Nabrawind develops crane-free wind towers as developers face supplier risks
Spanish company Nabrawind has introduced a self-lifting system to install tall wind turbine towers without relying on massive crawler cranes.
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Spanish company Nabrawind has developed a system to install exceptionally tall wind turbine towers without using an enormous crawler crane on site, CleanTechnica reported. The system allows developers to erect tall structures using alternative installation methods. [1]
The Nabralift system relies on a tubular upper tower supported by a three-legged steel structure. According to CleanTechnica, the company has achieved certified wind towers reaching a height of 188 meters using this three-legged design and self-lifting erection setup. [1]
An independent test organization provides contract testing facilities that are independent of both product producers and users, according to Wikipedia. These third-party evaluation facilities test products, materials, and software based on agreed requirements without commercial bias. [2]
CleanTechnica reported that the technology faces market challenges as Fortescue deploys the system. Independent developers relying on the crane-free technology now confront potential proprietary supplier risks. [1]
In short
- Nabrawind developed a self-lifting system to install tall wind turbine towers without giant crawler cranes.
- The Nabralift system features a three-legged steel structure supporting a tubular upper tower.
- Nabrawind has achieved certified wind tower designs reaching 188 meters in height.
- Deployment by Fortescue leaves independent developers facing proprietary supplier risks, according to CleanTechnica.
Sources
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- [1]Nabrawind’s Crane-Free Wind Towers Face a Supplier TestCleanTechnica, 5h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Independent test organization on Wikipedia
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