Lubricant specialist, Evonik, was at the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) WINDPOWER 2015 Conference & Exhibition last week, addressing wind turbine gear oil equipment challenges with Formulation 8175, a synthetic wind turbine gear oil. “Evonik’s Formulation 8175 addresses many needs in the wind turbine market including durability, energy efficiency, and extended service life,” shared Aidan…

As WINDPOWER 2015 wraps up in Orlando, the overall message from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is one of urgency for continued wind advocacy. The industry has come a long way if the technology on the show floor was any indication (there were data-collecting drones, various predictive wind software options, unique cordless tools, and…

Coming off a year in which the industry added 23,000 jobs and put $23 billion of private investment behind 100 wind projects, new AWEA Board Chair Mike Garland declared it’s time for the industry to start flexing its muscle. “From the smallest companies to the largest, we have a shared responsibility to make this vision…

U.S. energy secretary, Dr Ernest Moniz, spoke at the Opening General Session at AWEA’s WINDPOWER 2015 event today in Orlando, Florida. Moniz stressed that wind power is an important and necessary part of the solution to climate change. Wind could provide five times what it provides today, he said, with a goal of one trillion…

UL provides services aimed at helping cut through the complexity of bringing wind-powered equipment to the global market. They provide knowledge and expertise to help customers navigate across the supply chain from compliance and regulatory issues to trade challenges and market access. UL will be exhibiting at WINDPOWER 2015 May 18-21 in Orlando, Florida (Booth…

Siemens will participate in the upcoming American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) WINDPOWER 2015 Conference & Exhibition in Orlando (May 18 – 21), showcasing its comprehensive portfolio of products and services for the U.S. & North American wind industry. Siemens Managing Board Member Lisa Davis will deliver a keynote address at the opening general session on…

PSI Repair Services, a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries and an independent service provider (ISP) to the wind energy industry, recently shipped its 20,000th repaired wind turbine part. Since 2009, PSI has provided economical repairs and engineering services, including product upgrades, for the largest wind farms in the U.S. PSI will showcase its wide range…

ABB, in conjunction with the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), will once again host a free pre-show technical training seminar on the latest technologies and best practices prior to the start of AWEA Windpower 2015. The three-hour training session is titled, “ABB Wind Farm Best Practices Series: Optimizing Your Wind Farm’s Output, While Improving Forecasting…

Klüber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, will showcase its synthetic, high-performance gear oil and heavy-duty grease for wind turbine components at WINDPOWER 2015. The annual conference and exhibition will be held May 18–21 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Representatives from Klüber Lubrication will be available to discuss the company’s…

For the last decade, the wind industry has exhibited vast under-performance by all, including the top consultants, and a massive effort has been underway to understand where performance losses occurred. These investigations have already revealed that more sophisticated assessment methods are required to improve energy estimates. Being able to communicate risk is a significant aspect…

Meteodyn will attend North America’s largest wind energy-related exhibition, May 18-21, in Orlando, Florida (Booth 1822). WINDPOWER 2015 is organized by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), and professionals attend from all over the world to network, learn, and advance their organizational missions. Meteodyn, an expert in CFD wind resource assessment and production forecasting, will…