On February 22 a 600 kW Nordtank wind turbine at Halling in eastern Jutland experienced a so called runwaway event causing its blades to spin out of control. Minutes later the blades collided with the tower and caused the turbine to collapse. In an unrelated event at Vig in Odsherred a Vestas V47 600kW wind [...]
Posts under ‘Turbine Hazards’
Turbine Collapse Altona, NY
Many area residents are worried that a massive turbine could suddenly collapse.
“I’m just hoping that this was an isolated incident.”
Wind Turbine Collapse Altona, NY
ALTONA — Many residents were shocked that a massive wind turbine could come tumbling down and officials say it could take months to learn why one collapsed Friday.
Wind Turbine Concerns
See a an overview of just some of the Wind Turbine Concerns, like noise, shadow flicker, fires and collapses.
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Wind Farm Controversy – WI
Wind Farm Controversy in WI – FOX 6 News
Turbine Breaks – Ch 7
Part of wind turbine breaks and lands in open field
Posted: Feb 21, 2009 03:34 PM
by Danielle Wagner
WAVERLY (KWWL) Part of a wind turbine under construction broke apart Saturday morning. The problem started Friday when construction crews were installing a second wind turbine for Waverly Light and Power.
Turbine Breaks – Waverly
Part of wind turbine breaks and lands in open field
Posted: Feb 21, 2009 03:34 PM
by Danielle Wagner
WAVERLY (KWWL) Part of a wind turbine under construction broke apart Saturday morning.
The problem started Friday when construction crews were installing a second wind turbine for Waverly Light and Power.
During the process, a construction error caused the rotor and [...]
FPL Turbine Collapse – OK
Listen to the story of an FPL (Florida Power and Light) wind turbine collapse in Weatherford, Okla. This May 6, 2005, television news clip is from KOCO, Channel 5, Oklahoma City, whose parent company IBS retains the copyright. It is presented here for educational purposes.
Turbine Explosion
Explosion: Aarhus, Denmark, February 2008
Many wind turbines contain a braking mechanism. This stops the turbine from overspinning, the runaway effect of which is:
