Wind Blade Safety: The True Cost of Quality
In the wind-energy industry, conversations about safety often center on tower heights, blade lengths, or extreme weather events. But for those in the field...
Enhancing turbine lightning protection: A new approach for a new era
Lightning is one of the most expensive — and underestimated — threats facing the wind industry today. As turbines grow taller, their vulnerability to...
Epoxy adhesive system for rotor blades
In 2023, the wind-energy sector celebrated the landmark figure of 1 TW of global installed capacity. This milestone was a testimony to the fundamental...
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...
Maximizing offshore wind farm efficiency
In the race to achieve 30 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030, the U.S. faces significant operational challenges that threaten the efficiency and...
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...
Keeping renewables running smoothly
Wind-farm operators know that the bolted connections between the hub and rotor blade of a wind turbine are constantly subjected to dynamic loads, leading...
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...
Drone inspections can prevent million-dollar lightning losses
Wind turbines stand as towering symbols of progress in the global renewable energy landscape. However, their height and exposure make them particularly vulnerable to...
Offshore Wind: Cutting costs in half, tripling component life span, and increasing installation rate
Onshore wind has more than 70,800 units in the United States. Unfortunately, onshore wind is not strong enough, nor does it blow often enough,...
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...
Detecting cracks in turbine bolts
Wind power, as a form of clean, stable, and economical new energy, is currently recognized as one of the most technologically mature, scalable, 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...
Innovating wind-power equipment logistics through advanced tech and data insights
In an era defined by the urgent need for sustainable resource management and the reduction of carbon emissions, wind power has emerged as a...
Harnessing AI for strategic advantage in wind energy
Companies must continuously innovate to maintain their competitive edge in today’s fast-evolving technological landscape. The wind-energy vertical is growing again and becoming more competitive....
Renewable energy recycling A key to sustainable power generation
As the world shifts toward a future powered by clean energy, technologies such as wind turbines, solar panels, and battery storage are pivotal in...
Protecting the lifespan of turbine blades
There has been considerable growth in the wind-power industry over the past few years. However, further exponential growth of the industry is required in...
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,...
