Kansai Electric Power Co. has entered into an agreement through its subsidiary KPIC USA to acquire a 48.5% interest in Aviator Wind Holdings, owned by funds managed by Ares Management Corporation’s Infrastructure and Power strategy. The 525-MW project is located in central Texas. Commercial operation is targeted for August 2020. Upon the start of commercial…
By M. Malkin and A. Byrne, DNV GL Lightning damage is a concern for operational wind projects around the world. Disputes between wind turbine owners and manufacturers regarding lightning damage to wind turbines, most commonly to blades, are at the intersection of technical and commercial spaces. Further, the interaction between lightning and wind turbines carries considerable…
The Advantages of Aluminum as a Conductor Material
Aluminium as a Conductor Material: A Lighter and More Economical Alternative
