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DID YOU KNOW…. The first wind turbine was designed by Palmer Cosslett Putnam and manufactured by the S. Morgan Smith Companyin 1941 The Smith–Putnam wind turbine was the world's first megawatt-size wind turbine In 1941 it was connected to the local electrical distribution system on Grandpa's Knob in Castleton, Vermont, US The 1.25 MW turbine operated for 1100 hours before a blade failed at a known weak point, which had not been reinforced due to wartime material shortages It would be the largest wind turbine ever built until 1979 #greenenergy #windpower #sustainability #windturbine

The minimum proposed turbine tip height has also been set at 288 metres or a maximum of 314 metres. Codling Wind Park EDF Fred. Olsen Seawind #offshorewind #renewableenergy

❓ Wind Turbine Footings : Your Questions Answered ❗ At the recent Clean Energy Council Wind Industry Forum, Director Nick Canto presented his insights from his 20+ years of experience designing and certifying wind turbine footings, speaking on the global evolution of wind turbine technology and its impact on footing platforms. Questions were welcomed at the end of the presentation, however time left several unanswered, so we are answering them now.... Slide through your Q&A here: #AWIS24 #engineeredbyi3 #renewableenergyadvisory #windturbine #footing #standingonanotheri3footing #windfarmers

Unlock the full potential of wind turbines with control system retrofits! Emerson’s Shubhi Goel shares the details and strategies to get the most value out of improving legacy assets. #renewableenergy #windpower https://ow.ly/T4qn30sBIaZ

Ships that Install Wind Turbines. Credited by: Not What You Think YouTube Channel #WindTurbineInstallation #OffshoreWindFarms #InstallationVessels #RenewableEnergy #GreenEnergy #CleanEnergy #OffshoreConstruction #WindEnergy #SustainableEnergy #WindPower #EnergyTransition

Vessels required for Wind Turbine Installation may include: (1) Flexible fall pipe vessel - Scour Protection (2) Jack-Up Vessel - Pile Foundation Installation (3) Cable Laying Vessel - 1000’s Km of Cable Installation (4) Trencher Vessel - Track ROV for digging, placing and backfilling the cables (5) Offshore Installtion vessel - Transport and install the wind turbine towers , generators and blades. Vessel complexities may vary with adaptive modifications or dual function, based on its intended functionality.

Keeping the turbines spinning in Albany. Check out this great video showing the action at the iconic Albany Grasmere Windfarm in recent weeks. A nacelle (the component that houses the generator and connects the tower to the blades) was lowered to the ground to replace a ring bearing, before lifting it back into its rightful place 65m above ground level. The need to replace the ring bearing was identified as part of ongoing routine turbine maintenance. Cranecorp Australia were engaged by Worley Power Services to facilitate this important task on the Bright Energy Investments wind farm. The turbine is back in full spin, generating essential energy for our state.  Albany Grasmere Wind Farm produces clean, renewable energy equivalent to 80 per cent of Albany’s annual electricity needs.  Thanks Worley Power Services and Cranecorp Australia. #brightenergyinvestments #albanygrasmerewindfarm #renewableenergy   https://lnkd.in/gFm2-gEQ

On today’s episode of Did you Know?✨ Wind turbines usually have three blades because it's a balance between efficiency and stability. Wind turbines with three blades strike a balance between capturing sufficient wind for power generation and minimizing drag for efficiency. This design ensures stability during operation, distributing forces evenly to reduce the risk of imbalance and structural stress. This stability is vital, particularly in variable wind conditions or gusts, ensuring safe and optimized energy production. #windturbines #energyefficiency #sustainableenergy

We don't always think about what goes on beneath the surface and this is a really clear visual from PES Wind. LCM Systems Ltd submersible load cells, typically shackles or links, are used to monitor the tension in turbine mooring systems. #load #monitoring #renewable #offshore #windenergy #floating #subsea #datalogging #mooring