- Category: 2022
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The Front CoverSubsea superconducting transmission cables were shown to offer greater economic benefits to the energy system than conventional high-voltage, direct current (HVDC) copper technology in a 2050 offshore grid. The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, UK, and SuperNode, Ireland, have conducted technical and techno-economic studies analysing the potential benefits of high-temperature superconductor subsea transmission cables. Read more about these studies on page 7. Publisher's NoteWhat do rising energy prices mean for the wind business?FeaturesBy Robert Rogotzki and Mario Bachhiesl, vgbe energy, Germany
By Mikel Rosell Diez, Engineer, IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture, Spain
By Feng Zhang and Gopi Maniachari, Utopus Insights, USA
Windtech FutureHow Much Is the Cost of Wind Energy?By Ahmad Hemami, McGill University, Montreal, Canada View from InsideBy Richard Smith, London Maritime Partner, Watson Farley & Williams, UK
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The Front CoverA structural health monitoring system has been developed to detect damage in the mooring system of floating wind turbines by analysing the movement of the platform. A smart sensor that combines a global navigation satellite system and an inertial navigation unit is used. Results obtained with simulation data show promising results in the detection and even classification ability of some of the different types of damage in the mooring system. Read more about this system in the article on page 7. Publisher's NoteThe wind energy sector requires a global cybersecurity initiativeFeaturesIs Everything OK in the Mooring System?
By Jon Basurko, Researcher, IKERLAN BRTA, Spain By Marcus Lugg, Senior Software Engineer, Octue, UK
By David Alegre Gimeno, Senior Engineer, CTE Wind Civil Engineering, France
By Justin Jones, Civil and Structural Group Manager, Petrofac, UK
Windtech FutureAre Turbine Blades With Variable Twist Angle Practical?By Ahmad Hemami, McGill University, Montreal, Canada View from InsideWill European Intellectual Property Be Key for Overseas Countries in Meeting Their Net Zero Targets?
By Daniel Sizer, Partner at intellectual property firm, Marks & Clerk, UK
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The Front CoverRepair of wind turbine blades can cost many thousands of dollars. Such high costs can influence the wind energy costs in general. Thus, efficient repair of wind turbines is an important element of the renewable energy transition, making wind energy more competitive. In the article on page 7, mechanisms of wind turbine blade degradation, repair technologies and possibilities to reduce the repair costs are reviewed. Publisher's NoteChallenges of floating windFeaturesRepair of Wind Turbine Blades
By Leon Mishnaevsky Jr, Senior Scientist, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark By Mike Hastings, Senior Application Engineer, Brüel & Kjær Vibro, Denmark
By Rebecca J. Barthelmie, Jeanie A. Aird, Frederick Letson and Sara C. Pryor, Cornell University, USA
By Ilmas Bayati, Peak Wind, Denmark
Windtech FutureTime to Start Manufacturing Commercial Vertical Axis Wind TurbinesBy Ahmad Hemami, McGill University, Montreal, Canada View from InsideBy Stefan Gsänger, Secretary General, World Wind Energy Association
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The Front CoverIn recent years, operators of wind farms have become aware of an annoying effect reducing the performance of their turbines – the impact of weather-induced erosion at the rotor blade surface, mainly at the leading edge. Offshore wind parks in particular are impacted, driven by droplets of water hitting the blades with high velocity. Read more about rotor blade erosion in the article on page 6. Publisher's NoteHow many wake-up calls does the world need?FeaturesImpact of Rotor Blade Erosion
By Jan Liersch and Bastian Sundermann, Key Wind Energy, Germany By Søren Kellenberger, Sales Director, CNC Onsite, Denmark
By Eize J. Stamhuis, Albatrozz, the Netherlands
By Orfanos Vasilis, nvisionist, Greece
Windtech FutureHow Many Wind Turbines Do We Need?By Ahmad Hemami, McGill University, Montreal, Canada View from InsideBy Chris Westra, the Netherlands
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The Front CoverThe wind industry is rapidly growing and taking steps towards becoming a significant source of power. But, as the discussion around climate change becomes more serious, floating wind companies need to think smarter. The first step towards increasing output from offshore wind is increasing the size of the wind turbines Read more about Gazelle Wind Power's floating wind solution in the article on page 7. (Cover image is an artistic impressions and purely for illustrative purposes) Publisher's NoteThe year 2022 looks promising for (floating) offshore windFeaturesManaging Larger Floating Offshore Wind Turbines
By Jon Salazar, Founder and President, Gazelle Wind Power, Ireland By Claudia Maldonado, John Hall, Edward Tierney and James Roetzer, Atrevida Science, USA
By Ernesto Silva M., Covestro Deutschland AG, and Dr. Johann Maass, Bewind, Germany
By Eric Rud, Global Hydraulic Filtration Product Manager, Eaton, USA
Windtech FutureThe Good, the Bad and the Ugly About Wind TurbinesBy Ahmad Hemami, McGill University, Montreal, Canada View from InsideBy Claire Cohen, Principal Marine Energy Consultant, Black & Veatch, UK
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