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Will Siemens Gamesa New 21MW Pass the Test?
As it rolls toward testing, Siemens Gamesa’s brand new wind turbine has “the whole supply chain watching,” Joel says.
How long with the supply chain watch before orders start rolling in? And backing up a step, how soon will insurers get on board – or start raising rates – as the largest, latest offshore turbine is introduced to the world.
Backing up another step or two, why is Siemens investing in the giant now? Does the company have some assurance that EU developers will order the new turbines, rather than look at Chineses models?
Allen, Joel, and Phil consider some of the factors that ultimately led Siemens to bet BIG on the future of wind…even as the company, and Vestas, have closed some manufacturing facilities and laid off hundreds of workers. In a thoughtful discussion, the team reviews what responses they expect to see from GE, Nordex and other players, onshore and off, in the US and across the globe.
It’s a Transition, Not a Gloom-and-Doom Scenario
If you get your news from social media, you know that the incoming US administration is all about oil and gas and, that might be true. But energy in any formis big business, and investors aren’t all about anything except making money. Transitioning to renewables by investing some of those rich oil profits into wind, solar, and other energy sources is a smart business strategy.
Just ask Norway. Is the country gearing up to replace Russian oil and gas to the rest of the EU? Accents aside, we’re pretty sure the phrase “Drill, Baby, Drill” translates well.
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SkySpecs & More at Wind Energy O&M Australia
Tilt Renewables, GE Vernova, SkySpecs and others will be at Wind Energy O&M Australia. If you haven’t registered yet, it’s time!
The two-day technical conference includes practical information for operators equipment life extension strategies, CMS, Leading Edge Erosion, and other specific, useful knowledge regarding the repair, refurbishment, and asset performance of gearboxes, and the best ways to work with insurers and OEMS – to mention just a few of the areas of expertise presented to attendees.
In addition, the show offers excellent networking opportunities and the chance to meet experts in the field and have candid, productive conversations with them.
Register today and if you’d like to chat with us, please let us know you’re coming!
Wind Farm of the Week: Timbermill
Timbermill Wind, a project of Apex Clean Energy, is a utility-scale wind energy project consisting of 45 turbines spread across 6,000 acres of farmland and managed timberland in rural Chowan County, North Carolina. (Yes, North Carolina.) Tune inand find out how the site was designed to co-exist with the state’s robust agriculture and timber industries.
What Your OOO Message Says About You
How do you say “leave me alone I’m on vacation” without saying that? Good question. And just how on-vacation are you when a large order is pending? Different companies (and cultures) have different protocols but when it has to come through in an auto-respond email, how do you navigate business relationships and maintain your vacation vibe?
Tell us and we’ll feature some of the best in an upcoming podcast.
By the way: Happy New Year! 🥳🐍
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Interesting Finds From Around the Web
- LAYOFFS: Siemens Gamesa proposes an ERTE for 423 workers
- Redundancy risk for Vestas Newport turbine blade factory staff
- Data and images of Siemens Gamesa’s 21 MW offshore wind turbine
- Norway oil and gas industry forecasts record investment in 2025
- Ultimatum: Trump says European Union must buy U.S. oil and gas
- China’s Goldwind in debut turbine deal for first international factory
- Energy Dome and Engie sign offtake deal for Sardinia CO2 battery project
- After More Than A Decade, Timbermill Wind in North Carolina is Online
- Vestas Taps NHV for North Sea Offshore Wind Ops
- PES Exclusive: Why the D500 matters to Offshore Wind
- How was your day? Workers ditch polite OOO messages for blunt replies
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