The current shift of wind-turbine OEMs to providing more services is the result of a need to replenish the revenue drop-off from lagging turbine sales, as well as a way to regulate the services performed on their turbines. Philip Totaro / CEO / Totaro & Assoicates / www.totaro-associates.com As companies look for ways to monetize…

Consultancy Totaro & Associates has launched a global marketplace and central clearinghouse within the wind industry for intellectual property (IP) and technology to be bought, sold, or licensed. The focus will be on proven technologies for the utility-scale turbine market. So far, commitments come from multiple companies that have listed over 800 patents for sale…