Offshore Wind Power Fuels Coastal “New Energy”

Lubricants is a company specializing in the R&D of wind power-specific lubrication products, providing comprehensive lubrication solutions for wind power enterprises to ensure high-quality operation of wind turbines under diverse working conditions.

Technical experts point out: "Compared to onshore wind power, offshore wind power is more susceptible to moisture and salt corrosion. Micro-pitting in gearboxes exhibits distinct marine wind erosion characteristics, creating unique demands for precision filters and lubricant cleanliness. Simultaneously, offshore operations impose higher standards on the design of automatic lubrication systems and high-quality lubrication systems. To enhance maintenance efficiency, not only are more precise and specialized products required, but also comprehensive solutions tailored to the characteristics of offshore wind power must be provided from a system design perspective. This involves continuously improving operational efficiency across multiple levels, including system design, equipment maintenance, and material quality."

According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, offshore wind power generation increased by 116.2% year-on-year. As coastal regions expand their clean energy infrastructure, technologies like offshore wind, wave power, tidal power, ocean thermal energy, and ocean thermal energy conversion are being explored and developed, with offshore wind power showing particularly significant growth.

Both offshore and onshore wind power hold immense potential. While offshore wind entails higher construction and operational costs compared to onshore wind, it offers more stable wind conditions and higher electricity output. Crucially, offshore wind has minimal ecological impact on wildlife and vegetation, avoids large-scale land occupation, and can be deployed farther from residential areas. These advantages have garnered increasing attention and support for the technology.