by Greensolver | Jan 21, 2016 | Expert analysis, Wind
Pitch angles (measured from the theoretical 0° position) can have a significant impact on the power curve and the production of the turbine. Today’s methods to calibrate the angle at the commissioning stage are not infallible and it is not rare to see several degrees...
by Greensolver | Dec 14, 2015 | Expert analysis, Wind
A gearbox is one of the most critical components in a wind turbine. The price of gearboxes, as well as the difficulties involved in having them replaced, makes their maintenance a priority for asset managers. Oil analysis A gearbox will generally hold between 250...
by Greensolver | Dec 3, 2015 | Expert analysis, Wind
Greensolver is often asked which technical risks are most likely to affect a wind farm’s profitability – risks that should be carefully considered and anticipated in order to minimise project downtime. As part of the risk analysis required by the ISO 55001 Asset...
by Greensolver | Nov 2, 2015 | News, Solar, Wind
Strategic agreement sees Greensolver and PLY Energy collaborate to deliver enhanced European asset management services to financiers and investors. Greensolver, the independent wind and solar farm asset manager, has announced that it is merging with Dutch based...
by Greensolver | Oct 20, 2015 | Expert analysis, Wind
The profitability of wind farms is often compromised by turbine failure and downtime. Despite the wide variety of preventative maintenance programs which are often implemented across these farms, failures can still occur. Seeking to help investors minimize the...
by Greensolver | Oct 13, 2015 | Expert analysis, Wind
Wind farms that are connected to the distribution grid (15 – 20kV) are equipped with electrical protection systems, which allow wind farms to disconnect themselves in the event of a malfunction. This provides protection to both the wind farm and the grid. There are...
