O&M managers need to more actively and closely monitor the health of turbine blades at newer wind farms under five years of age, according to blade repair and inspection specialist Altitec The company found that  the average of seven repairs required per turbine significantly exceeded that of the 2.2 repairs for older wind farms. Altitec…

Altitec, the turbine blade access and repair specialist, has delivered the last of an initial batch of five ActSafe ACX powered ascenders to the installation team at the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm. Technicians will use the lightweight, portable ACX powered ascender for lifting tools and equipment as they install turbines at the south-coast site. As…