10 Wind Energy Trends to be Aware of in 2023
In 2022, we saw a rise in raw materials cost, energy market disruptions catalyzed by global instability, and calls for governments to accelerate legislation that will help incentivize renewable energy installation. As the wind energy industry looks toward the new year, it’s clear that many of the same opportunities and challenges present in 2022 are […]
A Renewable Energy Insider’s Perspective on Market Trends
What are the top technology trends impacting the wind energy industry? We spoke with Nicholas Gaudern, Chief Technology Officer at PowerCurve, about his work, his insights into turbine monitoring, asset management, AEP loss, and more. Josh Goryl, Chief Revenue Officer at SkySpecs also joins to co-host with Sarah Leitz, our Chief Marketing Officer. PowerCurve is […]
SkySpecs Launches a Predictive Drivetrain Service that Delivers Next-level Insights
ANN ARBOR, MICH. — SkySpecs, a global provider of renewable energy O&M solutions, announced today the launch of their new CMS Services offering. SkySpecs CMS Services is a predictive drivetrain service that scales to meet asset managers’ needs wherever they may be in their O&M journey so they can make data-driven decisions. “Our goal here […]
Three Big Changes Coming to CMS
What’s next for condition monitoring systems (CMS) in the wind industry? CMS in the wind turbine industry is vital to ensure proper maintenance of wind assets. But as the industry expands and condition monitoring becomes more complex, we need the right tools and technology for the job. To share their insights into CMS and what […]
Word About Wind Report
Not long ago, SkySpecs partnered with Word About Wind to discuss some of the wider challenges the renewable energy market is facing. After a boardroom discussion about issues such as inflation, energy prices, long-term service contracts, and supply chain issues, we continue that conversation for this episode of Climate Chronicles. We spoke with SkySpecs’ Chief […]
Dimensions of Fault Detection: What We Want to Achieve with CMS
With greenhouse gas emissions on the rise and our dependence on fossil fuels at an all-time high, we need to start looking at alternative ways to generate clean, renewable energy. Renewable energy sources like wind power could be the next step in reducing our global carbon footprint. Wind turbines allow us to tap into the […]
SkySpecs and PowerCurve Team up, Providing Stronger Blade Analytics
ANN ARBOR, MICH. — USA-based SkySpecs and Denmark-based PowerCurve have entered a product partnership based on SkySpecs’ and PowerCurve’s unrivaled expertise within blade asset management and wind turbine aerodynamics. The result is the AEP Loss Analysis tool, which solves the challenge of linking real-world blade condition with power performance loss in a repeatable and consistent way. […]
Challenges with Data Access for Wind Turbine Condition Monitoring
Wind energy is currently ranked as the third-largest electricity generation capacity in the U.S, trailing behind natural gas-fired generators and coal-fired generators. In order for the wind energy sector to be seen as a serious competitor and viable alternative to fossil fuels, the industry has to adopt new technologies and data sharing practices. Sounds simple, right? But […]
Using Robotics and AI to Optimize Wind Operations and Maintenance
Across the globe, businesses and country-wide policies are committing to a net-zero future. As we all ramp up our use of renewable energy and transition away from fossil fuels, efficiency is critical. Here’s what we know – The Global Wind Energy Market size is projected to reach $127.2 billion by the year 2027, wind power […]
