As the wind turbines age, retrofitting the controls becomes increasingly necessary to help increase the turbine’s annual energy production, heighten its availability and provide modern remote access. The turbine’s lifetime can be extended with better profitability combined with renewed access to spare parts.
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Extending Wind Turbine Useful Lives
In a LinkedIn article, Retrofit: A Second Life for Wind Turbines, Emerson’s Power & Water Solutions business president, Bob Yeager, describes the essential role retrofits play in enhancing wind turbine performance.
Alternative Energy is Feeling the Heat
The growth of alternative energy sources have been fueled through subsidies by countries across the globe. Emerson's Douglas Morris, a member of the alternative energy industry team, shares the latest developments in wind energy sources, here in the United States....
Vibration Monitoring Improves Wind Turbine Availability
Rotating machinery including wind turbines are subject to wear and tear over time. Emerson's Douglas Morris, a member of the alternative energy team, shares how vibration-monitoring equipment can help avoid unplanned downtime and costly maintenance. The United States'...
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