Port of Waterford handles record delivery of 80 metre long wind turbine blades from port

On Wednesday 31st July, Port of Waterford began transporting the record 80-metre long wind turbine blades destined for Cushaling Wind Farm, near Edenderry, Co Offaly, from the port.

The renewable energy project at Cushaling Wind Farm is a €90m development by Statkraft, comprising of 9 turbines, with power generation capacity of 55MW.

The transport was carried out by abnormal load specialists Collett & Sons – Transport , using brand new Blade Adapter trailers. The Blade Adapter (Clamp and Dolly System), is a new trailer innovation which enhances the ability to transport larger blades safely.

The trailer design incorporates enhanced ground clearance between the blade and road surface, along with improved maneuverability and stability compared to standard wing carriers.

This is the inaugural use of the Blade Adapter to deliver 80-metre-long blades to the Cushaling Wind Farm in Ireland. This marks a significant milestone as the blades are the largest delivery of its kind in the UK and Ireland to date!