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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: Sapa Extrusions]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[A global leader in the production of extruded aluminum profiles, this company provides lightweight components to OEMs designing larger, more powerful turbines.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/330/company-profile-sapa-extrusions</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Building a Structure for Safety]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Suzlon and Duke Energy discover that collaboration, empowerment, and vigilance are key to developing a successful culture of wind-farm safety.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/331/building-a-structure-for-safety</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Carbon Ceramics For Current Transfer]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Whether used in blade control, or to protect the generator and electrical components from  lightning strikes, carbon brushes are proving  useful in wind applications.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/332/carbon-ceramics-for-current-transfer</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Ultracapacitor Energy Storage]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[According to Maxwell Technologies, ultracapacitors improve the reliability for grid connected wind turbines and low-voltage ride through.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/333/ultracapacitor-energy-storage</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Concrete Towers for Multi-Megawatt Turbines]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The precast towers developed by Inneo Torres are suitable for all types of wind turbine hub heights, under any wind condition, and can  be tailored to meet specific requirements.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/334/concrete-towers-for-multi-megawatt-turbines</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: Wind Energy Services Co.]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[With a parent company known as a pioneer in manufacturing blades and other wind components, the maintenance services provided by WES are unsurpassed. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/319/company-profile-wind-energy-services-co</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ A Foundation for Success]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Rammed Aggregate Pier systems by Geopier are now commonly used for foundation support solutions on tower sites around the world, helping to allay geotechnical risks.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/320/a-foundation-for-success</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Monitoring Rotating Machinery]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Keeping an eye on the health of your wind turbine rotating machinery via condition monitoring will help avoid costly downtime and expensive repairs. Romax Technology explains.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/322/monitoring-rotating-machinery</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Changing Wind Farm Requirements]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Wind turbine builders will need to address the changing requirements of wind farm operators in a cost-effective manner to remain competitive. Moog explains.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/321/changing-wind-farm-requirements</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Integrated Condition Monitoring]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The continued evolution of condition monitoring systems by AMSC will lead to a clearer understanding of what’s actually happening inside the nacelle.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/323/integrated-condition-monitoring</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Optimal Tower and Foundation Design]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[A new measure of wind tower scalability for greater hub heights and larger turbines, courtesy of the Tindall Corporation.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/324/optimal-tower-and-foundation-design</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: Alltite, Inc.]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Over the past eight years this company has earned its reputation as a “total bolting solution” provider, also pioneering mobile calibration services and online tool tracking.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/307/company-profile-alltite-inc</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Advances in Bolting Technology]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The i-Bolt ultrasonic fastener technology developed by Load Control Technologies allows the precise direct measurement of load in fasteners.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/308/advances-in-bolting-technology</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Transforming Outages into Uptime]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Is your wind turbine step-up transformer the weak link in the energy chain? Pacific Crest Transformers outlines what you need to know to increase revenue and reduce costs.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/309/transforming-outages-into-uptime</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Protecting Wind Energy Investments]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Wind developers should look for an insurance carrier that can provide protection from risk through all stages of wind farm development and operation, according to Travelers.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/310/protecting-wind-energy-investments</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Flexing Cable for Wind Applications ]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Cable construction and test data should be evaluated prior to being selected for any wind application. The experts with Alpha Wire explain.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/311/flexing-cable-for-wind-applications-</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Battling Exposure with Blade Coatings]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Wind turbine blades are exposed to the sun’s rays, temperature extremes, lightning strikes, and airborne particulate matter such as sand and dust. BladeRep coatings can help.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/312/battling-exposure-with-blade-coatings</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Advance Planning for Efficient Operations]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[A recent graduate of a doctoral program in wind science, the author learns the value of strategic planning in the design and structure of efficient wind farm electrical systems.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/318/advance-planning-for-efficient-operations</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Construction Profile: White Construction]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[In the top tier of wind farm construction experts, this company has worked to gain experience and the confidence and trust of owner/operators around the world.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/303/construction-profile-white-construction</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Maintenance Profile: Rev1 Renewables]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Whether you are in the market for quality assurance at the construction site or end of warranty turbine inspections, this company is prepared to keep your blades spinning.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/304/maintenance-profile-rev1-renewables</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Manufacturing Profile: Romax Technology]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[With its suite of software and services this company has positioned itself as drivetrain thought leaders for wind component manufacturers, designers, and owner/operators.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/305/manufacturing-profile-romax-technology</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: Transcat, Inc.]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[This company’s Wind Turbine Tools business segment provides products and services that are tailored to the wind industry.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/292/company-profile-transcat-inc</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Data Drives Offshore Development]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[First-generation wind projects off the U.S. coastline demand data sets that feed EISs, enable wind characterization, and help streamline complex development requirements. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/293/data-drives-offshore-development</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Sealing Solutions for Wind]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Seal suppliers must recognize and understand the challenges faced by the wind industry in order to identify and develop the proper sealing solutions for current and future applications.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/294/sealing-solutions-for-wind</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Medium-Voltage Circuit Protection ]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Medium-voltage circuit breakers from Eaton with enhanced capabilities and industry leading protective and monitoring devices make it easier to get generated power into the distribution system.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/295/medium-voltage-circuit-protection-</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Second-Generation LiDAR]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Cutting edge techniques based on laser technologies have led to second-generation LiDAR systems, according to the experts at SgurrEnergy. