Wind Turbines Hydraulic Control Technology Hydraulics enable efficient wind power generation The future belongs to energy generation from “renewable sources.” A fine example of this is the generation of electricity from wind power. The more efficiently the technological groundwork is accomplished—from development and operation through to maintenance of the turbine—the faster sustainable energy generation methods will establish themselves in the marketplace. Rexroth’s comprehensive drive & control expertise can help make wind turbines more efficient – thanks particularly to the unique technological advantages offered by hydraulics: High power density in limited space Low-maintenance Rugged design Outstanding controllability Rexroth hydraulics for wind generation applications – pitch control systems, yaw drives, drive train brakes, and subassemblies – are the product of multiple years of research, development and in-field use. Rexroth is committed to developing the finest technology to advance the use of renewable energy, through systems that will: Boosting efficiency: More precise actuator drives Shorter control cycles Keep production costs low: Simulation techniques to speed up development Modular design through to the subsystem The entire technology from a single source Less assembly effort Simpler commissioning Reduce operating costs: Longer maintenance intervals Reducing loads Preventing overload Low wear Single source for wind energy hydraulics Manufacturers receive all the technology from a single source—standardized from a broad range of proven components or modified to customer specification. Owing to its outstanding knowledge of the industry, Rexroth, in its capacity as a component manufacturer and system supplier, can make any required modifications directly. As a result of its worldwide presence, Rexroth contacts are always close to the customer. Learn more about wind energy hydraulic systems Brakes Flexible subassemblies Pitch control systems Wind tracking (The Yaw System) Learn more about Gear Technology and Hydraulics for Wind Turbines developed by Bosch Rexroth for the wind energy industry. For more information or to order brochures and catalogs, contact your nearest distributor.