New wind turbines will test out the world’s longest wooden blades
Two companies are partnering to tackle one of the wind energy industry’s most persistent challenges—and they may set a world ...
112m turbine collapses on wind farm
Photos of the Berrybank Wind Farm, located 80km west of Geelong, show the 112m turbine, including the blades, nacelle and hub ...
Collapse of turbine at Berrybank Wind Farm sparks call for statewide safety audit
The Allan government is facing calls to launch a safety audit into the state’s wind turbines as authorities investigate the ...
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Vestas wind turbine floored by potential lightning strike
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Vineyard Wind must replace Canada-made turbine blades with blades made in France
Vineyard Wind 1 is once again turning wind into electricity, even as its developer works to meet a federal mandate requiring ...
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Why do wind turbines shut off during storms?
Wind turbines are inherently designed to capture wind, but must be shut down to protect themselves if wind speeds become ...
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Victoria wind farm shut down after turbine collapse, likely due to massive lightning strike
The Berrybank wind project in Victoria has been shut down after an incident which appears to show the collapse of one of its turbines. The project, west of Geelong, features a total of 69 Vestas ...