Wind power Features for March 2013

Wind power Features Archive

Mar/Apr preview: New turbines' boost to energy yields Mar/Apr preview: New turbines' boost to energy yields

As ever, this year’s European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) exhibition played host to the launch and/or presentation of new turbines, components and ancillary services by key players in the market. In terms of turbine design, arguably the highlights came from Nordex, GE, NGentech and Siemens, although not necessarily in that order.

10 wind power facts from BTM's new wind Report: World Market Update 2012 10 wind power facts from BTM's new wind Report: World Market Update 2012

How much wind power is now installed globally? Which turbine company supplied the most turbines? BTM's annual report has now been published...

Simulating wind in forest environments Simulating wind in forest environments

Without reliable wind energy measurements and simulation, dependable predictions ­of wind energy yield are next to impossible in topographically complex forest areas.

Interview: is there still too much uncertainty for investors? Interview: is there still too much uncertainty for investors?

Part 3. Having vented his frustration on the politics of UK renewables policy on the Renewable Energy Focus website, Altium's Adrian Reed gets more off his chest, talking in depth to Gail Rajgor.

Wind in Brazil: a current picture Wind in Brazil: a current picture

Steve Sawyer, Secretary General of the Global Wind Energy Council, gives us an overview of the Brazilian wind power market, stressing it's not all a bed of roses…

Interview: is there still too much uncertainty for investors? Interview: is there still too much uncertainty for investors?

Part 2. Having vented his frustration on the politics of UK renewables policy on the Renewable Energy Focus website, Altium's Adrian Reed gets more off his chest, talking in depth to Gail Rajgor.

The Interview: Christian Kjaer The Interview: Christian Kjaer

Part 2. Christian Kjaer is soon to leave his role as CEO of the European Wind Energy Association, departing for pastures new in April. Here he speaks to Gail Rajgor, giving his final thoughts on the state of the wind industry.

The Interview: Christian Kjaer The Interview: Christian Kjaer

Part 1. Christian Kjaer is soon to leave his role as CEO of the European Wind Energy Association, departing for pastures new in April. Here he speaks to Gail Rajgor, giving his final thoughts on the state of the wind industry.

Market focus: renewables development in Hamburg Market focus: renewables development in Hamburg

With the influx of firms to the region gaining pace, a 40% boom in renewables employment between 2011–2015 is forecast for Hamburg.

Oil, Gas and Wind: offshore harmony? Oil, Gas and Wind: offshore harmony?

Part 4. The UK has extensive offshore expertise through its oil & gas heritage. But how the wind industry can take advantage of this remains the million dollar question…

Oil, Gas and Wind: offshore harmony? Oil, Gas and Wind: offshore harmony?

Part 3. The UK has extensive offshore expertise through its oil & gas heritage. But how the wind industry can take advantage of this remains the million dollar question…

Oil, Gas and Wind: offshore harmony? Oil, Gas and Wind: offshore harmony?

Part 2. The UK has extensive offshore expertise through its oil & gas heritage. But how the wind industry can take advantage of this remains the million dollar question…

Renewable energy project monitor Renewable energy project monitor

November/December 2012: Our regular column, written by the Energy Industries Council, reports on project development in the renewable energy marketplace.

Comment: Energy security in Asia Comment: Energy security in Asia

No other region in the world has a growing demand for energy like that of Asia. So Asia is facing an energy security challenge – much more acutely than any other regions in the world, writes Nobuo Tanaka.

Oil, Gas and Wind: offshore harmony? Oil, Gas and Wind: offshore harmony?

Part 1. The UK has extensive offshore expertise through its oil & gas heritage. But how the wind industry can take advantage of this remains the million dollar question…