The offshore wind industry has come a long way since its inception. The journey began over 30 years ago with the installation of the first offshore wind turbine in Denmark in 1991. For much of the early years, the industry’s development was concentrated in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, regions characterized by relatively… Continue reading Designing Offshore Wind Turbines to Survive Major Hurricanes
Today, 12th March 2024, marked an important development in Louisiana’s journey with renewable energy, with the signing of an agreement with the Greater Lafourche Port Commission for the installation of our onshore wind turbine at Port Fourchon. The installation of the wind turbine at Port Fourchon, a key location for offshore energy operations, highlights the… Continue reading Significant Step Forward in Louisiana: Lease Agreement Signed for Port Fourchon Wind Turbine
Meg Lidrbauch, Senior Loads Engineer, at GWT recently had the opportunity to speak at the Morganton NC School of Science and Math to a cohort of STEM high school teachers, where she delved into the captivating world of wind energy engineering. Meg introduced the educators to the variety of topics and problems that engineers face… Continue reading NC School for Science and Math (NCSSM): an introduction to engineering in the wind industry
Murray Fisher, Chief Engineer, at Gulf Wind Technology spoke on a panel at the NC TOWERS Taskforce Meeting in Charlotte on Thursday, 1 February, where he joined other representatives from offshore wind companies in the state to discuss the role they currently play in the states growing industry. Murray shared the GWT vision that blade… Continue reading Murray Fisher, our Chief Engineer joins the panel at NC TOWERS Taskforce Meeting
We were featured in Karen LeBlanc’s Winds of Change series on LPB/PBS, showcasing our Gulf Wind Technology Accelerator and Port Fourchon wind turbine, the first in Louisiana. The programme highlighted our cutting-edge mixed reality training program developed by Professor Matthew Tarr in collaboration with Top Right Corner — a key component of GWT’s technological advancements.… Continue reading LPB/PBS Winds of Change series exploring Louisiana’s energy transition
We recently contributed to a video by The Pew Charitable Trusts, highlighting the vast potential for offshore wind in the US. “The offshore wind industry represents billions of dollars of opportunity both in terms of manufacturing, installations, and supply chain. There’re huge opportunities for states,” Gulf Wind Technology CEO James Martin says. Among the potential benefits… Continue reading The Pew Charitable Trusts – Offshore Wind Energy: ‘Endless’ Jobs, Billions for States
Lafourche Parish, LA, January 09, 2024 – Gulf Wind Technology approved a lease agreement at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission’s (GLPC) December board meeting that will make Port Fourchon the first location in Louisiana to have an actual wind turbine. The wind turbine and its components are currently journeying across the Atlantic to the U.S. Upon… Continue reading Fourchon first: Lafourche Parish Port to feature state’s inaugural wind turbine
We are delighted to share the insightful experience Gulf Wind Technology recently had while hosting students from Jefferson Parish Schools. Our team delved into the intricacies of aerodynamics, airfoils, and their role in wind turbine blade design. A notable highlight of the day was witnessing the practical application of wind tunnel testing to validate models.… Continue reading Engaging Future Engineers at Jefferson Parish Schools
We are thrilled to announce that our CEO, James Martin, has been honored with the Chairman’s Champion award by the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO). This recognition is a testament to Gulf Wind’s commitment to driving economic growth in the Gulf South through innovative renewable energy solutions. Larry Katz, the Chairman of JEDCO, named James Martin,… Continue reading Gulf Wind Technology CEO, James Martin, wins Chairman’s Champion award
Gulf Wind Technology are excited to be part of the core team building a growth strategy to leverage the U.S. Economic Development Administration Tech Hubs program for Gulf Coast Louisiana. Fantastic work by the Louisiana consortia! The GLOW Propeller consortium brings together public and private partners, including five universities (Louisiana State University, Southern University, Tulane… Continue reading U.S. Economic Development Administration Tech Hubs program
