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[Case Study] Siemens Wind Turbines Get LPS Retrofit

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

Weather Guard January 9, 2021

Adding Winglets on Wind Turbine Blades: Worth The Retrofit Costs?

Should wind farm operators install winglets on wind turbine blades? Is this a worthwhile retrofit to improve efficiency and power output? In this article,

Weather Guard September 14, 2020

Does a Serrated Trailing Edge Cause Lightning Damage to Wind Turbine Blades?

Wind turbines built with serrated trailing edges are not necessarily new, and as more data about them is available, they are getting more popular

Weather Guard September 3, 2020

Installing Wind Turbine Vortex Generators: Is It Worth It?

Wind turbine vortex generators have been around for a while, but are they really worth the installation cost? Do they improve aerodynamics and annual

Weather Guard September 3, 2020

Wind Turbine Power Curve Upgrades: What You Need to Know Before Investing

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.

Weather Guard August 20, 2020

Thoughts on the Wind Power Industry in 2020

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?

Weather Guard August 4, 2020

Giant wind turbine awaiting assembly at wind farm

How Wind Turbine Blade Dielectric Changes Affect Lightning Protection Performance

Does a change in a wind turbine blade dielectric decrease over time? Does it affect the performance of the lightning protection system? In this

Weather Guard January 24, 2020

Gamesa in North America: More Wind Turbine Development?

“Spanish wind energy giant Gamesa has boosted its involvement in North America by joining the American Business Act on Climate Pledge and committing further

Weather Guard December 6, 2015

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Content on Windpower, Lightning Protection and more

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[Case Study] Siemens Wind Turbines Get LPS Retrofit

Adding Winglets on Wind Turbine Blades: Worth The Retrofit Costs?

Does a Serrated Trailing Edge Cause Lightning Damage to Wind Turbine Blades?

Installing Wind Turbine Vortex Generators: Is It Worth It?

Wind Turbine Power Curve Upgrades: What You Need to Know Before Investing

Thoughts on the Wind Power Industry in 2020

How Wind Turbine Blade Dielectric Changes Affect Lightning Protection Performance

Gamesa in North America: More Wind Turbine Development?

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