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/296/second-generation-lidar</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Automated Turbine Inspection]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[AutoCopter unmanned inspection devices are a new way to inspect wind turbines, increasing the number of daily inspections while eliminating the risk of personal injury.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/297/automated-turbine-inspection</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: Quaker Chemical]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[For the past eight decades this company has been producing industrial fluids and compounds used in virtually every imaginable manufacturing operation. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/280/company-profile-quaker-chemical</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Innovative Drivetrain Design]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[As the heart of a wind turbine, the drivetrain must provide reliability, serviceability, and high efficiency. According to Winergy, the HybridDrive more than delivers. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/281/innovative-drivetrain-design</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ The Winds of Innovation ]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The wind turbine industry has emerged as a driving force for the development of a new generation of high-performance industrial lubricants, as Shell explains.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/282/the-winds-of-innovation-</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Lubricating Wind Components]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Shermco shares the secrets of lubrication route planning, application, sampling, testing, and analysis of rotating and static wind generation components.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/283/lubricating-wind-components</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Reliable Wireless RTU Systems]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[New standalone remote monitoring and control solutions enable an innovative class of wireless applications. Banner Engineering provides the details.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/284/reliable-wireless-rtu-systems</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ An Online Communications Solution]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems provide exceptional communications solutions for the wind industry, as NAES explains.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/285/an-online-communications-solution</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Extending Gear Oil Performance ]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[With the next-generation Optigear Synthetic X 320, Castrol Industrial has developed a superior synthetic lubricant for wind turbines.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/286/extending-gear-oil-performance-</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: Shermco Industries]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[From the nacelle down to the substation, this company really lives up to its motto: “One Line. One Company.”]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/269/company-profile-shermco-industries</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Surge Protection for Electrical Systems]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Approximately 85 percent of all lightning strikes to wind turbines affect the power, control, and communication systems rather than the blades. DEHN explains.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/270/surge-protection-for-electrical-systems</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Calibrating for Success]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Proper calibration ensures that your instruments are performing as expected, which saves you time, money, and protects your most important asset—your reputation.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/271/calibrating-for-success</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Calculating Roller Bearings for Wind]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[A new calculation method from KISSsoft provides realistic prognoses about the future behavior, required stability, and service life of a gearbox.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/272/calculating-roller-bearings-for-wind</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Enhanced Turbine Performance Monitoring]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The authors of this article clearly demonstrate the benefits of applying data-mining techniques to the prediction of fault modes in wind turbines.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/273/enhanced-turbine-performance-monitoring</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Advances in Remote Monitoring]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The SKF WindCon turbine monitoring system provides information on how turbines are operating in real time, helping avoid expensive breakdowns. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/274/advances-in-remote-monitoring</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: NAES Corp.]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Providing engineering, construction, turbine repair, and O&M services, this company has the infrastructure and expertise to help wind developers and owners succeed.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/258/company-profile-naes-corp</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ The Importance of Oil-Resistant Cables]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Sustaining trouble-free cable operation under harsh conditions reduces costly manufacturing downtime.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/259/the-importance-of-oil-resistant-cables</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Shaft Alignment Made Easy]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[With the proper tools and technique, the shaft alignment process can be both easy and accurate. VibrAlign shares the insights it has gained. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/260/shaft-alignment-made-easy</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Composite Blades of the Future]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Blade manufacturers that collaborate with thought leaders in composite engineering will dominate their market in the coming years, as VISTAGY explains. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/261/composite-blades-of-the-future</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Hybrid Wind Turbine Integration]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[What does a remote Alaskan village do when it’s completely off the grid and can’t afford to transport fuel? Marsh Creek’s answer was to design a unique wind-diesel power system.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/262/hybrid-wind-turbine-integration</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Optimizing Offshore Efficiency]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Offshore wind presents opportunities for those with the ability to harness it, and turbine reliability is more critical than ever. The Switch offers two ways forward.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/263/optimizing-offshore-efficiency</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Profile: New York State Energy and Research Development Authority]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[For more than four decades NYSERDA has been steering the state toward a brighter, cleaner, more-sustainable future. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/247/profile-new-york-state-energy-and-research-development-authority</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Favorable Winds in Missouri]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Steady winds, a healthy business infrastructure, and an educated workforce create an ideal environment for wind farms and component manufacturing.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/248/favorable-winds-in-missouri</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ New Energy in Northwest Iowa]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[This region shares an exciting future with that of the wind energy industry, offering opportunities and attributes that are truly beyond expectations.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/249/new-energy-in-northwest-iowa</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Ontario Embraces a Cleaner Future]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[With legislation dictating a forced phase out of coal by 2014, Ontario has created a new demand for renewable power and a rapidly growing wind power industry cluster.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/250/ontario-embraces-a-cleaner-future</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Potential in the Panhandle]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[In its earliest stages of development, Pampa offers wind developers and manufacturing site seekers a host of amenities along with powerful Texas winds. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/251/potential-in-the-panhandle</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Greening the Columbia Gorge]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The Columbia Gorge Bi-state Renewable Energy Zone, or  CG-BREZ, is sowing the seeds  of renewable energy, resulting  in a healthier local economy. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/252/greening-the-columbia-gorge</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: Broadwind Energy, Inc.]