Making sense of small wind
In the small wind industry you will often encounter the sentiment that you should buy the biggest tower you can afford in order to...
Understanding the entitlement process with small wind
There are over 25,000 individual planning commissions in the United States, and each has the potential to promote the adoption of regulations hostile to...
Ground improvement techniques for turbine sites
When the geotechnical exploration at a planned wind turbine tower location reveals that the subsurface conditions are weak and compressible, a deep foundation system...
Maintaining gearbox oil properly
Oil is a key life-cycle driver of a gearbox, and proper maintenance is important. The primary purpose of oil is to provide lubrication and...
Making sure the gearbox stays realiable
Gearbox reliability is a crucial issue for the wind energy industry. The gearbox and its supporting components (i.e. shafts, generator, brakes, and lubrication system)...
