Siemens recently celebrated the start of construction on a new, modern energy service and training center in Bolivia. The new Service and Training Center is designed to provide Siemens’ specialized high-tech traditional and digital services to energy customers in Bolivia and South America. Siemens and Bolivia’s Energy Ministry also signed a memo of understanding (MoU) to…
CanWEA: New wind resource on electrical safety best practices a Canadian first
An important resource publication for the Canadian wind industry has been released on electrical safety for wind-farm operations across the country. The Canadian Wind Energy Association’s (CanWEA) Operations and Maintenance Program has been strategically developing health and safety materials to meet industry needs. Although the contents are widely applicable to the global wind industry, the…
University of Delaware to offer Offshore Wind Skills Academy
The University of Delaware, in partnership with the Energy and Climate Academy of Denmark, has unveiled a new Offshore Wind Skills Academy. The Academy will provide instruction in the basics of wind power, offshore wind turbines, and the development of offshore wind projects to professionals from traditional energy industries, supply chain companies, regulators, investors and…
New York invests in development training for clean energy sector
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the availability of $27.5 million in new funding for workforce development and training initiatives to help prepare New Yorkers for the clean energy industry’s growing job opportunities. The announcement was coupled with the release of the 2018 New York Clean Energy Industry Report by the New York State Energy Research…
Fort Benning launches new wind tech training program for veterans
Editor’s note: This blog post comes from the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) Into the Wind blog. It was written by Sarina Weiss, the Grassroots Intern for AWEA’s Public Affairs team. You can read AWEA’s other blog postings here. At Fort Benning, Georgia, American wind power is helping the U.S. Army secure competitive, productive, and well-paying careers for its veterans. Earlier…
DNV GL acquires GridLab for power grid trainings
DNV GL, a resource of independent energy experts and certification body, acquired GridLab from 50Hertz’ holding company Eurogrid International. GridLab is a provider of power grid training, seminar, and studies. After an in-depth due diligence, DNV GL found that GridLab assets will complement the current DNV GL offerings and further strengthen its service portfolio in the…
An interactive guide on arc flash prevention
What precautions should you take to help prevent arc flash, and what should you know before working on electrical equipment? A new guide from EC&M and ABB offers an interactive experience to help protect electricians and personnel from the dangers of arc flash. For example, there are four arc flash boundaries that are calculated to help…
Certrec offers NERC compliance workshop for 2019
Certrec, a NERC regulatory compliance service provider, has announced their fourth Annual NERC Compliance workshop is scheduled to be held February 18 to 20 in Texas. After the success of last year’s workshop, Certrec plans to continue the momentum with another conference, offering even more services and opportunities to the NERC community. “Based on last year’s…
NWA launches workboat apprenticeship standard for offshore wind
The National Workboat Association (NWA), the safety standards, skills, and trade association for the workboat industry, says that it has finalized a new Workboat Crewmember Apprenticeship standard. The apprenticeship is in response to a growing skills and crewing challenge highlighted by NWA members and the wider maritime sector. It will ensure that young seafarers benefit…
New national standards to prevent dropped objects at worksites
The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) have developed a first-in-the-industry standard aimed at helping employers reduce the risk of dropped objects incidents in industrial and occupational settings. ANSI/ISEA 121-2018, American National Standard for Dropped Object Prevention Solutions establishes minimum design, performance, and labeling requirements for solutions and testing that mitigate…
AWEA: New bill would add vets to the wind energy workforce
Editor’s note: This blog post comes from the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) Into the Wind blog. It was written by Greg Alvarez, AWEA’s Deputy Director, External Communications. You can read AWEA’s other blog postings here. Responsibility, technical skills, dedication to the mission, the desire to serve a greater good, and the ability to work as a team –…
Ingeteam completes training for new APQP4WIND standard
Ingeteam, an independent global supplier of electrical conversion and turbine control equipment, announced that it has completed the training program designed to deploy the new APQP4Wind quality processes standards across the industry. APQP4Wind is a new wind industry standard designed to enable wind energy OEMs and component manufacturers to strengthen their cooperation with regards to quality assurance…
Helping veterans secure clean-energy jobs: The Energy Jobs for our Heroes Act of 2018
U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) have introduced the Energy Jobs for our Heroes Act of 2018 to help veterans gain the training and credentials necessary to secure good paying jobs in fast-growing sectors of the low- and zero-carbon emissions energy industry. The Senators’ bipartisan legislation will help ease…
AT&T expands renewable-energy program with NextEra & invests in students
To celebrate today’s Global Wind Day, AT&T is expanding its renewable energy program with NextEra Energy Resources. Together, AT&T and subsidiaries of NextEra Energy Resources will help to deliver clean energy, create jobs, boost the local economy and support a low-carbon economy. During a groundbreaking ceremony in Webb County, Texas for the first AT&T-backed wind project, AT&T announced a…
Virginia seeking qualified offshore wind contractors
Governor Ralph Northam, D-VA, recently announced that the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME) has posted a Request For Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified contractors to help deploy strategies that will strengthen Virginia’s position in attracting the offshore wind supply chain and service industry to the Commonwealth. “Hampton Roads’ unmatched port infrastructure and high-quality maritime workforce…
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…
How to recognize fretting corrosion and what to do about it
Scott Eatherton / CEO / Wind Driven LLC Question: What is the quickest way to find the weak points in a mechanical design? Answer: Install it in a wind turbine. It’s not a joke. Load spectrums in wind turbines are unique. The wide variations in wind speeds produce wide ranges of shaft torque, nacelle motion, and…
17 sites added as GWO training continues worldwide growth in Q1, 2018
Global Wind Organisation Certified training providers are expanding their operations and investing in new sites around the world. New data from the GWO WINDA Database, shows that 17 new training sites opened their doors between January 1 and March 31, 2018, with sites in the Americas a particular feature during the first quarter. The GWO global…
Gainful employment in the wind industry
Michelle Froese | Senior editor Windpower Engineering & Development If you keep up with news in the wind industry (and perhaps even if you don’t), there’s a good chance you’ve heard that many of its sectors are looking for talent and hiring. In fact, in 2016 the U.S Department of Labor announced growth in the…
Altitec’s blade technician training receives DNV GL certification
Altitec, a blade repair and inspection specialist, has been issued with a Training System Certificate, after a successful assessment by DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body. Certification of the Altitec Academy’s “Rotor Blade Repair and Inspection Training” course (according to DNV GL guidelines for the certification of training…