Strong UV radiation, heat, wind, dust: solar plants have to operate under extreme environmental conditions. igus® offers different and customised solutions that meet these exact requirements. Our motion plastics impress with their long service life, freedom from maintenance and low costs. Application scenarios for dirt-resistant and lubrication-free plain and spherical bearings are, e.g. tracking systems, floating photovoltaic plants (floating PV) and cleaning systems.

For an ideal energy output from a solar thermal energy plant, direct sunlight and a consistently low degree of cloudiness are essential. Desert regions fulfil this criteria. igus offers various plain and spherical bearings for tracking systems that can withstand the harsh outdoor conditions and prevent downtimes. Whether standard or customised part: we will find the perfect bearing solution for your system that is resistant to dirt, UV radiation and temperature and is lubrication and maintenance-free.

Severe temperature fluctuations, strong winds, turbulence and sand storms: wind turbines have to work reliably even when exposed to harsh weather conditions. igus offers a wide selection of components made of high-performance plastics for wind turbines as well as in production equipment, transport and installation. The components required include robust, compact energy chains and flexible cables for torsional movements that reduce failures in towers, azimuth systems and blade adjustment, for example. Wear-resistant bar stock and high-performance plain bearings, which do not require lubrication or maintenance due to incorporated solid lubricants, are ideal for use in blade adjustment and brake systems.

Machine parts that are used for generating energy via hydropower are exposed to extreme environmental conditions: they have to withstand very high loads, be resistant to saltwater and UV radiation and continuously operate without failure. Downtime due to material wear and frequent maintenance measures can negatively affect the energy output. igus offers a large variety of customer-specific solutions that fulfil the requirements of these sources of renewable energy, and help improve the technology of the entire system. Whether wave power plants, hydropower turbines or screening plants - there are a lot of application areas for our plain and spherical bearings lead screws and energy guide systems in the hydro energy industry.