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[With expertise in manufacturing gears and towers—and providing crucial blade, gearbox, and O&M services—this company is poised to help carry the wind industry forward.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/234/company-profile-broadwind-energy-inc</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Amassing Wind Information]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Wind is a variable resource, but not an indecipherable one. Second Wind encourages harnessing the full range of wind sensing technologies that are available today.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/235/amassing-wind-information</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Predictive Maintenance Strategies]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Following predictive maintenance strategies implemented by the industrial sector will increase reliability throughout your turbine system. Shermco Industries provides details. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/236/predictive-maintenance-strategies</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Deepwater Wind Developments]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[With the development of technologies such as Distributed Buoyancy Modules, Trelleborg Offshore is expanding the reach of deepwater wind development.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/237/deepwater-wind-developments</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Best Practices for Turbine Manufacturers]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The experts at Rockwell Automation have developed six principles for building cost-effective wind turbine generators in new markets, which they share with you here.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/238/best-practices-for-turbine-manufacturers</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Building a Better Bearing]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Wind turbine main shaft and gearbox bearings may experience a variety of life-shortening situations. Timken’s “total system” approach offers real solutions.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/239/building-a-better-bearing</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ The Cedar Point Case Study]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Reporting from the front lines, RES Americas provides a study of their first major project undertaking in Colorado—from outset to operation.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/240/the-cedar-point-case-study</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Superconductors on the High Seas ]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The SeaTitan wind energy system by American Superconductor drives economies of scale for offshore wind development.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/241/superconductors-on-the-high-seas-</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: Alignment Supplies, Inc.]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[With decades of experience providing shaft alignment devices to various industries, this company is becoming a trusted name in the wind-energy market. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/222/company-profile-alignment-supplies-inc</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Taming the MRO Tiger]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Qualtech Systems explains the benefits of leveraging practical knowledge to optimize field service for wind power applications.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/223/taming-the-mro-tiger</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Wind on the Waves]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Will 2011 be the “Sputnik moment” for the North American offshore wind industry? Global Marine Energy weighs in on the issue. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/224/wind-on-the-waves</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Transferring Offshore Technology]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[As offshore wind-farm development begins in the United States, the lessons learned in Europe offer shortcuts to success. Mott MacDonald shares its expertise.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/225/transferring-offshore-technology</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Aerospace Advances Improve Blade Durability]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Blade manufacturers should borrow best practices from the aerospace industry in order to improve industry-wide success rates. Dassault Systèmes makes the case.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/233/aerospace-advances-improve-blade-durability</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Wind Turbine Blade Repair]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Gurit’s new blade repair system uses ultraviolet light from specially designed equipment to achieve full cure in just a few minutes, and in a wide range of conditions and temperatures. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/226/wind-turbine-blade-repair</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Reaching for the Heights]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Fall protection for the wind industry is evolving into job-specific designs with global applications, as Capital Safety explains.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/227/reaching-for-the-heights</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: BS Rotor Technic U.S.A.]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[GL certification proves that this company’s blade inspection and repair services are second to none, and available to help keep your turbines spinning.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/211/company-profile-bs-rotor-technic-usa</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Alignment: Torque vs.Tension ]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Understanding the difference between torque and tension techniques, and following the guidelines listed here, will result in a properly tightened joint that will remain aligned.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/212/alignment-torque-vstension-</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Cold Weather Construction Concerns]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Whether you’re installing foundations or involved in any other aspect of wind-farm construction, Mortenson’s guidelines encourage safe practices. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/213/cold-weather-construction-concerns</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Wireless Vibration Monitoring]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Vibration can be a precursor to turbine failure, and wireless technologies have become an option for monitoring applications, according to FreeWave Technologies.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/214/wireless-vibration-monitoring</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Precision Turbine Shaft Alignment]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Checking—and rechecking—shaft alignment can result in huge savings by avoiding unnecessary repair costs and downtime. Read on for a list of helpful hints. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/215/precision-turbine-shaft-alignment</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ A Site for Energy Education]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Ecotech Institute launches a first of its kind campus devoted to renewable energy education, with a special emphasis on preparing students to enter the wind industry.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/216/a-site-for-energy-education</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: NRG Systems, Inc.]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[You can’t just talk the talk, you’ve got to walk it as well, especially when you’re in the wind energy business. This company sets an example for others to follow.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/199/company-profile-nrg-systems-inc</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Scaling the Heights Safely]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Avanti Wind Systems is dedicated to designing and manufacturing the safest work cages and fall-protection equipment available, but testing and training are critical to their successful use. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/200/scaling-the-heights-safely</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Uptower Tool Management]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The last place you need to lose a tool is when you’re working atop a wind tower. Snap-on Industrial provides solutions that keep your tooling together. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/201/uptower-tool-management</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Increasing Generator Lifespan]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Not only can upgrades drastically increase the service life of wind turbine generators, they can also prevent serious damage and high repair costs. Availon provides pointers.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/202/increasing-generator-lifespan</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ International Turbine Adaptation]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The North American wind industry can benefit from the more-mature European market, harnessing existing—and proven—designs to forge ahead. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/203/international-turbine-adaptation</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Avoiding Ground-Fault Arcing]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Grounding transformers are essential for large wind farms, where the substation transformer often provides the sole ground source. Pacific Crest Transformers explains.