Skypull is developing technology to harvest energy from altitude winds using tethered flying devices. Their technology can generate power at a 95% higher rate and 60% lower cost than other renewable sources while reducing CO2 emissions by 99%. Skypull aims to deploy systems ranging from 100 kW to 1 MW and beyond to target both off-grid and on-grid markets. They are seeking €2.6 million in funding to complete proof-of-market testing and €7.5 million for full-scale demonstration and industrialization of their 600 kW system.
Europe’s leading industry event
• Benefit from project experience and lessons learned on 8 offshore platforms
• Evaluate existing concepts for self-installing substations and debate their practical value
• Gain insight into challenges for electrical equipment in offshore environments
• Evaluate strategies for cost-efficient transport and installation of substations
• Explore O&M concepts and CMS for manned and unmanned offshore platforms
Many accidents and even fatalities are caused by earth-moving machinery, crawler cranes,tractors, Special Foundation Equipment, and farm machinery,. Especially if users/drivers do not behave as intended, or if safety is not properly guaranteed.
At the same time electronic control systems are responsible of the core functionality in the vehicles, e.g., engine control, braking, and steering; and the functions performed by the vehicles, e.g., buckets, telescopic handlers, or drills. Authorities currently increase the pressure on vehicle manufacturers to comply with safety standards for their electronic systems. The market will increase expectations on products to be certified according to e.g. ISO 13849, 25119, 15998, 12100, IEC 61508, 62061 and Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and it will be a competitive advantage to do so.
Early works for construction of 'Sainshand' wind park due to start in AprilTurchino Avanti
Essen, 17 March 2015 – Ferrostaal Industrial Projects GmbH,
Germany, project developer and majority shareholder of the wind farm “Sainshand” in Mongolia, has set the stage for the construction of the wind park beginning with early works due to start in April. With an annual output of around 190 GWh, Sainshand will be the
largest wind farm in Mongolia. The wind park is intended to be connected to the grid by the end of 2016.
The document announces a 3rd International Conference on Optimising design and reducing lifecycle cost for offshore substations and converters to take place August 20-22, 2014 in Bremen, Germany. Confirmed speakers include engineering and project managers from major offshore wind energy companies in Europe. The conference will provide case studies on new design approaches and installation concepts for offshore substations. Participants can gain insights on operations and maintenance requirements and strategies to reduce costs over the lifetime of offshore wind farms. An interactive workshop day will address technical challenges such as substation design, geotechnical issues, electrical design risks, and operations and maintenance friendly design for offshore platforms.
Ferrostaal is a large German industrial group with over 4,400 employees operating across more than 40 countries. It has 10 business units focused on industrial projects, equipment, piping, automotive, printing, and more. Ferrostaal has entered the renewable energy sector, developing several solar power plants in Egypt, Spain, and entering the onshore wind market in 2009. One of Ferrostaal's wind project developments is the proposed 52MW Sainshand wind farm in Mongolia, which has secured land, permits, grid connection, and a 20-year power purchase agreement. The project aims to reach financial close in late 2014 and be commissioned by late 2016.
Stefanutti Stocks Mechanical, a division of Stefanutti Stocks, offers turnkey engineering projects including civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation work. One project mentioned is upgrading the concentrator at the P.P. Rust mine to increase processing capacity to 600,000 tons per month. The company's website provides additional details on current news, business units, industries served, and career opportunities.
The 2nd Drivetrain Concepts for Wind Turbines conference will take place from October 17-19, 2011 in Bremen, Germany. Professionals from the wind turbine industry will discuss challenges like high failure rates and reducing costs. Main topics will include drivetrain solutions for larger turbines, improving reliability, and assessing generator types for offshore wind farms. Interactive workshops on generator systems, gearbox requirements, and high temperature superconductor technology will also be offered. Companies like Vestas, E.ON, and Siemens will present projects and expertise to help delegates discuss current issues and developments in wind turbine drivetrains.
Skypull is developing technology to harvest energy from altitude winds using tethered flying devices. Their technology can generate power at a 95% higher rate and 60% lower cost than other renewable sources while reducing CO2 emissions by 99%. Skypull aims to deploy systems ranging from 100 kW to 1 MW and beyond to target both off-grid and on-grid markets. They are seeking €2.6 million in funding to complete proof-of-market testing and €7.5 million for full-scale demonstration and industrialization of their 600 kW system.
