As the renewable energy sector continues to grow, so does the complexity of technology and equipment such as wind turbines, ...

On average, an offshore wind turbine experiences 8.3 failures per year. ... gearbox, or subcomponents such as bearings and ...

As wind turbine technology has evolved, leading to larger, more powerful turbines operating in increasingly challenging conditions, the demands on gearbox lubrication have also grown. Sadly, some of ...

The proposal comes as other operators of aging wind farms in the region plan to swap out old turbines, which can ...

The claim: Wind turbine generators typically only last three to four years. Wind turbines, which contributed more than 9% of U.S. electricity in 2021, last roughly 20 to 25 years before they must ...

Local News GE cites ‘manufacturing deviation’ for wind turbine failure off Nantucket An ongoing investigation of the “root cause” and the effects the debris from the turbine will have on ...

Vineyard Wind's turbine AW-38 at the far south west section of the offshore wind farm, 22 miles south of Martha's Vineyard. One of the turbine's blades failed last month, splintering into pieces ...

Wind energy offers massive potential, but scaling it creates complex challenges for power grids. From costly gearbox failures to the need for rare earth materials in direct-drive systems ...

Debris from a broken offshore wind turbine has for days been washing up on Nantucket shorelines, prompting beach closures and frustrating locals at the peak of the summer season.

An irony of wind turbines is that they don’t necessarily perform well in extreme conditions — and they don't like power failures. ... “There’s still additional useful life on it, but we’re seeing more ...

The massive offshore wind turbine blade that broke near Nantucket was one of several recent failures of blades made by GE Vernova – a top US wind turbine manufacturer. CNN values your feedback 1.

The recent turbine blade failure in the Vineyard Wind project, which occurred while the turbine was being tested, is a concern. However, it should not be taken as an indictment of offshore wind as ...