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Ceramic outperforms steel: Clever material combinations for robust bearing solutions
August 18, 2022

Ceramic outperforms steel – Clever material combinations for robust bearing solutions

Bearings often operate under challenging applicational conditions. Contamination and electrical erosion can cause bearings to fail quickly — if they aren’t engineered accordingly.

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Putting tailored heat-treated gearbox bearings to the test
July 29, 2022

Strong and robust – Putting tailored heat-treated gearbox bearings to the test

Robust bearings are the key to a long-lasting wind turbine. To evaluate their surface and subsurface robustness and minimize failures, SKF has further developed the SKF Generalized Bearing Life Model (GBLM). During the "Bearing World by FVA" conference, the company presented its application of the SKF DuraPro for wind turbine gearboxes.

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Africa’s huge wind potential
July 8, 2022

Africa’s huge wind potential – Electricity shortage in Africa: Gone with the wind?

In many parts of Africa, people still live without access to electricity. Although recent studies have shown the potential for renewable energy on the continent, electrification is proving to be challenging. In remote regions especially, the infrastructure is lacking.

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How islands are reforming their power production
June 17, 2022

Islands in the (wind) stream – How islands are reforming their power production

Inhabitants of small islands are having a hard time meeting their power needs, as redirecting energy from the mainland is only possible using expensive submarine cables. Yet more and more islands are now home to wind farms. Winds, after all, tend to be strong and steady at sea. But it's not quite as simple as it sounds.

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May 12, 2022

100% recyclable – just a dream? – What’s new in recycling worn components in the wind industry?

Every part of a wind turbine is recyclable... almost. One of the few components that pose a problem are rotor blades. To help tackle the issue, researchers from companies all over the world are trying to find a solution, and it might not be so long until they do. On top of that, it could be that other industries benefit too.

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New heights for German hydrogen: How northwest Germany scores big wins with hydrogen
May 2, 2022

New heights for German hydrogen – How northwest Germany scores big wins with hydrogen

The German government’s National Hydrogen Strategy highlights the significance of hydrogen in the energy transition. This scheme has been bolstered by a major project in the north of the country, which also underlines the importance of close cooperation between wind farm operators and hydrogen producers.

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How far can drones support turbine maintenance?
April 21, 2022

Inspecto-drones – How can drones support turbine maintenance?

Drones are fast, agile, and make light work of reaching high altitudes. But that doesn't necessarily mean they will revolutionize wind turbine maintenance overnight. Incidentally, we are still waiting for the big drone breakthrough in the industry. When is it going to happen?

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Why hybrid offshore farms are making waves
April 7, 2022

No room? No worries! – Why hybrid offshore farms are making waves

In western Europe, the seasons are fairly predictable. Winds are higher in winter. Whereas in summer, the sun is out more often. While this might sound like stating the obvious, it is for this reason that a 16-company-strong consortium is planning to build the first hybrid offshore park off the Belgian coast.

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A new era for gearbox bearings: How innovative rolling bearings are enabling changes in the wind industry
March 30, 2022

A new era for gearbox bearings – How innovative rolling bearings are enabling changes in the wind industry

The wind industry is in a fierce race to reduce the levelized cost of energy to become competitive with other energy sources. New developments in rolling bearing technology allow to reduce the drivetrain weight which significantly reduces the costs and even increases the power. This allows to increase the onshore turbine sizes within the limitations for transport.

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