Market Insights
The Wind Energy Bearings Market was valued at US$ 1.5 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow at a robust CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period of 2021–2026.
Market Dynamics
Introduction
Wind energy bearings are critical components in wind turbines, enabling smooth and efficient operation by supporting rotational movements under high loads and harsh environmental conditions. These precision-engineered bearings are used in key turbine systems such as the main shaft, gearbox, and generator, ensuring minimal friction, reduced wear, and prolonged operational life. As the global demand for renewable energy rises, wind turbine sizes are increasing, driving the need for larger, more durable, and maintenance-friendly bearings. Technological advancements and innovations in materials and coatings are further enhancing bearing performance, positioning them as vital to the reliability and efficiency of wind power generation.
Market Drivers
Rising concerns about rapidly growing energy demand and depleting natural resources, such as fossil fuels, natural gas, coal, and wood, have led to exploring areas of renewable sources such as wind energy. In the past few decades, wind energy has gained significant traction among the key economies to reduce their dependency on non-renewable sources of energy.
The surge in investments toward expanding wind farm infrastructure has boosted the demand for components and parts used in wind turbines such as generators, gearboxes, nacelles, towers, and blades. Small components including bearings play a vital role in the smooth operation of wind turbines. Bearings are designed to withstand extreme temperatures, load fluctuations, maintenance access, and lubricant optimization. The increasing length of wind blades and the growing popularity of offshore wind farms demand bearings that can deliver both performance and durability.
The wind energy bearings market is mainly driven by increasing installations of wind turbines, increasing wind turbine fleet (the aftermarket level), and growing need for reliable and efficient components with the rise in the average length of wind turbine blades and turbines. The major factor that directly impacts the bearings market for wind energy is the investment from the key economies as it requires huge capital to install a wind farm. In recent years, emerging economies, such as India, Brazil, and South Africa, have shown keen interest in wind energy to reduce their dependency on non-renewable sources.
Segment Analysis
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Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments
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Bearing-Type Analysis
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Ball Bearings, Roller Bearings, and Slewing Bearings
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Roller bearing is expected to remain the largest and the fastest-growing bearing type in the market during the forecast period.
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Material-Type Analysis
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Metallic Bearings, Non-Metallic Bearings, and Hybrid Bearings
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Metallic bearing holds the mammoth lead in the market.
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Application-Type Analysis
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Gear Box, Main Shaft, Electric Generators, and Others
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The gear box has a major use of bearings.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World
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Asia Pacific is expected to remain the largest market for wind energy bearings during the forecast period.
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By Bearing Type
“Roller bearings will be the largest and fastest-growing in the market during the forecast period”.
The market is segmented into Ball Bearings (Deep Groove Ball Bearing, Angular Contact Ball Bearing, and Others), Roller Bearings (Cylindrical Roller, Tapered Roller Bearing, and Spherical Roller Bearing), and Slewing Bearings. Roller bearing is expected to remain the largest and the fastest-growing bearing type in the market during the forecast period.
Roller bearings are extensively used in applications, such as gearbox, main shafts, and generators because they can handle high radial & thrust loads and tilt movements.
By Material Type
“Metallic bearings dominate the wind energy bearings market during the forecast period”.
The market is segmented into metallic bearings, non-metallic bearings, and hybrid bearings. Metallic bearing holds the mammoth lead in the market. Metallic bearings perform well when they come to extreme momentary overloads.
In the event of a problem of alignment or lubrication, metal-bearing can compensate with greater ease than other types of bearings.
By Application Type
"The gear box has a major use of bearings during the forecast period"
The wind energy bearing market is segmented into gearbox, main shaft, electric generator, and others. Among these, the gear box has a major use of bearings. Gearbox’s reliability has improved remarkably in the past years due to a better understanding of bearing loads.
Regional Analysis
“Asia Pacific is expected to remain the largest market for wind energy bearings during the forecast period”.
In terms of region, Asia Pacific is anticipated to maintain its position as the largest market for wind energy bearings. The wind energy bearings market in the Asia Pacific region is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period, owing to favorable policies and growing investments towards wind farms in both offshore and onshore platforms.
China, the world’s largest wind power market, is driving the growth. In 2020, as per the report from GWEC, China installed over 52 GW of new capacity which is more than half of the global wind power capacity installed in the year. India, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Vietnam are the other key markets in the region.
North America and Europe also hold key positions in the market, driven by increasing investment towards the clean source of energy, favorable policies, and the presence of key players across the supply chain such as Timken, SKF, Schaeffler Group, Siemens Gamesa, Vestas, and GE.
Key Players
With the presence of established international and regional players, the global wind energy bearing market is highly consolidated but remains competitive.
The following are the key players in the Wind Energy Bearings Market (arranged alphabetically)
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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- Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
- Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
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- Market segment trend and forecast.
- Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
- COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
- Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
- Emerging trends.
- Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
- Key success factors.
Market Segmentation
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The Wind Energy Bearings Market is segmented into the following categories:
By Platform Type
By Bearing Type
- Ball Bearings
- Roller Bearings
- Slewing Bearings
By Material Type
- Metallic Bearings
- Non-Metallic Bearings
- Hybrid Bearings
By Application Type
- Gear Box
- Main Shaft
- Electric Generators
- Others
By End-User Type
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, India, Australia, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and Others)
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