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First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Offshore construction: how installation vessels must spur techno-economic solutions

Précis: Increasing use of specialist installation vessels is changing offshore wind farm construction. Despite progress, there still needs to be a far better “techno-economic” solution to ensure the sustainability of the sector, say industry experts. ... [Published Wind Energy Update - May 20 2013]

Entities: Vessel, Construction, Ritesh Gupta, DONG Energy

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

How to combat the high-risk construction phase

Précis: We look at how the offshore wind sector is taking vital steps in working out relatively shorter construction periods. Toby Edmonds, project director for the Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm in Liverpool Bay, chats with us about the project and the ... [Published Wind Energy Update - May 13 2013]

Entities: Construction, Offshore Wind, Ritesh Gupta, RWE Innogy

First reported May 06 2013 - Updated May 06 2013 - 1 reports

Offshore Health & Safety: issues get complex, but wind sector shows greater preparedness in 2013

Précis: Offshore wind specialists are collectively making steady progress and diligently trying to understand the health and safety issues associated with managing the risk of deep water. Wind Energy Update investigates. By Ritesh Gupta The offshore ... [Published Wind Energy Update - May 06 2013]

Entities: Offshore Wind, Ritesh Gupta, Wind Power

First reported Apr 29 2013 - Updated Apr 29 2013 - 1 reports

Back-up Storage: how much is it worth to utilities in the wind sector?

Précis: Can batteries handle decades of grid scale wind storage - or will new forms of storage be the future? And just how much is storage worth to utilities in the wind sector? In an indication of the growing need for storage, as more wind power is ... [Published Wind Energy Update - Apr 29 2013]

Entities: Battery, Construction, Wind Power

First reported Apr 15 2013 - Updated Apr 15 2013 - 1 reports

US takes cue from Europe to strengthen offshore wind supply chain

Précis: The likelihood of U.S.-based offshore manufacturing capacity will depend on turbine suppliers perceiving stable, long-term policy support and subsequent demand for offshore wind in the U.S. market. By Ritesh Gupta Image: Primary Event: Construction ... [Published Wind Energy Update - Apr 15 2013]

Entities: Offshore Wind, Supply Chain, Ritesh Gupta, Construction

First reported Apr 12 2013 - Updated Apr 12 2013 - 1 reports

Foundation installations: focus on deep water project improvements

Précis: The foundation installation fleet by the end of this decade is expected to feature a blend of new vessels and modifications of existing vessels from other sectors. We assess the role of foundation installation specialists in supply chain management ... [Published Wind Energy Update - Apr 12 2013]

Entities: Supply Chain Management, Ritesh Gupta, Vessel

First reported Apr 08 2013 - Updated Apr 08 2013 - 1 reports

Foundation installation: improvements required as projects move into deeper water

Précis: The foundation installation fleet by the end of this decade is expected to feature a blend of new vessels and modifications of existing vessels from a variety of sectors. We assesses the role of foundation installation specialists in supply chain ... [Published Wind Energy Update - Apr 08 2013]

Entities: Supply Chain Management, Ritesh Gupta, Vessel

First reported Mar 28 2013 - Updated Mar 28 2013 - 1 reports

US O&M firms share best cost-cutting advice

Précis: Wind Energy Update talks to three O&M firms in the US: Integrated Power Services, Broadwind Services, and Outland Energy Services, to get their thoughts on the best practices to save money in the operations and maintenance of wind farms. By ... [Published Wind Energy Update - Mar 28 2013]

Entities: Wind Farms, Wind Power, United States

First reported Mar 25 2013 - Updated Mar 25 2013 - 1 reports

Will GE stay on top with supply chain prowess?

Précis: GE has replaced Vestas as the number one turbine maker thanks to a booming home market. But supply chain expertise could help ensure it stays at the top. By Jason Deign Right now it is one of the most impressive renewable energy projects ... [Published Wind Energy Update - Mar 25 2013]

Entities: Supply Chain, Constanta, CEZ Group

First reported Mar 25 2013 - Updated Mar 25 2013 - 1 reports

Tracy Jarvis, General Manager at Buffalo Gap Wind Farm

Précis: "This is a relatively new industry and the people that are involved in it seem to be very energized and creative." Tracy Jarvis, General Manager at the Texas-based Buffalo Gap Wind Farm, talks to Wind Energy Update on the greater responsibilities ... [Published Wind Energy Update - Mar 25 2013]

Entities: Wind Farms, Wind Power, Supply Chain

First reported Mar 18 2013 - Updated Mar 18 2013 - 1 reports

Vertically integrated business model: can it achieve optimal results for all parts and components?

Précis: Vertical integration in the offshore wind turbine segment can pave the way for several cost benefits, but not without a new set of challenges, as we find out. By Ritesh Gupta Vertical integration has had a sea-saw effect on the supply chain ... [Published Wind Energy Update - Mar 18 2013]

Entities: Offshore Wind, Ritesh Gupta, Supply Chain

First reported Mar 11 2013 - Updated Mar 11 2013 - 1 reports

Plug socket project aims to lower European offshore wind costs

Précis: A Dutch government grant worth €2m is being deployed to develop an innovative and inter connected electricity infrastructure across the North Sea basin. We look to see what exactly this ambitious project entails and what the expected outputs ... [Published Wind Energy Update - Mar 11 2013]

Entities: Offshore Wind, Andrew Williams, North Sea, Supply Chain

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"This is a relatively new industry and the people that are involved in it seem to be very energized and creative."

