Members Overview

1. Manufacturer of Wind Turbines 2. Independent Power Producer/Utility 3. Development Finance Institution 4. Developer 5. Construction/Installation/Grid Connection 6. Operations and Maintenance 7. Consultancy 8. Sustainable Development/ED/SED expert 9. Transport/Logistics…

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Enabling wind turbines to operate at high wind speeds

Wind turbines are typically designed to shut down when wind speed reaches a level which could result in damage to the turbine. In high windspeed and gale prone areas this means a regular curtailment of production. New developments allow reduced operation under these conditions rather than complete curtailment, with associated advantages for network stability and energy production.

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Will Nene lift SA out of Fragile Five? On these pronouncements, unlikely

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Funny how life works out. During his days as trade unionist, South Africa’s new Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene reputedly organised the first ever strike in the country’s financial sector. Now he has to deal directly with consequences of a platinum mining strike whose knock-on effect hampers Treasury’s ability to meet commitments without increased borrowing or hiking taxes. Having served for five and a half years as widely admired Pravin Gordhan’s deputy, the initial reaction to Nene’s promotion was muted. He’s positioned as a “technocrat”,  a safe pair of hands.

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