Power meets profit

Lubrication that lifts output

Wind farm operators are constantly seeking ways to increase energy production while keeping costs in check. While the link between lubricants and equipment reliability is understood, the connection between lubrication and power output has remained largely unexplored - until now.

With the sheer mass and complexity of turbine drivetrains, even small reductions in friction - particularly in the gearbox and main bearing - can lead to significant gains in performance output.

Field trial success

Castrol has conducted a rigorous lubricant field trial in the wind industry to date. Over two years, on 1.6 GW onshore turbines, and with DNV ready to independently analyse our results, we set out to answer a critical question: can the right lubricant improve energy output?

The answer is yes.

The trial revealed that switching to Castrol's advanced low-friction lubricants delivered a mean increase of 0.72% in annual energy production (AEP). That's a meaningful gain - especially when achieved through a relatively low-cost, easy-to-implement change. In fact, for a typical 1.6 MW turbine, this could translate into an estimated $1,250 in additional annual revenue.

This isn't just lab theory. It's real-world data, validated by independent experts, and backed by over 134,000 data points filtered down to the most robust 4,000.

If you're looking to unlock more value from your assets, this report is essential reading.