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/204/avoiding-ground-fault-arcing</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Managing Wind Station Warranties]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[When a warranty expires, responsibility for future repairs transfers to the owner, who should be proactive in conducting in-depth inspections, as NAES makes clear. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/205/managing-wind-station-warranties</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: ACCIONA Windpower]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[With more than 15 years of experience in the global wind industry, this company is making a significant investment in  the North American market as well. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/186/company-profile-acciona-windpower</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ The Advent of Airborne Wind Power]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Airborne wind is on track to become a cost effective, practical, and utility scale-ready segment of the industry. National Instruments describes its role.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/187/the-advent-of-airborne-wind-power</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Providing Concrete Evidence]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[A new telescopic truck-mounted conveyor belt system from Loop Belt Industries easily meets the challenges of delivering concrete to tower foundation worksites. This case study provides proof.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/188/providing-concrete-evidence</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Beyond the Borders of Wind Energy]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Engineers at the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory use LMS Test.Lab to perform modal testing on next-generation wind power systems.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/189/beyond-the-borders-of-wind-energy</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Designing Better Wind Systems ]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Human creativity is magnified by today’s technologies, especially in the wind industry. SolidWorks explains how 3D CAD tools facilitate wind systems development.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/190/designing-better-wind-systems-</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Increasing Transmission Capacity]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[It isn’t always necessary to build new lines to add transmission capacity. IDC Energy Insights describes technologies that cause little or no visible change to the existing infrastructure.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/191/increasing-transmission-capacity</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Portland’s Plan for Progress]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[A thriving wind-power industry isn’t just a matter of geography, with a healthy manufacturing base, a progressive business environment, and economic support networks playing critical roles.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/192/portlands-plan-for-progress</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/192/portlands-plan-for-progress</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: FARO Technologies, Inc.]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Rooted in academia, and powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of its founders, this company has developed CMM technologies that are the industry standard.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/173/company-profile-faro-technologies-inc</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ The Critical Nature of Cable Design]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Cable design and performance is as important as other wind farm components, providing power transmission and distribution. Dow Wire & Cable makes the connection.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/174/the-critical-nature-of-cable-design</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Best Practices for Electrical Startups]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[During wind farm construction, electrical systems testing and startup are critical to the project’s success. AETI provides a helpful checklist to follow.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/175/best-practices-for-electrical-startups</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Lightning Detection for Turbine Protection]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Whether you are planning a wind farm and assessing turbine risks or operating an existing one, make sure you have all business-critical weather data at your disposal. Vaisala explains.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/176/lightning-detection-for-turbine-protection</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Twisting in the Warranty Winds]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Understanding and managing wind turbine warranty exposure is important pre-expiration preparation. PowerGuard Insurance Services provides pointers.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/177/twisting-in-the-warranty-winds</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Increasing Uptime with Remote Monitoring]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[According to Schenck Balancing & Diagnostic Systems, the difference between replacing a part and experiencing catastrophic failure is substantial. Here’s one way to save.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/178/increasing-uptime-with-remote-monitoring</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ A Model for Offshore Innovation]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[As offshore development begins in the United States, Scotland’s position as a leader in deepwater wind farms stands as an ideal example to be studied and followed. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/179/a-model-for-offshore-innovation</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Maximizing Wind Energy Yield ]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Wind farm operators want to make sure their turbines are reaching their maximum energy-production potential. Duke Energy shares its own substantial experience. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/180/maximizing-wind-energy-yield-</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Construction Profile: Geopier Foundation Co.]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Whether strengthening access roads or the soil beneath tower foundations, Geopier and Tensar International have the skills and products you require. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/169/construction-profile-geopier-foundation-co</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Maintenance Profile: Eaton Corporation]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[From maintenance services, to turnkey substation construction, to hydraulic drive systems and more, this company is an amazing resource for the global wind industry.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/170/maintenance-profile-eaton-corporation</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Manufacturing Profile: Lincoln Electric Co.]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Now celebrating its 115th year, this company is known for its expertise as well as the quality of its products. Read on to learn some things you probably didn’t know…]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/171/manufacturing-profile-lincoln-electric-co</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: PH Windsolutions, Inc.]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[With blade manufacturing facilities sprouting up throughout North America, this company is poised to provide increased efficiency through automated processes.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/157/company-profile-ph-windsolutions-inc</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Structural Adhesives for Wind Turbines]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[For certain applications, adhesives can work better than other fastening devices and technologies. Read on to learn how LORD has helped a turbine manufacturer refine its design.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/158/structural-adhesives-for-wind-turbines</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Growth Trends in Wind]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[A competitive analysis of conventional and renewable energy sources by Lucintel indicates strong global growth for wind in the coming years.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/159/growth-trends-in-wind</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ A Measured Change]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The wind industry is moving toward ultrasonic anemometers and other alternative data collection methods for site assessment  and turbine control.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/160/a-measured-change</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Measuring for Wind Energy]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[When manufacturing components for wind turbines, take the time to review your inspection strategy in some detail. Here, Carl Zeiss provides some pointers.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/161/measuring-for-wind-energy</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Near Term Power Prediction]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[While the variability of wind has become a challenge in the operation and management of wind turbines, data mining is an emerging science that offers a solution.