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julian turner
Google purchases power from 63MW Dutch project
Google has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Eneco to buy electricity from a 63MW wind project in the Netherlands.
Budget cuts threaten UK offshore wind farms
Several proposed offshore wind farms may be scrapped due to a lack of UK Government subsidies, the head of energy giant ScottishPower has said.
Brazil’s BNDES approves $252 million of wind farm loans
Brazil’s development bank BNDES has approved R$557 million ($252 million) in loans for wind projects in two states.
The time has come – Offshore WINDPOWER 2014
Having made great strides over recent years and with development continuing apace, the US offshore wind industry is on the cusp of breaking onto the world stage, making AWEA’s Offshore WINDPOWER 2014 event something not to be missed.
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 pipeline of planned projects it lags behind. Jim Banks speaks to Rhys Thomas from wind industry trade association RenewableUK about what must be done to support the domestic supply chain for components.
Pass it on – global technology transfer
Technology transfer will play a key role in the future growth of the wind energy industry globally. Taking the example of Brazil and China, the International Energy Agency’s Dennis Best and Joerg Husar look at what joint efforts are being made and how they are benefitting both countries.
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 way as other parts of the energy sector, but it is certainly not accident-immune. The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) explains what the industry should do, and is doing, to counter the risks.
State of play – is the US ready for offshore wind energy?
With three projects expected to begin construction over the next 18 months, the long-awaited birth of the US offshore wind sector is almost upon us. But how ready is the nation to support this fledgling industry? Jack Wittels speaks with Kevin Pearce of Arcadia Windpower and Chris Elkinton of DNV GL about the country’s infrastructure and the lessons to be learnt from Europe.
Float on – stabilising offshore wind turbines
Following last issue’s insight into fixed foundations for offshore wind turbines, Mark Brierley looks at the possible candidates for the move into deeper waters. Can floating substructures provide the strength and stability needed for wind turbines operating at sea?
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.