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Renewable energies

Renewable energies

Sustainable energy production with innovative technology from Bosch Rexroth

Renewable energies are available in unlimited quantities and are climate neutral. They reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce our dependence on limited resources and counteract climate change. Renewable energies include sunlight, wind, tides, ocean currents, ocean waves, geothermal energy and biomass. These sustainable energy sources offer an alternative to fossil fuels and ensure a clean energy supply.
Bosch Rexroth offers comprehensive support in the development and construction of production machines for solar modules, wind turbines and more. With our experienced engineering team and broad product portfolio, we offer customized solutions for your individual requirements.

Solar energy, wave energy or wind energy – Technical solutions for energy production with renewable energies

Tidal and ocean current energy converters

Ocean current energy

Flowing water behaves in a similar way to air, but water has a 850 times higher density. This higher density enables a significantly higher power density compared to air, which in turn enables smaller rotor diameters with the same nominal output of hydropower plants.
To utilize the flow energy of the water efficiently, a rotor is used in conjunction with a hydrostatic gearbox to drive an electric generator.
By using our efficient low-speed radial piston pumps and the robust, adjustable axial piston motors, you can customize such a hydrostatic transmission for your application and for the efficient use of the different flow velocities.
We are open to developing a solution together with you.

Wave energy converters

Wave energy

To a first approximation, an ocean wave can be regarded as an oscillating linear movement. By using suitable mechanics, this movement can be used to drive hydrostatic transmissions.
Our cylinders in combination with our robust, adjustable axial piston motors, accumulators and our proven valve technology allow efficient use of the linear motion and optimum operation of the generators.
Contact us to select the optimum components for your system.

Wind energy hydraulic solutions

Wind energy

The kinetic flow energy of the air drives the rotor of a wind turbine, the rotation of which is converted into electrical energy by a generator.
Modern turbines rely on adjustable rotor blades to increase efficiency and adapt to external conditions. Hydraulics can be ideally used for this purpose by utilizing the high force density.
Our switching and proportional valves have proven themselves for over 20 years in the precise positioning of rotor blades and in braking systems, safety interlocks and auxiliary equipment such as cranes.
Take advantage of our expertise to design future-oriented and reliable solutions.

Expertise and solutions from Bosch Rexroth for sustainable energy production

Partnership

Partnership

In a cooperative process, we work with you to find the optimum solution for you. In doing so, we contribute our many years of expertise in selecting the optimum components for use in the field of renewable energies.

Application know-how

Application know-how

Bosch Rexroth has extensive experience and expertise in power generation from renewable energies. Since the beginning of the industrial development of wind turbines – more than 20 years ago – we have been a partner and reliable supplier of transmission technology and hydraulic drive and control solutions.

Portfolio

Portfolio

Our extensive product portfolio offers a wide range of suitable and proven components. From simple switching valves, powerful pumps and motors to accumulators and cylinders, we offer everything for your hydraulic solution. Our proportional valves have proven particularly successful, guaranteeing trouble-free and safe operation of your application for many years. The diverse range of applications is extended by our portfolio of linear technology and electrical control technology.

Case Study: Bosch Rexroth technology for research and testing of wind turbine support structures

Leibniz University in Hanover uses Bosch Rexroth technology

Leibniz University in Hanover uses Bosch Rexroth technology for research and testing of wind turbine support structures.

Offshore wind turbines need to be securely and durably mounted on the ocean floor. In collaboration with Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy and Energy System Technology (IWES) and ForWind Centre for Wind Energy Research, the Test Centre for Support Structures (TTH) at Leibniz Universität in Hanover performs applied research and testing of wind turbine support structures and components with the aim to optimize their designs and construction technologies.

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SERVICE

Spare parts

Spare parts

Bosch Rexroth offers a comprehensive spectrum of service to repair, maintain and modernize heterogenous machines.

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Repairs

Repairs

Fast and reliable repair instead of expensive replacement – thanks to a fast repair the machine and production can continue to run.

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Field service

Field service

Do you need on-site help? Our Bosch Rexroth field service supports you during operations.

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Modernization

Modernization

We turn old into new and new into even newer! Because of our expertise we can significantly extend the service life of your product line with full productivity with retrofit solutions.

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