Wind Turbines That Shake and Break Cost Their Maker Billions
- Siemens Energy turbine base found to twist, damage parts
- Siemens AG cuts stake in turbine maker following 2020 listing
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Wind turbines make money when they spin. But when they shake, it can cost billions.
Siemens Energy AG is struggling to contain the fallout after discovering a main piece on the frame of its wind turbine can move or twist over time, potentially damaging other critical components, according to people familiar with the matter.