Europe’s leading industry event
• Benefit from project experience and lessons learned on 8 offshore platforms
• Evaluate existing concepts for self-installing substations and debate their practical value
• Gain insight into challenges for electrical equipment in offshore environments
• Evaluate strategies for cost-efficient transport and installation of substations
• Explore O&M concepts and CMS for manned and unmanned offshore platforms
Many accidents and even fatalities are caused by earth-moving machinery, crawler cranes,tractors, Special Foundation Equipment, and farm machinery,. Especially if users/drivers do not behave as intended, or if safety is not properly guaranteed.
At the same time electronic control systems are responsible of the core functionality in the vehicles, e.g., engine control, braking, and steering; and the functions performed by the vehicles, e.g., buckets, telescopic handlers, or drills. Authorities currently increase the pressure on vehicle manufacturers to comply with safety standards for their electronic systems. The market will increase expectations on products to be certified according to e.g. ISO 13849, 25119, 15998, 12100, IEC 61508, 62061 and Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and it will be a competitive advantage to do so.
Early works for construction of 'Sainshand' wind park due to start in AprilTurchino Avanti
Essen, 17 March 2015 – Ferrostaal Industrial Projects GmbH,
Germany, project developer and majority shareholder of the wind farm “Sainshand” in Mongolia, has set the stage for the construction of the wind park beginning with early works due to start in April. With an annual output of around 190 GWh, Sainshand will be the
largest wind farm in Mongolia. The wind park is intended to be connected to the grid by the end of 2016.
The document announces a 3rd International Conference on Optimising design and reducing lifecycle cost for offshore substations and converters to take place August 20-22, 2014 in Bremen, Germany. Confirmed speakers include engineering and project managers from major offshore wind energy companies in Europe. The conference will provide case studies on new design approaches and installation concepts for offshore substations. Participants can gain insights on operations and maintenance requirements and strategies to reduce costs over the lifetime of offshore wind farms. An interactive workshop day will address technical challenges such as substation design, geotechnical issues, electrical design risks, and operations and maintenance friendly design for offshore platforms.
Ferrostaal is a large German industrial group with over 4,400 employees operating across more than 40 countries. It has 10 business units focused on industrial projects, equipment, piping, automotive, printing, and more. Ferrostaal has entered the renewable energy sector, developing several solar power plants in Egypt, Spain, and entering the onshore wind market in 2009. One of Ferrostaal's wind project developments is the proposed 52MW Sainshand wind farm in Mongolia, which has secured land, permits, grid connection, and a 20-year power purchase agreement. The project aims to reach financial close in late 2014 and be commissioned by late 2016.
Stefanutti Stocks Mechanical, a division of Stefanutti Stocks, offers turnkey engineering projects including civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation work. One project mentioned is upgrading the concentrator at the P.P. Rust mine to increase processing capacity to 600,000 tons per month. The company's website provides additional details on current news, business units, industries served, and career opportunities.
The 2nd Drivetrain Concepts for Wind Turbines conference will take place from October 17-19, 2011 in Bremen, Germany. Professionals from the wind turbine industry will discuss challenges like high failure rates and reducing costs. Main topics will include drivetrain solutions for larger turbines, improving reliability, and assessing generator types for offshore wind farms. Interactive workshops on generator systems, gearbox requirements, and high temperature superconductor technology will also be offered. Companies like Vestas, E.ON, and Siemens will present projects and expertise to help delegates discuss current issues and developments in wind turbine drivetrains.
Rotor blades: The economic challenges of rotor blade developmentTorben Haagh
The European Commission has committed to obtaining 20% of Europe's energy from renewable sources by 2020, with wind energy expected to be the largest contributor. Developing larger wind turbines with blades up to 20MW in size will be necessary to meet targets but poses technological and cost challenges. Manufacturers must increase blade size without dramatically raising production costs to make wind power competitive without subsidies. Transportation and noise from larger blades also present issues to overcome.