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/162/near-term-power-prediction</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Calculating Micropitting for Wind Energy]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Software by KISSsoft permits the reliable calculation of complex interrelations long before construction of a wind farm occurs, helping avoid component failure.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/163/calculating-micropitting-for-wind-energy</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/163/calculating-micropitting-for-wind-energy</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: GL Garrad Hassan]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[With roots in academia and R&D this company offers independent technical and engineering services, products, and training to the wind, wave, tidal, and solar sectors.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/144/company-profile-gl-garrad-hassan</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/144/company-profile-gl-garrad-hassan</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ OPTI-mizing Wind Gear Production]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Highly productive new Gleason gear cutting and fine finishing technologies are helping Brevini Wind USA to meet its ambitious gearbox production goals.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/145/opti-mizing-wind-gear-production</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/145/opti-mizing-wind-gear-production</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Harnessing Digital Elevation Data]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Intermap Technologies explains how using terrain information accurately predicts wind conditions and helps to plan project infrastructure. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/146/harnessing-digital-elevation-data</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/146/harnessing-digital-elevation-data</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Condition Based Turbine Maintenance]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Whether it’s new or an existing installation, condition-based maintenance helps owners protect their investment and technicians schedule their work efficiently.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/147/condition-based-turbine-maintenance</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/147/condition-based-turbine-maintenance</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Tracking Renewable Talent]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[From green power brokers, attorneys, and financial experts to wind turbine technicians, the demand for wind-specific expertise will only grow in the coming years.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/148/tracking-renewable-talent</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/148/tracking-renewable-talent</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Composite Materials for Wind Blades]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[As new materials are being developed, PPG Industries provides insights into the current performance and future directions of those utilized in manufacturing high-tech blades. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/149/composite-materials-for-wind-blades</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Raising Public Perceptions]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The Eye of the Wind installation has been fitted with an elevator by KONE, allowing visitors to ascend to a viewing pod and providing firsthand public exposure to wind turbines. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/150/raising-public-perceptions</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: Bergey Windpower Co.]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[For more than three decades this company has stood at the forefront of the small wind industry, developing simple and elegant designs in use the world over.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/132/company-profile-bergey-windpower-co</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Tehachapi: Planned for Prosperity]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[One of the first U.S. sites to be developed for wind power, the Tehachapi region of California celebrates 30 years of successful growth. Those involved tell their story.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/133/tehachapi-planned-for-prosperity</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/133/tehachapi-planned-for-prosperity</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Metrology for Wind Applications]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Manufacturers of wind components confront quality control challenges with technology and determination, supported by Hexagon Metrology.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/134/metrology-for-wind-applications</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Clear Skies for Global Wind Activity]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[A worldwide survey of top executives in renewable energy conducted by VB/Research and KPMG indicates healthy, sustained growth in the wind sector.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/135/clear-skies-for-global-wind-activity</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Turbine Fire Protection]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Effective fire detection and suppression has become a top priority for turbine manufacturers and wind farm operators. Firetrace International explains why.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/136/turbine-fire-protection</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/136/turbine-fire-protection</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Lubricating Gears with Synthetic Oils ]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Long oil life, low wear, and less energy consumption help to reduce maintenance, repairs, and operating costs. Kl&uuml;ber makes  the case for synthetic blends.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/137/lubricating-gears-with-synthetic-oils-</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/137/lubricating-gears-with-synthetic-oils-</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Remote-Controlled Tower Maintenance]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Robotic climbing machines provide an alternative to traditional methods for wind turbine inspection, repair, and maintenance. ICM explains.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/138/remote-controlled-tower-maintenance</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: AWS Truepower]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Already known for its expertise in wind-farm site assessment, online weather mapping, and next-day forecasting, this company broadens its market focus.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/119/company-profile-aws-truepower</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Effective Lubrication Filtration]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Clean lubricants are critical to allowing your gearbox to live up to its maximum service life, and the filtration method described by JLM Systems will help you to achieve that goal.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/120/effective-lubrication-filtration</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Modular Foundations for Small Wind]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Innovative new foundations by Oldcastle Precast decrease site preparation and present a high degree of flexibility when determining the location of small-wind installations.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/121/modular-foundations-for-small-wind</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Maximizing Motor Efficiency]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The attributes of premium-efficiency motors result in longer life for the motor’s insulation system, copper windings, and bearings. LEESON Electric outlines the benefits.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/122/maximizing-motor-efficiency</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/122/maximizing-motor-efficiency</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ The Power of PMA Cable Protection]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Wind-farm sites are becoming more remote with each passing year, and tower and turbine components must be able to withstand harsh elements—especially the cables that connect them.  ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/123/the-power-of-pma-cable-protection</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/123/the-power-of-pma-cable-protection</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Collaboration in Wind Farm Construction]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Wind industry professionals understand the high degree of cooperation required between all the players involved in the development of a wind farm. Dashiell makes the case.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/124/collaboration-in-wind-farm-construction</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/124/collaboration-in-wind-farm-construction</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Predictive Diagnostics for Increased Productivity]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Predictive diagnostic software detects departures from normal wind turbine operation, allowing action to be taken before turbine performance is compromised. SmartSignal explains.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/125/predictive-diagnostics-for-increased-productivity</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Tower Training for Ironworkers]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[In a relatively young market such as wind power, established professions like ironworking have decades of expertise  to share. