Asbestos found in Nordex wind turbines operating in Sweden
Windpower Monthly reports that asbestos has been discovered in Nordex wind turbines installed in Sweden, a finding with immediate implications for operations, maintenance protocols, and liability exposure. The presence of hazardous materials in operating turbines raises compliance obligations for owners and operators, and is likely to trigger scrutiny from insurers regarding indemnity clauses and environmental liability coverage. Asset managers holding Nordex-equipped fleets should assess inspection requirements and any remediation costs. Further details on the affected turbine models and the scope of the issue were not yet published in the excerpt.
Read at Windpower MonthlyRWE renewables chief identifies grid connection backlogs as primary operational risk in Europe
RWE's head of renewables for Europe and Australia told Windpower Monthly that grid connectivity is the single issue causing her the most concern, comparing projects holding queue positions without realistic connection prospects to beachgoers reserving sun loungers they never use. The commentary highlights a structural bottleneck that affects project timelines, revenue certainty, and refinancing conditions across European markets. Operators and asset managers with projects in grid queues should factor in prolonged connection delays when modelling returns. The interview provides a senior operator's perspective on a constraint that regulators and network operators have yet to resolve at scale.
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