Wind energy LCOE: Bearing purchase price vs. total cost of ownership
Wind energy has become a staple of the United States energy mix with more than 150 GW installed capacity at the end of 2023....
Winds of Change – New Tech Steering Shipping to a More Sustainable Future
In August 2023, a 5-year-old cargo ship, Pyxis Ocean, made history when it set sail from Shanghai, China, heading toward the southern Brazilian port...
Renewable energy: Forging critical components to fight climate change
The accelerated adoption of renewable energy plays a vital role in tackling climate change. In this endeavor, numerous clean, sustainable energy sources rely on...
Getting ahead of the regulations
Since the construction of the first wind turbine in 1991, many technological advancements have made the utilization of offshore wind energy a reality. According...
More precise timekeeping device synchronizes critical utility functions
Precise timekeeping is fundamental to the function of the power grid and is used in many applications to improve reliability, reduce costs, predict and...
Leading the clean-power conversation
Despite some bumps along the way, the future of renewables in general — and wind in particular — is still going strong and showing...
Harness data for improved wind generation operations
There are few renewable-energy generation sources with a storied history as long as wind power, dating back hundreds of years to early windmills. Even...
In war against wind-turbine corrosion, clean lasers prove effective
The global wind turbine operation and maintenance market is projected to grow from $36.27 billion in 2022 to $63.82 billion by 2029, at a...
Why it’s time to reboot renewable energy due diligence
The success of any big investment, whether you are buying a house or acquiring a wind farm, hinges on thorough due diligence (DD). Nobody...
On offshore wind farms, seafood production may be a breeze
Off the coasts of Belgium, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands dozens of wind farms whir away, helping Europe switch to renewable energy from fossil...
Protecting your drone: Your most useful tool needs more than a simple toolbox
A few years ago, a company developed a huge drone that could carry a 12- to 15-pound, high-resolution camera. The team that created this...
Protecting assets against new threats
In today’s technology-driven world, where cyber threats dominate headlines and organizations invest significant resources in safeguarding their OT and IT infrastructure from digital threat...
How to refresh offshore wind’s hiring strategy
Historically, offshore wind developers have relied nearly entirely on exporting expertise from Europe to fill open vacancies in developing markets. But exponential growth expected...
Using CNC tech to fabricate turbine blades
The climate change and the current energy crises show more drastically than ever before that the world must turn its back on fossil fuels...
How spiral welding is revolutionizing wind-turbine manufacturing
Manufacturing costs and logistics are two challenges to rapidly integrating more renewable energy into the U.S. power system. This is especially true for tall...
Embracing the transition
When one thinks of U.S offshore wind, the state of Louisiana may not immediately spring to mind; however, the southern state is making some...
Building a broad bipartisan coalition
More than 8,000 representatives from renewable companies and organizations from around the world gathered in New Orleans, Louisiana, in May for CLEANPOWER 2023.
It was...
Are we facing a renewable energy boom?
Renewable energy has been gaining momentum in recent years as a viable alternative to traditional fossil fuels. From solar and wind power to hydro...
Early Union Engagement Key to Offshore Workforce Success
The Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law in August 2022, is set to create tens of thousands of new clean-energy jobs by...
Taking the Trouble Out of Troubled Waters
Any floating structure is at the mercy of battering waves, but when that floating structure is a wind turbine, the need for stabilization becomes...
