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Our editorial board comprises a specialist group of leading industry figures who, in conjunction with the World Wind Technology editorial team, identify the main drivers of the industry helping to produce regular, thought-provoking opinion pieces on the latest issues, challenges and developments.Latest World Wind Feature
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London calling – Offshore Wind Energy 2017 WindEurope and RenewableUK are joining forces to run what is expected to be the largest offshore wind-energy conference and exhibition in the world. The event, Offshore Wind Energy...
Safety first – resilience engineering techniques The wind industry has its fair share of health and safety (H&S) hazards, making adoption of and adherence to H&S guidelines imperative. Siemens Energy has implemented a number...
On shaky ground – the global wind energy outlook All analyses of the global energy picture today say that the wind industry has a bright future. Having experienced double-digit cumulative growth for nearly 20 years, wind is unique...
Old dog, new tricks – the UK’s Green Port Hull project With work nearing completion at the Green Port Hull project in the UK, World Wind Technology catches up with Michael Hannibal, CEO of offshore wind at Siemens Wind Power, to find out...
Partnering for success – AWEA Wind Project Operations and Maintenance and Safety Conference 2017 This February, wind industry professionals will gather in San Diego, California, for the AWEA Wind Project Operations and Maintenance and Safety Conference 2017, the largest event of...
Blade runner – wind’s role in post-nuclear Germany Since Germany announced plans to phase out nuclear power by the 2020s, the clock has been ticking for those in the renewables industry tasked with innovating to meet this aim....
Save the porpoise – minimising acoustic disturbance to marine life Offshore wind is widely considered a low-impact form of energy generation. However, the potential damage caused to marine life – particularly from acoustic disturbance during piling...
Investment in infrastructure – supporting the UK supply chain The UK is the global leader in installed capacity for offshore wind power, but in terms of the investment in manufacturing installation infrastructure that’s vital to support the...
Earth, wind and fire – mitigating operational risk Oil pipeline explosions, earthquakes triggering nuclear meltdown and dangerous gas leaks – when it comes to accidents, the wind industry may not make the headlines in quite the same...
Test of strength – wind turbine blade certification Shirley Accini talks to DNV GL’s Tomasz Sieradzan to find out about the certification process for wind turbine blades.
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