It was for my front driver side wheel bearing assembly and the axle on the same side. I’m not sure why others quote 4 hours for this job. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

From Singapore’s Tengeh and Kranji to Indonesian island Batam’s Duriangkang, there is huge potential for floating solar farms over reservoirs and offshore waters in the transition toward clean energy, says Stefan Huebner, Senior Research Fellow at ARI National University of Singapore in this Commentary for CNA. Stefan's current research project is a global history of the industrialisation and urbanisation of the world ocean during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. He is writing a monograph in which he argues that since the Age of Coal, Earth has been experiencing an #amphibious transformation. https://bit.ly/4fUBA5u #lowcarbon #solar #solarfarms #solarenergy #photovoltaic #electricity

#TRE Features on #Sustainability 【Basianshan Micro-Hydropower Plant Becomes the First Hydropower Green Energy Demonstration Area in National Forest Recreation Areas】 Taichung Branch, FANCA (MOA) has installed a micro-hydropower station in the Basianshan National Forest Recreation Area, utilizing the water level drop of Shiwen Creek. The annual power generation is approximately 5,500 kWh. This electricity will supply public facilities such as the bamboo-structured art restroom and ecological pond lighting, reducing over 2.7 tons of carbon emissions annually. 【Japan's GF Corporation Partners with IX Renewables for Taiwan's Floating Wind Project】 IX Renewables' Rui-Li 1 floating wind project will partner with Japanese renewable energy company GF Corporation as a key strategic collaborator and their participation in Taiwan's floating wind demonstration project. 【MOEA and the State of Texas Sign a Statement of Intent for Economic Development】 Minister of Economic Affairs, J.W. Kuo, and Texas Governor, Greg Abbott jointly signed the "Taiwan-Texas Economic Development Statement of Intent" on the 7th. This establishes a foundation for strengthening bilateral trade, investment, and industrial cooperation in fields such as semiconductors, electric vehicles, energy resilience, and innovative technologies, further deepening the Taiwan-U.S. economic and trade partnership.

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Labor for both sides is listed as 2.2 units under manufacturer warranty and 2.8 units for standard service. A hub bearing for one side costs around $154 for an OEM part.

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It seems that both procedures are charged at a flat rate of 4 hours. Wheel bearings cost about $100 each, with labor around $100 per hour, so you are looking at roughly $600 in total. If you can remove the steering knuckles yourself and take them to a shop, and use aftermarket or discounted factory bearings, you might reduce the cost to just over $300, assuming you don’t need new hubs. If hubs are required (and Camry hubs often slip and wear out), expect the total estimate to increase by around $200.

In this concept there would be no yaw due to connection cables, or the whole platform rotates? I mean how does it capture the wind from different directions?

A senior executive at China's solar giant Arctech has criticized US and European trade barriers, warning they could impede progress in renewable energy. Zhou Shijun emphasized that prioritizing protectionism over the best technology might hinder the global response to climate change. Arctech, a leader in solar tracking systems, is diversifying its market reach to the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. With annual revenues of $886M and three factories in China, the company is also expanding globally, including new facilities in India, Saudi Arabia, and Brazil. Despite rising geopolitical tensions, Arctech remains optimistic about the inevitable global shift towards large-scale renewable energy. #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #GlobalTrade #Sustainability #ClimateChange #CleanEnergy #Geopolitics #Innovation https://lnkd.in/dHYajYBc

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Nice to see other world-leading floating renewable projects recognise that 2 is better than 1 ? Some familiar engineering challenges in this fantastic looking floating wind turbine, good luck #Mingyang ??

The #HongKong government's new hydrogen strategy details efforts to increase the use of hydrogen to store and transport renewable energy. Environment Secretary Tse Chin-wan stated that hydrogen, as a low-carbon #fuel, can help the city strive towards carbon neutrality, develop a new quality productive force, and maintain global competitiveness. The strategy addresses technical challenges in six key areas: safety, suitable technologies, infrastructure, cost-effectiveness, capacity building, and public acceptance, as well as considering the unique situation of the region while setting out initiatives to improve legislation and standards, aligning with the market to create an environment conducive to hydrogen energy development. By the first half of next year, the government will introduce legislative amendments to provide a legal basis for regulating #hydrogen as fuel and formulate an approach to certify standards aligned with international practices by 2027. Read the full story on #HKMB: bit.ly/3W0HJ99

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In the end, it will be renewable energy. For hydrogen and e-methanol industries aimed at achieving net-zero, it ultimately needs to start with renewable energy. #COP, #Renewable, #Offshore, #WindPower, #GreenEnergy

Congratulations to the team at Mingyang Smart Energy Do you offer contract manufacturing as per requirements? We're looking for a few prototypes as per our requirements. If yes, please send the proposal to shashi@agastyah2.com

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? Breaking News: Mingyang’s OceanX, the world's largest single-capacity floating wind turbine platform, is officially launched in Guangzhou, China. This innovation is poised to transform the renewable energy sector. Key Points: ?️ Innovative Design: OceanX features a dual-turbine 'V' shaped platform with a total capacity of 16.6 MW, optimizes wind capture and efficiency. ? Versatility: Designed for deep water applications, making it a global clean energy solution. ? Impact: Capable of producing 54 million kWh annually, sufficient to power 30,000 households. ?️ Advanced Construction: Built with ultra-high performance concrete for durability. ? Cable-Stayed System: Enhances structural efficiency and adaptability. ? Single-Point Mooring: An adaptive system that ensures stability and safety even in extreme typhoon conditions. Breaking barriers in offshore wind, Mingyang's OceanX heralds a new dawn in marine energy. Join the celebration and let's charge into a sustainable future together! #Mingyang #OceanX #FloatingWindTurbine #RenewableEnergy #SustainableInnovation #CleanEnergy

Congratulations - that really is a remarkable achievement! When I was invited to visit MY last year, I was very impressed by the concrete part production and MY's steep learning curve. I was also very impressed by the R&D department and their premises. Now all the structural parts made of concrete, steel and composite material are combined with the mechanical and electrical components and the innovative OceanX floater is complete. I am very excited about the performance of the self-aligning system, which is based on nezzy2 from aerodyn and whose development EnBW is still supporting and driving forward.

