As innovations drive down costs in wind turbine components, foundation expenses rise. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory predicts Balance of System costs to soar, posing a challenge. The solution lies in reimagining foundation design. Current methods fall short, risking structural integrity.
Advanced modelling offers insight, with micropiles emerging as a cost-effective, efficient alternative, slashing both capital cost and carbon footprint.
Redesigning foundations is imperative for the future of wind energy.
