The U.K. has achieved the world’s first robotic blade walk on an offshore wind turbine, thanks to BladeBUG and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult. The six-legged inspect-and-repair robot repeatedly scaled blades at ORE Catapult’s 7 MW Levenmouth Demonstration turbine off the coast of Fife. BladeBUG represents a 30% cost reduction on current blade … [Read more...] about The U.K. Achieves World’s First Robotic Blade Walk on Offshore Turbine
GWEC: Wind Industry Stands Strong During Pandemic
Despite the impacts of COVID-19, 71.3 GW of wind power capacity is expected to be installed this year, which is only a 6% reduction from pre-COVID forecasts, according to the latest market outlook published by GWEC Market Intelligence. This is a significant increase from original predictions that expected wind power installations to be reduced by up to 20% due to the pandemic, … [Read more...] about GWEC: Wind Industry Stands Strong During Pandemic
Hectate Signs Agreement with Eos to Provide Energy Storage Projects
Eos Energy Storage LLC, a manufacturer of zinc battery storage systems, has signed a broad-ranging agreement to provide over 1 GWh of energy storage projects – at an estimated value of more than $250 million – to Hecate Energy, a global developer, owner and operator of solar, natural gas, wind and energy storage projects. Eos will design, manufacture and deliver its … [Read more...] about Hectate Signs Agreement with Eos to Provide Energy Storage Projects
AEPEP Seeking Off-Take from New Solar, Wind Facilities
AEP Energy Partners (AEPEP), a subsidiary of American Electric Power Co., has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for off-take from new solar and new wind facilities located in Ohio and ERCOT. For the Ohio sited projects, the company is seeking renewable energy purchase agreements of 10, 12 or 15 years for solar or wind facilities that begin operation between 2021 and … [Read more...] about AEPEP Seeking Off-Take from New Solar, Wind Facilities
Ferrovial Selected to Manufacture, Assemble SATH Floating Platform
Ferrovial, a global infrastructure operator, has been selected for the manufacturing and assembly of the SATH floating platform in the DemoSATH project lead by Saitec Offshore Technologies in collaboration with RWE Renewables. In February, RWE Renewables and Saitec Offshore Technologies announced they were partnering to test the floating platform for wind turbines off … [Read more...] about Ferrovial Selected to Manufacture, Assemble SATH Floating Platform