Anyone who sees a wind farm in operation can hardly imagine the journey each turbine has made to get there. Blades, hubs, nacelles and tower sections leave different factories and only meet at the installation site.
Transport and storage
Each component travels on its own structures, designed for its geometry and weight. At the port or in the wind farm yard, these same structures keep the parts protected while they wait for assembly.
Lifting and assembly
During installation, lifting devices and assembly equipment come in, responsible for raising and positioning each component with control and safety. Specific tools complete the alignment and fastening work.
At every one of these stages, well-designed support equipment is what allows components weighing dozens of tonnes to reach their place without damage.
