Drag-based Turbines, Offshore Wind Innovation Hub, Mass CEC Structural Testing, Wild Horse Wind Farm
Rosemary leads off this week with a drag-based wind turbine design from Xenecore – are drag-based turbines making a comeback? Equinor and bp are …
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BladeBUG & FORCE Technology: Robot Driven Ultrasound Inspections
In this episode, we dive into the world of ultrasonic inspections—a crucial need for damaged wind turbine blades. But here’s the twist: turbines have …
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$1.1B Siemens Energy Setback
The wind industry was stunned by the Siemens Energy announcement of $1.1B in unexpected costs to correct design issues with Siemens Gamesa onshore turbines. …
Aerones: Robot Repairs Are Happening Now
Aerones is making robot repairs of wind turbines a reality. Their new robots repair leading edge damage, apply leading edge protective coatings, measure LPS …
IdentiFlight, Ocean Floor, US GAO, GustoMSC MSOV, US Offshore Wind, WFotW – Twin Ridges
A busy week in wind energy! IdentiFlight’s bird detection system was approved for use in France – Rosemary has great insights into the effectiveness …
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PowerCurve: Upgrade Your Blades with Tip Extensions, VG’s, Serrations, Gurney Flaps, and More!
Joel and Allen meet with Blade Aerodynamics Expert Nicholas Gaudern to discuss the aerodynamic upgrades available from PowerCurve. There are multiple simple improvements that …
Duke Energy Sale, RWE/Con Edison Powerhouse, RWE Locks-In Jan De Nul Ships, Balmoral Stops Scour, Kansas State Wins, WFotW Hollandse Kust Zuid
Rosemary, Joel and Allen discuss the Duke Energy sale of its renewables business to Brookfield Renewable for a massive $2.8B. The RWE merger with …
ArcVera Renewables: The Winds of Change
We are only beginning to understand the dynamics of airflow through large wind farms. Greg Poulos, CEO and Principal Atmospheric Scientist with ArcVera, talks …
Deep dive into blade durability, Equinor pauses project, UK looks at crewless maintenance
Blades fail faster and more frequently than expected – and DNV has done a lot of research on how, and why, that’s true. Allen, Joel and Rosemary …
3S Lift: Saving the Technician
Allen and Joel had a great time in New Orleans talking to Gio Scialdone, President of 3S Lift Americas. 3S Lift has 7,000 Climb …