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High in the air, often miles offshore, component experts need a complex raft of skills to serve the wind-energy market.

Dwarfed by a fleet of sky-scraping wind turbines, one might not realize there are up to 20 brakes installed in each one. They are typically rotor brakes and yaw brakes, while, on the electric pitch systems, there are pitch brakes on each drive motor. In the fast-paced, wind-power world, when up-tower, it is important to […]

The shift toward drone-based lightning protection system inspections represents more than just an operational upgrade – it is a fundamental evolution in how wind-energy infrastructure is safeguarded against one of its most persistent threats.

Wind turbines stand as towering symbols of progress in the global renewable energy landscape. However, their height and exposure make them particularly vulnerable to lightning strikes. Each turbine is designed with a Lightning Protection System (LPS) to safely channel electrical energy into the ground, but these systems require regular inspections to remain effective. Without proper […]