May 2024
Developers need processing power
With the demand for developers rapidly growing, advanced simulation capabilities, GIS data integration, and enhanced processing power will be the keys for the successful deployment of U.S. offshore wind development.
Recovery on the horizon for U.S. wind
Despite challenges from a slow 2023, economics, demand, and policy are aligning to provide significant opportunities for wind going forward.
Planning your CLEANPOWER 2024 experience
A list of wind-related businesses exhibiting at the premier clean-energy trade show.
April 2024
Cultivating wind resources in the Gulf of Mexico
In order to capitalize on the U.S.’s clean-energy goals, local economic and workforce developers are looking to diversify Louisiana’s energy landscape through offshore wind production.
Women in the energy industry
Women make up only 25 percent of the workforce in the energy sector and 32 percent in the renewable energy sector; however, despite the gender gap, women have historically contributed to advancing technology in the energy field.
March 2024
Test and Repair 250 feet in the Air
The importance of inspection, maintenance, and performance enhancements on wind turbines.
3D printing vs. CNC machining for component manufacturing
While 3D printing has the potential to be an ideal solution in increasing turbine part production, it is crucial not to overlook the benefits of CNC machining.
February 2024
Water droplet erosion testing of turbine blade materials
Controlled testing throughout the turbine-blade development process is critical to selecting materials and manufacturing processes to limit leading-edge and water-droplet erosion damage and to predict their success in the field.
A holistic approach to asset risk management: Is it all or nothing?
In today’s environment, companies need to be able to also make high confidence asset integrity decisions, enabling them to increase the profitability and productivity of the asset base while minimizing the exposure to the risk of catastrophic events.
Energize wind operations with more modern control
Turbine control retrofits and green-energy solutions platforms are transforming the way operations teams manage wind-energy generation.
January 2024
Measurements and modeling of friction torque of wind-turbine blade bearings
Multiple double-row, four-point bearings of three different sizes are tested on four different test rigs, and the friction torque at different bending moments and axial loads of the bearings are measured, resulting in significant discrepancies in the torque of identically sized bearings.
By O. Menck, K. Behnke, M. Stammler, A. Bartschat, F. Schleich, and M. Graßmann
Lidar vs. Met masts for wind-energy measurement
With the Corlacky Hill Wind Farm in northern Ireland, the RES Group reveals why Lidar is widely trusted for wind resource assessment.