Wind Turbine Cost: The Economics of Wind Energy in 2023
How much does a wind turbine cost in 2023? This article looks at how different sized turbines, manufacturers, options and upgrades affect cost and wind operating expenses.
How much does a wind turbine cost in 2023? This article looks at how different sized turbines, manufacturers, options and upgrades affect cost and wind operating expenses.
There are signs the US wind industry is gaining ground, thanks to innovations and anew stream of investment, the IRA.
The outlook for wind turbine technicians remains strong in 2023, and wind techs have opportunities for growth and promotion.
Wind accounted for 71% of new power projects in the first half of 2022, and the ITC boosts existing and new projects. So why weren’t US companies well-represented in international trade shows?
What’s good, what’s bad, and what’s next for floating wind in the US, starting with the California BOEM lease auctions. Guest post from Philip Totaro.
The Wind Production Tax Credit (PTC) in the USA has been a powerful tool for asset owners to ensure the favorable financial health of their projects – and it’s driving repowering projects. To date, more than 75% of the 138GW of operational capacity in the United States has taken advantage of the PTC, and a total of 102 individual project phases have been repowered in the USA.
Trends and news from the 2022 WindEnergy Hamburg show. Making blade maintenance more affordable, and how manufacturers and engineers are responding to data overload.
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Petzl is in business of providing fall protection and rescue equipment for many industries, including wind energy. We recently discussed safety at heights with …
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Having worked with Aerones in the past, we’ve seen the benefit of the company’s robotic inspections and repairs firsthand. This article includes highlights from …