July 2024
ARTICLES
Improving offshore wind safety
Researchers are developing technology that will provide early warnings in order to prevent divers from having to inspect underwater cables.
Deepwater divers who monitor and maintain underwater transmission lines and cables for offshore wind turbines face hazards such as subfreezing temperatures, low visibility, jellyfish, and sharks. A new project at The University of Texas at Dallas’ Wind Energy Center, known as UTD Wind, is designed to make the divers’ jobs safer through the development of […]
Rethinking wind power’s towers and turbines
New materials and designs can make a leading source of renewable energy both greener and cheaper.
At first glance, the wind-turbine tower that rises from the green landscape in the Swedish municipality of Skara looks like any other. It reaches a height of 105 meters and, at the top, supports a familiar trio of big rotating blades. But unlike most wind-turbine towers, which are made of steel, this one is wooden. […]
Beating the heat Protecting wind-energy workers from climate change
By combining acclimatization protocols, wearable technology, weather-based work modifications, and heat safety training, employers can minimize the risks to workers’ health and productivity.
As the world transitions toward renewable energy to combat climate change, the wind-energy sector has seen remarkable growth in recent years. Wind farms, both onshore and offshore, are rapidly expanding to harness the power of wind and generate clean electricity. However, this surge in development is exposing a growing number of workers to the hazards […]
NEWS
Amsoil acquires Aerospace Lubricants
Amsoil Inc., a leader in synthetic lubricant technology, has acquired Columbus, Ohio-based Aerospace Lubricants. Founded in 1973, Aerospace designs and manufactures a specialized array of greases for industrial manufacturing operations and private-label customers in automotive, industrial, military, aerospace and consumer markets. Aerospace Lubricants will operate as an independent subsidiary of Amsoil. “By acquiring Aerospace […]
July 8, 2024
North Star claims first mover on Midi-SOV design
North Star, specialist vessel operator for offshore infrastructure support services, has been announced as the first mover on the Midi-SOV – a new offshore wind ship design developed by Chartwell Marine, a pioneer of next-generation vessel design, and VARD, a leading designer and shipbuilder of specialized vessels. The Midi-SOV is a 55-meter offshore wind craft […]
July 8, 2024
Vestas secures 81 MW order for Scotland turbine project
Vestas has secured an 81MW order from Invenergy for the wind energy project Pencloe in Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland. Vestas will deliver 18 V136-4.5 MW wind turbines, and the order includes supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of the turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under a multi-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM […]
July 8, 2024