Tracy Jarvis, General Manager at Buffalo Gap Wind Farm [Published Wind Energy Update - Mar 25 2013]

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Offshore construction: how installation vessels... [Published Wind Energy Update - May 20 2013]
How to combat the high-risk construction phase [Published Wind Energy Update - May 13 2013]
Offshore Health & Safety: issues get complex, b... [Published Wind Energy Update - May 06 2013]
Back-up Storage: how much is it worth to utilit... [Published Wind Energy Update - Apr 29 2013]
US takes cue from Europe to strengthen offshore... [Published Wind Energy Update - Apr 15 2013]
Foundation installations: focus on deep water p... [Published Wind Energy Update - Apr 12 2013]
Foundation installation: improvements required ... [Published Wind Energy Update - Apr 08 2013]
US O&M firms share best cost-cutting advice [Published Wind Energy Update - Mar 28 2013]
Will GE stay on top with supply chain prowess? [Published Wind Energy Update - Mar 25 2013]
Tracy Jarvis, General Manager at Buffalo Gap Wi... [Published Wind Energy Update - Mar 25 2013]
Vertically integrated business model: can it ac... [Published Wind Energy Update - Mar 18 2013]
Plug socket project aims to lower European offs... [Published Wind Energy Update - Mar 11 2013]
O&M cost cutting considerations: imported talen... [Published Wind Energy Update - Mar 04 2013]
Could fibre optic sensing be a perfect match fo... [Published Wind Energy Update - Feb 25 2013]
Coming to grips with post warranty costs in a d... [Published Wind Energy Update - Feb 25 2013]
Drive train reliability: overcoming traditional... [Published Wind Energy Update - Feb 18 2013]
Theft in the Wind Farm Industry: Protection is Key [Published Wind Energy Update - Feb 13 2013]
O&M integration in the race to floating structures [Published Wind Energy Update - Feb 11 2013]
Offshore Wind Foundations Report 2013 [Published Wind Energy Update - Feb 08 2013]
Condition monitoring: how it can prevent gearbo... [Published Wind Energy Update - Feb 04 2013]
OSC banner 2013 [Published Wind Energy Update - Jan 28 2013]
Condition monitoring: how systems could help el... [Published Wind Energy Update - Jan 28 2013]
Wind Energy OM Summit USA [Published Wind Energy Update - Jan 23 2013]
O&M/Supply Chain: Replacement part longevity: C... [Published Wind Energy Update - Jan 20 2013]
Executive Viewpoint: Bladena's Find Mølholt Jen... [Published Wind Energy Update - Jan 20 2013]
Weekly Intelligence Brief: 7 – 4 January 2013 [Published Wind Energy Update - Jan 14 2013]
Siting wind in Ireland to help UK meet Energy B... [Published Wind Energy Update - Jan 14 2013]
Weekly Intelligence Brief: 1 - 7 January 2013 [Published Wind Energy Update - Jan 07 2013]
Weekly Intelligence Brief: 24 – 31 December 2012 [Published Wind Energy Update - Dec 31 2012]
O&M Technology: Potential cost-savings of smart... [Published Wind Energy Update - Dec 31 2012]

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Offshore construction: how installation vessels... [Published Wind Energy Update - May 20 2013] Précis: Increasing use of specialist installation vessels is changing offshore wind farm construction. Despite progress, there still needs to be a far better “techno-economic” solution to ensure the sustainability of the sector, say industry experts. ...
How to combat the high-risk construction phase [Published Wind Energy Update - May 13 2013] Précis: We look at how the offshore wind sector is taking vital steps in working out relatively shorter construction periods. Toby Edmonds, project director for the Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm in Liverpool Bay, chats with us about the project and the ...
Offshore Health & Safety: issues get complex, b... [Published Wind Energy Update - May 06 2013] Précis: Offshore wind specialists are collectively making steady progress and diligently trying to understand the health and safety issues associated with managing the risk of deep water. Wind Energy Update investigates. By Ritesh Gupta The offshore ...
Back-up Storage: how much is it worth to utilit... [Published Wind Energy Update - Apr 29 2013] Précis: Can batteries handle decades of grid scale wind storage - or will new forms of storage be the future? And just how much is storage worth to utilities in the wind sector? In an indication of the growing need for storage, as more wind power is ...
US takes cue from Europe to strengthen offshore... [Published Wind Energy Update - Apr 15 2013] Précis: The likelihood of U.S.-based offshore manufacturing capacity will depend on turbine suppliers perceiving stable, long-term policy support and subsequent demand for offshore wind in the U.S. market. By Ritesh Gupta Image: Primary Event: Construction ...