Meeting energy demand in the U.S.
America’s appetite for electricity is growing — fast. A recent study by S&P, commissioned by American Clean Power and other energy and business trade...
Transferable skills and renewables
The renewable energy sector is booming, presenting a wealth of opportunities for those ready to make a career switch. But how do you transition...
Components and Technicians: Big parts to play
Dwarfed by a fleet of sky-scraping wind turbines, one might not realize there are up to 20 brakes installed in each one. They are...
Implementing smart helideck monitoring systems
What likely started as a routine offshore training exercise last February turned calamitous when a helicopter crashed off Norway’s west coast, claiming the life...
Achieving bankability with wind Lidar
In December 2024, Vaisala hosted a webinar with DNV and AES Clean Energy to talk about how Lidar helps achieve lower measurement uncertainties and...
A lasting and multi-faceted legacy
Media Solutions’ employees always knew when David Christopher “Coop” Cooper was in the office.
At any given time during the day, the hallway would be...
Showcasing offshore’s successes
The U.S. offshore wind industry already has created thousands of jobs in American factories, ports, and shipyards, driving billions in new investments across the...
End-of-Life consideration for offshore turbines
With Mother Nature’s clock ticking and as the climate shifts, renewable energy has become a heightened priority. The goal toward sustainable infrastructure is clear,...
The Rising Tide of Offshore Wind: Strengthening American communities and economies
The offshore wind industry is rapidly transforming the American energy landscape, bringing substantial economic benefits and job opportunities to communities across the nation. This...
New hybrid foundation solutions for offshore wind turbines
This article reviews the latest developments of substructures for offshore wind turbines focusing on investigations and applications of hybrid foundations. Model tests and numerical...
Beating the heat Protecting wind-energy workers from climate change
As the world transitions toward renewable energy to combat climate change, the wind-energy sector has seen remarkable growth in recent years. Wind farms, both...
Detecting blade problems before they become an issue
Condition monitoring can cover a wide array of preventive measures to ensure wind turbines function optimally. In many cases, this monitoring is focused on...
Recovery on the horizon for U.S. wind
After a year of lackluster onshore deployments and turbulence in the offshore sector, the U.S. wind industry appears poised to embark on a resurgence...
Cultivating wind resources in the Gulf of Mexico
For generations, oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico has been a leading driver of employment across South Louisiana, creating and sustaining...
3D printing vs. CNC machining for component manufacturing
In the face of rising pressure to meet sustainability goals, manufacturers are urgently seeking the most energy efficient ways to produce parts for demanding...
Energize wind operations with more modern control
As renewable energy gains more traction in the global economy, wind-farm owners and operators have new opportunities as what was once a niche market...
Lidar vs. Met masts for wind-energy measurement
Our ability to harness the power of the wind plays a pivotal role in the transition to a greener and more sustainable future. Staring...
Headwinds for offshore construction
Renewable energy development in the United States has grown significantly in recent years. That development is driven by governmental requirements, including renewable portfolio standards;...
Unlocking big savings: The role of predictive maintenance in component reliability
As demand for clean energy rises, the wind industry is scaling rapidly to keep pace with the energy transition. With Wood Mackenzie expecting 1.4...
Taking advantage of renewable energy potential
Ahead of Electricity Transformation Canada, the country’s largest renewable energy and storage conference, Wind Systems sat down with the Canadian Renewable Energy Association’s President...
