Suzlon and Duke Energy discover that collaboration, empowerment, and vigilance are key to developing a successful culture of wind-farm safety. By: Bryan Stewart & John Valerius In late 2011, Duke Energy’s commercial businesses presented the President’s Safety Leadership Award to the joint Duke Energy Renewables and Suzlon Wind Energy ...

Next-generation wind turbines will be smarter, more efficient, and more reliable than ever before, continuing the innovative process that is propelling this industry forward. By: Jose R. Zayas According to Wikipedia, innovation is a change in the thought process for doing something, or the useful application of new inventions or ...

Seal suppliers must recognize and understand the challenges faced by the wind industry in order to identify and develop the proper sealing solutions for current and future applications. By: Frank Moskob With global wind capacity increasing by 22 percent in 2010 alone, according to the Global Wind Energy Council, this budding industry ...

Avanti Wind Systems is dedicated to designing and manufacturing the safest work cages and fall-protection equipment available, but testing and training are critical to their successful use. By: Kent Pedersen At Avanti Wind Systems we work to design and manufacture the best work cages and fall protection systems currently available ...

Fire prevention and biodegradability are important factors to consider in selecting gearbox lubricants. By: Darren Lesinski OEM’s, service companies and end-users have an abundance of gear lubricant products available for use in wind-turbine gearboxes. Many OEM factory-fill products come with two- to five-year warranty periods. Pricing is usually the ...