SKF and Goldwind Collaborates to Build Smart Energy and Carbon Management System in China

SKF and Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Goldwind have collaborated to build the first smart energy and carbon management system in SKF's Dalian factory in China.

The parties have also cooperated to use green electricity to lower the carbon emissions of SKF production sites across China.

The smart energy and carbon management system in SKF's Dalian plant is based on energy consumption analysis, carbon emission analysis and equipment operation.

It adopts advanced cloud platform technology, aiming to achieve transparency of energy consumption and carbon emissions, as well as timely alarm of equipment operation, energy consumption and identifying energy saving opportunities.

Rob Jenkinson, Net Zero Program Manager at SKF, said: "SKF continues to create sustainable and low-carbon products and solutions for the industry and has a solid goal to achieve net-zero emissions in production and operation by 2030 and Net Zero emissions in the entire supply chain by 2050. We are closely aligned with Goldwind in our sustainability credentials and ambitions and close collaboration and partnerships of this kind are vital if the world is to achieve Net Zero in time to avoid disastrous climate change. By focusing on practical and rapid action, Goldwind and SKF are making a significant contribution to lowering greenhouse gas emissions right now and into the future.

"Hu Jiang, Executive Director and General Manager of Beijing Etechwin Electric Co. Ltd (wholly owned subsidiary of Goldwind) stated: "Goldwind is sparing no effort to help its partners step towards a sustainable future.  We are delighted that we have achieved several important milestones with SKF and took a big step towards the realisation of our carbon neutral goal in manufacturing. Goldwind has embarked on a journey of carbon neutrality by securing 100% green electricity use among major suppliers by 2025 and achieving 100% recycling of Goldwind's products by 2040. We will be dedicated to our original aspirations and continue to fulfill our mission of innovating for a brighter tomorrow."