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.
What do you need to know about robotics in the wind energy industry right now? When we talk to owners about their operations and robotics, we raise three questions.
Dr. Rosemary Barnes, wind turbine blade and renewable energy expert, recently joined Uptime to co-host along with Dan Blewett and Allen Hall.
Maintenance activities directly affect the productivity and profitability of wind energy operations, regardless of the age, size, or manufacturer of the turbine tower or blades.
Leading edge erosion on wind turbine blades is a major cause of reduced power output and efficiency as wind farms age. But, this growing
In 2020, a wind turbine repair company approached us in need of a retrofit solution to repair a number of damaged Siemens Gamesa SWT-2.3-101
Should wind farm operators install winglets on wind turbine blades? Is this a worthwhile retrofit to improve efficiency and power output? In this article,
Wind turbines built with serrated trailing edges are not necessarily new, and as more data about them is available, they are getting more popular
Wind turbine vortex generators have been around for a while, but are they really worth the installation cost? Do they improve aerodynamics and annual
Anything that alters the profile or performance of a blade is a material change that should trigger a re-assessment of lightning protection systems. A detailed look at what to consider before you invest in retrofits.
By 2040, investments in wind energy may account for a third of all investments in renewable power. Is it time to talk about how lightning affects downtime, and some standards for preventing damage from lightning strikes?