Eize de Vries

1 month ago | windpowermonthly.com | Eize de Vries

Exclusive: Relocating older turbines to more suitable sites in a sustainable wayAlthough most OEMs now focus on larger turbine platforms, there is still a market for smaller models in Europe and beyond. The co-founder of a Dutch supplier of refurbished second-hand turbines tells Eize de Vries why specialising in selected 2-3MW models makes technological and business sense while supporting a circular economy approach.

2 months ago | windpowermonthly.com | Eize de Vries

Eighteen months after direct-drive pioneer Enercon introduced the 7.0MW E-175 EP5 E2 enhancement of the E-175 E1 ‘base model’, ‘E2’ prototype testing is about to commence. Eize de Vries discusses turbine and generator details with the experts.

Mar 10, 2025 | windpowermonthly.com | Eize de Vries

Exclusive: Balancing technological innovation and serial production for bearings and full systems with global pressuresAs Europe’s wind industry faces up to challenges from Chinese competition, Eize de Vries visits bearing supplier Thyssenkrupp Rothe Erde in Germany to see how the firm is working to stay true to its German manufacturing roots and meet increasing demand for full-system designs.

Mar 10, 2025 | windpowermonthly.com | Eize de Vries

Exclusive: Balancing technology innovation and serial production for bearings and full systems with global pressuresAs Europe’s wind industry faces up to challenges from Chinese competition, Eize de Vries visits bearing supplier Thyssenkrupp Rothe Erde in Germany to see how the firm is working to stay true to its German manufacturing roots and meet increasing demand for full-system designs.

Feb 25, 2025 | windpowermonthly.com | Eize de Vries

A new Nordex in-house developed concrete-steel tower with a 179-metre hub height is a key N175/6.X portfolio element, with the first now deployed at the second prototype in north-east Germany. Eize de Vries finds out more and talks to the experts involved.