The world’s biggest wind energy event, the Global Wind Summit, begins today in Hamburg. The event will be held from September 25th to September 28th, 2018. Under the theme “Breaking new ground” the event will show wind energy is starting to evolve rapidly in terms of costs, technology and where it’s being deployed – and…
WindEnergy Hamburg opens next week with more than 1400 exhibitors
On Tuesday September, 25th, the world’s leading expo for wind energy opens its doors. More than 1,400 exhibitors from 40 countries will present their innovations and services for the onshore and offshore wind industry at the Hamburg Messe fair site until September 28th. In nine exhibition halls, all international industry leaders and specialised suppliers to the entire value…
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…
WindEurope’s new report sets out five priorities for wind research & innovation
A new report by WindEurope, backed by ETIPWind and other industry players, has set out five priorities for research and innovation in the wind industry. The study, entitled Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA), was discussed in detail at the WindEnergy Hamburg event in late September among CTOs from ABB, Iberdrola, Vestas, Dong Energy, and Siemens.…