NGC’s Latest 3.8 MW Main Wind Turbine Transmission Makes a Splash at Wind Energy Hamburg 2018

On September 25, 2018, the world’s largest wind energy exhibition opened in Hamburg, Germany. The expo focused on three areas: energy markets, cost efficiency and smart energy. As one of the world's leading suppliers of wind turbine transmissions, NGC launched its latest 3.8 MW wind gearbox during the event, attracting great attention and high praise.

During the launch, NGC COO Mr. Gu Xiaobin pointed out that the global wind gearbox market has developed in recent years towards low wind speed and high power. Anticipating this trend, NGC launched an innovative next-generation 3.8 MW high power wind gearbox reliable, efficient and of low electrical cost.

Besides, he made aware that smart systems, i.e. gearboxes directly connected to a Condition Monitoring System (CMS) with real time data transmission handled by the gearbox manufacturer for predictive maintenance - ensure the safety and smooth operation of the gearbox over the whole life cycle, improving the overall economic efficiency.

At the Speakers coner, Dr. Alexander Rhode of NGC Europe held a speech on "Smart Gearboxes". Engineeringwise NGC presented the advantages about induction hardened gears versus nitrided hardenend gears, such as excellent product performance as well as competitive pricing.