FEATURES
In order to manufacture the large, dependable gears required by the wind-energy market, experience is a must. That’s something this company has in abundance. (More)
As wind turbines increase in size, and their operating conditions become more extreme, a number of current and future tribological challenges exist. (More)
With the global expansion of the wind industry, the placement of towers and farms will grow more remote. Vestas is clearly up to the challenge. (More)
The success—or failure—of producing the most cost-effective turbines will have a direct impact on the future shape of the wind industry. Here’s an overview. (More)
A new blade fabrication system from MAG doubles output, while multi-tasking machine tools complete parts in single setup, streamlining your production process. (More)
New optical technology borrowed from the communications industry promises lower cost, more practical ice detectors than earlier techniques. (More)
Increased throughput, quality, and efficiency are just a few of the benefits to be realized when taking a robotic approach to manufacturing blades for wind turbines. (More)
DEPARTMENTS
When conducting site remediation, jet grouting is one technique to consider for improving poor soils without removing the existing structure. (More)
Pre-end of warranty inspections assess the service history of a project, vet out troubled turbines, and provide owners with an expectation for post-warranty costs. (More)
As designs progress and new technologies emerge, the authors present a value proposition for robust, reliable, cost-effective sensors. (More)
Leave nothing to chance by utilizing standardized processes that can help reduce or eliminate the gaps in your supply chain. (More)
Chair/Renewable Energy Committee/ABA (More)
NEWS
Nordic Windpower has raised $38 million in a new financing round led by Khosla Ventures, a premier investor in clean technology companies. Joining Khosla Ventures in the Series C equity financing are New...
Capital Safety has opened a new warehouse in southern California. The new distribution hub enables the company to dramatically improve services to the West Coast by reducing costs, improving shipping times,...
The wind energy sector presents many variables that make reliability and maintenance a challenge for all involved with wind power plants. Wind turbines, by reason of their design, location of installation, and...
Carlisle Industrial Brake & Friction introduces NoiseFree brake linings for wind turbine yaw braking applications. The NoiseFree range of brake linings have been specifically developed by Carlisle to meet...
Arteche PQ, Inc.—a leading manufacturer of electrical power quality equipment for the improvement of power factor and reduction of harmonic distortion—has introduced a complete range of active...
The Schuch Group has expanded its crane fleet to meet new demands in its upper lifting capacity segment. The lifting and transport company needed a cost-effective unit that would be ideally suited to efficient...
Marathon Special Products has released a new series of UL listed power blocks. The features of the 135 Series Power Distribution Block include high current carrying capacity (up to 950A), wide range of wiring...
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products introduces the new LAF DC power sources. The LAF series are three-phase, fan-cooled DC welding power sources designed for high productivity mechanized submerged arc welding...
REpower Systems AG has received a contract from National Wind LLC, America’s leading large-scale community wind project developer, to supply 20 wind turbines. The REpower MM92 type turbines have a rated...
With the introduction of new test and calibration equipment, Stanley Proto has positioned itself as a full torque solutions provider. Most companies that use torque wrenches have regularly scheduled...
A new report from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has been released titled “Revealing the Hidden Value that the Federal Investment Tax Credit and Treasury Cash Grant Provide to Community Wind...
American Superconductor Corporation, a global power technologies company, announces that its wholly-owned AMSC Windtec™ subsidiary has signed a follow-on contract with Dongfang Turbine Co. Ltd. to design...
Snap-on Industrial announces the introduction of a multimeter certification program designed to meet the electrical monitoring requirements of technicians working in a variety of industries, from automotive to...
The new Ice*Meister™ model 9734 industrial ice detecting sensor system offers many benefits to wind turbine owners and operators. Once “tuned” for the application at hand, the device operates...
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products introduces the FUB 30 roller bed for fit-up of sections. This roller bed features a robust design to withstand the rugged environment in the welding industry. Designed to...