Parker Hannifin noted that the targeted global wind turbine market for this technology is growing at over 20% per year. Hydraulic systems have the potential to revolutionize and grow alternative energy applications, including wind power, according to the company.
The Parker hydraulic system reportedly uses components in wind turbines to convert wind energy into electricity, to improve their overall energy generating capacity and reliability, and to reduce maintenance expenses over their service lives.
Project collaborators include the Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network, the Cleveland Foundation, North Coast Wind and Power, Wintec Energy, the Great Lakes Wind Network and the LNE Group.
