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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.