Operational Challenges and Performance Degradation Patterns in Modern Wind Energy Systems: a Comprehensive Analysis of Grid Integration and Maintenance Issues
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: this paper presents a comprehensive analysis of operational issues in modern wind energy systems, based on a 36-month study of 450 turbines. The results show that blade-related failures (32.4%) and gearbox malfunctions (24.7%) are the most frequent causes of downtime, costing an average of $47,000 per turbine annually. Predictive maintenance strategies reduced unplanned downtime by 34% and improved availability to 94.2%. Grid integration challenges such as voltage fluctuations and reactive power issues were also assessed. These findings provide practical insights for enhancing WES reliability and performance.
Language: English
Subfield: Aerospace Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7117519517
