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The Front CoverMore and more players in the German wind energy sector are concerned with the question of how to deal with the ageing German wind fleet, as around 5,200 turbines will simultaneously reach the end of the feed-in-tariff funding period of the Renewable Energy Sources Act for the first time at the end of 2020. In the article written by Jan-Hendrik Piel and Martin Westbomke on page 7 you can read more about this topic. Publisher's NoteHamburg: the centre of the global wind energy industry Features
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The Front CoverWind turbine performance is constantly improving. With this trend comes ever higher hub heights. Turbines with capacities above 4MW will become the norm even for onshore sites. To effectively meet these challenges, innovative solutions from manufacturers are needed. Tower concepts such as the hybrid tower, which combines precast concrete parts and steel elements, are opening up new technical possibilities. Publisher's NoteEU votes yes to long-term binding target for renewables Features
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The Front CoverThe progress of lidars within the wind industry has been charted from the start by Windtech International. Articles as far back as the very first edition of the publication in 2004 have highlighted not only the fundamental principles of lidar, but also its applications – onshore, offshore and turbine mounted. In the article on page 6 the lid is lifted on the multifaceted subject of technology ‘acceptance’ that underpins today’s widespread use of vertical profiling lidar. Publisher's NoteThe Global Wind Summit, the biggest event of the year for business and networking Features
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The Front CoverHybrid mini-grids (HMGs) are an ideal solution for remote settlements without energy access. HMGs are typically sized and optimised with commercial software that comes with the usual limitations and is lacking in transparency. The Reiner Lemoine Institute has attempted to develop an opensource alternative to standard software for modelling and sizing HMGs. Publisher's NoteEurope sets target of 32% by 2030 and corporate renewable energy leads the way Features
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The Front CoverHave you ever wanted to build a wind turbine yourself just for the fun of it or perhaps to generate power? Geodesic turbines have a mesmerising operational quality to them, easy enough to build and capable of performing work. On page 7 you can read more about the Geodesic Turbine designed by Brandon Everhart. Publisher's NoteDemand drives US wind power development to new heights Features
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The Front CoverWind farms are known to be particularly exposed during thunderstorms and workers on site are prone to lightning strikes. Thunderstorm warning systems are widely used to prevent lightning related accidents. The article on page 7 outlines how lightning locating systems can provide an early warning. apply safety procedures. (Image courtesy Xavier Delorme, Stormchaser) Publisher's NoteWind industry breaks records in Europe and offshore wind industry eyes Taiwan Features
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The Front CoverThe growth of the wind market, together with the low availability of sites with optimal wind conditions, is creating a rapid increase in the size of turbines and therefore the diameter of some rotors that work at specific low power levels. This leads to the need for longer blades whose transport is, more and more frequently, a major logistical challenge that manufacturers must face. Publisher's NoteWind power capacity worldwide reaches 539GW Features
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The Front CoverWorking conditions in the field can be harsh. Installations are typically remote and subject to sudden and dramatic weather changes. The article written by Gavan Murphy, Director of Marketing EMEA, at Globalstar, looks at what can be done to enhance the welfare of staff working in such conditions and to make sure they can be rescued when necessary. Publisher's NoteMost new innovative technology will come from offshore wind turbines Features
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