Vestas has received an unconditional order for 34 V136-3.45 MW turbines for the 117 MW Metsälä wind power project, which will be Finland’s largest onshore project. The order affirms the high expectations for the V136-3.45 MW turbine, which was launched in September 2015. The V136-3.45 MW has been well-received after its launch, particularly in the low-wind segment.…
Detector senses and melts ice on turbine blades
A recent ice detector, the LID-3300IP, is for use on wind turbines, especially those operating in extremely cold harsh weather. Effective ice detection contributes to increased safety and reduced maintenance. In recent years, extreme weather conditions around the world have proven an additional hazard to wind-turbine operations. Ice forming on rotor blades has an adverse…
Coping with the cold: A report from Finland
This executive summary comes from a cold climate report issued by a Finnish wind authority VTT. Wind turbines in cold climates may experience significant periods in icing events or low temperatures outside the operational limits of standard wind turbines. Apart from lower energy production, which directly influences a wind farm’s economy, there are legal issues,…