South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA)’s Post

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

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

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

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

Important Arc Flash considerations on wind turbine installations: ✅ Wind turbines are often in remote locations, potentially making emergency response more difficult and slower e.g. offshore; on higher ground; away from centres of population ✅ Access and egress can be difficult due to the space restrictions within the turbine as well as the height of the turbine ✅ A fire can be started by an Arc Flash event, escape from any fire can be more difficult due to the access and egress difficulties ✅ Incident energy levels can be relatively high due to the high fault levels associated with the connection of the wind farm to the extra high voltage network Learn more: https://ow.ly/OpTw50SBkTu #arcflash #renewable #energy #wind #turbine

One week to go! Join our #ABB experts at #WindEurope 2024 to discuss the latest technology and solutions for the Wind power sector. Don't miss out on our panel discussions on: 📅 Thursday, 21st 🕚 11:00h to 13:30h 📍 Room 2 on the 5th floor. We'll delve into critical topics like Grid Stability for Renewable Power Networks and Digitalization in Wind Energy. #RenewableEnergy #Wind #Digitalization

One week to go! Join our #ABB experts at #WindEurope 2024 to discuss the latest technology and solutions for the Wind power sector. Don't miss out on our panel discussions on: 📅 Thursday, 21st 🕚 11:00h to 13:30h 📍 Room 2 on the 5th floor. We'll delve into critical topics like Grid Stability for Renewable Power Networks and Digitalization in Wind Energy. #RenewableEnergy #Wind #Digitalization

One week to go! Join our #ABB experts at #WindEurope 2024 to discuss the latest technology and solutions for the Wind power sector. Don't miss out on our panel discussions on: 📅 Thursday, 21st 🕚 11:00h to 13:30h 📍 Room 2 on the 5th floor. We'll delve into critical topics like Grid Stability for Renewable Power Networks and Digitalization in Wind Energy. #RenewableEnergy #Wind #Digitalization

One week to go! Join me and other #ABB experts at #WindEurope 2024 to discuss the latest technology and solutions for the Wind power sector. Don't miss out on our panel discussions on: 📅 Thursday, 21st 🕚 11:00h to 13:30h 📍 Room 2 on the 5th floor. We'll delve into critical topics like Grid Stability for Renewable Power Networks and Digitalization in Wind Energy. #RenewableEnergy #Wind #Digitalization

One week to go! Join our #ABB experts at #WindEurope 2024 to discuss the latest technology and solutions for the Wind power sector. Don't miss out on our panel discussions on: 📅 Thursday, 21st 🕚 11:00h to 13:30h 📍 Room 2 on the 5th floor. We'll delve into critical topics like Grid Stability for Renewable Power Networks and Digitalization in Wind Energy. #RenewableEnergy #Wind #Digitalization