4th International Conference Drivetrain Concepts for Wind TurbinesTorben Haagh
• Examine medium speed drives and how they perform in the field
• Review innovative test facilities and tools for reliable results
• Gain the wind park operators’ view on O&M experience and lifecycle cost
• Hear about ways to identify and reduce structure-borne noise
• Find efficient strategies to improve gearbox reliability throughout the lifecycle
Find more Infos here: http://bit.ly/Drivetrain_brochure
Artificial Islands For Offshore Wind PowerChris Westra
The document discusses the need for artificial islands in the North Sea to support the growing offshore wind energy industry. It notes that the Netherlands plans to develop 6000 MW of offshore wind by 2020 and 15,000 MW in the future. Neighboring countries Germany and the UK also have large offshore wind ambitions. Artificial islands could serve as hubs for construction, operations and maintenance of offshore wind farms, as well as sites for offshore electrical infrastructure. Potential locations discussed include areas called "North Clay-land", "North-East Friesland" and "IJmuiden op zee". The document outlines an initial design for such islands and their potential functions and benefits.
Offshore wind power presentation for ChinaChris Westra
This document discusses the growth of offshore wind power in Europe from 2000-2020. It notes that countries like the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark have set targets to significantly increase their offshore wind capacity in the coming decades. Offshore wind farms require advances in turbine size, foundation types, installation/transport methods, and maintenance strategies. The creation of artificial islands and floating harbors could help further develop offshore wind and facilitate an integrated offshore electrical grid across North Sea countries.
Kintech Engineering supplied wind measurement instrumentation for wind resource assessment of four windfarm projects totaling 670MW near Trondheim, Norway. The projects included the Ytra Vikna 130MW, Roan 300MW, Sømarksfjellet 150MW, and Harbaksfjellet 90.75MW windfarms. Kintech provided data loggers, sensors, remote communication equipment to assess the wind conditions over a period of time at each site. The equipment collected data in compliance with industry standards to accurately characterize the wind resource potential for development of the large-scale windfarms.
The document discusses renewable energy development in Tunisia. It summarizes that the National Center for Renewable Energies in Tunisia (CSNER) represents 255 member companies working in renewable energy sectors like solar water heating and photovoltaics. The CSNER aims to support these local companies and help develop renewable energy markets in Tunisia through training programs, quality standards, and facilitating financing mechanisms. The document also outlines Tunisia's goals to further develop its solar and wind industries to increase renewable energy production by 2030 through regional partnerships.
The document summarizes information about the Oekoenergie-Cluster in Upper Austria, including that it is a network of 160 renewable energy and energy efficiency companies that has been managed by the O.O. Energiesparverband since 2000. The cluster focuses on biomass heating, solar heating, and energy efficient buildings, with partners in related fields like construction, energy advising, and solar/biomass technologies. Examples of cluster activities are provided like training programs, pilot projects, and the World Sustainable Energy Days conference.
According to an assessment India has wind potential of 65,000 MW;
There are land areas with excellent wind project potential where wind speeds exceed 9.0 m/s at 80 meter hub height in some of the higher elevations;
Lower elevation areas also show promise with speeds at 100 m height ranging from 6.5 m/s - 8.0 m/s;
The significant resource coupled with continued government support makes India a very attractive location for wind development;
The document summarizes wind energy market trends globally and in key regions/countries in 2012. Some key points:
- Globally, 282.5 GW of wind capacity was installed as of the end of 2012, with the top three markets being Europe, US, and China.
- In Europe in 2012, 12,744 MW of wind power was installed, with Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Romania, and Poland being top countries.
- In China in 2012, 12.96 GW of new wind capacity was installed, bringing China's total to 75.32 GW, making it the global leader.
- In the US in 2012, a record 13,124 MW of new wind capacity was installed,
A broad look at energy in India by Soumya Duttasambhaavnaa
The document discusses energy sources and consumption patterns in India and worldwide from a climate crisis perspective. It notes that fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas dominate global energy production, accounting for over 80% of consumption. This heavy reliance on carbon-based fuels is contributing significantly to climate change and other environmental damages. The document examines alternatives like renewable energy and proposes that a distributed, community-controlled model utilizing multiple local renewable sources may be a more sustainable solution.
