Learn why small businesses and farms in Texas are making the switch to wind power.

Although it is better known for oil rigs, Texas is leading the country in wind energy. In fact, wind power supplies more than 40 percent of the state’s electricity needs at times.  Wind is the third largest power source in Texas. The future of wind power in Texas looks bright, as well. Several large corporations like Google, Facebook and Amazon have funded their own wind farms in Texas.

Wind power is not only for large corporations. Smaller companies and farms are starting to invest in wind power, as well. Wind turbines can be used to deliver energy for small businesses and farms own hot water and electricity use. This renewable resource offers a variety of benefits for small companies.

Benefits Of Wind Power For Small Businesses And Farms

A wind turbine is a good investment especially for smaller firms and companies with high energy consumption. Here are just a few of the benefits of wind turbines for individual farm and business use.

• State and federal incentives - Both the federal and state government offers renewable energy incentives.

• Ease of installation - Small wind turbines can be installed relatively easily without loading the landscape or the neighbors.

• Lower cost of power - As soon as your wind turbine is up-and-running, your energy costs drop. Additionally, the costs of power will remain stable for years to come. This helps safeguard against the increasing costs of energy.

• Marketing - Customers want to do business with companies that are eco-friendly. Using a wind turbine will make your business stand out in the community for its eco-friendly practices. Also, customers who value environmentally-friendly and sustainable practices will be more likely to do business with a business that uses renewable energy.

Selecting the Right Tools to Keep Wind Turbines Turning

Wind turbines experience constant vibration from the engine. Proper maintenance of wind turbines are critical to their operation. Loose bolts and other problems can cause a rotor and its blades to separate from the nacelle and come crashing to the ground.

Loose bolts and other maintenance problems cause downtime. These problems not only result in losses but they can also be hazardous. If you are like most small companies, the last thing that you want is for an employee or customer to be injured by a wind turbine failure. Therefore, it is crucial to keep the wind turbines turning with proper maintenance.

The first step in keeping your wind turbines up-and-running is to select the right tools for the job. Fortunately, Aztec Bolting understands wind power equipment and offers a range of tools to help you maintain your equipment.

We offer a range of tools and services for wind turbine nacelles, foundations, tower sections and tower flanges, including:

• Cylinders

• Torque wrenches

• Hydraulic Bolt Tensioners

• Torque Calibration Equipment

• Industrial Pumps

• Flange Bolting Tools

For more information about renewable wind power in Texas or servicing your wind turbines, contact us today.