Understanding the limitations and advantages of OCM for wind turbines
For wind turbine operators, oil circulating through a gearbox can offer valuable insight into the machine's internal condition. Changes in…
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Nikki Thompson
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Beyond the oil change: Why condition monitoring is becoming essential for wind turbine reliability
Hardly a week passes without news of the challenges facing the global wind industry. Whether it's improving renewable energy output,…
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AI and grid-forming technologies: Unlocking greater value from renewable energy assets
The economics of renewable energy are evolving. Historically, developers' main challenge was building affordable wind and solar capacity. Now, the…
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An essential guide to wind turbine gear oil performance tests
Gear oil rarely attracts much attention until something goes wrong. Modern wind turbine gearboxes operate under punishing conditions, including fluctuating…
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Nuclear energy hiring is slowing in North America – but leaders can see where capacity and risk are shifting
For company leaders, detailed hiring and workforce data acts as an early warning system for business performance, giving a forward‑looking…
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The when, why and where of lubricant sampling and analysis
Lubricants play a vital role in machinery, reducing friction, dissipating heat, protecting surfaces, and carrying away contaminants. Furthermore, through structured…
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ABB’s HiPerGuard Medium-Voltage UPS Wins 2025 Data Center Power Innovation Award
ABB, a global technology company specializing in electrification and automation, is playing an increasingly visible role in addressing the power…
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Navigating lubricant selection (and how to maintain your chosen product)
In the wind sector, equipment operates under dramatic temperature shifts, fluctuating loads and long service intervals, and lubricant behaviour can…
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How long can a gear oil really last? Making Fill-for-Life a reality
Operations and maintenance (O&M) expenses account for approximately 10–25% of the total cost per kWh over a turbine’s lifetime.[i] Gearbox…
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Combatting O&M costs: Navigating rising wind turbine expenses without compromising on quality
From surging material and logistics costs to rising maintenance expenses, the financial model for wind energy is under strain, with…