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Your bearings are talking – Here’s how to listen

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.

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Your bearings are talking – Here’s how to listen
July 3, 2025

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.

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Technology
The power of lubrication – What every wind turbine operator should know
June 19, 2025

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.

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Wind News
Powering up – Australia’s biggest wind farm takes shape in Victoria
June 5, 2025

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.

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Wind News
May 22, 2025

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.

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Maintenance
Repair. Remanufacture. Repeat. – Get more life out of your wind turbine
May 15, 2025

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.

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Wind News
The future of wind energy – Turbine innovations from Enercon, Vestas, and Nordex
May 1, 2025

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.

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