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/126/tower-training-for-ironworkers</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/126/tower-training-for-ironworkers</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: Safety Supply South]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[When work crews aren’t adequately equipped, downtime occurs and money is lost. This company will help you to avoid that scenario.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/107/company-profile-safety-supply-south</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ A Tower for Power]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[With the escalation of the U.S. wind industry, identifying reliable tower manufacturing sources is gaining importance. Here’s an inside view into what to look for in a partner.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/108/a-tower-for-power</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/108/a-tower-for-power</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Remote Condition Management]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Not only does the CMaS system from Moventas gather critical data while your turbines are in operation, it is analyzed by a team of experts to help ward off unexpected failure. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/109/remote-condition-management</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Improving Turbine Performance]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[In a perfect instance of technology transfer, improvements made for nuclear submarines promise cleaner, longer-life brushes for wind turbines.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/110/improving-turbine-performance</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Film Technology for Wind Applications]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The high-voltage power systems required by cutting-edge wind energy applications depend on improvements made in electrolytic capacitor technology. Learn how that has been achieved.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/111/film-technology-for-wind-applications</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/111/film-technology-for-wind-applications</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Constructing Cable Confidence]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[By gaining insights into each other’s worlds, two companies have built a longstanding relationship from which they both benefit.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/112/constructing-cable-confidence</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/112/constructing-cable-confidence</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ The Hidden Costs of Ownership]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[By understanding—and addressing—a host of related issues, wind turbine buyers and owners can avoid a host of hidden costs. Here’s how.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/113/the-hidden-costs-of-ownership</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/113/the-hidden-costs-of-ownership</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: Nordic Windpower]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[With decades of R&D behind it, this company’s two-blade turbines have been carefully crafted for utility-scale community wind projects.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/95/company-profile-nordic-windpower</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/95/company-profile-nordic-windpower</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Increasing Productivity with Integrated Controls]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Control solutions such as Rockwell Automation’s Integrated Architecture system help standardize safety, improve reliability, and reduce maintenance concerns.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/96/increasing-productivity-with-integrated-controls</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/96/increasing-productivity-with-integrated-controls</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Innovative Turbine Foundation Solutions]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The Rammed Aggregate Pier system, designed by the Geopier Foundation Company, provides reliable support solutions for tower foundations.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/97/innovative-turbine-foundation-solutions</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/97/innovative-turbine-foundation-solutions</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Solar Support for Wind Energy]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[By merging wind and solar power technologies, harvesting sites can increase their productivity by a significant factor, as the following paper makes abundantly clear. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/98/solar-support-for-wind-energy</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/98/solar-support-for-wind-energy</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Small Wind, Big Potential]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[In many ways small wind can be seen as an opportunity for average citizens to familiarize themselves with the concept of wind energy, in which case everybody wins.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/99/small-wind-big-potential</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/99/small-wind-big-potential</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Enclosures for Wind Energy Engineers]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[When choosing the right enclosure to protect your on-site electrical systems, it’s important to understand the many factors that can impact the success or failure of your decision. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/100/enclosures-for-wind-energy-engineers</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/100/enclosures-for-wind-energy-engineers</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Raising Generator Reliability]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[By implementing proper maintenance procedures you can increase the life and productivity of your wind turbine generator. Let Shermco show you the ropes.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/101/raising-generator-reliability</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/101/raising-generator-reliability</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: Mortenson Construction]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[One of the leading wind-farm construction companies in North America, this company supports the industry in numerous ways.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/82/company-profile-mortenson-construction</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/82/company-profile-mortenson-construction</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ An Alternative Design  for Speed Increasers]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Unlike traditional gear design, which is based on the rack generating process and driven by manufacturing convenience, Direct Gear Design is driven entirely by application requirements.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/83/an-alternative-design--for-speed-increasers</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/83/an-alternative-design--for-speed-increasers</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ A Strategic Approach to Successful O&M]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[To maximize efficiency the need for a component repair or replacement strategy, an asset management strategy, and an inventory management system should be addressed.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/84/a-strategic-approach-to-successful-om</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/84/a-strategic-approach-to-successful-om</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Maximizing Grid-Connect Time]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Automating a wind farm grid-intertie substation costs relatively little, but increases efficiency and dependability for an improved return on your investment.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/85/maximizing-grid-connect-time</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/85/maximizing-grid-connect-time</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ A New Phase in Turbine Condition Monitoring ]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[If gearbox issues and turbine loading have got you down, M4’s Rotor Redline system can help keep you up and running, boosting your bottom line. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/86/a-new-phase-in-turbine-condition-monitoring-</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/86/a-new-phase-in-turbine-condition-monitoring-</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Optimizing Existing Wind Towers]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[As a relatively young industry, wind can benefit from the knowledge gained in older, more-established markets such as telecommunications, especially in the area of tower optimization.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/87/optimizing-existing-wind-towers</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/87/optimizing-existing-wind-towers</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Conquering Turbine Shaft Alignment ]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The truer the shaft alignment, the lower the maintenance costs and longer the turbine life, but how can it be achieved? LUDECAwind has the answers.  ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/88/conquering-turbine-shaft-alignment-</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/88/conquering-turbine-shaft-alignment-</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ The Future of Wind Turbine Diagnostics]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[As wind turbines increase in size, and their operating conditions become more extreme, a number of current and future tribological challenges exist.