Wind energy in Germany and visit to a wind power plantIoana Stancut
Presentation on wind energy in Germany and the visit to a wind power plant.This was made by the German team and their teacher, Dr. Rajinder Singh, for the 3rd Comenius project meeting in Liverpool - United Kingdom.
This document discusses various states of human consciousness, including normal waking consciousness, altered states like meditation, hypnosis, and those induced by psychoactive drugs. It defines consciousness as awareness of one's thoughts, feelings, and the outside world. William James is cited as an early psychologist who established the study of consciousness and believed uncharted regions could be explored through mental illness, dreams, and drug use. Meditation, hypnosis, and drugs are described as ways to achieve altered conscious states, with positives and risks outlined for each method. Psychoactive drugs are classified into stimulants, narcotics, depressants, and hallucinogens, with examples and effects provided.
A presentation on opportunities for employment in the Indian Energy Sector. This presentation was given to the final year students of my Alma Matter - Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra (BIT Mesra) during the Silver Jubilee Reunion on 21st November 2008.
2nd International Conference Advances in Wind Turbine TowersTorben Haagh
Upcoming regulations – Advanced tower concepts – Improvement in simulation & measurement
Understand the standards and regulations for wind turbine tower design
Increase the value of wind turbine towers through lifetime analysis and lifetime extension
Gain insight into possible challenges and solutions for increasing hub heights to maximise energy output of wind energy converters
Develop knowledge of hybrid towers for the wind energy and benefit from latest experiences in tower assembly
Discover the potential of optimized guyed towers with struts for tall turbines to save material and costs
Findability Day 2015 - Mickel Grönroos - Findwise - How to increase safety on...Findwise
Forsmark nuclear power plant in Sweden implemented a smart search solution to improve plant maintenance and worker safety. The goals were to reduce costs, increase availability, and decrease injuries. Search technology aggregates information and provides it where needed, such as in pre-job briefings to clarify work tasks safely. The solution indexes data from across the plant into Elasticsearch for accurate, relevant search results. This helps engineers plan work more effectively and onboard new employees quickly, while promoting knowledge sharing and experience learning across the organization.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Dr. Jan Declercq, President of Agoria REC (Renewable Energy Club) and CTO of CG Power. It discusses Belgium's leadership in offshore wind, the value chain and expertise of Belgian companies in renewable energy technologies. Key points include: Belgium has the most powerful operating wind turbines in the world; Belgian companies provide components, engineering, maintenance and other services for offshore wind; future opportunities exist in larger turbines, floating wind, and developing an offshore wind hub; and Belgian expertise can help build future offshore wind projects.
The European offshore wind industry -key trends and statistics 2015Ingeteam Wind Energy
3,019 MW of net installed, grid-connected capacity was added in 2015, 108%
more than in 2014. A net addition of 754 new offshore wind turbines in 15
wind farms were grid-connected from 1 January to 31 December 2015.
This document presents information on X-Wind technology, an airborne wind energy system that uses tethered kites to harness wind power. Key points:
- X-Wind plants combine well-known technologies like kites, generators, and track systems to generate electricity from wind in a more efficient manner than conventional wind turbines.
- Kites are able to fly at higher altitudes where wind speeds are greater, allowing the systems to generate power over 90% of the time compared to 10-40% for traditional wind turbines.
- Initial test flights in 2012 were successful in producing energy. The technology aims to make wind power comparable in cost to fossil fuels and provide grid stability benefits through dispatchable generation.
This document presents information on X-Wind technology, an airborne wind energy system that uses tethered kites to harness wind power. Key points:
- X-Wind plants combine well-known technologies like kites, generators, and track systems to generate electricity from wind at higher altitudes with stronger and more consistent winds.
- The technology is 3 times more efficient than conventional wind turbines and can operate up to 90% of the time, with operational costs comparable to fossil fuels.
- A prototype plant has been in operation since 2012 at a test site in northern Germany. Market studies show the technology has potential for large-scale renewable energy production.
- Developers are seeking partners for manufacturing,
Airborne Wind Eenergy or also called high altitude wind energy systems are the most promising source of renewable energy and more cost-effective than conventional fossil fuel systems with the aim to achieve more sustainable forms of energy production.
