New report defines true cost of wind turbine operations & maintenance
“Gearboxes are still the Achilles’ heel for the wind industry, and can cost up to $500,000 to fix due to the high cost of replacement parts, cranes (which can cost $75,000-$100,000), post installation testing, re-commissioning and lost power production,” says one long-term veteran O&M technician.
http://social.windenergyupdate.com/pr/new-report-defines-true-cost-wind-turbine-operations-maintenance
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