The grid remains vulnerable to diverse threats that can potentially cause extensive damage and result in large-area, prolonged outages that could cost billions of dollars and cause loss of life, the report found.
What are engineering services in the wind industry?
Expanding the amount of power generated by wind and other renewables will be a task likely to span the next few decades. This is good news for engineering companies because the work will involve a wide range of disciplines. General service companies that can provide mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, and construction services, seem poised for…
Lowering O&M costs in the Lone Star state
While the wind-swept ridge tops of the West Texas plains are ideal for generating wind power, harsh site conditions can degrade turbine blades due to erosion from dirt, hail, lightning strikes, insects, and other airborne particles. Plus, fatigue from the sun’s UV rays and other natural elements leave hairline cracks and gouges in the leading…