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DeWind Brand Back in the Market |
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Monday, 04 April 2005 |
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A European–Indian Joint Venture Entering the Wind Turbine Market
 EU Energy plc has announced that it has entered into a joint venture with Shriram EPC Ltd for the acquisition of DeWind GmbH, manufacturers of quality wind turbines. The joint venture has submitted an offer to FKI plc, the present owners. Windtech International spoke with Michael Porter of EU Energy about the reasons behind the joint venture and how they foresee the future.
By Floris Siteur, Publisher, Windtech International
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A Special Production Facility |
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Wednesday, 09 March 2005 |
Manufacturing Monopiles and Transition Pieces for Offshore Wind Farms
 Smulders Groep have been involved in the wind energy business since 1994. They recognised that the construction of an offshore wind farm requires a specialised production plant. Therefore they acquired a facility in Hoboken, Belgium, for the production of monopiles and transition pieces. Windtech International visited the facility and spoke with Gerard van de Schoot from Smulders Project BV.
By Floris Siteur, Publisher, Windtech International |
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Damage Caused by Lightning Strikes |
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Wednesday, 09 March 2005 |
A Natural Hazard  The power of a thunderstorm is awesome and the energy released in a lightning strike is impressive. A direct lightning strike to a wind turbine can cause widespread disruption and equipment failure and has safety implications for field staff. EA Technology operates a Lightning Location System to locate lightning strikes as they occur. Windtech International interviews Benoit Dal Ferro from EA Technology about their concept.
By Floris Siteur, Publisher Windtech International
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Windcat |
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Wednesday, 09 March 2005 |
A Specially Designed Catamaran
 Many countries are increasing their focus on the development of offshore wind farms. An important issue for offshore wind farms is how to transfer technicians and material in a safe way under difficult weather conditions. West Coast Workboats (WCW) decided to design a special vessel for this purpose. Windtech International interviews Neil Clarkson from WCW about their concept. |
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Often the focus regarding wind power is on the more developed areas like Europe and North America. Windtech International feels that other regions that are active in this field deserve attention. Therefore we decided to interview Prof Dr Engineer Eric Spinadel, President of the Argentinean Wind Energy Association (Asociación Argentina de Energia Eólica, AAEE), about the state of wind power in South America and in Argentina in particular. 