May 6, 2024

CCAs band together to receive power from first-ever California floating offshore wind project

California Community Power, a joint powers authority that conducts joint power procurement on behalf of nine California Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs), has joined forces with developer […]
May 1, 2024

Enerpac releases latest torque wrench for wind turbine assembly and maintenance

Industrial tools specialist Enerpac has unveiled its latest battery-powered torque wrench for wind turbine assembly and maintenance. The new BTW-Series Battery Torque Wrench allows operators to […]
May 1, 2024

Demand For Wind Turbine Technicians To Skyrocket in Renewable Energy

Demand For Wind Turbine Technicians To Skyrocket in Renewable Energy Explore a career as a wind turbine technician: key skills, job growth, and advanced training opportunities […]
April 2, 2024

April 2024 Issue: Knowledge Is Power: Blade condition monitoring’s powerful insight for wind project owners

Windpower Engineering & Development is a growing wind-power resource targeting professionals involved in all aspects of a wind farm’s lifecycle, including developers, engineers, technicians, manufacturers and […]
March 27, 2024

Ørsted proposes 1.1-GW Starboard Wind offshore project for Connecticut

Ørsted today announced submission of its proposed project, Starboard Wind, to the Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency. Ørsted’s proposed 1,184-MW Starboard Wind project would […]
March 18, 2024

As wind turbines grow larger, so do risks in tornado-prone areas

Underwriting insurance for wind turbines involves a comprehensive evaluation of factors that can influence the risk and potential losses associated with these structures. Insurers consider a […]
March 5, 2024

Vaisala, DNV introduce guidelines for Wind Resource Assessment campaigns with dual scanning lidar

In a forward-thinking collaboration, Vaisala and DNV unveiled extensive guidelines for using scanning lidars in a dual system configuration (DSL) for offshore Wind Resource Assessment (WRA). […]
February 20, 2024

Solar farm transformers reduce installation footprints and improve fire and environmental safety with FR3® natural ester dielectric fluid

Sabine Bowers As the Cargill global renewable energy leader for bioindustrial power systems, Sabine Bowers is on the forefront of the world’s energy transition. While her […]
February 20, 2024

Turbine bearing supplier Malloy completes warehouse expansion

Malloy, a wind turbine bearings supplier, has completed phase 1 of its warehouse expansion project. This investment increases Malloy’s overall warehouse capacity by 35%. Credit: Malloy […]
February 20, 2024

ONYX Insight launches wind blade root monitoring solution

ONYX Insight has launched a blade root connection monitoring system following extensive field testing. The latest innovation in ONYX’s suite of predictive maintenance solutions is delivered […]
February 8, 2024

UMass Amherst leads university coalition supporting offshore wind development

The University of Massachusetts Amherst has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to establish and lead the Academic Center for Reliability and Resilience […]
February 6, 2024

Essential safety tips for wind farm technicians: Protecting workers in extreme conditions

The job market for wind turbine technicians is growing rapidly. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that employment for wind farm techs will grow 45% […]
February 2, 2024

Companies use recycled wind turbine blades in sustainable concrete designs

RNWBL and Durability Engineers (DE) have received an award for the Dept. of Energy’s Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize. The award aims to address the environmental […]
February 1, 2024

What Qualifications Do I Need to Become a Wind Turbine Technician?

Wind Turbine Technician: What Professional Qualifications Do I Need? Learn how to become a wind turbine technician, with important qualifications, skills, and the need for ongoing […]
January 31, 2024

2023 was record year for maturing late-stage offshore wind project activity globally

Despite supply chain headwinds and price pressures, the global offshore wind sector saw significant growth in its mature pipeline, as late-stage pipeline mergers & acquisitions (M&A), […]
January 26, 2024

Ørsted says Maryland’s 966-MW Skipjack offshore wind project no longer makes financial sense

Ørsted announced that it will reposition Skipjack Wind, a combined 966-MW project in development off the coast of the Delmarva peninsula in Maryland, for future offtake […]
January 25, 2024

New report finds 96% of wind businesses are affected by resource scarcity

A new report from ABB Motion, entitled “Circularity: No Time to Waste,” reveals that 91% of industrial businesses are feeling the effects of resource scarcity, prompting […]
January 11, 2024

How to meet worldwide manufacturing and service capabilities without compromising on quality

Global presence and local excellence with a global technology partner The outlook for wind power is strong, despite the pressures facing the industry right now. The […]
January 1, 2024

Pioneering The Next Generation Of Wind Energy Technicians

Pioneering The Next Generation Of Wind Energy Technicians January 1, 2024 – Explore Wind Trade Academy’s role in training skilled wind technicians, offering top-notch programs, GWO […]
December 4, 2023

DNV launches joint industry project to advance offshore wind concrete floaters standards

DNV has launched a new Joint Industry Project (JIP) called Concrete FLOW, which will optimize requirements for concrete floaters, specifically tailored for floating offshore wind farms. […]
November 27, 2023

Clir Renewables launches software for optimizing offtake strategy

Clir Renewables, the intelligence platform for wind and solar assets, has released new technology to model the variability of hourly energy production. Powered by machine learning […]
November 1, 2023

2.6-GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project given greenlight by Biden Administration

The Biden-Harris administration has approved the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) commercial project – the fifth approval of a commercial-scale, offshore wind energy project under President […]