When most of today’s wind projects were developed, first costs were the focus; operations and maintenance (O&M) costs were largely unknown. Now, with hundreds of turbine models in operation—sometimes ...

Wind turbines, which contributed more than 9% of U.S. electricity in 2021, last roughly 20 to 25 years before they must be replaced, according to the Energy Information Administration. But some social ...

Five-year supply agreement for Opticore kits through Gurit will streamline the OEM’s process, reduce complexity and unify final designs.

A study by energy industry experts showed that an average wind turbine generator lasts around 25 to 75 years. A spokesperson for the wind farm mentioned in the post said its wind turbine generators ...

February 27, 2009 Wind power is notoriously flighty, particularly at ground level. Most turbine-on-a-post wind powered generators operate at around 20-40% of their rated generation capacity, simply ...

Glass fiber-infused nacelle cover drawing. Illustrated by Susan Kraus. Optimized three-part design reduces foam core usage with strategically placed foam core stiffeners. Four-millimeter-thick outer ...