Once again, Hamburg is set to become the global hub for wind energy enthusiasts as it hosts WindEnergy, the premier expo for onshore and offshore wind turbine technology, from September 24-27, 2024. Here’s where you can find SKF and what you can expect.

By leveraging IoT devices embedded with sensors, advanced data analytics, machine learning, and other technologies, predictive maintenance is significantly enhancing the wind energy sector. But what exactly prompts the sector’s key stakeholders to adopt predictive maintenance in their operations?

Thornton Bank wind farm (also known as C-Power wind farm) is a monumental project off the Belgian coast and Belgium’s first offshore wind farm. From its inception to its status as one of Europe’s largest offshore wind projects, this wind farm showcases the viability of wind energy projects.

Keeping turbines spinning smoothly requires timely and proper maintenance, as well as a constant supply of spare parts — a task that can be time-consuming and distract from the main mission. This is where bringing in outside expertise can make a world of difference.

As wind technology has advanced, we have seen more efficient turbines and better overall output. But what happens when these turbines age and become less efficient? The answer could lie in wind repowering, a win-win strategy that combines financial viability, efficiency, and sustainability.

Iberdrola Renewables, in collaboration with the Japan Renewable Energy Corporation and Tohoku Electric Power, has secured the rights to develop a 375 MW offshore wind farm in Akita Prefecture in northern Japan.