The State of Wind Farm Underperformance Syndrome
It is fair to expect that the energy output of an operating wind farm should be close to what it was designed to produce....
Siemens Receives Major U.S. Order from Westar Energy for 280-MW Wind Project
Siemens has recently been awarded an order from Westar Energy, Inc. to supply, support, install, and provide service for 122 wind turbines at the...
Condition Monitoring: Working with O&Ms on Their Terms
A recent report by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) indicates that 2015 truly was a banner year for the industry as wind accounted...
Schneider Selects Vaisala as Global Wind Forecasting Partner
Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, has signed a long-term international wind energy forecasting agreement with Vaisala, a global leader...
Romax Wins IWEF Technical Consultant of the Year
Romax Technology was recently acknowledged as Technical Consultant of the Year through an award at the Indian Wind Energy Forum held in New Delhi...
Recover Lost Energy Output with Blade Cleaning
Wind farm owners spend a great deal of time figuring out how to produce more power, make more money, lower their expenses, and achieve...
Condition Monitoring Failure Is Not an Option
One question that stands out in the wind industry is if we can revisit time-tested fundamentals and practices already proven successful in other industries...
Composite Electroless Nickel Coatings for the Wind Energy Industry Varieties and Performance Advantages
Coatings can be advantageous, and, in many applications, they are essential for proper performance, protection, lifetime, and many other factors. Therefore, selecting the proper...
Condition Monitoring Does Not Need To Be Overwhelming
While condition monitoring has a rather simple definition, it is only when we are caught up in “analysis paralysis” syndrome that our minds get...
Schneider Electric Offers Most Comprehensive Support Package in the Wind Market
It’s no secret that wind farm operators, like all renewable energy generators, struggle with maximizing power generation. In addition to performing maintenance at optimal...
Centrica Energy Benefits from Romax Insightâs Wind Farm Solution Services
A multi-national integrated energy business and parent company of British Gas, Centrica Energy has 27.9 million customer accounts and a total operating profit of...
Safety Should Always Come First
We should all take the time to thank wind turbine technicians for wearing their safety gear and following safe work practices. Day after day,...
High-Quality Repair Stations Vs. Up-Tower Repair
In the wind industry, it is well-known that a downed tower results in major financial losses. The question arises: how can turbines get up...
HUVR Launches with $2 Million Funding; FAA Approved Drone-Based Data Analytics Company
HUVRData, LLC, the drone-based data analytics company, officially launched and announced $2 million in funding from angel investment organizations that include the Central Texas...
GE Plans Wind Education Center in China
GE has announced that it will build a new wind education center in Shenyang, China. The approximately 500-square-meter facility will be built on the...
Wanzek Applies Lean Kaizen Approach To Improving O&M
The wind industry rebounded in 2014. According to the American Wind Energy Association, the 4,854MW of wind capacity added during 2014 was more than...
Moventas Makes Significant Updates To Repair Program
Moventas recently announced improvements to its Gearbox Pooling Program. With the improvements which include faster delivery, upgraded boxes, leading warranties, and new gearbox availability...
Deepwater Wind Selects Local Firm For Crew Transfer
Rhode Island Fast Ferry recently signed a 20-year contract with Deepwater Wind for the transfer of maintenance and service crews at the Block Island...
GE Envisions The Next Generation Of Wind Farms
GE recently announced the launch of its Digital Wind Farm, a dynamic, connected, and adaptable wind energy ecosystem that pairs world-class turbines with the...
Working Safely In The Blazing Summer Heat
You wouldn’t leave your dog in a car on a hot, sunny day. So, why would you leave your wind technician in a turbine...
