By law, work at height requires safety measures to adequately protect the worker. It stands to reason, then, that work at extreme height requires extreme safety measures. OSHA mandates fall protection: in general industry for...
This past February, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) conducted Atlantic Wind Lease Sale 8 (ATLW-8), auctioning six offshore wind lease areas in the part of the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf lying between New York and New Jersey known...
Wind turbines that are used for power generation around the world come with operational challenges, as do all forms of power generation. Extreme weather and a changing climate can pose an exceptional threat to wind energy assets. Turbine blades are...
Wind sensors have a critical role in the wind energy industry: they collect data that is used to estimate electricity production, which then calculates revenue during the project lifetime. The same principle can be applied for safety purposes in the...
It is no secret that wind energy workers are exposed to several different work-related hazards. Whether constructing new turbines, refurbishing existing units, or performing general work around windmills, it is imperative for their employers to...
“Lightning is not an issue at our site.” “We have never had any lightning at our wind farm, why would we start having them now?” “Chances of a lightning strike are low, so we prioritize other things. We will just go ahead...
While mindful of challenging events that continue to unfold around the world, the wind energy industry can celebrate a record-breaking year in 2021. Trends for 2022 point toward continued growth in many facets of the industry. Wind energy is being...
Offshore wind is a growing and increasingly hot area for renewable energy developers and policy makers. But today, the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) and project time to develop, offshore wind in its best markets remains significantly...
Inside today’s high-performance wind turbines, where the locating bearing is subjected to particularly high loads, the rotor shaft bearing support is a vital component. These unique application conditions, combined with stringent reliability...
Using wired sensors for condition monitoring of wind turbine machinery and components isn’t new. However, continuous advancements in technology and connectivity powered by the Industrial Internet of Things let maintenance professionals...
Island nations typically have a high dependence on imported fuels to supply their electric generation...
On May 10th, 2011, the US Department of Energy (DOE) announced it will process only a select few of the last pending...More about Dickstein Shapiro LLP
Revolutionary for its time, agriculturists in the 1900s implemented age-old windmill technology for pumping...
To maximize operating efficiency, decrease downtime, and understand the overall health of wind turbines, it’s...
Over the last five years, the US onshore wind sector has been a relatively stable environment for investors, and is...
