Nabrawind Deploys Crane‑Less Turbine in Namibia
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- Nabrawind installed a Goldwind GW165/6000 turbine at Namibia’s InnoVent Diaz wind farm using its Total Self Erecting System (SES) and Skylift technology, eliminating the need for a large crane.
- Total Self Erecting System can lift tower sections at 30–40 m height and operate in wind speeds up to 15 m/s (bursting to 20 m/s), far exceeding the 6–8 m/s limit of conventional cranes.
- InnoVent Diaz wind farm will eventually host seven Goldwind GW165/6000 turbines all installed with Total SES and Skylift, targeting a one‑week installation cycle per turbine by the seventh unit.
- Fortescue acquired Nabrawind as part of its net‑zero strategy, leveraging the crane‑less technology to accelerate renewable energy deployment.
Why it matters: Renewable developers and operators gain faster, cheaper turbine installs—Fortescue can add seven Goldwind GW165/6000 turbines at InnoVent Diaz in a week each, slashing crane‑rental costs and accelerating its net‑zero target.
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