Rotor blades: The economic challenges of rotor blade developmentTorben Haagh
The European Commission has committed to obtaining 20% of Europe's energy from renewable sources by 2020, with wind energy expected to be the largest contributor. Developing larger wind turbines with blades up to 20MW in size will be necessary to meet targets but poses technological and cost challenges. Manufacturers must increase blade size without dramatically raising production costs to make wind power competitive without subsidies. Transportation and noise from larger blades also present issues to overcome.
4th International Conference Drivetrain Concepts for Wind TurbinesTorben Haagh
• Examine medium speed drives and how they perform in the field
• Review innovative test facilities and tools for reliable results
• Gain the wind park operators’ view on O&M experience and lifecycle cost
• Hear about ways to identify and reduce structure-borne noise
• Find efficient strategies to improve gearbox reliability throughout the lifecycle
Find more Infos here: http://bit.ly/Drivetrain_brochure
Artificial Islands For Offshore Wind PowerChris Westra
The document discusses the need for artificial islands in the North Sea to support the growing offshore wind energy industry. It notes that the Netherlands plans to develop 6000 MW of offshore wind by 2020 and 15,000 MW in the future. Neighboring countries Germany and the UK also have large offshore wind ambitions. Artificial islands could serve as hubs for construction, operations and maintenance of offshore wind farms, as well as sites for offshore electrical infrastructure. Potential locations discussed include areas called "North Clay-land", "North-East Friesland" and "IJmuiden op zee". The document outlines an initial design for such islands and their potential functions and benefits.
Offshore wind power presentation for ChinaChris Westra
This document discusses the growth of offshore wind power in Europe from 2000-2020. It notes that countries like the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark have set targets to significantly increase their offshore wind capacity in the coming decades. Offshore wind farms require advances in turbine size, foundation types, installation/transport methods, and maintenance strategies. The creation of artificial islands and floating harbors could help further develop offshore wind and facilitate an integrated offshore electrical grid across North Sea countries.
Kintech Engineering supplied wind measurement instrumentation for wind resource assessment of four windfarm projects totaling 670MW near Trondheim, Norway. The projects included the Ytra Vikna 130MW, Roan 300MW, Sømarksfjellet 150MW, and Harbaksfjellet 90.75MW windfarms. Kintech provided data loggers, sensors, remote communication equipment to assess the wind conditions over a period of time at each site. The equipment collected data in compliance with industry standards to accurately characterize the wind resource potential for development of the large-scale windfarms.
The document discusses renewable energy development in Tunisia. It summarizes that the National Center for Renewable Energies in Tunisia (CSNER) represents 255 member companies working in renewable energy sectors like solar water heating and photovoltaics. The CSNER aims to support these local companies and help develop renewable energy markets in Tunisia through training programs, quality standards, and facilitating financing mechanisms. The document also outlines Tunisia's goals to further develop its solar and wind industries to increase renewable energy production by 2030 through regional partnerships.
The document summarizes information about the Oekoenergie-Cluster in Upper Austria, including that it is a network of 160 renewable energy and energy efficiency companies that has been managed by the O.O. Energiesparverband since 2000. The cluster focuses on biomass heating, solar heating, and energy efficient buildings, with partners in related fields like construction, energy advising, and solar/biomass technologies. Examples of cluster activities are provided like training programs, pilot projects, and the World Sustainable Energy Days conference.
According to an assessment India has wind potential of 65,000 MW;
There are land areas with excellent wind project potential where wind speeds exceed 9.0 m/s at 80 meter hub height in some of the higher elevations;
Lower elevation areas also show promise with speeds at 100 m height ranging from 6.5 m/s - 8.0 m/s;
The significant resource coupled with continued government support makes India a very attractive location for wind development;
The document summarizes wind energy market trends globally and in key regions/countries in 2012. Some key points:
- Globally, 282.5 GW of wind capacity was installed as of the end of 2012, with the top three markets being Europe, US, and China.
- In Europe in 2012, 12,744 MW of wind power was installed, with Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Romania, and Poland being top countries.
- In China in 2012, 12.96 GW of new wind capacity was installed, bringing China's total to 75.32 GW, making it the global leader.
