The IEC 61400-24 Lightning Protection specification is in the process of being amended. Public comment runs through November 2, 2023. The proposed update would likely increase LCOE and would not offer any new or actionable data for the wind industry.
Why New Proposed lightning monitoring standards won’t Improve Lightning protection Read More »
Around 1 to 3 percent of lightning strikes to wind turbine blades result in blade damage. However, this figure can vary significantly, depending on the location of the wind farm, lightning strike characteristics, the type of turbine, and other factors. Let’s look at a few of the variables that contribute to the higher blade damage rates
Counting the cost of lightning protection Read More »
In rare instances, when lightning does tremendous damage, experts may say “it’s force majeuere.” But we know lightning is just air – so what really matters in turbine lightning protection?
Lightning Damage and Blade Protection: What We’re missing Read More »
Only 1-3% of lightning strikes to wind turbine blades result in wind turbine blade lightning damage – some catastrophic, some not worth repairing. Find out how to minimize your losses and understand when repairs are really needed.
What affects the severity and cost of wind turbine blade lightning damage? Read More »
It’s springtime in the northern hemisphere, which means more lightning strikes to wind turbines. Most of the time they can handle the strikes, no
Lightning Damage: Not always Force Majeuere Read More »
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.
Wind Turbine Cost: The Economics of Wind Energy in 2023 Read More »
There are signs the US wind industry is gaining ground, thanks to innovations and anew stream of investment, the IRA.
Ingenuity and Investment in US Wind Energy Read More »
The outlook for wind turbine technicians remains strong in 2023, and wind techs have opportunities for growth and promotion.
Wind Turbine Technician Jobs: The 2023 Guide to Skills, Salary, Safety, and More Read More »
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?
US Wind Energy Trends: What we’ll see in 2023 Read More »
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.
Floating Offshore Wind in the US: Lessons from the 2022 California BOEM Auction Read More »
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.
Repowering Wind Turbines or “PTC Wind Farming” Read More »