Wind Energy Update

Industry Insight

Offshore turbine foundations: A solid base needed for growth

Blue H's prototype Submerged Deepwater Platform, installed 21.3km off the south coast of Italy at a depth of 113m.

With offshore wind power set for major expansion in the UK and elsewhere, the choice of foundations will be crucial. What options are on the menu?

12 Mar 2010

Turbine O&M costs to spiral in coming years

Preventative maintenance is the best option for keeping O&M costs down

As turbines emerge from their warranty phase, wind farm operators face the stark reality that operation and maintenance costs will embark on a steep, upward trajectory, before leveling off over the next five years. What strategies can be deployed to mitigate these costs?

05 Mar 2010

Executive Viewpoint

NRG Bluewater Wind: Turning adversity to its advantage

Does the US Jones Maritime Act present yet another hurdle for offshore wind developers, who already face an acute global shortage of vessels? Or is it a golden opportunity to be seized with both hands? NRG Bluewater Wind sees prospect in the silver lining.

12 Mar 2010

Iberdrola: Remote monitoring may be mandatory in future

WindEnergyUpdate goes one-to-one with Blaine Sundwall, director of wind operations and maintenance at Iberdrola Renewables USA, to run through best-in-class strategies for curtailing O&M costs and to gauge the future direction of wind energy regulation in the US.

05 Mar 2010

Weekly Intelligence Brief

Weekly Intelligence Brief: March 01 - 08

This week’s WindEnergyUpdate news roundup includes: RenewableUK calls for extension of UK’s Renewables Obligation; Sinovel and China’s inaugural national offshore wind project; U.S. senators call for ‘Buy America’ clause in the Clean Energy MTC; Iberdrola Renovables creates offshore wind division; U.S.

08 Mar 2010

Press Releases

In pursuit of profitable wind power

"The [wind energy] industry can no longer afford uneven component quality, long lead times for component replacements, and the high costs attached to catastrophic wind turbine failures” states a recent report by Wind Energy Update, an independent business intelligence company.

05 Mar 2010

New report explores true cost of wind turbine operations & maintenance

Independent wind energy analysts have been working with Wind Energy Update to determine what factors into operations and maintenance costs. They have been exploring how much turbine operators and investors can expect to invest in operations and maintenance over coming years - and how such costs can be mitigated.

01 Mar 2010

Reports

Wind Report

The Wind Energy Operations & Maintenance Report:

Now available for purchase

Real data and analysis to boost wind power production, reduce costs and minimize turbine downtime.

Conferences and Exhibitions

Wind Conference

Offshore wind energy in Europe conference

April 7-8, 2010 - Copenhagen, Denmark

How to construct, connect and operate a profitable offshore wind farm in Europe
Wind Conference

US Wind Turbine Supply Chain Conference 2010

April 12-13, 2010 - Chicago, USA

Develop powerful strategies to seize your share of the rapidly evolving North American wind turbine manufacturing industry.
Wind Conference

2nd Annual US Wind Energy Operations & Maintenance Summit 2010

April 20-21, 2010 - Dallas, Texas, USA

Develop a successful & cost effective O&M strategy to ensure you dramatically reduce turbine downtime and boost your wind farm’s power production
Wind Conference

Offshore Wind Transmission and Distribution

June, 2010 - Global - days TBC
Wind Conference

Wind Project Development and Siting 2010

June 29-30, 2010 - Boston
Wind Conference

2nd Annual Offshore Wind Energy in North America Conference

September 7-8, 2010 - Toronto, Ontario

From permitting to construction - Develop an effective execution risk and supply chain strategy for your North American offshore wind projects.
Wind Conference

2nd Global Wind Turbine Supply Chain Summit

October 5-6, 2010 - Hamburg, Germany

Streamline your costs, scale up production for large turbines and capture new global opportunities to remain competitive.
Wind Conference

2nd Annual Offshore Wind Construction, Installation & Commissioning Summit

October 12-13, 2010 - London, UK

Plan and execute successful installation projects in the booming offshore wind sector.
Wind Conference

International Small Wind Conference

October 19-20, 2010 - Hamburg, Germany
Wind Conference

2nd Annual Offshore Wind Energy in Coastal America & the Great Lakes

October, 2010 - USA - days TBC

Hear how to plan and execute successful installation projects in the booming offshore wind sector
Wind Conference

3rd Annual Wind Energy Operations & Maintenance Summit

November 16-17, 2010 - Europe

Reduce Time & Costs on your Core Turbine Maintenance and Maximise Power Production with Effective Data Analysis
Wind Conference

Offshore Grid Connection Conference 2010

November 30 - December 1 2010 - Europe

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Reports

The Wind Energy Operations & Maintenance Report:

Conferences and Exhibitions

Offshore wind energy in Europe conference

US Wind Turbine Supply Chain Conference 2010

2nd Annual US Wind Energy Operations & Maintenance Summit 2010

Offshore Wind Transmission and Distribution

Wind Project Development and Siting 2010

2nd Annual Offshore Wind Energy in North America Conference

2nd Global Wind Turbine Supply Chain Summit

2nd Annual Offshore Wind Construction, Installation & Commissioning Summit

International Small Wind Conference

2nd Annual Offshore Wind Energy in Coastal America & the Great Lakes

3rd Annual Wind Energy Operations & Maintenance Summit

Offshore Grid Connection Conference 2010

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