- In the US in 2012, a record 13,124 MW of new wind capacity was installed,
A broad look at energy in India by Soumya Duttasambhaavnaa
The document discusses energy sources and consumption patterns in India and worldwide from a climate crisis perspective. It notes that fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas dominate global energy production, accounting for over 80% of consumption. This heavy reliance on carbon-based fuels is contributing significantly to climate change and other environmental damages. The document examines alternatives like renewable energy and proposes that a distributed, community-controlled model utilizing multiple local renewable sources may be a more sustainable solution.
Wind energy in Germany and visit to a wind power plantIoana Stancut
Presentation on wind energy in Germany and the visit to a wind power plant.This was made by the German team and their teacher, Dr. Rajinder Singh, for the 3rd Comenius project meeting in Liverpool - United Kingdom.
This document discusses various states of human consciousness, including normal waking consciousness, altered states like meditation, hypnosis, and those induced by psychoactive drugs. It defines consciousness as awareness of one's thoughts, feelings, and the outside world. William James is cited as an early psychologist who established the study of consciousness and believed uncharted regions could be explored through mental illness, dreams, and drug use. Meditation, hypnosis, and drugs are described as ways to achieve altered conscious states, with positives and risks outlined for each method. Psychoactive drugs are classified into stimulants, narcotics, depressants, and hallucinogens, with examples and effects provided.
A presentation on opportunities for employment in the Indian Energy Sector. This presentation was given to the final year students of my Alma Matter - Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra (BIT Mesra) during the Silver Jubilee Reunion on 21st November 2008.
2nd International Conference Advances in Wind Turbine TowersTorben Haagh
Upcoming regulations – Advanced tower concepts – Improvement in simulation & measurement
Understand the standards and regulations for wind turbine tower design
Increase the value of wind turbine towers through lifetime analysis and lifetime extension
Gain insight into possible challenges and solutions for increasing hub heights to maximise energy output of wind energy converters
Develop knowledge of hybrid towers for the wind energy and benefit from latest experiences in tower assembly
Discover the potential of optimized guyed towers with struts for tall turbines to save material and costs
Findability Day 2015 - Mickel Grönroos - Findwise - How to increase safety on...Findwise
Forsmark nuclear power plant in Sweden implemented a smart search solution to improve plant maintenance and worker safety. The goals were to reduce costs, increase availability, and decrease injuries. Search technology aggregates information and provides it where needed, such as in pre-job briefings to clarify work tasks safely. The solution indexes data from across the plant into Elasticsearch for accurate, relevant search results. This helps engineers plan work more effectively and onboard new employees quickly, while promoting knowledge sharing and experience learning across the organization.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Dr. Jan Declercq, President of Agoria REC (Renewable Energy Club) and CTO of CG Power. It discusses Belgium's leadership in offshore wind, the value chain and expertise of Belgian companies in renewable energy technologies. Key points include: Belgium has the most powerful operating wind turbines in the world; Belgian companies provide components, engineering, maintenance and other services for offshore wind; future opportunities exist in larger turbines, floating wind, and developing an offshore wind hub; and Belgian expertise can help build future offshore wind projects.
The European offshore wind industry -key trends and statistics 2015Ingeteam Wind Energy
3,019 MW of net installed, grid-connected capacity was added in 2015, 108%
more than in 2014. A net addition of 754 new offshore wind turbines in 15
wind farms were grid-connected from 1 January to 31 December 2015.
This document presents information on X-Wind technology, an airborne wind energy system that uses tethered kites to harness wind power. Key points:
- X-Wind plants combine well-known technologies like kites, generators, and track systems to generate electricity from wind in a more efficient manner than conventional wind turbines.
- Kites are able to fly at higher altitudes where wind speeds are greater, allowing the systems to generate power over 90% of the time compared to 10-40% for traditional wind turbines.
- Initial test flights in 2012 were successful in producing energy. The technology aims to make wind power comparable in cost to fossil fuels and provide grid stability benefits through dispatchable generation.
This document presents information on X-Wind technology, an airborne wind energy system that uses tethered kites to harness wind power. Key points:
- X-Wind plants combine well-known technologies like kites, generators, and track systems to generate electricity from wind at higher altitudes with stronger and more consistent winds.
