Heart of Texas Wind Farm

Improving Wind Turbine Maintenance with Remote Wind Speed Monitoring

The Heart of Texas Wind Farm is one of Texas's prominent renewable energy projects, committed to harnessing clean wind power for sustainable energy production.

Coldfoot Crane Specialists, experts in crane and rigging services, continually seek ways to enchance safety and operational efficiency. By using a Windcrane data logger equipped with a Measnet-calibrated anemometer on their Liebherr LG-1550 Lattice Boom Crane, they have improved safety, increased planning accuracy, and established a reliable record of wind conditions during servicing. This wind data is accessible at any time for both their team and customers.

Regular maintenance and servicing of these turbines are vital to keep them running safely and efficiently. This requires careful planning and precision due to the work required at significant heights and how drastically the wind conditions can change.

"The Windcrane platform is super user-friendly!" The system is working out great, and we've since introduced more Windcranes to our crane fleet."
- Cold Stegall, Crane Superintendant & A&D Director

With Windcrane, Coldfoot Crane Specialists are setting a strong example in improving wind farm operations:

• Gaining real-time wind speed monitoring, ensuring cranes operate only under safe conditions, reducing accident risks and improving scheduling.

• Providing historical reports and supporting proof of wind-related delays for operational planning.

• Acessing advanced forecasting for optimised scheduling for work at height.

• Using MEASNET calibrated wind logging systems that adhere to IEC 61400 wind turbine standards

''Thanks for all the help with setup. We mounted the unit on a pendulum to accommodate different boom angles and connected it to the crane’s aviation light circuit for a smooth power source - all good with current draw!’ 
- James McClure, a Coldfoot Superintendent