LiDAR measuring systems are increasingly in use in the wind industry. They are more flexible than wind measuring masts and offer a multitude of additional possibilities to gain new insights.

Laser-based telemeters (LiDAR = Light Detecting And Ranging) are being used more frequently in wind industry. They offer an inexpensive alternative to wind measuring masts, because the devices are able to measure wind speeds and directions at great heights from the ground. Similar to the radar, the LiDAR device emits laser beams being reflected by particles that move with the wind. This allows predictions about wind potential and expected energy yield of the site. Once a wind farm is operating, measurement results can be sent to ...

Vestas wins a 50 MW order in the U.S. and announces all production will take place in their four Colorado factories.

“This order once again emphasises the 4 MW platform’s momentum in the traditionally 2 ...

Priority dispatch – which guarantees renewables are injected first into the grid – will continue to apply to existing wind farms.

Priority dispatch – which guarantees renewables ...

E.ON installs new wind farm in the Naples region and further expands its onshore portfolio

E. ON has begun construction of a new onshore wind farm in Italy. The Morcone wind farm will have a capacity of 57 MW and will be equipped with 19 turbines from Vestas.

The park is thus part of the portfolio of another 10 E.ON wind farms in Italy, which have a total capacity of 330 MW. The contract for this project comes from a call for tenders launched by the Italian government two years ago.

In recent days, a number of large companies have committed themselves to the use of more renewable energy. These include the world's largest food group, Nestlé, and the world's second largest brewery, Heineken. Soon thus chocolate bars and beer will be ‚powered by wind energy'.

Pizza, cornflakes, mineral water, chocolate... the list of products coming from the world's largest food group, Nestlé, is long. In the future, five production sites in southeastern Pennsylvania will be operated with wind energy. That's how the Group is continuing their ...

Danish energy company Ørsted awards an order of 1,386 MW to German-Spanish Siemens Gamesa to supply wind turbines for world's largest offshore wind farm

The Hornsea Project Two offshore wind farm, which is currently being planned, will be equipped with directly driven SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbines. The site is located 89 kilometres off the British coast in the North Sea and covers an area of approx. 462 km². When completed in 2022, the wind farm will have a capacity of ...

“The energy sector is transforming rapidly. This transformation needs a common vision, shared by both the renewables and grid industries."

If renewables are to meet 35% of Europe’s energy needs by ...

44 Senvion 2.3M120 turbines are to be delivered

Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has been awarded a 101,2 MW project from ReNew Power - one of India's largest clean energy companies, to deliver ...

Nordex has received a contract for two wind farms in Greece and service operations.

Deliverables include the servicing of the turbines over a period of 15 years. To take care ideally of the turbines, Nordex will ...

With this comprehensive choice of system modelling and engineering analysis software, SKF is now able to provide its customers with a range of tools that match their individual needs.

With this ...

The unique natural electricity storage facility in Gaildorf presented the workers with special challenges in its construction.

The highest wind power plant of the world and this even within the unique ...

The turbine foundations of the Block Island Wind Farm act as artificial reefs, attracting fish and other marine wildlife.

Americans can now preview what’s in store for coastal communities, and the fish many depend ...

Market changes are necessary to stop the downward spiral of community wind in Germany.

The rules which were set up by the German government to protect community energy investors have failed to achieve this goal. ...

Complete a wide range of measurement tasks with just one sensor

HBM, the test and measurement expert, has introduced its new PACEline CSW miniature force washers for ...