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Technology
October 10, 2018

Make bearings go further – Wind energy could benefit from remanufacturing bearings

When a bearing approaches the end of its service life, it may seem logical to replace it with a new one. This has been the attitude in the wind energy sector for many years. But things might be about to change as remanufacturing bearings offers organizations the chance to become more competitive and boost uptime.

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Technology
August 31, 2018

The world of bearings – What bearings do wind turbines use?

Bearings are responsible for ensuring wind turbines keep on turning. They are active in numerous parts of machinery and play different roles. Therefore, there is a wide variety in every turbine. What are some of the key bearings and how are they used?

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Technology
July 4, 2018

Revolutionizing wind – Floating wind turbine project underway in France

Offshore wind farms represent an opportunity to generate electricity much more efficiently while protecting the environment. Winds are strongest further out at sea, but conventional offshore turbines can only be installed at limited depths. Consequently, floating wind turbines are emerging as a trend.

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Technology
June 22, 2018

Construction in wind energy – Key considerations when building a wind farm

The planning and preparation that goes into constructing an operational wind farm is enormous. From choosing the right location to installing the turbines and commissioning the facility, there’s a lot for organizations to consider. Where do you start when building a wind farm?

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Technology
June 2, 2018

Digitized inventory – Optimizing spare parts management with software

Many operators order replacement parts on an item-by-item basis. This can be effective but does have limitations since the performance of the total system is not understood when considering items in an inventory individually. Innovative software may hold the key to fine tuning stock levels and expenses on spare parts and ensuring wind farms always have just what they need.

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Technology
June 1, 2018

Striking designs – Unique wind turbines that stand out from the rest

Not all wind turbines are created equally. While most people are familiar with the appearance of a wind turbine, there are some designs that break the mold. In this article, the Wind Farm Management Blog looks at some of the world’s most interesting turbines.

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Technology
February 6, 2018

Floating in the wind – Scotland opens the world’s first floating wind farm

Despite wind energy production becoming more efficient, many wind turbines are still situated in locations where conditions are not optimal. An increasing number of offshore sites improve the current situation by utilizing the stronger winds at sea. However, in some parts of the ocean, fixed turbines are not viable. The solution? Floating wind farms.

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Technology
February 6, 2018

An untapped source – The role of big data in the wind energy industry

Big data is taking its hold on the 21st century. We are seeing its prominence in all areas of society. But the wind power sector seems to be somewhat behind. Why is this, and how can big data contribute to the industry achieving its ultimate goal of improving the levelized cost of energy?

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Technology
January 30, 2018

A visual representation – Digitally demonstrating wind turbine components

A company develops a new wind turbine component; but without a platform to showcase this, it may be difficult to convince interested parties of its advantages. So how can manufacturers display key turbine parts, many of which are massive or only functional within a working turbine, to an audience? The digital era may present yet another solution.

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