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Zawya
03-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
South Africa:ZX Lidars and Globeleq optimise wind performance at Klipheuwel with advanced lidar deployment
ZX Lidars and Globeleq South Africa Management Services, are excited to announce the deployment of a ZX TM wind Lidar at the Klipheuwel Wind Farm in South Africa. This installation aims to provide critical insights into complex wind conditions affecting turbine performance and maintenance. The ZX TM wind Lidar will assess approaching wind flow patterns, helping to understand factors that contribute to component degradation. Additionally, the technology will be used for power curve verification and yaw misalignment checks, supporting enhanced operational efficiency and asset longevity. Chris Slinger, Senior Scientist at ZX Lidars, has been working closely with the local team at Globeleq. Commenting on the project Chris said: 'Our technology delivers precise wind data in real-time, informing optimisations to yield improved performance, reduced component stress, and greater reliability. The data collected to date has been invaluable and we look forward to working together with the team as the project progresses'. Nico Lombard, Asset Manager at Globeleq South Africa Management Services added: 'The ZX TM wind Lidar has been operational on this complex site for several months to date and we are delighted to have already identified some areas for improvement. The ZX TM helps analyse wind shear, turbulence intensity, and directional changes, providing a deeper understanding of wind behaviour at the site. This information is crucial for optimising turbine performance and minimizing mechanical stress.'
The Herald Scotland
01-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Tap into the power of positive change at All-Energy event in Glasgow
Many years ago, a speaker at All-Energy declared 'this is the AGM of renewables, everyone is here!'. In only a matter of weeks renewable and low carbon energy developers, investors, buyers, sellers, engineers, academics and industry experts from home and overseas will be arriving in Glasgow, in their thousands for the annual All-Energy exhibition and conference. 'The UK's largest event of its kind is the magnet drawing Scotland's First Minister, the UK Energy Minister, Scotland's Acting Climate Action Minister and experts from across the renewables and decarbonisation sectors as speakers and delegates; as well as exhibitors from 17 countries to the SEC Glasgow on 14 and 15 May,' explained Anam Khan, All-Energy's Event Manager from RX who own and organise the event 'This year's All-Energy is bigger than last year and brimming with more free networking, knowledge and technology to help us hit those Clean Power 2030 targets and engineer a net zero future together. 'Visitors will be able to find the latest technologies, services and advice from the 270+ exhibiting organisations; attend the world-class conference with its stellar line-up looking at the latest challenges, opportunities and innovative solutions across renewable power, low carbon heat, energy efficiency and low carbon transport.' She added: 'This is my first time attending All-Energy, and I am eager to experience it firsthand. I have heard a great deal about the dynamic atmosphere and the high level of business activity taking place. 'The exhibition really is an A-Z of the industry for we start with ABB and end the list with ZX Lidars our 270+ exhibitors include many of the big names such as ScottishPower, SSEN Transmission, Hitachi Energy UK, Vattenfall, Statkraft, RWE Generation, Innovate UK and Jera Nex. 'We also pride ourselves on the number of smaller organisations that return year after year, and this year also have over 60 exhibitors who are new to the show. 'The Team Scotland stand is where you can find the Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Development International; Highlands and Islands Enterprise; South of Scotland Enterprise; Crown Estate Scotland; Zero Waste Scotland and Skills Development Scotland. "Our exhibitors come from Canada, China, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan and of course from all over the UK and Northern Ireland. 'The full exhibitor directory is online; our App will be launched pre-show.' Registration is open at All-Energy is free to attend for all with relevant business, governmental and academic interests and includes admission to the exhibition, the world class conference and show floor theatres; and the Civic Reception, held courtesy of the Rt Hon Lord Provost of Glasgow, which is an integral part of the Giant Networking Evening on 14 May at the Glasgow Science Centre. STELLAR LINE-UPS THE two day conference has three strands – the main conference that opens each day with a strong plenary session and then divides into 11 parallel sessions with stellar lineups; the seven show floor theatres, where the spotlight turns on cutting-edge technology, innovative solutions, software, AI, 'lessons learned' and case histories. The final component part is the academic poster display area where innovations can be shared with All-Energy's audience. Both the First Minister of Scotland, The Rt Hon John Swinney MSP, and UK Energy Minister Michael Shanks MP will deliver keynote addresses in the plenary session on the first morning of All-Energy; and Acting Climate Action Minister, Dr Alasdair Allan, MSP will deliver a keynote address in the opening heat session on 'Scotland's Heat Transition'. Following the First Minister's address a panel comprising the UK Energy Minister; Juergen Maier CBE, Chair of Great British Energy; Andrew Lever, Director – Energy Transition at the Carbon Trust; Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council; and a representative of the Climate Change Committee will discuss their work in line with Britain's Clean Power Mission. On