Energy in Transition
Solving the energy trilemma
Tropical Storm Isaias: What did it mean for the NY Bight?
One of the biggest differences for the offshore wind industry in the U.S. compared to European development in the North Sea are some of the physical conditions that offshore wind turbines will sustain. The North Sea has more challenging wind and ...
Employing lidars to evaluate turbine performance
Introduction Welcome to the first in a series about employing lidars to evaluate turbine performance. The series will cover some basics and present real-world examples and solutions. This blog will describe the first step of a lidar measure ...
Your turbines are operating. Do you still need to measure the wind?
Wind project developers commonly collect meteorological (met) data during project planning, feasibility, and design. However, once the project is operational, this data collection often stops. There is no "industry best practice" for collecting m ...
Could statistical analysis streamline offshore wind site characterization?
A Study on Applying Cluster Analysis to Geophysical Data When it comes to offshore wind, we know what it takes to put a plan into action and get the blades turning. Broadly, it involves years of careful planning, data collection, data processi ...
Will the coronavirus pandemic impact the global wind industry?
As we celebrate Global Wind Day 2020 in very different circumstances to previous years, it is topical to ask: will the current economic downturn, caused by the coronavirus pandemic, impact the outlook for the wind industry? It is a relevant qu ...
Should the Trend of Larger Turbines Continue Offshore? An Analysis of the New York Bight Floating LIDAR
As an industry, we are exceptionally skilled at optimizing energy production of onshore wind farms. But what happens when the wind resource offshore no longer supports our usual tricks of the trade? In this blog, DNV GL explores the energy benefi ...
Undertaking accurate wind resource assessments in the Benelux onshore wind market
Getting the wind resource assessment right is crucial for the development of any wind energy project. Wind studies ultimately rely on the available data for any region in the world. Within the Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg) onshore m ...
UK windiness 2019: Lower than long-term averages – what does this mean for you?
Monitoring and recording wind speed trends can be beneficial to assess project performance. However, interpreting, understanding and acting on these trends are where the real value lies. Do you know what the 2019 results mean to you? How is 2020 ...
How Certification Could Stimulate India's Wind Energy Industry
Transparency, alignment with international standards and a focus on project as well as type certification could encourage international investment and make it easier for Indian manufacturers to succeed in foreign markets. Wind power in India h ...
Observations of cold climate wind farm development
The annual Winterwind International Wind Energy conference took place recently in ?re, Sweden. ?re is situated in the county of J?mtland and is a popular downhill skiing and biking resort. It is also an area favourable for icing conditions which ...