Wind energy primes its wings for takeoff in South Korea

SG 14-236 DD series: Our largest ever wind turbine is now fully operational

We have witnessed the journey of the installation of Siemens Gamesa's largest offshore wind turbine: from the beginning, when the nacelle left the factory in Brande, all the way to the installation of the rotor with its 115-meter-long blades. With a capacity of up to 15 MW with Power Boost, this massive turbine will provide an increase of more than 30% in Annual Energy Production (AEP) compared to its predecessor.

Uncharted waters - how floating wind opens up new possibilities

A recent survey in the UK revealed that between 79% and 88% of people questioned support wind power, the level of support dependent upon their stated political allegiance; they recognize that it is the most effective way to decarbonize energy generation, to bring us towards net zero. But do they know that floating offshore wind offers a way further to speed the process and bring offshore wind to areas where it currently is not viable?

Siemens Gamesa is leading the way for a sustainable future with the RecyclableBlade, the first product to offer a comprehensive recyclable solution that is ready for commercial use both offshore and onshore.

The wind industry is still relatively young and is aware of the responsibility it holds of finding a sustainable way to deal with wind turbine components at the end of their life cycle. Increasing the recyclability of the wind components is high on our agenda, and we are committed to producing 100% recyclable turbines by 2040.

We are 35 kilometers off the coast of the German island of Heligoland in the North Sea. For the last few years, Daniel and his crew of engineers and technicians have been working on a world first for the industry. They installed the first commercial recyclable wind turbine blades here, and in July 2022 these turbines generated their first green energy output. The Kaskasi wind project, along with two other offshore sites Amrumbank West and Nordsee Ost, forms part of RWE’s Heligoland Cluster.

We must innovate in the use of drones to service offshore wind farms cheaper, faster and more efficiently. The research project FOD4Wind between Energy Cluster Denmark, ESVAGT, Upteko, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and Siemens Gamesa can reduce downtime and eliminate fixed costs for servicing offshore wind. Based on estimations of the project team, with 70 installed charging stations with drones, the annual effect in 2030 will be reduced downtime of 12,250 hours, 13,000 tons of CO2 reduction, increased energy production by 39,200 MWh, reduced costs for service by 57 million Euros and additional employment of 180 employees.

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Siemens Gamesa has the global scale and operational experience to support you wherever you need us, and a comprehensive portfolio of spares (new and refurbished), repairs, reconditioning services as well as advance main component exchange processes – all built on the highest safety and quality standards. A repairs expert you can rely on to deliver a solution long before it might become necessary. Get the most out of your turbines, all the time.

Wind energy primes its wings for takeoff in South Korea

SG 14-236 DD series: Our largest ever wind turbine is now fully operational

Uncharted waters - how floating wind opens up new possibilities

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