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GE-Siemens Gamesa patent battle: Judge doubles royalty fee but slams both turbine giants
A US judge has criticised two offshore wind giants for “inhibiting efforts to combat climate change” as he doubled the royalties GE must pay Siemens Gamesa for using its Haliade-X turbines at the Ocean Wind 1 project in US waters.
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New podcast: Can green hydrogen live up to the hype?
Experts from the Renewable Hydrogen Coalition, DNV and Bellona discuss green hydrogen’s potential as a component of the renewable energy transition.
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Turbines of the Year 2022
Green hydrogen
PODCAST Episode 8: Can green
hydrogen live up to the hype?
Experts from the Renewable Hydrogen Coalition, DNV and Bellona discuss green hydrogen's potential as a component of the renewable energy transition
Podcasts
Is biggest best when it comes to wind turbines?
Anders Nielsen, chief technology officer for the turbine manufacturer Vestas, discusses why the race for the biggest turbine has to slow down.
Unlocking the potential of floating offshore wind
Experts from Corio Generation, Vestas and Northland Power discuss the opportunities and the challenges for this nascent industry
WindEnergy Hamburg round-up with GWEC's Ben Backwell
Ben Backwell, CEO of the Global Wind Energy Council, discusses the key themes to emerge from WindEnergy Hamburg.
Waking the 'sleeping giant' of German onshore wind
Industry specialists discuss how a raft of new policy measures from the German government could ramp up its onshore wind industry.
How will SGRE-GE court battle affect US offshore wind?
The US Business Network for Offshore Wind discusses SGRE and GE’s court battle and Biden’s big policy announcement.
Will war in Ukraine lead to faster energy transition?
Vestas, Acciona and the European Commission discuss whether the war has sharpened minds on green energy roll-out
Is the EU's 480GW wind target for 2030 realistic?
WindEurope's CEO Giles Dickson joins us to discuss whether we can hit the EU's ambitious wind target
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Exclusive: WEG bets on Indian wind market with 4.2MW prototype
Brazilian industrial conglomerate WEG has installed a 4.2MW prototype wind turbine in India – a power rating significantly higher than the national average.
2022: Windpower Monthly's review of the year
Windpower Monthly's editorial team is now on leave for the Christmas break. We will be back on 3 January, but in the meantime, read our review of the year and a selection of our features and analysis from 2022.
WindEconomics: Can small nuclear compete with wind power on cost?
Small modular reactors (SMRs) – defined as those with an electrical output of 300MW or less – are claimed to be a low-carbon alternative to gas and coal-fired power stations because they deliver a steady output.
Why California’s floating auction underperformed the New York Bight
The winning bids in the provisional results of this week’s California offshore auction were significantly lower than in previous US offshore auctions, primarily because of one factor – the ultra-deep waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Analysis: Italy looks to offshore wind for growth
Italy is getting serious about expanding capacity in Italian waters, with floating technology featuring heavily in developers' plans. But there is work to do to create the right framework for tenders and avoid permitting delays.
Exclusive: Eize de Vries reviews NGC's leap in torque density for 18MW powertrain
Nanjing High Speed Gear Manufacturing Company (NGC), one of the world’s largest wind-turbine gearbox suppliers, presents its strong roadmap with a focus on medium-speed drivetrains. Eize de Vries finds out more.
Exclusive analysis: Eize de Vries reviews 'gamechanging' bottom-fixed substructure solution
UK-based OWLC is hoping to challenge the dominance of monopile offshore substructures with a novel gravity tripod concept in full concrete. Eize de Vries hears more from the company's CEO, Matt Bleasdale.
Do turbines make the weather? Meteorologist investigates repeated thundersnow in US
Scientists in the US are investigating a possible connection between thundersnow – a phenomenon combining heavy snow and thunder – and whether wind turbines are increasingly vulnerable to lightning strikes
Siemens Gamesa records huge net loss for full-year results
Siemens Gamesa reported a net loss of €940 million for its 2022 fiscal year (1 October 2021-30 September 2022) and faces a 'transition year' ahead, but CEO Jochen Eickholt said the firm is on course for profitable growth.
Does hydrogen hold the key to a green future?
It’s easy to assume it will play a pivotal role in the energy transition. But can we afford to divert up to 500TWh of renewable power to it in Europe alone when wind capacity is not being deployed fast enough to meet existing targets?
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