Energy generation and distribution
Sustainable technologies for a better future
While fossil resources are in ever scarcer supply, demand for energy is growing – throughout the world. So how can we manage energy responsibly? And how can we develop renewable energy sources?
At thyssenkrupp our engineering capabilities for these global challenges are focused in the segments Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services and Steel Europe. We work continuously on innovative solutions for the green transformation of industry.
Material expertise
Intelligent materials clearly play a key role here. They have to meet high technical requirements in terms of temperature, pressure and surface resistance. thyssenkrupp Steel supplies special steels for all applications of large-diameter pipes, such as water pipes, oil field pipes, CO2 transport lines, sour-gas-resistant line pipes or pipes for hydrogen transport.
Electrical steel
powercore® electrical steel is the key material for the energy and mobility transition. The high-tech sheets help to ensure the efficient production of green electricity and low-loss energy transmission. In addition, electrical steel is an indispensable component of electric motors. The innovative powercore® minimizes core losses during the transmission and distribution of electrical energy. It is also used in power and distribution transformers, as well as in generators of gas power plants, wind turbines and charging stations for electric vehicles.
Special steel for solar parks
To ensure that solar parks can generate green energy economically and sustainably, they need a robust supporting structure with effective corrosion protection. With ZM Ecoprotect® Solar, thyssenkrupp Steel offers high-performance zinc-magnesium coated steels for photovoltaic mounting systems.
And for applications such as solar storage tanks, we offer pladur® organically coated sheet steel, which can be customized to provide corrosion protection, formability, a functional and attractive surface, temperature resistance or UV protection, and which can be used as a starting material for the efficient production of housings.
Component expertise
At thyssenkrupp rothe erde, our goal is to play a key role in the generation of energy from environmentally friendly and renewable sources. We support the growth of the industry by supplying key components for wind turbines, such as large-diameter bearings. Our products are making wind turbines around the world more and more efficient, thereby making them competitive with fossil fuels. We are continuously working to ensure that our bearing solutions for wind turbines contribute to a more environmentally friendly future.
Highlight: Pitch Bearing Unit
In order to maximize wind energy yield and reduce dynamic loads on the structure, the Pitch Bearing Unit (PBU) can be used to adjust the rotor blades of the turbine in a targeted manner. In newer generation turbines, this can even be done several times per revolution. This process is called “pitching”. In addition to the roller bearings, a corresponding drive is also required for this. The pitch bearing unit has hydraulic or electric drives pre-assembled at the three rotor blade connections to perform the adjustment.
In this modular system, a great deal can be pre-assembled, in addition to many other advantages. Due to its modularity, it can also be used almost universally for all hubs of modern wind turbines. The development is thus specifically geared to current trends among OEMs with regard to modularization and functional integration at the component level.
Hydrogen and ammonia expertise
In the context of modern energy production and distribution, the development of sustainable and efficient technologies is of crucial importance. As a provider of solutions in the field of hydrogen and ammonia plants with around 100 years of experience in electrolysis technology, thyssenkrupp nucera and thyssenkrupp Uhde are actively contributing to the energy transition.
Green ammonia
At the same time, green ammonia plants from thyssenkrupp Uhde play a key role in the efficient storage and transportation of hydrogen. Ammonia is suitable as an energy carrier and storage medium because it can be converted into hydrogen when needed without the need for major infrastructure changes. These technologies not only improve energy production, but also the distribution and storage of energy, ensuring a stable and sustainable energy supply.
Green hydrogen
Hydrogen is seen as a promising energy source of the future, as it is produced emission-free and can be used in a wide range of applications - from industry to mobility. By building and integrating hydrogen plants, thyssenkrupp nucera enables the production of green hydrogen, a clean energy source that helps reduce CO2 emissions.