Suzlon's Record Quarter, Wind O&M Australia, Large Lithium Deposit in US
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In the latest Uptime Wind Energy Podcast, Allen Hall and Joel Saxum consider Suzlon Energy’s record-breaking quarter, and it was a doozy, featuring a 5.1 GW order book and 96% earnings increase.
Will the company’s growth carry Suzlon into the US or Australian market?
Spoiler alert: it’s plausible. Tune in to listen as we follow the breadcrumbs…like GE’s departure from India, the increasing activity we see in sales of StrikeTape throughout the country, and more.
Meanwhile, Back in Arkansas - Are We Glowing?
We’ve got lithium. A lot of it. In fact, it’s fair to say, “this could change everything.”
The discovery that between five and 19 million tons of lithium lies in the Smackover Formation in Arkansas essentially doubles the amount of lithium that was thought to exist in the US. The game changer: lithium at a dramatically lower cost than imported supplies could give the battery market a healthy glow.
Wind Farm of the Week: Isabella Wind
Sprawling over roughly 56,000 acres in Isabella and Midland Counties, Michigan, you’ll find the 136 GE turbines of Isabella Wind.
While it currently provides energy to more than 86,000 homes as well as to large industrial consumers (Ford, GM, and the University of Michigan). Owner DTE says that the project can power more than 121,000 homes.
Before building began, a major grassroots effort to educate Michigan residents offered tours of wind farms in operation elsewhere. The tours gave both wind opponents and proponents in the area a clear picture of what wind production would look like in their community.
As a result, more than 600 Isabella County landowners signed leases when Isabella I & II were being developed.
When the developer, Apex, sold to DTE in 2021, DTE combined the two projects into one; it is now known as Isabella Wind. Follow the link below to learn how the wind project benefits the local economy today.
Our Wind Farm of the Week feature highlights some of the interesting ways wind operations are developed, and how they contribute more than “just” wind power to the communities they serve. See a few of the wind farms previously featured here.
Who Should Attend Wind Energy O&M Australia?
NEED NEW The two-day educational event with practical presentations, candid discussions, and information you can use the day you return to work, is held Feb. 11-12 at the State Library Victoria. Register today!
This technical conference focused on asset performance and profitability spearheaded by our own podcast host, Rosemary Barnes, is the place to get answers to your questions about operations, maintenance and budgeting.
What You Will Learn at Wind Energy O&M Australia:
How Australian wind farm operating costs compare to the USA and Europe
What to do to Reduce Blade Repair Costs through Preventative Measures
Which of the O&M best practices are really best for your operation
Repairs, Refurbishment, and Asset Performance of Gearboxes
Tips for working collaboratively with an OEM
Want to discuss sponsorship options or plan to meet up at the show? Contact us.
Note that while sponsorships are available for this not-for-profit event, sponsors cannot pay for presentation slots. All presenters are required to provide practical solutions to problems that owners face today.
The Wind News You Need
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⚡️ NEWS FLASH 11/11/24:
🎤 New Interview:
Is this 21:03 episode for you? Peter Winther, Key Account Manager at R&D Test Systems, discusses the construction of the world’s most powerful main bearing test facility at the Lindø Offshore Renewable Center in Denmark. The interview includes including fascinating insights into the engineering challenges and scale of the groundbreaking 25-megawatt facility, its massive concrete foundation, and the specialized testing capabilities designed to simulate decades of wear in just months.
Interesting Finds From Around the Web
Fred. Olsen 1848's Floating Wind Foundation Gets DNV Basic Design Certificate
EIB grants $702 million (€650 million) for Belgium's offshore wind energy hub
A Texas wind farm will help power Rivian's Adventure Network
GE Vernova launches online store for wind turbine components in LatAm
Vattenfall expands landfill ban, recycling plan to boost circular economy in wind
Saitec Offshore Technologies’ floating wind turbine prototype is one year old
Scientists: shoot $200T of diamond dust into space to stop global warming
Wind Energy Stock Watch
Vestas (VWDRY) $4.67 USD
GE (GE) $182.64 USD
Siemens Energy AG (SMNEY) $46.00 USD
Goldwind (XJNGF) $.86 USD
Iberdrola (IBE.MC) €13.19 EUR
Nordex (NRDXF) $14.23 USD
Stock prices as of close Tuesday Nov 12, 2024. Note some stocks use OTC Delayed Price.
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Lightning Monitors Aren’t Enough
We know wind operators need low-cost, no-maintenance lightning sensors - but of course the sensors themselves don’t protect blades. (The data helps - not only in day-to-day operations but also when it comes time to file a claim.) What’s the right move? Install sensors and lightning protection.
The EOLOGIX-PING sensor now ships with StrikeTape, making it easier to protect your assets and learn to anticipate risks. Plus the sensor magnetizes to the turbine, making it quick and easy to install - and in our tests it has been 100% effective.
Got questions about how it works? Read this. Or, just solve your problems and order now: Joel.saxum@wglightning.com.
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