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Andrew Sinclair Jan 3, 2023

A 15 MW wind turbine. Fifteen thousand kilowatts. That is just amazing. I can remember when turbine technology was pushing half that and thinking we'd be at the limits then but this is simply insane (Picture via Vestas). Gonna need a bigger crane on a boat to build these babies out in the sea 😀

https://www.vestas.com/en/media/company-news/2022/vestas--v236-15-0-mw-prototype-wind-turbine-produces-fi-c3691167

Vestas’ V236-15.0 MW prototype wind turbine produces first kWh

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Albert Cardona Jan 3, 2023

@Andrew_Sinclair Amazing achievement. What's the expected lifetime of these giant wind turbines? Here rooting for at least 20 years, hopefully more?

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Albert Cardona Jan 3, 2023

@Andrew_Sinclair Found an answer: likely 20 to 25 years, and needing 2 to 3 preventive maintenance visits per year: https://www.twi-global.com/technical-knowledge/faqs/how-long-do-wind-turbines-last

Seems like a bargain compared to coal-burning plants. Also creates the adventurous job of the offshore wind turbine maintenance engineer, half spiderman, half pilot, half sailor, two halves engineer, and has too many halves.
#WindTurbine #WindFarm #WindPower

How Long do Wind Turbines Last? Can their Lifetime be Extended?

A good quality, modern wind turbine will generally last for 20 years, although this can be extended to 25 years or longer depending on environmental factors and the correct maintenance procedures being followed.

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Maggie Gordon

@albertcardona @Andrew_Sinclair regarding operating age for renewable technology, can I throw in the Hydro Dam at Earlston, Dumfries and Galloway, from last week. Accepting core infrastructure and generating plant will require different maintainable commitments. Note 2 folk at bottom right for scale: