GE Power Conversion created the LV3 power stack which has increased density, reaching 1,250 amps compared to previous offerings of 1,000 amps.

This stable vessel has a sea endurance of approximately one month, which lets charterers plan extensive offshore campaigns with less need for port calls.

Getac Inc., a manufacturer of rugged computers, announced a new portable, lightweight rugged tablet for field service. The Getac RX10 incorporates some of the most advanced features and specifications needed to tackle the toughest tasks in the harshest environments like those found at construction sites and wind farms. By combining fast processing speeds with energy…

HARTING now offers live support through their VideoCall an Expert service. HARTING developed this service as part of their commitment to supporting their customers in all phases of their projects. This could be useful to the wind industry, especially when wind technicians are 100-m off the ground in the turbine nacelle and are struggling with…

UpWind Solutions, an independent full-service provider for the wind industry, and ROMO Wind, a Danish-Swiss wind-turbine optimizer, have recently entered into a strategic relationship. With the partnership, ROMO Wind’s patented iSpin technology, which measures the wind in front of the rotor, will be available for customers in the USA, Canada, and Mexico for the first…

Eon WindElectric, a Canadian-based wind farm Independent Service Provider, has rebranded its corporate identity, including adopting a new company name: One Wind. This new identity was developed to reflect the company’s focus, growth, and expanding presence in the United States. One Wind has secured its first major service contract in the U.S. and will supply…

Availon, a cross-brand provider of wind-turbine generator services, has signed new contracts for the servicing of 48 wind turbine generators at the recent Husum Wind trade in Germany. The contracts represent an additional 78 MW of capacity placed under the care of Availon. The turbines involved include Vestas V80 and V90, Gamesa G80 and G58, GE 1.5,…

Siemens has been awarded an order from Apex Clean Energy to supply, support installation, and provide long-term service for 66 wind turbines for the Grant Wind project in Grant County, Oklahoma. The Grant Wind project follows an announcement earlier this year that Siemens will provide turbines, service, and financing for Apex Clean Energy’s Kay Wind…

Independent service provider, seebaWIND Service, has experienced promising success over the last couple months. The company recently exhibited at HUSUM Wind trade fair in Germany, which resulted in new customers and interest about service contracts for Germany and abroad. The bankability of seebaWIND’s full maintenance contracts has also been optimized, and the company is now…

Vestas has secured an agreement with Renewable Energy Trust Capital (RET Capital), which highlights Vestas’ increased flexibility and scope in service offerings. The agreement covering the 102-MW Coram Wind Project located in the Tehachapi region of California reflects Vestas’ service business flexibility. Vestas will serve as RET Capital’s onsite asset manager with responsibility for 24/7 surveillance,…

ACCIONA Windpower the ACCIONA Group subsidiary that designs and manufactures wind turbines, has created a Wind Power Service Center in the city of Mossoró. It will service wind farms located in northeast Brazil, where the company has signed contracts for the supply of 264 turbines totaling 792 MW overall capacity. The center, located in one…

Moventas has entered the Brazilian wind O&M market by teaming up with industrial gearbox expert Zanini Renk, who will become a Moventas authorized service partner. With drivetrain experience that’s unparalleled in the area, the two will offer comprehensive wind O&M services in Brazil. Moventas and Zanini Renk raise the standard of Brazilian O&M, as Zanini…

Moventas, one of the leading wind gear manufacturers and service providers, is expanding its network of high-quality wind gearbox service centers in North America by opening a service workshop in St Paul, Minnesota. With the addition of St Paul, Moventas is now within a day drive from nearly all of the installed North America fleet…

Exelon Wind recently selected Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation’s (SWECO) OMS team to continue to maintain its 333 Suzlon wind turbine generators (600 MW). The five-year service agreement continues a long-standing relationship between Exelon and SWECO, which has focused on high turbine availability and energy production. “Exelon is our corporation’s largest customer,” said Duncan Koerbel, Suzlon…

In addition to the “Basic”, “Extended” and “Premium” service contracts, Nordex’ after sales customers can now select a Premium Light package for the maintenance of their wind turbines. The program entails the elements of the full-service contract but lets owners exclude large turbine components. In this way, operators can cover their risk in a manner…