WEICan and ExxonMobil to develop new lubricant technologies for wind turbines

The Wind Energy Institute of Canada (WEICan) and ExxonMobil have agreed to test new and innovative lubricant technologies for wind turbine applications and technology designed to monitor lubricant performance.

WEICan and ExxonMobil’s collaboration will focus on improving performance and cost efficiency of turbines by analyzing performance-based data. ExxonMobil lubricants will be tested in real-world conditions and results will be shared with turbine manufacturers and power generators to analyze the lifecycle benefits of next-generation lubricants for wind power. Scott Harper, WEICan’s CEO, indicated that WEICan is enthusiastic about taking part in this new venture, stating, “We are excited to work with ExxonMobil, a well-established company whose... ... More: Official Press Release WEICan

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