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Alec received his Propaedeutic diploma
We are happy to announce that our trainee Alec has received his propaedeutic diploma. Actually he already achieved it in January this year, but yesterday he could sign it. Read below how he’s doing at WES untill now!
‘Up to now, I am really enjoying my traineeship at WES. My colleagues are friendly and I work in a ambitious and progressive ambiance. WES is offering me enough challenging assignments and responsibilities. For example, we will be exhibitors at the Agribex exhibition at Brussels Expo on 3 to 8 December. It is my task to organize a stand for WES and I have to manage all the things around this fair. I will be present at this fair as well, so you can meet us there! Looking forward to meeting some of you.’
We will be at the Key Energy Exhibition in Rimini, Italy (5-8 November) as well. Read here were you can find us at this exhibition.
21 September. Zero Emissions Day
Zero Emissions Day is inspired by the possibility that we can act collectively to give our world a day off when nothing is turned on. The rules are simple:
- Don’t use or burn oil or gas or coal.
- Minimize (or eliminate) your use of electricity generated by fossil fuels.
- Don’t put anyone in harm’s way: All essential and emergency services operate normally.
- Good luck, have fun and enjoy the day!
Join and participate to shrink the footprint, bank millions of barrels and divert millions of tonnes of GHG. Join also because Zero Emissions Day inspires you to come up with all sorts of ideas and ways to spend a day when the only thing that’s “turned on” is you and your community.
Hurricane Dorian causes catastrophe on the Bahamas
We wish strength to all people involved in the situation on the Bahamas. We remember times like these on Peter Island that also was affected by two category 5 hurricanes, two years ago in 2017. An engineer of WES was doing maintenance on Peter Island that helps the resort to reach their sustainable goals, while hurricanes Maria and Irma passed by. Times like these are difficult but we have to work hard to get over it and rebuilt our sustainable life.
Nowadays the Bahamas have to deal with one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes in history. The category 5 hurricane Dorian already destroyed over 13.000 houses. This digit will rise in the upcoming days but luckily there are a lot of people evacuated . Once again, we want to support all the people in de surrounding areas. Stay strong together!
WES National Winner of the Energy Globe Award Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha!
We are delighted to inform you that Wind Energy Solutions is the National Energy Globe Winner of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha!
All national winners were announced in the framework of the World Environment Day on June 5, 2019. Our St. Helena project is now evaluated for the International Award of 2019 too.
The Project
The St. Helena project started in 1998 when three Lagerwey 18/80 turbines were installed on the island. In 2009 WES increased the number of turbines to a total of six by adding three WES80 80kW wind turbines. In 2014 another six turbines have doubled the wind capacity on the island of St. Helena to twelve wind turbines.
Initial situation
Power supply on islands is most of the time generated by diesel generators. WES wants to enter this market segment with its renewable energy generation plant and save fuel costs and co2 reduction for the end user or government.
Solution
The renewable energy generation plant (REGP) consists primarily out of a WES wind turbine and secondary out of a diesel generator. This means that the WES turbine also can be fit in in an existing diesel generator configuration. The WES passive pitch system and the smart control can regulate and stabilize the mini grid without extra controls.
Innovation
The renewable energy generation plant (REGP) consists primarily out of a WES wind turbine and secondary out of a diesel generator. This means that the WES turbine also can be fit in in an existing diesel generator configuration. The WES passive pitch system and the smart control can regulate and stabilize the mini grid without extra controls. Since 1998 when the first three turbines were installed, the use of electricity on the island has doubled. With the addition of 6 turbines in 2014 the target is to reach a wind penetration level of 80% or more.
The Energy Globe Award
With more than 182 participating countries and over 2000 project submissions annually the is today’s most prestigious environmental prize worldwide. It distinguishes projects regionally, nationally and globally that conserve resources such as energy or utilize renewable or emission-free sources. Award ceremonies are held all over the world. Prominent personalities as well as Energy Globe Ambassadors in 90 countries support the mission of Energy Globe. The activities of Energy Globe attract worldwide media attention – international TV stations report each year with approximately 1,000 hours of broadcasting time. The aim of the Energy Globe is to raise global attention on sustainable, everywhere applicable environmental solutions and to motivate people to also become active in this area.
