Articles about wind turbine blade maintenance and how it affects performance, AEP, and blade longevity. Expert advice and descriptions of upgrades, lightning protection, diagnostics, and basic turbine maintenance.
Heinks spoke candidly about the current gaps in non-destructive testing (NDT) in the wind sector and how CICNDT is addressing them.
Proactive Inspections – How CICNDT Is Changing Blade Inspections Read More »
Wind turbine blade failures represent the largest ongoing expenditures facing wind energy operators, with over $5-6 billion spent annually on unplanned repairs. What if
If Blade Root Bushing Deterioration keeps you up at night, you might want to get in touch with someone at Gulf Wind Technology. If
Innovative Repair Option for Blade Root Bushing Deterioration Read More »
This is a reprint of an exclusive article in the March 2025 PES Wind magazine, written by Allen Hall , CEO, Weather Guard Lightning
Wind Turbine construction and The Excel effect: building bigger, not better Read More »
Leading Edge Protection for wind turbines that lasts 8 years – or more – in extreme weather conditions sounds amazing. And it’s here.
socoblade Protects Against Leading Edge Erosion Read More »
Listen to the entire interview on Spotify With wind turbines growing larger and bolts getting bigger, the industry needs smarter ways to handle critical
IntoMachines Reinvents Bolt Tensioning for Wind Turbines Read More »
AC883: Delivering Parts, Solving Problems, Fast Special bolts from Germany, legacy parts for a 20-year-old turbine, and monster markups from OEMs. If headaches like
AC883 Solves the Turbine Spare Parts Problem Read More »
Wind turbine blade lightning damage is increasing. All blades are experiencing more lighting damage, regardless of make/model.
You CAN Reduce Wind Turbine Blade Lightning Damage Read More »
After more than six years performing wind turbine blade repairs on ropes and platforms, Alfred Crabtree founded Blade Repair Academy, a controlled training environment to bring up new blade repair technicians.
Beyond on-the-job-training for Blade Repair Technicians Read More »
Safety tips from the field! Wind turbine technicians working in cold weather freezing conditions need warm clothing, food, lots of extra batteries and they should avoid steel toe boots. Learn more in this practical guide.
Cold Weather Safety Tips for Wind Turbine Technicians Read More »
Lightning strikes are occurring at a much higher rate than initially predicted by the IEC 61400-24 standard. Here’s what to do now to protect your wind turbines.
Lightning monitors: a shockingly vital investment Read More »