Wind Power: A Success Story with a Future

Since wind turbines are becoming larger and more powerful, technology must also evolve. Turbines must become more efficient and guarantee continuously sinking Levelized Costs of Energy (LCOE) for vendors. This technical term encapsulates the costs that arise when transforming one type of energy into electricity. This is where ZF Wind Power makes the difference. Thanks to their continuous technical further development, the team can quickly react to market demands and deliver products that guarantee low Levelized Costs of Energy – for both onshore wind turbines and those out at sea. Last year, operators of onshore and offshore wind farms recorded historically low costs. This makes wind energy more competitive than ever. Wind turbines on land are already the most cost-effective form of power generation in large parts of Europe, and offshore turbines are close behind.

In addition to the cost argument, wind turbines also have another plus on their side: in times where the international community is concerned with rising climate change, wind power presents a sustainable way of generating energy. ZF utilizes its expertise in a wide range of fields in collaboration with its customers in the areas of electromobility and renewable energy in order to transform traffic, industry, and energy markets, as well as ensuring a safe, clean future without the use of coal-generated power.

On the occasion of this year’s Global Wind Day - held every year on June 15th – ZF Wind Power encouraged its employees in China, India, and the USA as well as in Germany and Belgium to teach their children and grandchildren about the importance of wind for their future. Children were asked to draw pictures. The results now decorate a wall in the break room at the ZF Wind Power headquarters in Lommel. The young artists associated wind with terms such as “happiness”, “nature”, “fun”, and sometimes even “danger”. Above all, however, wind is one thing: energy.