The Odal wind farm in Norway is set to resume operations after being shut down in April due to a blade falling from one of the turbines. Project owners Odal Wind have announced plans to have 16 turbines back in normal operation by the beginning of July.
According to Odal Wind, thorough external and internal examinations of all Siemens Gamesa turbines have been conducted following the incident. The results have been scrutinized by both the supplier and an independent company specializing in the field. Odal Wind anticipates that the first turbines will be back in operation within a few days.
Despite ongoing investigations, the cause of the accident has not been fully determined, the developer stated. Odal Wind emphasized that they are continuing to investigate the incident and currently have no final conclusions on the cause.
“We are still in the process of investigating the incident where a blade broke off from a turbine on Engerfjellet on 10 April, and there is currently no final conclusion on the cause,” Odal Vind stated.
In response to the incident, Odal Wind highlighted increased monitoring of the turbines. They expect the remaining turbines to gradually resume operation in the second half of the year, aiming for the wind power plant to return to normal operation by the end of 2024.
Safety measures remain in place, with a 250-meter safety distance enforced from the damaged turbine on Engerfjellet. Additionally, a safety distance of 100 meters is maintained around other turbines until they are cleared after the investigations.
