D-TE™ – installation on 75 blades in South America
Challenge
A 2.0 MW wind turbine, commissioned in 2014 with 47.5 m blades, was experiencing a transverse crack in the midspan section along with an open trailing edge. The issue risked significant production losses and recurring repair costs.
Transverse crack in midspan section + open trailing edge
Solution
Our team was tasked with providing a technical opinion and performing a root cause analysis. The team assessed 75 blades equipped with D-TE™ and recommended targeted interventions to address the defects and prevent reoccurrence.
Impact
The recommended solutions successfully eliminated production losses and avoided recurring repair costs. In addition, the interventions reduced operational and maintenance costs, increased annual energy production (AEP), and lowered the risk of further blade damage, ensuring more reliable and efficient turbine operation.
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