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Composites Testing Laboratory launches wind energy project HAWK
Over the next two years, the Irish SME is working in conjunction with the University of Galway to model and test novel materials, such as composites, for airborne wind energy applications.
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Clarksons Research announces positive outlook on global offshore wind
Current offshore numbers are projected to expand fivefold to 250 GW of active capacity and 30,000 wind turbines by 2030, with significant investment in shipping fleets needed.
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Ørsted, Vestas partnership commits to net-zero wind farms
Procurement and installation of low-carbon steel towers, and upscaling of Vestas’ composite blade recycling process, aims to engage ongoing demand and solutions for these technologies in the wind industry.
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Siemens Gamesa 4.4 MW onshore wind turbine targets North American market
The newly launched high-capacity factor SG 4.4-164 is specifically geared toward U.S. wind sites that are targeted to reach commercial operation in 2025.
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Norway aims for offshore wind growth with new startup program
Norwegian Offshore Wind is launching a new two-year program in August to foster growth of startups and scale-ups and address pressing issues in offshore wind.
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Siemens Gamesa signs largest offshore wind project in Poland
The secured contract will see the delivery of 107 wind turbines with 14-MW capacity for the 1.5-GW deal.
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Intelligence report suggests US offshore wind is gaining momentum
Clarksons Research’s updated report proposes offshore wind in the U.S. will play a vital role in the energy transition despite challenges, with potential for 23 GW and 1,600 turbines by 2030.
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On the radar: Automated wind blade maintenance
Several companies are making headway to ease the challenging, dangerous and manual job of wind turbine blade upkeep.
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AFPT participates in LeiWaCo project for economic production of thermoplastic composite hydrogen tanks
Laser winding/welding will help 3-year project develop cross-industry container-based transport/supply unit for cryogenic liquid hydrogen, aiming for TRL 5 via demonstrator manufacture and testing.
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American Clean Power reports U.S. energy highs in 2022, hurdles for 2023
According to the annual and Q1 2023 market reports, more than 25 GW of new clean power was installed, marking it the third highest year for the U.S.; however, several hurdles are delaying 60+ GW through early 2023.
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