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A dramatic turnaround in the wind technology supply chain could bring opportunities for qualified suppliers, finds research by BTM Consultant ApS.
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Driving for efficiency, reliability and economy, turbine designers are constantly wrestling with the apparently conflicting choices these three factors engender.
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New concepts such as the Multi Duored gearbox and the HydridDrive are being developed to combine compact design, high efficiency and easy maintenance.
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Wind Technology Magazine
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Pascal Verbiest, Umicore Zinc Chemicals
April 16, 2012
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High lead and cadmium content in some zinc-rich paints is an issue that the wind industry must tackle to maintain high health and safety standards.
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Wind Technology Magazine
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Gerald Fox, The Timken Company
April 10, 2012
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Hybrid architecture with a medium-speed gearbox and mid-speed permanent magnet generator could meet the industry's pressing need for greater reliability with reduced top-head mass.
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Wind Technology Magazine
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Dr. Tony Rogers and Robert Poore, DNV
November 29, 2011
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Remote sensing with Lidar and Sodar can be invaluable in assessing site resources, as long as developers employ best practice, says DNV.
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Wind Technology Magazine
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Stephen Bolton, Offshore Marine Management
November 28, 2011
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Reactive operations and maintenance (O&M) regimes at offshore wind installations overlook key risks, according to Offshore Marine Management.
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