Spotlight on: Repowering multibrand wind assets

The benefits of repowering multibrand assets at once | Lessons from the most widely installed turbine platform in the world | Vestas confirms 398-MW flurry of turbine orders Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version August 22, 2018 Forward ⋅   Sign Up ⋅   Web Version Sponsored Content Spotlight on: Repowering multibrand wind assets Understanding the tax implications, economics and environmental benefits of tackling a large, complex repowering project across multiple wind assets can seem daunting. Yet the benefits far outweigh the challenges, particularly when utilizing industry expertise. Learn best practices for implementing a multibrand repowering project. Featured Section Sponsored Content from Vestas The benefits of repowering multibrand assets at once We interviewed Chris Brown, president of Vestas' sales and service operations in the U.S. and Canada, about ways to maximize the benefits of repowering multibrand fleets. What are some of the biggest challenges in repowering fleetwide, particularly across multiple brands?   Technical feasibility diligence remains a big challenge when an owner looks at installing equipment from different original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) on multibrand sites.  It's one thing to repower your old technology with new technology from the same manufacturer, but it's another level of complexity to provide technical solutions for multibrand equipment.  For many of these aging fleets, the original turbine manufacturer may no longer be in business or active, so realizing the repower benefits requires a partner capable of applying their technical expertise and capabilities to develop multibrand solutions.  And finally, that OEM must be willing to certify that multibrand solution.   On the education front, the ins and outs of tax qualification, repower economics and the environmental benefits of repowering beyond securing the production tax credit (PTC) extension are a lot to comprehend. It can feel even more challenging when considering those factors across a multibrand fleet. Read the full interview here.        Additional Resources Sponsored Content from Vestas Lessons from the most widely installed turbine platform in the world With over 40 GW installed globally, the 2 MW platform has been thoroughly tested and understood, for nearly 20 years.  Each evolution of the platform builds on lessons learned from over 18,000 installed turbines.  To date, five platform upgrades have increased AEP by up to 40%.  Staying true to one common nacelle, while adding flexibility in tower and rotor dimensions has yielded a flexible and reliable platform. Watch a video to learn more.        Related News From SmartBrief Vestas confirms 398-MW flurry of turbine orders Vestas recently won contracts to supply wind farms in the US, France and other countries with wind turbines totaling 398 megawatts, says the firm. In the US, PacifiCorp will use Vestas' V100 2-MW turbine series to repower its 216-MW Marengo and Marengo 2 projects in Washington. ReNews (UK) (7/2)       Report: Larger, more advanced turbines will drive cost reductions The wind industry's levelized cost of energy will continue to decline as turbines get larger and the technology becomes more efficient, says ONYX InSight. "But it's a mistake to think that all of these new technologies will be more reliable than their predecessors, thanks to lessons learned from older designs, or that operating costs will reduce naturally as the industry matures without increased understanding and streamlining of operations and maintenance processes," notes ONYX head of consultancy Evgenia Golysheva. ReNews (UK) (7/18)       Company Profile Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with 94 GW of wind turbines in 79 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else.   Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled 78 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas' more than 24,300 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.   About this email: SmartBrief will occasionally send emails from our business partners promoting products and services likely to be of interest and relevance to our readers. The content of these messages does not necessarily reflect the view of SmartBrief or its Association partners. If you do not want to receive these emails from SmartBrief, you can unsubscribe from them by clicking here. Advertising: Elizabeth Kaufman    Editor: Bryan McBournie    Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 © 1999-2018 SmartBrief, Inc.® Privacy Policy (updated May 25, 2018) |  Legal Information