Case Study

Replacing large components at wind farm Dollerup

Replacing large components at wind farm Dollerup

Replacing large components at wind farm Dollerup Deutsche Windtechnik successfully rebuilt a heavily damaged 1.5 megawatt wind turbine in the district of Schleswig-Flensburg, Germany. The technology service provider cooperated with manufacturers, assessors and other service providers on this challenging project. One of four turbines on the Dollerup wind farm suddenly burst into flames at the end of 2013. The nacelle burned down completely and the rotor blades were badly damaged. Since everything except for the upper part of the tower remained intact, the operating company decided to have the wind turbine rebuilt. From the search for causes to restoration Deutsche Windtechnik first of all helped the evaluators and the Criminal Investigation Department look for causes: a short circuit betwee

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