Moventas Opens Multi-Brand Service Shop In Minnesota
Moventas, one of the world’s leading wind gear manufacturers and service providers, has opened a wind gearbox service workshop in St. Paul, Minnesota, answering...
Shermco Staffer Pens Electrical Maintenance E-Book
John Wiley Publishing, known for its extensive For Dummies collection of ‘how-to’ books, has published “Electrical Systems Maintenance for Dummies” by Lynn Hamrick, PE,...
PSI Repair Services Ships 20,000th Repaired Wind Part
PSI Repair Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries and an independent service provider to the wind energy industry, has announced that it...
Case Study: Broadwind Energy and Sentient Science
Life extension of a single-stage planetary gearbox
Reduction in contact stresses due to geometry changes and improvements in material quality led to quantified fatigue performance...
GE Optimization Service Targets Wind Farm Efficiency
When planning a wind plant, collector cable systems play a critical role in how efficiently power can be delivered from the point of generation...
IEA Stresses Technology Boost To Meet Climate Goals
A concerted push for clean-energy innovation is the only way the world can meet its climate goals, the International Energy Agency stated upon the...
Lufft Wind Sensor Classified For Offshore Use
The Lufft Ultrasonic Anemometer VENTUS successfully completed the test at the International Technical Inspection Agency TÜV SÜD and now has the Protection Class IP68....
Acciona Opens Turbine Assembly Plant In Brazil
Acciona Windpower, the Acciona subsidiary dedicated to the design, manufacture, and sale of wind turbines, has opened a turbine assembly plant at Simões Filho,...
Optimal Performance From Thermal Management Products
Heating and cooling devices in enclosures are designed to protect electrical and electronic components from low and high temperatures, as well as moisture. However,...
Alterra Taps Mortenson To Build Shannon Wind Project
Mortenson Construction’s Wind Energy Group recently announced that it entered into a contract for construction of the Shannon Wind Project located near Windthorst, Texas,...
Construction Insurer Zurich Supports U.S. Focus On Safety
A shimmering skyscraper, a world-class stadium and an expansive suspension bridge are impressive architectural achievements, but every structure comes with serious risks faced by...
Rebounded In 2014; âWind Rushâ Underway In Texas
American wind industry jobs and turbine deployment regained momentum heading into 2015, the American Wind Energy Association reported recently in releasing its 2014 results...
GWEC Projects Continued Growth For Global Wind
The Global Wind Energy Council launched its flagship publication the Global Wind Report: Annual Market update today in Istanbul. The report details wind power’s...
Xcel Energy Again Named Top Wind Utility
For the 11th consecutive year, Xcel Energy has been named the country’s top utility wind energy provider by the American Wind Energy Association, a...
DOE Funds Programs For Wind Farm Wildlife Protection
The Energy Department recently announced more than $1.75 million for five projects that will develop and demonstrate technologies to reduce the potential impacts of...
DONG Energy Takes Over Mass. Offshore Project
DONG Energy has agreed to take over RES Americas Developments Inc.’s more than 1000MW newly assigned development project rights off the coast of Massachusetts.
At...
First Impressions: Fielding The Questions Of Incoming WET Trainees
Career-oriented colleges focused on preparing students for wind energy technician careers have not existed for very long. In fact, the public perception of our...
Expanding Wind Services Market Opens Doors For PE Growth
Market for wind services is growing continuously
Wind industry has grown more than 20 times in past two decades with installations reaching nearly 370 GW...
E.ON Enters U.S Renewable Energy Services Market
The world’s largest investor-owned utility is now bringing customized asset management, maintenance, and repair services to North American renewable energy projects. E.ON, one of...
Flight From Danger
A trained falcon named Houdini darts and soars next to a wind power plant in the shadow of the Colorado Rockies, gathering radar data...
