Anti-icing systems on wind turbines can increase the yearly production of energy with around 10 percent, according to tests made by the utility Skellefteå Kraft at wind farms in the north of Sweden. – The loss of production on a… Läs mer
In this short clip you get a preview of the presentation “Harnessing the Potential of Cold Climate Wind Energy on a 4 Degree Warmer Earth” by Lawrence Jones, Vice President Regulatory Affairs, Policy & Industry Relations at Alstom Grid Inc. Läs mer
Low prices on electricity and electricity certificates, and on top of that harsh winters, has made investment in wind energy in cold climate a real challenge. The boom in wind energy in Sweden that prevailed from around 2007 to 2011… Läs mer
A socio-economic analysis makes it easier to explain the effects of a wind power project to local inhabitants. According to Jonas Lundmark, information coordinator of the Wind Power Centre of the Barents Region, it also gives a boost to those… Läs mer
Norrland is the centre of Swedish wind power generation. 6 000 new generators are planned over the next 15-20 years. If all these planned generators are installed, it would mean that Norrland will have three times more generators than the whole of… Läs mer
Scandinavian Terrain Vehicles invites you to test drive their BV 206 MLI equipped with Ice ArmourTM. Contact STVAB at booth no 1 for more information! View the terrain vehicle in action in this film clip!… Läs mer
The concept of “winning hearts and minds” is about creating trust in society and originally derives from a military strategy. However lately the concept can and has been applied on corporate responsibility in societal development such as wind power establishment. Läs mer
Every year scientists, engineers, manufacturers, developers, consultants, investors, wind farm owners and O & M providers as well as representatives from government agencies from all over the world gather in Sweden to discuss the challenges of generating wind power in cold climates.
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