day 2 (the plenary session chaired by Professor Sir Jim McDonald, Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Strathclyde – 'Delivering the Clean Power 2030 Mission' starts with a keynote address by Chris Stark CBE, who heads Mission Control tasked with turbocharging UK to clean power. Then comes discussion by an expert panel comprising Professor Keith Bell, ScottishPower Chair in Smart Grids, University of Strathclyde, Co-Director UK Energy Research Centre, and member of the Climate Change Committee; Tom Glover, UK Country Chair, RWE; Dhara Vyas, Chief Executive, Energy UK; Darren Davidson, Vice President, Siemens Energy UK&I and Siemens Gamesa UK; and Rachel Fletcher, Director of Regulation and Economics, Octopus Energy. Anam Khan continued: 'After those compelling plenary sessions on both days, the conference splits into 11 parallel sessions featuring a true 'Who's Who' of the sectors we serve and devoted to all forms of renewable energy – onshore and offshore wind (both exceptionally strong programmes); solar; marine renewables (tidal stream and wave power); hydropower and tidal range; and bioenergy (biomass, energy from waste and biogas). 'The grid figure prominently on the programme with six dedicated sessions; and hydrogen with three. Other topics include energy storage; planning; skills and recruitment; investment; energy trading and much more. 'There are also streams and sessions on the decarbonisation of heat, the built environment, transport – this year looking at public EV charging, cities and industry. 'This year's programme, available online, also includes sessions on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) and mental health. The full programme is online enabling delegates to start planning how to fill their two days.' ---------------------------------------------- Sessions and 'fireside chats' focus on offshore revolution ALL-ENERGY 2025 delegates are in for an offshore wind treat. The UK's largest renewable and low carbon energy exhibition and conference features five 90-minute offshore wind sessions in the main conference plus a lunchtime 'fireside chat' involving Tim Pick MBE, Commissioner, Clean Power 2030 Advisory Commission; and Chair, Offshore Wind Growth Partnership; and a compelling show floor theatre programme. All-Energy's Headline Sponsor, Shepherd and Wedderburn creates two sessions for the offshore wind conference stream. The first looks at 'Offshore Wind 2024: A Year in Turmoil – How do we get back on track?' discussing the challenges the industry has faced in the last 12 months and at some of the global issues including politics and confidence in the supply chain. Chaired by Shepherd and Wedderburn's Colin Innes, the panellists – Charlie Jordan, CEO, ScottishPower Renewables; Claire Mack co-Chair of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC) and Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables; Jonathan Cole, Chair of GWEC; Isla Robb, Director of Offshore Renewables at the Energy Transition Zone, and a senior representative from Jera Nex – will consider how the industry can get back on track and deliver for the UK. Attention in Shepherd and Wedderburn's second session moves to ports in 'Are we there yet? The long port infrastructure journey' with National Wealth Fund's Colin Hudson; Global Energy Group's Iain Sinclair; Gillian Morrison from Crown Estate Scotland; Lewis Gillies of Haventus; and Susie Lind of BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership and Shepherd and Wedderburn's Clare Foster in the Chair. Other main conference sessions in the offshore wind stream look at 'Floating wind – a strategic opportunity for the UK's clean power future' devised by Flotation Energy and chaired by its Chief Executive, Lord Nicol Stephen with speakers including Anil Sayhan, of the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership; Jimmy Williamson, of the Scottish National Investment Bank; Joanne Allday, from the Port of Cromarty Firth; and Geoff Aberdein, of True North Advisors. That is followed by 'Powering Safety: Energise your Workforce with the next Evolution in Safety' held in association with IMCA with Lisbeth Norup Frømling, Senior Vice President QHSE Ørsted and Chair of G+, amongst the speakers. The final offshore wind session is 'Harnessing Ocean Renewable Energy: Technology solutions for a resilient green hydrogen local supply chain' with Myrtle Dawes, CEO, Net Zero Technology Centre chairing. It is a session in two parts. First an overview by senior academics from Strathclyde, Newcastle and Cardiff universities of the major UKRI/EPSRC funded Ocean REFuel Research & Development programme that is establishing a fundamental understanding of hydrogen production from offshore wind, its transportation/storage and use. Then an expert panel comprising Carlo Procaccini, of NSTA; Hayleigh Barnett, of NZTC; Graeme Rogerson, Flotation Energy; and Charles Howorth, of TotalEnergies will discuss opportunities and challenges informed by technology and against the regional and national socio-macro/micro economic landscape. The show floor theatre programme spotlights case histories, technology and innovations. On 15 May a whole morning sees The Society for Underwater Technology (All-Energy's Learned Society Patron) and the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult stage an introduction to key topics in offshore systems, focusing on the requirements, analysis methods and dependencies of moorings and cables. In a dozen bite sized 'chunks' it delves into the critical considerations for designing and implementing these systems, followed by discussions on the latest technologies and emerging solutions that are shaping the future of mooring systems and their components. Who is exhibiting? Use the online exhibitor directory and its filters to find out which stands you should visit This article was brought to you in association with All-Energy