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/89/the-future-of-wind-turbine-diagnostics</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/89/the-future-of-wind-turbine-diagnostics</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: Carolina Gear & Components Ltd.]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[In order to manufacture the large, dependable gears required by the wind-energy market, experience is a must. That’s something this company has in abundance.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/70/company-profile-carolina-gear--components-ltd</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/70/company-profile-carolina-gear--components-ltd</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Tribological Challenges to the System]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[As wind turbines increase in size, and their operating conditions become more extreme, a number of current and future tribological challenges exist.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/71/tribological-challenges-to-the-system</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Remote Site Construction]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[With the global expansion of the wind industry, the placement of towers and farms will grow more remote. Vestas is clearly up to the challenge.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/72/remote-site-construction</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ A Direct Drive to Sustainable Wind Energy]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The success—or failure—of producing the most cost-effective turbines will have a direct impact on the future shape of the wind industry. Here’s an overview.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/73/a-direct-drive-to-sustainable-wind-energy</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/73/a-direct-drive-to-sustainable-wind-energy</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ New Systems for Sleeker Turbine Production]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[A new blade fabrication system from MAG doubles output, while multi-tasking machine tools complete parts in single setup, streamlining your production process.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/74/new-systems-for-sleeker-turbine-production</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/74/new-systems-for-sleeker-turbine-production</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Optical Ice Sensors for Wind Turbine Nacelles]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[New optical technology borrowed from the communications industry promises lower cost, more practical ice detectors than earlier techniques.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/75/optical-ice-sensors-for-wind-turbine-nacelles</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/75/optical-ice-sensors-for-wind-turbine-nacelles</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ An Automated Approach to Blade Manufacturing ]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Increased throughput, quality, and efficiency are just a few of the benefits to be realized when taking a robotic approach to manufacturing blades for wind turbines.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/76/an-automated-approach-to-blade-manufacturing-</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/76/an-automated-approach-to-blade-manufacturing-</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: Parkline, Inc.]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[With an innovative self-framing building system, years of accumulated expertise, and a reputation for meeting deadlines, this company can protect your electrical assets. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/56/company-profile-parkline-inc</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/56/company-profile-parkline-inc</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Solving the Transmission Dilemma]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[While transmission continues to be a major impediment to getting more wind power to the market, several important developments were made in the past few years.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/59/solving-the-transmission-dilemma</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Gathering Blade Span Data]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Compiling a complete range of data is the only way to determine whether a potential wind-farm site is viable and will produce as desired. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/57/gathering-blade-span-data</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/57/gathering-blade-span-data</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ A New Direction for Turbine Gearing]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[In this article Sandvik Coromant reports on tooling developments that are driving progress in cutting gears for wind-power components.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/58/a-new-direction-for-turbine-gearing</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/58/a-new-direction-for-turbine-gearing</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Cool System, Hot Results]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[New cooling system from Parker provides significant advantages to wind turbines by offering greater performance in a smaller package.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/60/cool-system-hot-results</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/60/cool-system-hot-results</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Free Money for  Wind Developers]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Allow these experts to guide you through the grant funds available to wind developers through The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/61/free-money-for--wind-developers</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/61/free-money-for--wind-developers</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Eliminating Uncertainty with Sodar]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Just as the wind industry itself continues to evolve, remote sensing has truly come of age, eliminating the uncertainty often associated with wind-assessment studies.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/62/eliminating-uncertainty-with-sodar</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ A Greener Wind Farm]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The Eaton Corporation is investing significant resources into developing a wide range of products to meet the demands of today’s wind-energy industry. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/63/a-greener-wind-farm</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/63/a-greener-wind-farm</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: DMI Industries, Inc.]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[With customers including the world’s major turbine OEMs, this company has built a reputation as a premium tower manufacturer.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/44/company-profile-dmi-industries-inc</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Thinking Outside the Gearbox]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[ Even though gearbox design has improved over the years, failure can lead to significant downtime and revenue loss. Windera offers an alternate solution.  ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/45/thinking-outside-the-gearbox</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Torque Certification Marks Maintenance Advances]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[As the U.S. wind industry gains momentum, torque training is shifting from the jobsite to the classroom, thanks to an innovative program developed by Snap-on Industrial. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/46/torque-certification-marks-maintenance-advances</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/46/torque-certification-marks-maintenance-advances</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Laser Measurement for Tower Flanges]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Speed, precision, and flexibility are provided by Status Quo’s cutting-edge array of laser instrumentation for measuring wind-tower flanges.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/47/laser-measurement-for-tower-flanges</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/47/laser-measurement-for-tower-flanges</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Concrete Proof: The Majestic Wind Farm]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[By using the Putzmeister Telebelt conveyor to transport concrete, contractors were able to meet their deadlines efficiently and certain of a job well done.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/48/concrete-proof-the-majestic-wind-farm</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/48/concrete-proof-the-majestic-wind-farm</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Optimizing Design to Maximize Profitability]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Multidisciplinary Design and Optimization links every aspect of wind farm and turbine design to explore all available alternatives and work toward increased profitability.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/49/optimizing-design-to-maximize-profitability</link>
