Published February 21, 2023
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Drivetrain Reliability Collaborative Update
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- 1. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
- 2. Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
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This presentation discusses Operation & Maintenance (O&M) costs, the need for research to characterize failure modes, with the goal of improving drivetrain reliability, reducing uncertainty, and extending the life of the drivetrain.
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