Tag: wind
Toxic scrap: Wind and solar’s not-so-green flipside
Photovoltaic panels and wind turbines are green technologies – but not in terms of waste disposal. Both are difficult to break down in an...
S.Africa: two giant wind projects to come online in August 2020
The transportation of both Kangnas Wind Farm and Perdekraal East Wind Farm’s turbine tower sections have commenced, making their way from the West Coast’s...
SA’s energy transition offers an opportunity to upscale wind energy localisation
As South Africa’s energy sector transitions from high dependency on coal for electricity production to clean energy sources such as wind and solar PV,...
Crazy Cape winds cause chaos
If you live in Cape Town, you know exactly what the infamous Cape Doctor is. If you don’t, step outside but be sure to...
Longyuan Mulilo De Aar Wind Power Project in South Africa starts operation
A large-scale wind power plant built by a Chinese company has started operation in De Aar, Northern Cape Province, South Africa, authorities said on...
New machine reduces turnaround times for wind farm lifts
Johnson Crane Hire recently acquired a new hydraulic crawler crane specifically manufactured to handle lifts within wind farm applications.
“Johnson Crane Hire is...
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