Wind energy
Wind industry success: we help make it happen
Castrol is chosen by leading turbine manufacturers for first fill when their machines go out to market. We are the trusted supplier for thousands of wind farms across the globe, not just for the warranty period, but for the entire working life.
Preparing you for the future
Demand for wind energy is on the rise as the trend towards renewables gathers pace. Are you prepared to exploit the growing opportunities?
5%
Of all global energy is already supplied by 400,000 turbines.
2050
There will be millions of new turbines in on- and offshore locations.
30%
Wind turbines could generate nearly a third of all energy.
600%
Demand will be six times higher than today.
Our suite of solutions for the wind industry will fuel your performance and growth, positioning you for long-term success.
As well as high-grade lubricants for optimal turbine performance, Castrol provides advanced analytics and dedicated training for your employees.
Unique gear protection optimises efficiency for less downtime
Our Optigear range of lubricants delivers greater efficiency by reducing wear and downtime.
- Runs 8°C cooler than other wind gear oils, for less wear and greater efficiency.
- Generates up to 28% less foam than competitors.
- Resists gearbox breakdown better, meaning less downtime.
- Offers simple maintenance and fewer technical challenges for mixed turbine fleets.
- Gives you control over your levelised cost of energy (LCOE).
- Reduces gear friction by 30% more than other available wind gear oils.
- Delivers best-in-class surface protection.
- Provides greater gearbox breakdown resistance, for less downtime.
- Suited for high capacity wind turbine gears• Also ideal in oil-lubricated rolling element bearings. • Significantly slows any further damage in pre-micropitted gears
- Additive pack dosage which is added to gearbox oil Castrol Optigear Synthetic X 320 to replenish additives and ensure longer life from the oil.
- Minimising carbon footprint (through higher life and less related waste).
- Reduces HSSE risk (associated with oil change).
- Lowers LCOE.
- Can eliminate up to two oil changes of turbine main gearbox over the turbine lifetime.
Protect your critical wind turbine components
Castrol Tribol GR SW 460-1 is designed to meet the challenges of tough environmental conditions in hard-to-reach locations with long re-lubrication intervals.
- Withstands high/shock loads.
- Resists shearing and wear (fretting, rolling, sliding).
- Resists water ingress and corrosion.
- Has good mobility at low temperatures for easy start-up.
- Saves energy and prolongs component life due to reduced friction.
- Has controlled bleed rate and oil separation.
- Reduces downtime.
- Withstands high/shock loads.
- Resists shearing and wear (fretting, rolling, sliding).
- Resists water ingress and corrosion.
- Has good mobility at low temperatures for easy start-up.
- Saves energy and prolongs component life due to reduced friction.
- Has controlled bleed rate and oil separation.
- Reduces downtime.
Maximum quality, minimum cost
Castrol Hyspin AWH-M 32 Superclean delivers great reliability, durability and cost efficiency.
- Is usable over wide temperature ranges due to high viscosity index and low pour point.
- Has excellent anti-wear performance giving extended wear protection for hydraulic pumps.
- Has superior water separation for longer lubricant life and increased equipment reliability.
- Reduces downtime and saves on replacement part costs.
- Is a cleaner system with less frequent filter change.
Analytics
Move away from reliance on scheduled monitoring at intervals. Instead, get real-time information and trending analytics about each turbine in your fleet.
Castrol SmartSensor, powered by ONYX InSight’s ecoCMS solution, offers 24/7, inline condition monitoring through the latest digital technology.
Castrol SmartSensor lets you:
