Meeting potential wind power goals in the U.S. will not only require increased turbine production, but also transportation and logistics equipment… and the expertise to match. By: Hüseyin Kizilagac Industry data shows that the demand for wind-generated power in the United States is growing, driven by a Department ...
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Logistics
Feb 26Have a PIP Method in place to plan, identify and process shipments to deal with damaged cargo. By: Michael Graska After working 25 years in the supply chain business there are two things that I personally know as true. One: forecasts are almost always wrong and if not you are lucky. ...
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Construction
Feb 26Micropiles are versatile enough to function either as a new foundation, or as a remedial solution for an existing foundation. This installment provides insights. By: James D. Hussin Many deep foundation systems are available for support of wind turbine tower foundations, including driven piles, drilled caissons, augercast piles, and micropiles. ...
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Technology
Feb 26Turbine icing is an increasing challenge to the economics of wind energy in cold climates. Read on to learn how it happens, what it causes, and how it can be addressed. By: Sven Schmitz, Ph.D. The northeastern and mid-Atlantic U.S. is an attractive region for future wind park ...
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Protecting Wind Energy Investments
Feb 26Wind 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. By: Lauren Cutro Berry It is no secret that the wind energy industry in the United States has experienced strong growth in recent years ...
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