Reaching the limit? 13 January 2021
The wind turbines are getting bigger, leading to the deployment of higher capacity cranes for their installation. Are we reaching the limit as to the way the crane industry can serve this market? Sotiris Kanaris reports
“With targets set for the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions on a global scale, and the awareness of the limited availability of conventional sources, the demand for heavy lifting solutions related to onshore wind energy has increased,” says Arjen Vergunst, general manager wind operations at Sarens.
Sarens has been involved in wind energy projects around the world, supplying cranes for new installations as well as maintenance. “The majority of the jobs are new installations either on new wind farms or replacing older generations. With the improved technologies and the guarantees provided, the demand for maintenance has increased,” he adds.