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Recently, we completed a project where we repowered wind turbines by replacing key components, enhancing efficiency, and extending the lifetime of the entire project. This is a significant step toward meeting renewable energy targets while reducing waste and maximizing the potential of existing infrastructure. Repowering not only boosts energy production but also reinforces our commitment to sustainability by reducing the need for new resources and minimizing our environmental footprint. 🌱 It’s inspiring to be part of a forward-thinking team that’s driving the future of clean energy! Together, we’re shaping a greener world. ⚡💚 Jeremy Niederjohn Paul Bowman Lael Eason Tom Metzger Matt Tulis Greg Elko 💚🌍 #teamRWE #WindEnergy #Repowering #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #Innovation #ProudTeam #CleanEnergy #CircularEconomy

Why do Governments lack any degree of “Systems thinking”. On the radio this morning there was a piece on wind turbines and how we can build as many as we can but until we have the infrastructure to carry the electric it is a waste of time. So big announcement on wind farms, but very little on the infrastructure needed to get the power to the user. Think customer/user and work back from there not from the other end. Begin with the end in mind. You could be seeing thousands of wind turbines churning away and all the power disappearing. Maybe a strategy that says no wind power unless the distribution to the end user is in place??

What happens to wind speed when many turbines operate collectively in wind farm? a) Wind speed reduces b) Wind speed increases c) Wind speed does not change d) Wind speed increases exponentially and then decreases linearly

https://lnkd.in/d36zmF7P The UK and Europe are looking into a new form of motionless wind energy turbines that could be installed on rooftops without leading to the same problems associated with more conventional turbine models, such as excessive noise and wildlife disruption.

Foundation of wind turbine on progress!!! #civilengineering #construction #engineering #civil #structure #steel #foundation #windturbine

We usually see and observe Wind turbines structure above grade level where we drive by wind farms. We rarely see the structure below the grade level. The video footage clip below shows the amazing foundation structure below the grade level. The foundation consists of a large spread footing and a network of steel reinforcement bars (rebar) to provide the necessary strength and rigidity. Proper reinforcement is essential to withstand the dynamic loads generated by the wind turbine, including the forces from wind, the weight of the turbine, and the operational vibrations.

How many revalutions / years before this is environmentally nutral With all that steel and concrete not to mention the resources needed to build and ship the turbine and connections to the grid. Some one should be able to calculate that in a life cycle evaluation before one of these returns to land fill.

Reinforcement of a Wind Turbine Foundation:

Reinforcement arrangement of a wind turbine foundation #WindTurbine #Foundation #ReinforcementArrangement #StructuralDesign #Engineering #Construction #SustainableEnergy #RenewableResources #Infrastructure

One week to go! Join me and other #ABB experts at #WindEurope 2024 to discuss the latest technology and solutions for the Wind power sector. Don't miss out on our panel discussions on: 📅 Thursday, 21st 🕚 11:00h to 13:30h 📍 Room 2 on the 5th floor. We'll delve into critical topics like Grid Stability for Renewable Power Networks and Digitalization in Wind Energy. #RenewableEnergy #Wind #Digitalization