Artificial intelligence (AI) already plays a role in many aspects of industry, including supply chain management, product development, and maintenance planning. Companies must evolve with the changing industrial landscape and use the tools at their disposal to maintain their competitive edge. What does AI offer wind energy?

In January 2020, the European Commission released its new vision for a sustainable Europe. This plan covers factors, such as industrial leadership, innovation, and investment in green technology. How will this work, and what role will businesses play?

In 2019, wind energy continued to expand, with new offshore installations making headlines in the media. Additionally, sustainability and environmental responsibility were also in the spotlight. These were just some of the trends that shaped the last year. Dr. Philipp Schmid, Group Marketing Manager at SKF, explains.

Reducing downtime with careful maintenance planning is key to success for wind farm operators. Sustainability should also influence operation and maintenance strategies to help make wind energy an even greener sector.

With the wind energy industry facing increased competition and decreasing margins, SKF and Boralex have teamed up. Their joint project, called the Wind Turbine Reliability Dashboard, will help predict maintenance requirements and streamline supply chain management, lowering overall operating costs and increasing profitability in the process.

Wind energy is now an established source of power that is growing year on year. Nonetheless, as wind turbines become older and require replacing, sustainability challenges arise. What happens to these machines and their components when they can no longer be used?

Understanding for how long a bearing will be operational is vital for planning wind turbine maintenance and budget allocation. Therefore, this information is key for operators when selecting the right component for their application. Calculations based on statistical models are used to estimate bearing rating life. In this article, the Wind Farm Management Blog analyzes how this process works.

The prospect of turning the world’s second largest continent – by size and population – green is more than a little intriguing. As Africa moves toward a goal of universal electricity, the wind industry has an opportunity to shape the future.

Offshore wind energy is increasingly growing in prominence around the world. Stronger, more consistent winds out at sea can generate high volumes of energy, which, in turn, could make wind energy production more efficient. At present, it seems that Europe is ahead of the USA in offshore wind. So, why is this the case, and what do the two regions have planned for the future?