Asbestos discovered in wind turbine lift systems delivers new setback for offshore wind industry

Traces of asbestos have been found in brake and clutch pads used inside service lifts of wind turbines, prompting safety recalls, quarantines, and renewed scrutiny of offshore wind supply chains. The asbestos was detected in internal lift components supplied by Chinese manufacturer 3S Industry, used by several major wind operators including Goldwind Australia, Vestas, and […]