Windpower Engineering & Development

Oct 29, 2024 | windpowerengineering.com | Jim Spencer

The United States is on pace to miss its climate goals by a wide margin. In the 2015 Paris Agreement, the country pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. But as of January 2024, nine years on, the reduction has been only 17%, leaving the remaining 33% to be eliminated over the next six years and requiring a threefold increase in the reduction rate.

Oct 15, 2024 | windpowerengineering.com | Stuart White

The offshore wind sector is critical to achieving net-zero goals and ensuring energy security. As governments around the world hedge their bets on offshore wind being a key driver to meeting those sustainability goals, it has never been more important to ensure that safety is at the forefront of decision making to keep critical assets online. However, this sector faces unique fire safety challenges that could have significant consequences if not addressed properly.

Aug 16, 2023 | windpowerengineering.com | Tim Smith |João Amaro

In 2023, the offshore wind insurance market will support over 5 GW of offshore wind construction along the U.S. East Coast. Considering the existing development pipeline in the United States, this number is expected to grow to approximately 50 GW within 10 years.

Aug 14, 2023 | windpowerengineering.com | Edward H. Stewart

Wind power operators face a unique set of risks that can be effectively managed to protect wind farm assets and ensure the viability of the operation. Whether facing required upgrades to an aging equipment fleet or incorporating new technology into the operation, wind operators can plan for associated risks with the support of healthy, vetted original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and an experienced renewable energy insurance broker.