WindEnergy Hamburg: Focus on digital transformation

WindEnergy Hamburg takes place in September and includes an exhibition and conference sessions (Image: Hamburg Messe und Congres) The digital transformation is picking up speed in the wind industry. From monitoring and controlling wind farms to forecasting energy production and maintenance requirements, companies are increasingly reliant on smart sensors, big data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). This all helps to operate their wind power systems more efficiently, while minimising downtime. “Examples such as rotor blade wear monitoring or predictive maintenance of turbines demonstrate the benefits of digitalisation,” said Claus Ulrich Selbach, business unit director maritime and technology fairs at Hamburg Messe und Congress – the event campus that organises WindEnergy Hamburg . Service and maintenance account for one third of a turbine manufacturer’s sales revenues, he added. “Being able to make sound predictions about the condition or wear of turbines and other components increases turbine availability, helping to deploy staff more efficiently in times of a shortage of skilled labour.” At the international wind industry expo in Hamburg from September 24 to 27, market-leading exhibitors will showcase their innovations supporting the digital transformation. Virtual representation of reality Digital twins play a key role in the work of wind turbine […]

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