As wind turbines come out of warranty, the need for repair or replacement of defective turbine components increases.

Vishnu Malipeddi, Director of Engineering, DEX, Camarillo, Calif., dex.com/renewables When a critical part fails, a wind-plant operator can be looking at months of downtime and dollar losses in many thousands. A little preparation, however, can help maintenance staffs get ready for the quick replacement of hard to come by parts. All electro-mechanical components are destine…