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Blatha
Pushing the limits
Test facilities are key to maintaining a strong wind industry, and Denmark has a unique set-up that allows the industry to set new international standards and push the limits for the modern wind turbine. Jan Hylleberg, CEO of the Danish Wind Industry Association, explains how Denmark achieved this wealth of knowledge and how its research is helping drive the industry.
Top priority
Safety at UK wind farms is under the spotlight after two workers were killed on the job. To learn what can be done, Julian Turner talks to Kate Harvey of the Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation, and David Flynn, an engineer working on a human-robotics hybrid solution for offshore farms.
The kite runners
If the optimism surrounding the development of kite power turns out to be justified, arrays of tethered kites and balloons out at sea could become a familiar sight.
New market under a cloud
In recent years, the US has opened itself up to a huge expansion in onshore and offshore wind projects that have created thousands of jobs. But the election of Donald Trump as US president has cast uncertainty on this growing sector. World Wind Technology looks at the possible impact on the market and what the industry is doing about it.