As the global energy transition accelerates, grid dynamics are rapidly changing. With more intermittent renewable energy sources like solar and wind coming online, hydropower is being pushed from its historic role as a baseload provider into a fast-response, grid-forming role. From a grid perspective, this is a success story—hydropower is filling the gaps, absorbing volatility, and ensuring stability. But for the asset owner? This shift comes with a silent cost: accelerated d

Introduction The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, with an accelerating shift towards renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. While this transition is crucial for a sustainable future, it introduces significant challenges to grid stability. Unlike traditional fossil fuel-based power plants, many renewable energy sources are connected to the grid via inverters, which do not inherently provide the system inertia and reactive power s

AQTech has developed an innovative Condition Monitoring System (CMS) for pitch bearings in wind turbines. Applied in a case study with 200 turbines in Brazil, the CMS reduced downtime, cut replacement costs by over 50%, and improved maintenance planning. The solution boosts operational efficiency and reinforces Brazil's role in the global energy transition.