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The demand for electrical energy is projected to double over the next 30 years. Wind-generated energy is a mature technology that is expected to take a significant share of the energy market. But reliability of structures and wind turbines is essential for wind farms to perform successfully. A minor failure can cause unacceptable downtime and loss. Independent certification and inspection from SGS can improve trust in the projects and secure quality and certainty throughout the intended lifetime.By Jessica Krause, Global Marketing Coordinator, SGS Industrial Services, Germany
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Load Measurement Systems for Active Control Applications
Insensys was founded in 2002, and provides its customers with fibre-optic load measurement systems for wind turbine active control, structural health monitoring and test and measurement applications. Its products are designed to offer high performance and reliability specifically for the wind energy market sector and have been proven through numerous field and bench test comparisons. In this article, the company describes its products, wind energy applications and market expectations.
By Paul Rowlands, Marketing Manager, and Phil Rhead, Business Development Manager, Insensys, UK
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It Started 25 Years Ago
AAT Inc is a Canadian based company specialising in wind assessment equipment for the high power wind energy business. Located in Gaspé, Quebec, Canada, AAT was founded in 1982 by Évangeliste Bourdages under the name Ohmega Group. From the beginning, the company has shown a constant trend of innovation in various technical fields. In recent years, the company has focused more and more on the wind energy assessment business.By Christian Vézina, President, and Marty Fournier, Production Manager, AAT, Canada
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Meteorological Sensing Solutions
Climatronics was started in 1967 by John H. Robertson (retired) and received its New York incorporation in November of that year. Mr Robertson, an electrical engineer, had been a product manager for a company called Cardion Electronics, which focused on sensors and system integration for various government contracts. Climatronics provides ambient surface meteorological sensors, systems and integrated network solutions.
By David W. Gilmore, VP Marketing, Climatronics Corporation, USA
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Energy Management Solutions for Hybrid Wind and Solar Power Systems
WES Power Technology Inc. develops intelligent energy management solutions for hybrid wind and solar power systems for homeowners and small businesses. Today's market for renewable energy generation from solar and wind power is moving towards the power source hybrid approach and WES Power is one of the few companies integrating these two renewable segments into a single power system.
By Gerry Heffernan, CEO, WES Power Technology Inc., Canada
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The New and Renewable Energy Centre (NaREC) was established in 2002 as a Centre for Excellence for new and renewable energy technologies. Based in Northumberland, UK, NaREC is working to enable the move towards a low carbon economy on a national and international scale by assisting the development and market growth of new energy technologies.
