Deutsche WindGuard unlocks complex wind sites with ZX Lidars
With the introduction of a solution to allow the standalone use of wind lidar ZX 300 in complex terrain, Deutsche WindGuard has made a successful start to 2021.
07.01.2021
Wind Energy
Siemens Gamesa seals its first wind farm project in Ethiopia, expanding its leadership in Africa
Siemens Gamesa has signed its first wind power project in Ethiopia with state-owned electricity company Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP), strengthening its leadership in Africa as the country begins to expand its green energy capacity to meet ambitious renewable targets.
04.01.2021
Conversion to on-demand night-time marking (BNK) of wind turbines also guaranteed during times of Corona
According to the General Administrative Regulation (German: AVV) for the marking of aviation obstacles, infrared light will be mandatory for many wind turbines as additional navigation lighting. The infrared light developed for this purpose by former Reetec, now Robur Wind, has been certified by the responsible authorities.
10.08.2020
Next-Gen Wind Blade Mover: Ready to Conquer Rough Ground
New easy-to-maneuver transportation solution enables safe, easy and secure transportation of large wind blades on rough and uneven surfaces.
28.04.2020
Global reach of new Siemens Gamesa onshore platform on display following first order in Brazil
• Siemens Gamesa will supply global utility AES with 52 units of the industry leading SG 5.8-170, boasting the largest rotor in the segment. The turbines will operate at up to 6.2 MW.
01.04.2020
Vestas brings in Sulzer Schmid and WKA Blade Service to deliver massive drone-based blade inspection campaign
Sulzer Schmid, a Swiss company pioneering UAV technology for rotor blade inspections, and WKA, the leading blade inspection and repair service provider, have been enlisted by Vestas to conduct a massive and challenging drone-based blade inspection campaign in Scandinavia, on a staggering 1,250 wind turbines in less than 12 weeks.
21.05.2019
Vestas leads break-away group of big four turbine makers
Developers commissioned a little over 45GW of onshore wind turbines globally in 2018 compared with 47GW a year earlier. Just four manufacturers accounted for more than half, or 57%, of the machines deployed: Denmark’s Vestas, China’s Goldwind, GE Renewable Energy of the U.S. and Spain’s Siemens Gamesa.
14.03.2019
Siemens Gamesa will supply 567 MW to ReNew Power for two wind projects in India
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has secured a new order in India from ReNew Power, India’s largest renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP). The scope includes the supply of 270 units of the SG 2.1-122 wind turbines, with a total capacity of 567 MW, to two wind power facilities.
31.01.2019
Husum Wind 2019: New concept for the fair
Following WindEnergy Hamburg, the industry is now looking expectantly towards Husum, where Husum Wind, the leading national wind trade fair will be held from 10 to 13 September 2019.
28.01.2019
Versatile monitoring for rotor bearings: Critical operating conditions identified, bearing damage prevented, and operating costs reduced
How can typical rolling bearing damage in wind turbines, particularly in their rotor bearing supports, be identified early and even prevented altogether? Schaeffler has a solution to this complex challenge: A combination of sensors that are capable of monitoring the critical influencing variables for these types of damage.
17.01.2019
Photovoltaic Feed