Do wind turbines need communication infrastructure?

However, there are several aspects that make the deployment of communication infrastructure in wind turbines and across wind farms more challenging. The location of wind turbine sites immediately increases the complexity of delivering connectivity. Remote rural sites and off-shore sites mean using standard cellular connectivity is not viable.

Why should you choose a radiating cable for a wind turbine?

These radiating cables combine highly reliable communication with a maintenance-free operation and a lifespan that lasts decades. This makes it the ideal option for achieving connectivity that spans the entire height of a wind turbine or gives complete substation coverage in both on-shore and off-shore environments.

Do wind turbine sites need cellular connectivity?

The location of wind turbine sites immediately increases the complexity of delivering connectivity. Remote rural sites and off-shore sites mean using standard cellular connectivity is not viable. Instead, there needs to be investment in a private wireless solution to give the coverage needed to operate effectively.

Do wind farms need cellular networks?

Delivering Wind Farm Connectivity Connectivity to wind farms is an increasingly important aspect of their operation. In fact, the expected expenditure on private cellular networks for the utilities sector is $2 billion between 2023 and 2026.

How do wind turbine owners deliver contoured coverage?

Instead, wind turbine owners need to look at how to deliver contoured coverage. Contoured coverage takes into consideration all potential barriers to connectivity and, by design, uses equipment that works around this to ensure full site coverage. One of the most efficient ways of doing this is to use a solution like RFS’s RADIAFLEX.