Choosing the Right Wind Turbine Lubricant

摘要

One of the most prolific sources of renewable energy is wind power. Generating electricity by the circular turning blades of a turbine propelled by wind, the prevalence of this renewable energy source has, over the past several years, grown dramatically. Wind accounted for more than 30 percent of new generation capacity added in the United States in 2008, up from nearly 1 percent in 2002, according to estimates from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).rnTo make sure newer and older wind turbines operate reliably and produce the maximum amount of electricity, personnel maintaining wind turbines must use the proper lubricants. But the characteristics of a well-balanced wind turbine lubricant are complex and can be confusing when trying to differentiate between products on the market.