Transport of wind blades for power plants

What are the challenges in the transportation of wind turbines?

Another challenge in the transportation of wind turbines is that this product constantly changes, resulting in the need to continuously review and modify best practices employed. No two wind turbine shipments are exactly the same; however, some common guidance is always useful.

Where can I ship my wind turbines?

DSV has offices and representatives all over the world. With this global network and set-up, you have access to the know-how and vessels you need to move and ship your wind turbines wherever they need to be safely and efficiently – whether that’s an individual wind turbine, a blade or a turnkey solution for on- or offshore wind farms.

What is the generating capacity of a wind turbine?

The generating capacity of wind turbines have doubled from 1.5 to 3 megawatts in recent years. These days the size of a wind turbine can be 100 meters or more. The turbines are getting heavier, the rotor blades longer and the tower components larger. The nacelle, the hub and the blade may easily weigh over 75, 24 and 9 tons respectively.

What is a wind power plant?

Typically also known as wind farm. In this service specification the term wind power plant is associated with the main assets wind turbines and substation(s) including their support structures, power cables and the control station.

How are wind components transported?

ze will ultimately lead to higher transportation costs. Currently, wind components are transported using a v riety of different modes, including ship, rail and truck. For example, a 150 megawatt wind farm can require as many as 650 truckloads, 140 railcars and eight

Why do we need more wind turbines?

With international demand and promises to drastically reduce CO2 emissions, wind power is playing an ever-increasing part in the generation of energy. This calls for a demand in not only more wind turbines, but more importantly larger wind turbines.