Liftra’s technology replaces the traditional cranes used at wind farms, and will reduce the cost to change out faulty gearboxes and generators, potentially lowering repair costs 20-30%, according to Guy Dees, vice president for E.ON Energy Services.
Liftra's crane "has easier mobility, and can operate in harsher wind conditions”, Dees says.
No purchase price was given.
Liftra’s crane technology currently works with just three turbine models – the General Electric 1.5MW
