Advanced maintenance, lifetime extension and repowering of wind farms supported by advanced digital tools

Launched in January 2020, WindEXT is an ambitious European funded project. The goal of the project is to develop specialized training that will allow reducing the LCOE by reducing the OPEX, increase the quality of O&M services while extending the lifetime of the assets and the working conditions of the maintenance personnel.

2.1 MWp, German-Jordanian University (GJU) Solar Plant near Amman, Jordan

As part of a framework activity of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH financed by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety in Jordan 8.2 Renewable Energy Experts was asked to support the implementation of a photovoltaic power plant at the campus of the German-Jordanian University near Amman, Jordan.

Online Workshop: Operational Assessment - End of Life and Business Models

Online Workshop with Philipp Stukenbrock, 8.2 Consulting AG, 11 June 2020 // 14:30-16:00

Presentation of the 8.2 group at the Technical Mission Offshore WindPower

This event is a special trip to Germany  from May 19 – 23 2019 to Hamburg & Bremerhaven for Brazilian decision-makers, organised by the Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Brasil-Alemanha do Rio de Janeiro (AHK-RJ) in cooperation with Johannes Dimas - Energy & Project Management.

The trip will provide the participants with a deeper understanding of the technical and environmental regulatory framework of the offshore wind energy sector in Germany and how this combines with the new technologies, trends, as well as with the financing and insurance sector.

Distributed Solar Systems for 20,000 Acres Drip Irrigation Systems and Tunnel Farms in Punjab, Pakistan

The Department of Agriculture (Water Management), Government of the Punjab has got a mandate for execution of the project titled “Promotion of High Value Agriculture through Provision of Climate Smart Technology Package”.

8.2 Renewable Energy Experts Hamburg and 8.2 Renewable Energy Experts Pakistan (REEP) were hired as Owner’s Engineer for the supervision and monitoring of the project by the Department of Agriculture.

Sereema signs a partnership deal with 8.2 Consulting AG

The French IoT company specialized in optimizing wind turbine performance and the German independent renewable energy expert firm have begun 2018 by signing a Memorandum of Understanding.

8.2 speeds up the digital journey and adds Windfit® to their catalog

8.2 brings together experts with decades of experience and young thinkers dedicated to ensuring the enduring value of renewable energy projects.

Inspection work of 8.2 Consulting AG now framed by ISO 17020 accreditation

8.2 Consulting AG has once again proven its competence. The inspection portfolio regarding wind turbine generators and conformity checks along grid connection certification activities have been accredited as inspection body by DAkkS (German Accreditation Body) according to DIN ISO/IEC 17020.

 The accreditation is evidence of the high claim of quality and competence. Furthermore it guarantees independency and integrity as well as the comparability of the results.

Ultrasound device

8.2 performed an end of warranty inspection on 15 Vestas V100 in Brazil.

The operation of the drive train was evaluated with the support of an ultrasound device. Thus, several operational irregular noises were found in the gearboxes.

8.2 Consulting AG is voted „Best Consultant“!

8.2 Consulting AG is on the winners' list of Germany´s best consulting companies for the fourth year in a row. The biggest market survey in Germany revealed that the company is one of the best consultants in the section Energy & Environment.

10. EUROFORUM-Konferenz Offshore-Windparks, March 21-22, 2017 in Hamburg

During the Expert-Talks, Manfred Lührs will be talking about the topic:

Technology Forecast (new generation of turbines 10-12MW) – The development-timeline of the next turbine generation

Hull-retaining verification by 8.2 Consulting AG

Hull-retaining verification by 8.2 Consulting AG in order to comply with the BSH standard

IEMANTS Steel Constructions (IEMANTS) has requested the expertise of 8.2 Consulting AG (8.2AG) to carry out BSH collision friendliness analyses of the support structure.

WindAc South Africa: Ralf Meyerhof reports on quality management

Ralf Meyerhof, 8.2 South Africa attended as speaker at the WindAc (http://windac-africa.com/) in Cape Town.

This conference was held for the first time as a pre-conference and announced as the "academic hour" right before the industrial WindABA conference (http://www.windaba.co.za/).

8.2 Consulting AG - Vortrag bei INDUSTRY TALK

Die 8.2 Consulting AG hält einen Vortrag bei Clifford Chance für die Vortragsreihe INDUSTRY TALK. Der Vortrag findet am 9. November 2016 in Düsseldorf statt.

Thema: „Risk Management – Vertragliche Gestaltung und Implementierung im Unternehmen“

8.2 Consulting AG compiled a quality assessment for Gemini Project

Based on our extensive experience with the Siemens G4 platform from the projects Meerwind S/O, DanTysk, Butendiek and EnBW Baltic2 during production, installation and operation, Gemini has contracted 8.2 to assess the performance of Siemens Wind Power during assembly.

Wind Power Brazil 2016

Once again 8.2 was present with a Stand in the Brazil Wind Power event that was held from 30 August to 1 September in the Rio de Janeiro SulAmérica Convention Center.

Now available! 8.2 AG Technology Forecast 2023 - 2025 - Offshore Wind Turbines

The 8.2 Consulting AG Technology Forecast 2023 - 2025 - Offshore Wind Turbines offers you an insight into which offshore wind turbines will be available in 2023 - 2025.

Renewables pioneers join forces to create 8.2 Aarufield

Award-winning German renewables specialists 8.2 Consulting AG have today joined forces with offshore wind experts Aarufield to announce an integrated UK-based consultancy offering high-end technical, commercial and financial advice to wind, solar and biomass leaders 8.2 Aarufield

Fostering floating offshore in France – 8.2 Consulting AG advises Quadran Énergies Libres

8.2 Consulting AG supported Quadran – Énergies Libres in the planned floating offshore pilot wind farm off the coast of the French region Languedoc-Roussillon by defining the QHSE-Concept for the tendering phase.

8.2 Consulting to perform first full campaign of periodic inspections for OWF Meerwind Süd | Ost

Following the successful completion of the first periodic inspections last year, 8.2 Consulting AG was awarded with a contract for another three years by operator WindMW GmbH (WindMW).

8.2 Consulting AG performed TDD services for Innergex

On March 21st 2016, Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. announced the successful acquisition of a 87 MW portfolio consisting of 7 operating wind farms in France. “[…] the transactions announced today lay the basis for the future development of Innergex in France, a highly attractive growth market.” mentioned Michel Letellier, President and CEO of Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.

8.2 Consulting Carrying Out Technical Due Diligence at Meerwind

8.2 Consulting AG was chosen by DIF to perform a preliminary technical due diligence of the German Offshore Wind Farm Meerwind S|O. Special focus was given to the analysis of the O&M strategy, the O&M budget estimation, the estimation of electrical losses and a general red-flag analysis.

New services offered by 8.2 Portugal/Brasil

New methods of blade inspections

Assessment of Defects by Active Thermography (Only in combination with rope access inspection)

Some defects become only hardly visible on the blade surface. With the support of active thermography we will evaluate defects below the blade surface, in terms of extension and depth.

Something is new in the state of Denmark

8.2 Consulting AG together with Rasmus Ilum Nielsen established a new subsidiary in Denmark.

“With the lowest prices ever, the Danish offshore market is again in the frontlines and we are happy to be part of this revolution.” says Benjamin Quader, Head of Offshore within 8.2 Consulting AG.