Can a crane support the next generation of wind turbines?

With an effective lifting capacity of more than 1,200 metric tons and by eliminating relative motion between crane and tower, the design is well placed to be able to support the next generation of turbines. The solution also has the potential to allow maintenance of floating wind turbines and the replacement of major components at sea.

Are Huisman cranes suitable for offshore wind turbine installation?

Building on the successful operation of the existing Huisman cranes for the installation of Offshore Wind Turbines, Huisman has introduced a range of cranes tailored to Wind Turbine Installation.

Can a tetrahedron Crane fit a new jackup wind turbine?

Tetrahedron today launched a novel crane for the installation of the next generation of offshore wind turbines, designed to fit on both existing and new jackup wind turbine installation vessels. The increasing size of wind turbine generators sets a challenge for the offshore wind installation industry.

Can a small crane 'climb' a wind turbine?

EU-funded scientists have developed a small crane that ‘climbs’ to the top of even the tallest wind turbines to perform maintenance on large components. The technology promises to increase the economic competitiveness of clean wind energy and speed up its adoption.

What equipment is used for wind turbine erection?

Other equipment, such as the road graders and bulldozers, easily transport to construction sites for general purpose work. But the cranes, because of their heights to 300 ft. and enormous lift capacities – some 400 tons – make them specialized to wind turbine erection. Designs from Europe and the U.S. deserve attention.

Could a crane system slash offshore wind energy costs in half?

Part of the exorbitant cost of offshore wind energy is the massive crane ships required to install the damn things – but Norwegian company Windspider has come up with a brilliantly lightweight crane system that promises to slash costs in half.