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Secondary Damage After Arc Flash in Wind Turbines

October 4, 2018

U.S. wind power has more than tripled over the past decade, and the wind is the largest source of renewable generating capacity in the country. The demand for renewable energy is expected to increase in the coming years. Failures and outages within WTGs are costly. Between lost PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) revenue and Federal Wind Production Tax Credits, a WTG that is out of service may cost a producer upwards of $25,000 USD per week. Continuous improvement programs have reduced failure rates year over year, but with the increasing volume of turbines being installed across North America, the number and severity of incidents will inevitably increase.

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Secondary Damage After Arc Flash in Wind Turbines