Moventas Gears Oy
Moventas is a wind gearbox expert, lowering the cost of energy across the lifecycle of power generation. Our manufacturing expertise is born in Finland and we have 8 service and sales units in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. We are passionate about innovating gearbox solutions that enable cost-savings & trouble-free operations of wind turbines. Our aim is to bring the competitiveness of wind energy to a whole new level. We do this by bringing the levelized cost of energy as low as possible. Exceed product platform provides competitive edge for our customers by lowering the LCoE of wind turbines. Condition monitoring system CMaS as well as innovative up-tower and workshop services are aimed to lower O&M costs for turbine owners and operators.
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Wind Energy
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Employees:
- Over 1000
- Turnover:
- 100,000,000 - 1,000,000,000 €
About Us
Our Mission is to provide innovative drive train solutions to improve wind power competitiveness.
Our Vision is to be recognized by our partners and our people as the leading provider of drive train technology and services in the wind industry.
Moventas has 40 years of experience in wind turbine gearbox manufacturing. Moventas’ predecessors Metso Drives and Valmet have manufactured industrial gearboxes since the 1940’s, and Moventas was among the first companies to extend the gearbox expertise into wind turbine gearboxes. Our Mission is to provide innovative drive train solutions to improve wind power competitiveness.
Our Story
This is the question that drives us. We want to change the world. We want to be part of the solution that solves the problems with the current energy production model. When we achieve our goals, our legacy for our children and for the generations to come will be a cleaner, greener and healthier planet.
Burning fossil fuels is a major contributor to climate change, causing 99,5% of the CO2 emissions in energy production. And yet over 80% of the world’s energy is produced this way. Without alternative energy sources we will not achieve the targeted 2 degree celsius limit set in the Paris Agreement. If we continue this way, we have a lot to lose.
The Paris Agreement builds upon the Convention and – for the first time – brings all nations into a common cause to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change and adapt to its effects, with enhanced support to assist developing countries to do so. As such, it charts a new course in the global climate effort.
The successful outcome of COP21 has raised hopes and expectations of concerted global efforts to tackle climate change. How will this affect the momentum behind the deployment of key renewable technologies and the drive for greater energy efficiency? Take a look at the International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2018.
One of the most acute problems that results from burning fossil fuels, is pollution. Right now 80% of people living in urban areas are breathing unhealthy air caused by burning fossil fuels. World population is projected to grow from 7.3 billion to 9.7 billion in next 30 years. Combined with the rapid urbanization, the global energy demand is expected to grow over 50% during that time.
We need to develop alternative energy sources into the mainstream. Our aim is to bring the competitiveness of wind energy to a whole new level. We’ll do this by bringing the levelized cost of energy as low as possible. This means for example that we face the contradicting challenge of needing to build bigger but lighter wind turbines.
We are supporting our customers to develop outstanding wind turbines that push the very limits with our gearboxes. Exceed series can handle 20% more torque density while being 10% smaller at the same time. Our solution is the undisputable technology leader in its own product category and it is based on 100% proven technology. The best part of it is, that it is just the first step in our technology roadmap.
Our multi-brand service concept includes repairs and upgrades on Moventas and non-Moventas gearbox models for over 20 different wind turbine brands. We provide factory repairs and on-site services. Our extensive knowhow shows especially in our innovative up-tower services. Our objective is to extend gearbox life on existing fleets. We drive down O&M costs for turbine owners and operators and our services increase operational reliability in a cost-effective way.
We were among the first companies to extend the gearbox expertise into wind turbines. We delivered our very first kW class wind gearbox in 1980. Our predecessors have manufactured industrial gearboxes since the 1940’s, hence our metallurgy expertise and manufacturing methodologies offer clear advantages to our innovation capabilities. In addition we understand what the real needs are.
Our way of life is dependent on access to reliable energy. We can match that demand by improving the competitiveness of wind energy. Therefore our R&D is concentrated on lowering the levelized cost of energy. Whether it is a new product design or improved service offering or new addition to our IoT solutions, it all aims to make wind power ever more competitive. Our end goal is to provide endless amount of sustainable energy competitively.
The future generations will need more energy. That is a fact, as our way of life is dependent on energy. What kind of world we leave behind is still up to us. When we achieve our goals, we can proudly say, that the world around us will be a beautiful place. Our legacy for our children and for the generations to come will be a cleaner, greener and healthier planet.