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Enerpac Unveils Lightweight Torque Wrench

on 17 May 2013 by NAW Staff

Engineered to meet the demanding torque applications for wind turbines, Enerpac has introduced a torque wrench pump which the company claims can deliver up to [read more]

Henkel Corp. Introduces Sealant To Protect Against Outdoor Contaminants

on 14 May 2013 by NAW Staff

Rocky Hill, Conn.-based Henkel Corp. has introduced a silicone potting compound designed for electrical and electronic potting applications that require UL 94 VO compliance. Designed [read more]

Capital Safety Rolls Out Personal Safety Products

on 13 May 2013 by NAW Staff

Red Wing, Minn.-based Capital Safety has launched a pair of safety tools aimed to increase the safety of technicians working at height. Developed to provide [read more]

Novel Solution Stores Renewable Energy Underwater

on 08 May 2013 by NA Windpower

The MaRS Cleantech Fund has completed a venture deal with Toronto-based energy storage firm Hydrostor, whose technology converts surplus electrical energy to underwater compressed air [read more]

Suzlon Group Upgrades S97 Wind Turbine

on 07 May 2013 by NA Windpower

Suzlon Group says its S97-2.1 MW wind turbine has been upgraded to handle higher wind speeds in a 60 Hz version for application in the [read more]

ICONICS Unveils SCADA System For Wind Operations

on 07 May 2013 by NA Windpower

Foxborough, Mass.-based ICONICS has announced the release of GENESIS64 V10.8, a SCADA solution that the company says is ideal for wind farm operations. According to [read more]

GE Notes 1 GW Of U.S. Orders, Launches New 'Brilliant' Wind Turbine

on 06 May 2013 by NA Windpower

GE's renewable energy business says it has received 1 GW of new U.S. wind turbine orders following the extension of the production tax credit on [read more]

3M Unveils Wind Blade Protection Coating W4600

on 06 May 2013 by NA Windpower

3M's Renewable Energy division has introduced 3M Wind Blade Protection Coating W4600, a two-component polyurethane coating to help prevent and repair leading edge erosion on [read more]

Gamesa Unveils G114-2.5 MW Wind Turbine

on 06 May 2013 by NA Windpower

Gamesa will be showcasing its new wind turbine with 2.5 MW of unitary power, the G114-2.5 MW, at the American Wind Energy Association's (AWEA) WINDPOWER [read more]

Gearbox Express Rolls Out The Revolution

on 03 May 2013 by NAW Staff

Mukwonago, Wis.-based service provider Gearbox Express says its new product combines upgrades and a new thought process for wind energy gearboxes from 1.5 MW to [read more]

New Battery Design Could Help Solar And Wind Power The Grid

on 25 Apr 2013 by naweditors@nawindpower

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University have designed a low-cost, long-life "flow" battery that could enable [read more]

Gamesa's 2 MW Turbine Surpasses 15,000 MW Milestone

on 24 Apr 2013 by NAW Staff

Gamesa says its 2 MW turbine has passed the 15,000 MW milestone. Since the initial 2 MW turbine was installed in Spain in 2002, the [read more]

Vestas Says Turbine Upgrades Yield More AEP

on 24 Apr 2013 by NAW Staff

Vestas says two product upgrades can boost annual energy production (AEP) by at least 13% on medium- and low-wind sites. Based on its 2 MW [read more]

DNV Software Introduces Analysis Module For Offshore Wind Turbines

on 16 Apr 2013 by NAW Staff

DNV Software and Fedem Technology have introduced a new coupled analysis module integrated with Sesam Wind, DNV's software solution for strength and fatigue analysis of [read more]

SgurrEnergy Introduces Wind-Monitoring Product

on 09 Apr 2013 by NAW Staff

International renewable energy consultancy SgurrEnergy has launched its own wind-monitoring meteorological mast, SgurrMetMast, for use in wind resource assessments. SgurrMetMast is available in heights of [read more]