Category: Wind

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In a remarkable demonstration of corporate adaptability and the complexities of modern renewable energy projects, a recent legal proceeding underscores the multifaceted challenges faced by energy companies in India. Adani Solar Energy Jaisalmer One Private Limited, previously known as SBE Renewables Ten Projects Pvt. Ltd., is at the heart of this narrative. Engaged in the noble endeavor of generating clean energy, the company…
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Source: https://solarquarter.com/2024/05/02/navigating-legal-landscapes-insights-from-adanis-450-mw-wind-solar-hybrid-project-in-rajasthan/

LONDON, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The latest insights briefing from the Energy Transitions Commission, Overcoming Turbulence in the Offshore Wind Sector, highlights the need for governments and the offshore wind industry to join forces to restore confidence in the market, drive down costs and accelerate the clean energy transition. The ETC’s membership includes offshore wind industry players: bp, Iberdrola, Octopus Energy, Petronas, Shell, SSE, and Vattenfall.
Offshore wind is already…
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Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/energy-transitions-commission-etc-urges-government-and-industry-collaboration-to-overcome-perceptions-of-offshore-wind-energy-in-crisis-302133632.html

(L to R) Fraser Milne, Engineering and Projects Director and Dr Aneel Gill, Head of Product Innovation and R&D at Balmoral Comtec (Credit: Balmoral Comtec)

Balmoral Comtec, a Balmoral Group company, has been contracted to supply 400 cable protection systems (CPS) by Ørsted for its Hornsea 3 project, located 120 km off the Norfolk coast in the U.K.

The scope of work includes design engineering which…
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Source: https://nawindpower.com/balmoral-comtec-awarded-hornsea-3-contract

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Source: https://phys.org/news/2024-05-communities-vulnerable-weather-power-outages.amp

Have a spin of my propeller. Photo: Bene Riobó via Wikimedia CommonsAircraft safety is a hot topic these days, with Federal Aviation Administration investigators looking into door seals at Boeing, aircraft slides flying off mid air and engine failures plaguing several planes in recent months. But what happens if the power in your plane actually does go out? That’s an issue that nobody really wants to think about, but you can rest assured that you should be safe and sound thanks to this…
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Source: https://jalopnik.com/aircraft-have-a-secret-wind-turbine-generator-for-emerg-1851447997

Industrial tools specialist Enerpac has unveiled its latest battery-powered torque wrench for wind turbine assembly and maintenance. The new BTW-Series Battery Torque Wrench allows operators to quickly move between bolting jobs, while achieving torquing precision.
Weighing from just 10 lbs including reaction arm and battery, the BTW-Series is equipped with an integrated digital motor vectoring system delivering accurate and repeatable torque up to 6,000 ft-lbs. Available for 3/4- to 1.5-in….
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Source: https://www.windpowerengineering.com/enerpac-releases-latest-torque-wrench-for-wind-turbine-assembly-and-maintenance/

The world’s largest land-based electric crane is here to make construction even cleaner, and the technology could revolutionize offshore wind installations. 

As detailed by Interesting Engineering, the SK6,000 ring crane was delivered to Mammoet’s engineering hub in the Netherlands in April 2023. 

On its website, the Dutch firm explains that the SK6,000 can increase the production efficiency for wind projects because the 470-plus-foot maximum radius enables the crane to set a…
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Source: https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/sk6000-electric-crane-offshore-wind-foundation/