The Front CoverReliable atmospheric intelligence ensures that wind farm operators can proactively protect assets, mitigate hazards and maximise performance, even in the most challenging conditions. Without accurate weather monitoring capabilities, mechanical strains, physical damage and lost production can result in millions of dollars in repair costs and lost revenue for wind farm owners and operators. Read more about this topic on page 6. The image on the cover shows a WindCube Scan scanning lidar (photo courtesy of University of Melbourne). Publisher's NoteIs the EU’s investigation into Chinese wind turbine manufacturers justified?FeaturesOptimising Wind Farm Operations with Weather Intelligence
By Matthieu Boquet, Head of Wind Operations, Vaisala, France By Kevin Lind, Chris Simpson and Emma Hemus, Perceptual Robotics, UK
By Obdulia Ley, Subject Matter Expert in Acoustic Emission, Mistras Group, USA By Andreas Bechmann, Senior Scientist, DTU Wind and Energy Systems, Denmark
Windtech FutureElectric power from very far offshore wind farmsBy Ahmad Hemami, McGill University, Montreal, Canada View from InsideBy Justin Canup, Director of Business Development North America, Spares In Motion, USA Latest News
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