Wind Turbine Ice Throw Hazard

Experiences and Recent Developments in Germany

Ice throw from wind turbines is a serious environmental hazard. Experience in Germany may serve as a contribution to future standardisation of ice throw from wind turbines. No national or international standards exist, but they are urgently needed. The aim of this article is to give an overview of the critical points which should be assessed in a future guideline.

By Thomas Hahm and Nicole Stoffels, F2E Fluid & Energy Engineering, Germany