                  <guid>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/49/optimizing-design-to-maximize-profitability</guid>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ The Mobile Age of Service Technology]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Like it or not the mobile age is here, and wind turbine project owners and operators who leverage the available technology will maximize the return on their investment. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/50/the-mobile-age-of-service-technology</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Maintenance Profile: enXco Service Corp. ]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Even as it keeps an eye on its customer's assets, this company conducts quality-control assessments of its own operations, providing additional confidence in its abilities.]]></description>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Manufacturing Profile: ESAB Welding & Cutting]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[In the early 1900s this company revolutionized the welding process, leading to stronger ships, steel structures, and many years later, wind towers. Their innovations continue.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/37/manufacturing-profile-esab-welding--cutting</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Construction Profile: Hayward Baker, Inc. ]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[An international expert on geotechnical construction techniques, contact these professionals to ensure that your foundation systems are safe, reliable, and cost effective. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/38/construction-profile-hayward-baker-inc-</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: LAPP USA]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Delivering innovation from its earliest days, this company has designed cables and accessories specifically for wind-energy applications.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/34/company-profile-lapp-usa</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Fastening Technology for Tower Integrity]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[If you don’t pay attention to the small things, the big things will fail. That’s the basic message conveyed by this expert discussing fastener technologies for the wind energy industry.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/35/fastening-technology-for-tower-integrity</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Big Gears for Big Wind]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The best way to insure maximum turbine service life is to begin with high-quality, precision gearing, which the G&E line has been providing for nearly two centuries.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/32/big-gears-for-big-wind</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Plate Rolling  for Wind Towers]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The three-roll method provides numerous benefits over the four-roll system in the fabrication of wind towers.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/19/plate-rolling--for-wind-towers</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Specialty Lubricants for Optimum Operation]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[As wind turbines grow more powerful, producing more energy, specialty lubricants are playing a more important role than ever before. Here’s how they work, and why you benefit. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/23/specialty-lubricants-for-optimum-operation</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ A Case for Wind Farm Construction]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[An in-depth review of the construction phase of the Wild Horse wind farm project reveals a unique approach that led to a successful outcome for everyone involved.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/33/a-case-for-wind-farm-construction</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Links in the Wind Supply Chain]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Are you looking for someone to simply supply component parts or for an ongoing, value-added collaboration with your vendors? Considering the big picture can add efficiency.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/29/links-in-the-wind-supply-chain</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Shifting Political Winds Usher in Opportunities]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[In order to meet the demands—and embrace the opportunities—the coming decades will bring, it’s important to focus on key areas for development and improvement. Here’s an outline.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/27/shifting-political-winds-usher-in-opportunities</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: AMSC Windtec]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Interested in entering the wind-energy market, have experience manufacturing large parts, but none specific to producing turbines? Here’s the company you need to call. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/14/company-profile-amsc-windtec</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Getting Smart about Wind and Demand Response]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Smart grid technologies can help operators accommodate the incremental variability and uncertainty added by wind energy in a more efficient and cost-effective manner.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/15/getting-smart-about-wind-and-demand-response</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Wind Drive Train Ride-Through  Performance]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The permanent magnet synchronous generator, combined with a full power converter from The Switch, offers stellar fault ride-through performance, efficiency, and reliability.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/16/wind-drive-train-ride-through--performance</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Wind Turbine Gearbox Durability]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The experts at Romax Technology discuss the impact of gearbox housing and planet carrier flexibility on wind turbine gearbox durability. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/17/wind-turbine-gearbox-durability</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Brushing Up on Turbine  Generator Maintenance]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[New designs and materials are leading to longer brush life and increased generator uptime, with improved productivity bulking up your bottom line.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/18/brushing-up-on-turbine--generator-maintenance</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Avoiding Shocks  to the System]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Wind towers are basically lightning rods, so the key to continued power production involves protecting the generator’s electrical systems from sudden surges.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/20/avoiding-shocks--to-the-system</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Creative Condition  Monitoring]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Condition monitoring systems that monitor key components of wind turbines such as gearboxes add considerably to the reliability and performance of wind parks.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/24/creative-condition--monitoring</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: HPM America]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[With its beginnings in apple orchards, this company has returned to its green roots by machining large parts for the wind-power industry.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/3/company-profile-hpm-america</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Monitoring  for Maintenance]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The experts at Turningpoint explain why you can think of vibration condition monitoring as an MRI for your wind-tower gearbox, helping predict and schedule maintenance in advance.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/4/monitoring--for-maintenance</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Vibration-Based Wind Tower Foundation Design]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Wind towers must sustain continuous vibration-induced forces throughout their operational life, so how can you engineer a cost-effective design for structural integrity? Coffman Engineers provides one answer.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/5/vibration-based-wind-tower-foundation-design</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Achieving Excellence in Gearbox Design]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Industry giants LMS and Moventas join forces to increase testing efficiency and shorten customer turnaround time in developing wind turbine gearboxes.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/6/achieving-excellence-in-gearbox-design</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Maximizing Energy Storage]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Compressed air energy storage is clean, green, and reliable, helping the wind-energy industry to achieve its full delivery potential.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/7/maximizing-energy-storage</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Wind Resource Site Assessment]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Whether you choose on-site or remote monitoring, you’ll benefit from this article in selecting the proper methods and equipment, presented by the experts at Onset Computer Corp.]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/8/wind-resource-site-assessment</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Getting Grounded  When Lightning Strikes]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Reliable grounding solutions from CommScope BiMetals will help protect your investment from the ever-present danger lightning presents to wind towers. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://windsystemsmag.com/article/detail/9/getting-grounded--when-lightning-strikes</link>
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