Your bearings are talking – Here’s how to listen
Ignoring bearing wear can lead to failures, costly repairs, and extended downtime. But when is the right time to replace a bearing? Learn how understanding wear patterns and monitoring key indicators can help wind farm operators make proactive maintenance decisions.
The power of lubrication – What every wind turbine operator should know
When it comes to any type of machinery, including wind turbines, proper lubrication is one of the simplest yet most important ways to keep everything running smoothly. Understanding how lubrication works can save a lot of time, money, and headaches. This article takes a closer look at oil and grease — what they are, how they work, and why they matter.
Powering up – Australia’s biggest wind farm takes shape in Victoria
Golden Plains Wind Farm, currently under construction in Victoria, is Australia's largest wind power project so far. With a planned capacity of 1,330 MW, this ambitious development aims to significantly boost the country’s renewable energy output.
Driving uptime through data – SKF at the 16th VDI conference
SKF will present developments in wind turbine bearing systems at the 16th VDI conference on slide and rolling bearings, held on 3-4 June 2025 in Schweinfurt, Germany. Topics include sensorized rolling elements and validation testing, with a guided tour of SKF’s Sven Wingquist Test Center also available.
Repair. Remanufacture. Repeat. – Get more life out of your wind turbine
Wind turbines are spinning, clean energy is winning, and the industry is racing full speed ahead. But as the momentum builds, bearings wear out, shafts take a beating, and downtime costs money. Fortunately, with the right approach, many worn components can be restored instead of replaced.
The future of wind energy – Turbine innovations from Enercon, Vestas, and Nordex
The Enercon E-175 EP5, Vestas V172-7.2 MW, and Nordex N175/6.X are turbines to watch in the coming years, each bringing innovations that enhance performance while cutting costs. Here’s a closer look at what makes them stand out.
Above and beyond – From the depths of coal mines to sky-high wind turbines
Germany is turning a former coal mine in Lusatia, in the state of Brandenburg, into a center for renewable energy with Gicon’s construction of what will soon be the world’s tallest onshore wind turbine.
That’s a wrap – Baltic Eagle turbines standing tall
The last turbine has been installed at the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm. This 476 MW project, developed by Iberdrola in partnership with Abu Dhabi-based Masdar, is an important part of their expansion efforts in Germany.
Birds steer clear – Study in Norway finds zero collisions at floating wind farm
A two-year monitoring study at Norway’s Marine Energy Test Center has revealed that no bird collisions occurred with its TetraSpar floating offshore wind turbine. This milestone study sheds new light on the compatibility of floating wind turbines and bird populations, a concern for both renewable energy advocates and environmental groups.
