhibition. The event will run from October 23 to 25 at the BMO Centre in Calgary, Alberta. Over the course of 2.5 days, top speakers from government, industry, and utilities will share insights, unveil research,…
Larger, more complex wind technology to challenge O&M teams
Larger and more efficient turbine technologies will be the key driver in reducing the wind industry’s levelized cost of energy (LCOE) and ensuring it remains competitive with other energy sources. This is according to some 81% of the asset and operations managers who attended ONYX InSight’s European Wind Turbine Technical Symposium on June 19 to…
WindEnergy Hamburg to showcase optimized products for global wind industry
In recent years, increasing pressure to drive downwind turbine manufacturing prices has spurred enormous advances in technology. For example, turbine and rotor sizes have grown at an impressive speed, and many other innovations have enabled significant improvements in terms of energy output and cost efficiency. The introduction of auction systems for tendering onshore and offshore…
‘Hack the Wind’ set to return to WindEurope Conference
InnoEnergy, Europe’s sustainable energy engine, supported by the EIT, and WindEurope, announced that they are partnering to host a joint hackathon for a second consecutive year. Hack the Wind aims to help shape the future of wind energy by facilitating the development of innovative new technologies. Participants in the hackathon, held at the WindEurope Conference 2018, will be split…
Three reasons to attend the Global Wind Summit in Hamburg this September
With the production tax credits winding down and the offshore wind industry ramping up in the United States, it is an ideal time to take note of how other countries are faring with their wind efforts and learn from the examples of others. Consider Germany, France, Belgium, Croatia, Ireland, and the UK. All have experienced…
The local impact of wind energy in the spotlight on Global Wind Day
From niche technology, wind energy is now a global success story. The wind industry provides 260,000 quality high-skilled jobs in Europe. On a global scale, that figure is now 1.15 million. Today is Global Wind Day, an opportunity for citizens around the world to learn more about and show their support for wind power. It’s also…
WindEnergy Hamburg to highlight latest global offshore wind developments
The offshore sector of the wind industry has made headlines in recent months. It has progressed rapidly, both in technical innovation and in the competitiveness of offshore energy in the electricity market. Many of the companies active in the offshore wind market are presenting their portfolios at WindEnergy Hamburg, a global expo for onshore and…
Quebec wind conference to examine energy innovation & transformation
The 12th Quebec Wind Energy Conference organized by Nergica kicks off today until June 13 at the Baie Bleue Hotel in Carleton-sur-Mer, with nearly 180 attendees. The themes addressed this year revolve around new opportunities that are beginning to materialize for the Quebec wind sector. The 20 or so guest speakers will address a range…
Six ways to enable hybrid projects in the North Sea: WindEurope CEO urges action at Horizon 2020 grids conference
An efficient North Sea grid would unlock the unconstrained exchange of energy between countries and bring energy from places with higher wind resources, said WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson during a June 6 panel discussion focused on the potential benefits of meshed offshore grids in Europe. According to Dickson, a meshed offshore grid should not be the…
AWEA to support WindEnergy Hamburg’s USA Pavilion
The Global Wind Summit, starting in September in Hamburg, will be the biggest and one of the most important meeting of the wind industry worldwide. The event combines the wind industry expo WindEnergy Hamburg with the global conference of WindEurope to create a high-powered, unique platform for business, networking and information for the onshore and offshore…
New trend index shows increased focus on wind industry in international markets
The global wind industry continues to maintain an optimistic outlook for 2018, with positive signs coming from the Asian and some European markets. This compensates for the more cautious mood in established wind markets such as Germany. The market situation in 2020 is expected to be significantly better at global level than it is today.…
World’s largest wind-industry gathering in Hamburg this September
The world´s largest wind industry event, Global Wind Summit, will take place September 25 to 28 at the Hamburg Messe fair site. The event combines the WindEnergy Hamburg expo and the WindEurope global on and offshore conference which, together in one venue, will highlight one of the most cost-effective and innovation-driven energy sectors. The wind…
Registration open for Composites One ‘Advances in Wind Energy’ training
Composites One and the Closed Mold Alliance are offering a two-day workshop on advanced materials, manufacturing processes, and repair techniques for wind-energy applications. The workshop, Advances in Wind Energy, is held in conjunction with Magnum Venus Products and IACMI–The Composites Institute, and will feature hands-on demos and dynamic presentations led by leading wind-energy professionals. The course will take…
WINDPOWER 2018 recap
AWEA’s WINDPOWER 2018, as you would expect, featured a variety of exciting announcements from companies in the wind energy industry. From May 7 to 11, thousands of renewable energy leaders and innovators gathered in Chicago to learn about new technologies and business processes that, when combined, are moving the wind energy market forward. We thought…
California university takes first place at 2018 Collegiate Wind Competition
The California State University Maritime Academy beat out 11 other teams to claim top honors at the Department of Energy’s Collegiate Wind Competition held at WINDPOWER 2018. This competition was created to provide undergraduates with real-world skills needed to enter tomorrow’s renewable energy workforce. Competitors were challenged with a number of tasks, including developing and delivering a business…
General Cable to debut EmPowr CL Edge MV cable at WINDPOWER 2018
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…
PSI showcases diverse engineering services at WINDPOWER 2018
PSI Repair Services invites WINDPOWER 2018 attendees to stop by booth 4552 to learn more about the company’s engineering services that include custom tests, product upgrades, remanufacturing services, and new product manufacturing services. PSI’s custom test program leverages advanced diagnostic equipment, enabling the company to get to the source of complex electronic component failures. The…
Max Bögl Wind AG presents Hybrid Towers at WINDPOWER 2018
Many wind turbines in the United States consist of a steel tower with an average hub height of less than 100 m, yet higher wind turbines are proven to produce higher yields. Max Bögl Wind AG offers hub heights above 130 m. Recently, the company built the world’s tallest wind turbine with a hub height…