German consultancy 8.2 Consulting has investigated the lifetime extension of more than 300 onshore and offshore wind turbines.
The company said the analyses shows that most wind turbines can extend operations beyond the 20-year planned design life.
It will present the findings at the WindEurope Conference and Exhibition in Amsterdam from 28 to 30 November.
8.2 Consulting head of sales and marketing Philipp Stukenbrock said: “Rising cost pressure and stricter statutory regulations make the repowering of wind turbines increasingly harder.
“Operators have to consider very carefully how they can maximise their energy output and reduce operating costs.”
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8.2 toasts longer turbine life
Consultancy has investigated the lifetime extension of over 300 machines
By EBS