Focus Forward: Renewable Energy seminar

DECEMBER 2020

The renewable energy sector is gaining unprecedented momentum across many industries and we are pleased to present the seminar Focus Forward: Renewable Energy on December 18th.

This 2,5-hour seminar is free, open to the public, and an excellent opportunity to explore and discuss emerging technologies in the renewable energy sector. Robotic platforms are playing a large role in the inspection and maintenance of wind turbines and many of the presentations during the seminar will specifically focus on wind turbine industry. The main program topics include: Robotic Developments, Accelerating Technological Developments and Asset Owners Perspectives, as well as a Panel Discussion on Industry Challenges.

 

Friday, December 18, 2020
13:30 – 16:00 CET
Register here *

 

Main Topics and Presentations
ASSET OWNER PERSPECTIVE
Robert Hörmann, Aero Enterprise
“Typical O&M Requirements in the Wind Turbines Industry and possible Robot-Supported Solutions”

ROBOTIC DEPLOYMENTS
Antoine Jeannin, Imodco
“FOW Operation and Maintenance supported by Marine Drone”
Junio Palomba, Flyability
“Harvesting the power of Drones to inspect Wind Farms: a solution for Confined Spaces”
Salvis Brālītis, Aerones
“Transitioning from Drone-based to ground-based winch solution for Wind Turbine Blade maintenance” AERONES
Liam Hanna, Eddyfi Technologies
“Remote Inspection & Maintenance for Wind Turbine Blade & Towers”

ACCELERATING TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT IN RENEWABLE ENERGY
Nikos Pronios, UKRI
“Robotics Innovations for Offshore Wind: a UK perspective”
Emily Evans & Sarah Truitt, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
“Empowering Innovation with the U.S. Department of Energy and the American-Made Challenges”
Maarit Sandelin, RIMA
“RIMA Innovation Challenges”

* Registration for this webinar is essential so as to monitor closely the number of attendees. Thank you!