CASE STUDY: KVCC Wind Turbine Technician Academy
Introduction
According to data from the American Wind Energy Association, wind energy supplied more than 4 percent of the United States’ electricity in 2013. On...
Preserving Integrity in Composite Components
Composite repair is an art, relying on high-tech tools and processes—in the hands of skilled technicians—to extend product life.
While composites are strong and durable,...
Turbine Orders
GE announces 3.9 GW of U.S. orders since ’13 PTC renewal
Manufacturer will add 2.8 GW to its U.S. installation tally by the end of...
White Structure Flaking in Rolling Bearings for Wind Turbine Gearboxes
Premature failures of rolling bearings occasionally occur in wind turbine gearboxes . One of the main failure modes is flaking involving a microstructural change....
Selecting the Right Drivetrain Inspection Technology
Vibration frequency analysis can be a powerful tool for diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems in wind turbine drive trains. However, it seems that some...
Rethinking The ‘Reactive’ Paradigm
As in other heavy industries that utilize rotating machinery, wind turbine operators have come to realize that effective monitoring of critical drive train components...
Las Vegas & Mandalay Bay To Host WINDPOWER 2014
In less than a month, much of the wind energy industry will converge on Las Vegas, Nevada for the industry’s premier event, WINDPOWER 2014,...
AWEA 4Q Market Report: Record Construction Numbers To Keep Industry Busy
The big story of 2012 was a record number of megawatts installed—over 13,000, in fact. Meanwhile, the American Wind Energy Association’s recently released Fourth...
Third-Party Certification Helps Harvest Wind Powerâs Full Potential
The global demand for energy, coupled with the desire for more sustainable energy options, has generated increased interest and investment in wind power projects. ...
Bureau Of Ocean Energy Management Clears Path For First Offshore Wind Project On West...
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced it will allow Principle Power, Inc. to submit a formal plan to build a 30...
Harvard Scientists Develop Organic Renewable Energy Storage
A team of Harvard scientists and engineers has demonstrated a new type of battery that could fundamentally transform the way electricity is...
NWTC Broadens Drivetrain Research with New 5-Megawatt Dynamometer Test Facility
Premature failures of mechanical systems have a significant impact on the cost of wind turbine operations and thus the total cost of wind energy....
Up-Tower Electrical Testing
Premature failures of mechanical systems have a significant impact on the cost of wind turbine operations and thus the total cost of wind energy....
Turbines Directory 2014
Wind turbines are the one component that wind farms simply cannot do without. More than 100 wind turbine manufacturers exist globally, offering as many...
A New Foundation?
Being part of the United States wind industry is challenging right now. For contractors to manufacturers, to developers, and every sector of the supply...
Building Responsibly
Wind energy is both clean and renewable and it helps offset two of the most damaging impacts of conventional electricity generation—air pollution and natural...
High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Super Highway Benefits to the Plains and Southeast
The South is the new frontier for the wind industry. As the rest of the country struggles with a lack of electricity demand growth,...
There is no room for complacency or non-compliance among wind energy personnel
When working hundreds of feet in the air, with ground level a dangerously long distance down, wearing equipment that either prevents or protects against...
Dealing with the gearbox
As you know, the gearbox is a critical component of the wind turbine drivetrain. Should you encounter a problem with this unit, what should...
Foundation problems and their solutions
Foundations have been a critical aspect of wind turbine tower design since the earliest days of the industry. Many early towers experienced foundation problems...
