HYROFLEX cable clamps are part of a system of various mounting supports for securing power cables in wind turbines. The clamps come in various versions with three to nine cable-mounting segments. Customized inserts allow for different cable groupings per customer request. The basic frame is formed by a steel support structure, which is fixed to
Vestas receives order in Uruguay for 30 V112-3.0 MW wind turbines
June 6, 2013 : 0 Comments
With reference to Vestas Wind System A/S’ company announcement No. 24 of 30 May 2013, Vestas has received a 90 MW order for Uruguay. The project, which will be Vestas’ largest in Uruguay, consists of 30 V112-3.0 MW wind turbines that will be installed in Pintado, Florida, Uruguay. The turbines are scheduled for delivery in
Iowa State engineers design, test taller, high-strength concrete towers for wind turbines
May 26, 2013 : 0 Comments
Mike Krapfl, Science Writer, News Service, Iowa State University Grant Schmitz, eyes inches from a 6.5 by 12-ft panel of ultra-high performance concrete, studied the smooth surface for tiny cracks. He and other research engineers carefully marked every one with black markers. Schmitz, an Iowa State graduate student of civil, construction and environmental engineering, and
Black Island Wind Turbines announces first sales of the high-reliability HR3 wind turbine
May 16, 2013 : 0 Comments
The U.S. Air Force purchased two 3-KW wind turbines for electrical supply at the remote operations facility Mt. Newall, Antarctica. The Air Force has decades of experience using the HR3, originally manufactured by Northern Power Systems, Inc. The HR-series wind turbines have an unmatched reputation for performance under the most demanding micro-grid conditions at installations
NextEra Energy Resources selects GE’s new 1.7-100 Brilliant Wind Turbine for Michigan Wind Farm
May 14, 2013 : 0 Comments
GE recently introduced the 1.7-100 brilliant wind turbine, the world’s most efficient wind turbine in its class. GE will supply 59 of its new turbines, which will have a hub height of 80 meters, to NextEra Energy Resources, LLC’s wind farm, planned for the thumb region of Michigan. The 1.7-100 machine is the second brilliant
Vestas receives its largest order ever in Chile and strengthens its No. 1 position
May 9, 2013 : 0 Comments
With reference to the Vestas Wind System A/S company announcement No. 17 of 24 April 2013, Vestas has received a 109.6 MW order for Chile. The project, which will be Vestas’ largest in Chile, consists of 22 V100-1.8 MW and 35 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines, which will be installed in Coquimbo region, Chile. The turbines
What are obstruction lights in the wind industry?
April 30, 2013 : 0 Comments
Although obstruction lighting on wind turbines is critical for safety, wind-farm owners and operators are looking for new ways to keep this necessary component cost effective. To do so, a growing trend is toward lights that consume little power, don’t weight much, and are easy to install. Another trend is using lights that minimize the
What’s holding up tower technology?
April 15, 2013 : 5 Comments
Fifteen years ago, lattice towers dominated wind-farm landscapes. When hub height hit the 60m mark, developers turned to steel tubular designs that have not changed much – until recently. For this blog, we contacted several tower manufacturers to see what’s new and what might push towers beyond 100m. Why taller Towers that reach over 100m
Broadwind Energy wins $14 million tower order
April 8, 2013 : 2 Comments
Broadwind Energy, Inc. recently announced a $14 million order for towers from a U.S. wind turbine manufacturer. Broadwind will produce these towers in its Abilene, Texas facility with delivery scheduled for the second half of 2013. “Since the final months of 2012, we have announced $127 million in tower orders and we are now pleased
GE prototype of high-output wind turbine operational at European test site
April 4, 2013 : 1 Comment
GE recently announced that a prototype of the world’s most efficient high-output wind turbine, the new 2.5-120, is operational at a test site in Wieringermeer, Netherlands. The 2.5-120 is the company’s first brilliant wind turbine, driving higher power output, improving service productivity and creating new revenue streams for customers. The 2.5-120, announced in January, harnesses