- The technology is 3 times more efficient than conventional wind turbines and can operate up to 90% of the time, with operational costs comparable to fossil fuels.
- A prototype plant has been in operation since 2012 at a test site in northern Germany. Market studies show the technology has potential for large-scale renewable energy production.
- Developers are seeking partners for manufacturing,
Airborne Wind Eenergy or also called high altitude wind energy systems are the most promising source of renewable energy and more cost-effective than conventional fossil fuel systems with the aim to achieve more sustainable forms of energy production.
Guest speaker presentation at 'Seminar Offshore Wind Energy' UGent – June 201...Pieter Jan Jordaens
Introduction seminar to the new study program in 'Offshore Wind Energy' organized by the Faculty of Engineering Technology of the KU Leuven and the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture of the University of Ghent (UGent). Goals of the seminar was to give an overview of the current developments in the Belgian Offshore Wind industry. This seminar gave an overview in fields such as offshore wind energy technology, grid integration & operation and maintenance. My contribution gave an overview of the current drivers, technological evolutions, ongoing market trends and technical challenges within this relative new industry. Also insights in reliability issues, risk mitigation pathways and case studies from testing and monitoring projects within OWI-Lab have been presented.
CCXG Oct 2019 Electricity sector opportunities for more ambitious NDCs - Mand...OECD Environment
The document discusses opportunities for South Africa's electricity sector to contribute more ambitious emissions reduction targets. It provides context on Eskom, the state-owned electricity utility which generates 95% of South Africa's electricity primarily from coal. While Eskom has implemented some emissions reduction programs, the summary suggests the sector could do more through further diversification, just transition measures, and aligning with global climate goals.
Younicos is an energy company that provides battery, software, and engineering solutions to optimize energy systems from the cell level to the grid. It has offices in Berlin, Germany and Austin, Texas and has a management team led by CEO James McDougall. Younicos has built numerous commercial battery storage projects around the world, including the first MW-scale battery integrated into the European grid, to provide services like frequency regulation, peak shaving, and renewable energy integration.
Join us to learn how global energy management company Schneider Electric reduced energy consumption by 21.3% in its Midwest manufacturing facilities by implementing its own solutions and products. This experience of walking our talk now enables Schneider Electric to support our customers worldwide in similar energy efficiency processes. Jim Pauley, Sr. Vice President, External Affairs and Government Relations, will walk through the steps Schneider Electric took.
Jim Pauley is responsible for state and federal legislative and regulatory policy and government interaction. In addition, he has responsibility for the Schneider Electric strategy and participation in trade and industry associations, standards organizations and conformity assessment bodies. Over his 27 year career, he has held positions in industry standards, product management, marketing and product planning.
Pauley holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky and is a licensed professional engineer in Kentucky.
This presentation is part of the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Industrial Webinar Series. Find out more at http://www.midwestindustrial.org
Non moins d'un septantaine de participants furent présents sur le le Campus Automobile de Spa-Francorchamps et TWEED, ce 2 octobre dernier, pour un événement consacré à l'hydrogène. Près de 10 conférenciers européens (University of Birmingham, TU Delft, Toyota, MC Phy, Segula, Hinicio, Engie, ...) ont eu l'occasion de part de leur expertise, tandis qu'une démonstration de l'efficacité d'une pile à combustible (hydrogène) et une visite du campus furent également proposées !
Wind Energy trends in Denmark - Aisma vitina, ea energy analysesSustainableEnergyAut
The document summarizes trends in wind energy in Denmark, including:
1) Denmark had early adoption of wind power and now generates over 30% of its electricity from wind, with high cumulative installed capacity.
2) Transmission system operators are involved in wind projects by paying for grid infrastructure upgrades, reducing project risks and costs.
3) Denmark makes turbine-level wind data and rules requiring local shares in projects public, improving acceptance.
4) Project costs have declined over time due to technology improvements, supply/demand changes, and larger turbine sizes, though repowering is a new cost.
The document discusses the global wind turbine market and Suzlon Energy Ltd.'s position within it. It analyzes factors like the financial crisis, growth opportunities in different regions, competitors, Porter's five forces, and Suzlon's business strategies, global expansion, challenges, and recommendations to address issues like transitioning to a global supplier and managing working capital.
