The concept of using wake steering to improve wind turbine energy production isn’t new, but new models and research from MIT have brought the …
Two-minute Turbine Technology Brief: Wake steering isn’t new Read More »
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 …
Leading experts on the effects of icing on wind turbines, existing turbine deicing technologies and new ones in development. Also, how LPS and deicing systems interact.
We roundup 2021-2022 trends in the wind industry, based on interviews with wind energy experts.
Recycling wind turbine blades, carbon offset credits and incentives in some countries mean sustainability can improve wind operations’ bottom line. An even bigger advantage may be in extending the productive life of your wind turbine blades.
Wind energy production in the US has grown tremendously in the past two decades and as annual energy production (AEP) has increased, so has …
Wind Turbine Lightning Damage 2021: Research and Prevention Read More »
Dr. Rosemary Barnes, wind turbine blade and renewable energy expert, recently joined Uptime to co-host along with Dan Blewett and Allen Hall.
In the first quarter of 2021, Weather Guard commissioned independent wind energy consultants Power Curve to conduct an aerodynamic assessment of StrikeTape in use …
Aerodynamic Assessment: StrikeTape Does Not Impact AEP Read More »
Since the second edition of IEC 61400-24: Lightning Protection of Wind Turbines was approved in 2019, is the industry giving the new standards the …