The wind turbine market continues to evolve, producing more energy than ever before. Two trends have significant impact on wind turbine lubricants.
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1. Larger turbines
OEMs are designing larger wind turbines to increase power generation efficiency. Additionally, OEMs are minimizing weight by decreasing the size of gearboxes, which lower sump volumes. Larger loads + smaller sumps = increased stress on lubricants.