Utilize latest International project, operational and technical experience to enhance execution cost reduction in future offshore wind projects
http://www.windenergyupdate.com/farshore-installation/
OWCIC, the most influential global business focused conference and exhibition for the offshore wind community, will attract 150+ senior level decision makers under one roof. It has been specifically tailored to facilitate the development of vital new UK and European partnerships to drive forward offshore project deployment.
Over 2 days you'll get:
PATHWAYS TO A REDUCED LEVELISED COST OF ENERGY (LCoE)
Get exclusive offshore wind costs reduction insight driven by technology and the supply chain
DESIGN & INSTALLATION: FOUNDATIONS, CABLES, SUBSTATIONS
Discover the latest technology and equipment advancements that will enable you to achieve CAPEX reductions
COST SAVING LOGISTICS STRATEGIES
Implement the latest tools and processes into transporting your major components for maximised time efficiency
CONTRACTING STRUCTURE, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ALLIANCES
Balance risk and costs and help your business expand faster than the competition
ADVANCEMENTS IN THE OFFSHORE GRID
Explore future European build times according the developments in offshore transmission systems
http://www.windenergyupdate.com/farshore-installation/
The document provides information about training courses and conferences offered by the Power Skills Centre in 2015-2016. It includes summaries of courses on substations, specialist topics like asset management and smart grids, cables, power networks, and protection. Contact information is provided to book courses. The Power Skills Centre has decades of experience in the power industry and offers technical and tailored training programs to industry professionals.
Wallonia Meets Energy Campus Nürnberg | LLN - 09 décembre 2019Cluster TWEED
Présentations effectuées lors d'un événement de rencontre 'Wallonia Meets Energy Campus Nürnberg', le 9 décembre 2019.
L'Energy Campus de Nuremberg constitute un centre de R&I actif au niveau des technologies de l'ensemble du système énergétique, et est connecté au secteur industriel de Nuremberg/Bavière.
This document summarizes a presentation on early-stage cost estimation of offshore wind farm projects using Monte Carlo simulation. The presentation was given by two students, Joost Arnoudt and Giel-Jan Triest, for their master's thesis. They developed a cost model for the construction and installation of offshore wind farms that simulates four main steps - scour protection, foundation, turbine installation, and cable installation. Their preliminary results from simulating a 50 turbine, 4MW wind farm found a mean total installation cost of approximately €84 million, with weather factors like wind and waves accounting for over €10 million in additional costs compared to a simulation without weather influences. They propose further improving and expanding their model.
International Conference More Electric Aircraft - Advancements in electric po...Torben Haagh
Deep insight into More Electric Aircraft and effective energy management of electrical power conversion systems
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Wind Energy Trends in Germany - Silke Luers, deutsche wind guard
1. Deutsche WindGuard, Oldenburger Straße 65, 26316 Varel
Tel.: 04451-9515-0 – Internet: www.windguard.de
Wind Energy Trends in Germany
The cost and value of wind energy
May 26th 2014
Silke Lüers
2. WindGuard Universe
Onshore, Offshore, Worldwide.
• business founded in 2000
• 6 business locations
• 130 qualified employees
26.05.2014 1Wind Energy Trends in Germany
3. Agenda
Wind Energy Trends in Germany
• Trends in Installation
• Trends in Technology
• Trends in Cost
• Trends in FIT
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4. Trends in Installation
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2013 capacity addition:
2.998,41 MW (1.154 turbines)
cumulative capacity (end of 2013):
33.729,83 MW
5. Trends in Technology
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Average nameplate
capacity 2013:
2.598 kW
Average rotor
diameter 2013:
95 m
Average hub
height 2013:
117 m
6. Trends in Cost of Wind Energy
• CAPEX
– Main capital expenditure
– Additional capital expenditure
• OPEX
– First and second decade of turbine life span
• LCOE (Levelized cost of energy)
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8. Main capital expenditure trend
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Nameplate capacity: 2-3 kW
• Cost per kW – no reduction since 2010
• Cost per m² - 15% reduction (2010 to 2012)