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Wind News
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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Wind News
New upswing for wind energy in Germany?
May 20, 2022

(W)Independent – New upswing for wind energy in Germany?

Germany is one of the world's top wind energy players. Nevertheless, the construction of new wind turbines has been stagnating for some time and the global positioning of the German wind industry is faltering. The so-called "Easter Package" is intended to change that.

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Technology
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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Event
Visit SKF at WindEurope in Bilbao this April!
February 11, 2022

Maximise turbine performance: Connect. Partner. Succeed. – Visit SKF at WindEurope in Bilbao this April!

Now is the time for the wind industry to return to normal, and large-scale events provide an ideal setting for networking and the exchange of ideas between industry stakeholders: SKF recognizes that fact and will therefore be present to connect with you at WindEurope in Bilbao from April 5 to 7. The Wind Farm Management Blog presents the key topics that SKF will cover.

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Wind News
The energy transition’s missing link?
July 8, 2021

The energy transition’s missing link? – A subsea solution for “dark lulls”

Representing an important milestone in the energy transition, the 623 km NordLink submarine cable recently went into operation to transport green electricity from Germany to Norway and back.

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Wind News
Cross-border alliances to boost offshore wind
June 24, 2021

Together towards the energy transition – Cross-border alliances to boost offshore wind

Europewide, there is a growing desire for an energy transition, as many nations increase their onshore and offshore wind energy resources. But why are countries making decisions independently when the EU offers incentives for cross-border collaboration? This article reveals three projects, which show how international teamwork can look.

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Wind News
The global race to green
April 15, 2021

The global race to green – The world on course for carbon neutrality?

Boris Johnson has ambitious plans to supply every home in the UK with offshore wind energy by 2030 – at an estimated cost of 50 billion pounds (55.8 billion euros). Meanwhile, Denmark is equally determined to become climate-neutral by 2040. But what is going on outside of Europe?

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