| |DECEMBER - JANUARY 6EDITOR'S DESKWind power continues to be a rapidly expanding and cost-effective source of electricity in the U.S., with its growth potential further bolstered by legislative support like the Inflation Reduction Act. Technological innovations are playing a crucial role in this expansion. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) study indicates that technological advancements could unlock 80 percent more economically viable wind energy capacity not just in the country but worldwide.The domain is characterized by top tech advancements, including AI for improved turbine performance and predictive maintenance, robotics and automation for increased safety in turbine manufacturing and inspection, and digital twins for optimizing wind turbine operations. Other notable trends are alternative manufacturing, advanced blade design, floating turbines, airborne energy systems, wind farm optimization, smart asset monitoring, and closed-loop recycling for sustainable material recovery from decommissioned turbines.Driven by these trends, the Global Wind Report 2023 by GWEC highlights this year was the third-best year for new capacity, with 78 GW added globally, and total installed capacity grew to 906 GW. The report forecasts 680 GW of new capacity by 2027, indicating strong year-on-year growth.In this edition of Energy Business Review, we bring in wind energy services providers in the US, 2023. These providers offer insights into how companies are aligning with the trends to navigate the evolving landscape of wind energy standards and the growing demand for eco-conscious practices. The magazine further features RRC Power & Energy along with valuable insights from Hiram Mechling, Vice President of Offshore Wind and Ignacio Romero-Sanz, Global Technical Practice Lead, Offshore Wind, Bureau Veritas Group; Thomas Benjamin Tackie, vice president, global head of service quality, Vestas; and Hurel Johnson, PMP, director of operations and solar generation, ENGIE North America. They render their opinions on how to adapt to the changing landscape, and harness the full potential of this clean and renewable energy source.We hope these valuable insights from industry leaders featured in this edition will assist you in making informed decisions for your businesses.Let us know your thoughts.From Turbines to Technology: Wind Energy's New HorizonsJade McdonaldManaging Editoreditor@energybusinessreview.comCopyright © 2023 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Email:sales@energybusinessreview.comeditor@energybusinessreview.comMarketing@energybusinessreview.com WWWW DECEMBER - 19 - 2023, Vol 12 - Issue 32 (ISSN 2836-5097) Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Energy Business ReviewVisit www.energybusinessreview.com VisualizersKevin Parker Managing EditorJade McdonaldEditorial StaffAaron Pierce Ava GarciaDaeg GroverVian IsaacJoshua Parker Kenny PeruzziScott ThomasDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOs
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