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EnBW and aerodyn test model for floating wind turbines for first time in Germany
Two wind turbines on a precast concrete floating platform: that, basically, is Nezzy2. This 18 metre tall, 1:10-scale prototype is being tested by EnBW and aerodyn engineering, a north German...
ZF’s first wind turbine gearboxes equipped with a Schaeffler cloud connection go into operation
ZF Friedrichshafen and Schaeffler are collaborating to develop new solutions for predicting the operating life of wind turbine gearbox components based on the actual loads that occur during operation...
First of gigantic suction bucket jacket foundations installed for Vattenfall’s EOWDC
North-east Scotland has marked a UK offshore wind first following the successful installation of the first pioneering suction bucket jacket foundation for Vattenfall’s 11-turbine European Offshore...
Ro/Ro-loading of Rentel wind turbine nacelles
Siemens Gamesa has been able to transfer its new logistics concept, announced in 2015 into reality. By using a Ro/Ro solution the company expects to save about 20 % in costs and increase safety at the...
AWS Truepower Releases January 2018 Wind Trends Bulletin
According to the Wind trend Bulletin, published by AWS Truepower the monthly wind performance in January 2018 deviated form the conditions in December 2017 all over the world. The monthly Wind Trends...
Acoustic Deterrent Devices to protect minke whales
Minke whales, seals and harbour porpoise show a clear response to Acoustic Deterrent Devices, demonstrating the effectiveness of this technology on these important species. When used in conjunction...
German Renewables Award for offshore wind project Arkona
The newly developed corrosion protection at offshore wind project Arkona in the German Baltic Sea received the German Renewables Award in Hamburg.
ABB pioneers microgrid solution for installation on offshore platform
ABB will provide Woodside, Australia’s largest independent oil and gas company, with a PowerStore™ Battery storage system that is capable of remote management of operations and service. The system...Holistic offshore wind farm control strategies to be put to the test
The Carbon Trust has launched a new multimillion euro project as part of its Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) programme to investigate best use of Wind Farm Controls to maximise energy production from...
Pipes don't come much bigger!
The challenges faced by the offshore industry are typified by extreme working locations subject to low temperatures and enormous mechanical and dynamic loads. The demands made on the design and...
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