Wind turbines are a good source of renewable energy around here, given how much the wind blows. But sometimes those turbines wear out and need renewing. Here, new blades lie next to a couple of turbines, waiting for installation.
This is part of a recent burst of repair and improvements going on at the Hawi Wind Farm, I think because of an extension to its power purchase agreement with Hawaiian Electric Co..
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Graham's Island 
We have a windfarm near us and I’ve seen that they are busy changing some of the blades there.
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First time I’ve seen them putting on new ones. I’ve seen them doing maintenance on the blades before. It looks funny when they use little tools to fix nicks on the leading edges of those giant blades.
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Those blades are so big and long!
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They are. A crane is a must!
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oh I somehow never think of these needing to replace their sails!
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I think it’s important for the blades to be in good nick or they start to work less efficiently.
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love how much I learn during squares 🙂
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