Installing a wind turbine is a complex task that requires a large amount of equipment and logistics. Traditionally, the installation of a wind turbine involved the use of cranes and other heavy equipment, which increased costs and reduced the efficiency of the installation. However, with the Skylift wind turbine installation system, installation costs and time have been significantly reduced.
Skylift is a crane-less wind turbine installation system compatible with any type of standard wind turbine. This system is made up of two components: a self-erecting system and the BladeRunner.
The self-erecting system is able to install both the nacelle and the wind turbine tower in extremely strong wind conditions (up to 15 m/s). This system is insensitive to wind and has an operational installation window up to a wind speed of 15 m/s. In addition, the system is compatible with the new generation of wind turbines (6MW, 7MW, 8MW) and can install wind turbines over 200 meters.
Installation of the nacelle and tower takes only three days and does not require the use of cranes, reducing costs and increasing installation efficiency. Once the system has installed the first wind turbine, the transfer to the next position within the wind farm takes place within one day.
The BladeRunner is the second component of the system and is responsible for installing the wind turbine rotor. This component is also insensitive to the wind and does not require the use of cranes. Skylift’s installation rate is one wind turbine per week, even in extremely high wind conditions.
The Skylift installation system is compatible with any type of standard foundation and is compatible with the Nabrabase foundation, a very efficient foundation for wind turbines which drastically reduces the need for concrete (60%) as well as a significant reduction in CO2 emissions (80%). Additionally, the entire system fits in just 16 standard containers and no large cranes are used for turbine assembly.
In summary, the Skylift wind turbine installation system is an innovative and efficient solution for the installation of wind turbines without a crane. This system is compatible with any type of standard wind turbine, is insensitive to the wind and allows the installation of wind turbines over 200 meters HH. Installation is quick and efficient, significantly reducing costs and increasing installation efficiency.
The main features of the Skylift wind turbine installation system are:
- Installation without crane: the self-erecting system and the BladeRunner allow the complete installation of the wind turbine without the need to use large cranes.
- windproof: the installation system is capable of operating in extremely high wind conditions, with an operational installation window up to a wind speed of 15 m/s and a life support system up to gusts of 23 m /s.
- Compatible with any type of standard wind turbine: The system is compatible with the new generation of wind turbines (6MW, 7MW, 8MW) and can install wind turbines over 200 meters HH.
- Quick setup: Skylift’s installation rate is one wind turbine per week, even in extremely strong wind conditions.
- Cost reduction and logistics: the installation system is compatible with any type of standard foundation and is compatible with the Nabrabase foundation, which drastically reduces the need for concrete and CO2 emissions. Plus, the entire system fits in just 16 standard containers.
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