SKF is committed to drive the design and development of bearings, sealing and lubrication systems that enable more cost-effective wind energy generation. Today’s turbines are installed in harsh, remote environments and the wind parks of the future will most likely have to face even tougher conditions. Working together with original equipment manufacturers and operators, SKF engineers provide dedicated solutions that optimize the reliability and performance of both new and existing wind turbine designs. Global wind energy cumulative installed capacity grew from 11,000 MW in 1999 to roughly 94,000 MW in 2007. By the year 2012 it is expected that this figure will be close to 280,000 MW. |