EnBW – Germany with the R&D and offshore engineering department kicked off with aerodyn engineering in 2019 an innovative FOW project called Nezzy². Test campaigns in shallow waters and in harsh environmental offshore conditions in the Baltic Sea demonstrated the robustness and feasibility of the Nezzy² demonstrator in scale 1:10 in principle. We congratulate Ming Yang now to the successful launch of the Ocean X demo floater. The EnBW test results contributed to this remarkable milestone for the FOW industry. Looking forward now to test phase of the Ocean X project. Good luck for this important next milestone !

Hub bearings are readily available online and at auto parts stores. Opting for a less expensive option should still work well. A competent mechanic can usually install them for much less than a dealer would charge. The main challenge is that they can be difficult to remove if they’ve rusted into the hub.

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I went to a local mechanic, who charged $100 for each bearing and $100 for each installation, totaling $400. Additionally, the alignment costs between $60 and $100, so expect to pay around $500. This is a good opportunity to replace any other worn parts, such as shocks or outer tie rods, since you’ll need an alignment.

Last week, I had the privilege of moderating an excellent panel at the Future Energy Asia Exhibition & Summit in Bangkok, titled “Gas and LNG as a cost-effective transition bridge – meeting present to long-term demand for low carbon energy”. Our panelists included Alan Heng, Christophe Malet, Narsingh Chaudhary, Varun Gujral and Andrew Walker, all of whom have significant experience in liquefied natural gas (LNG). The candid conversation didn’t just focus on energy transition, but also addressed the energy trilemma of security, sustainability and affordability. When #GHD launched our #SHOCKED campaign last year, we highlighted the significance of this challenge, and I am happy to see it being discussed so openly and clearly. Energy transition is a necessity which manifests differently across the globe. In Ontario, Canada, where I live, we’re fortunate to have a low-carbon electrical grid, using natural gas primarily for heating. As a result, we are on a journey of decarbonizing natural gas. In Southeast Asia, natural gas is vital for reducing the region’s reliance on the traditional use of coal. It’s a different discussion – the use of LNG can and must increase, at the same time as the rapid development of renewables such as solar, onshore wind, offshore wind and hydropower. This is very much an ‘AND’ situation; a combined, concurrent approach is essential to meet the region’s decarbonization mandate while addressing the energy trilemma sensibly. Ultimately, Asian nations will one day ask the same question we are in parts of the world: “what comes after natural gas?” If renewables, even with energy storage such as pumped hydro and batteries, cannot provide the baseload power required, what other technologies should we be considering? What is possible and what is practical? Transition implies change over time. Let us not look for perfect solutions when we know that we must continually progress. Thank you to the panel for a wonderful and open discussion of this important topic. Download the SHOCKED report now to learn more about how we can de-risk the energy transition and accelerate the adoption of clean, affordable, reliable and low-carbon energy: https://lnkd.in/gw5sP-An #FEA2024 #FutureEnergy #PowerofCommitment

China has achieved a remarkable feat by launching the world's largest solar farm in the Xinjiang region. This massive facility, spanning 200,000 acres, is expected to generate an annual energy capacity of 6.09 billion kilowatt-hours, enough to power over 2 million electric vehicles. This ground-breaking project showcases China's unwavering commitment to renewable energy and sustainable development. It also demonstrates the immense potential of solar power in driving the transition towards a cleaner, greener future, particularly in the transportation sector. https://lnkd.in/gkNCg9dZ #EVNews #EV #WorldsLargestSolarFarm #China #Xinjiang #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #GreenEnergy #Sustainability #EVs #ElectricVehicles #CleanTransportation #6.09BillionKWh #EnergyCapacity #PoweringEVs #ChinaRenewables #StateOwned #UrumqiSolarFarm #PowerConstructionCorpofChina #GlobalLeadership #MegabaseProject #WindEnergy

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Mingyang's MySE18.X-20MW Offshore Turbine Successfully Installed Key Highlights: ? Innovation Milestone: Mingyang Smart Energy 's MySE18.X-20MW, the world's largest single-capacity offshore wind turbine, successfully installed on August 28th in Hainan, China. ? Awards: Recognized as the "2023 Global Best Offshore Wind Turbine" by Windpower Monthly. ? Technical Advancements: Features modular, lightweight design with flexible power up to 20MW and a wind rotor diameter of 260-292 meters. ? Environmental Impact: With an average wind speed of 8.5m/s, it can generate 80 million kWh annually, offsetting 66,000 tons of CO₂ emissions—equivalent to the annual consumption of 96,000 residents. Join us in celebrating this leap forward in sustainable energy. #Mingyang #OffshoreWindPower #SustainableInnovation #GreenEnergy

? PUBLICATIONS | dena: The Role of Water for Sustainable Hydrogen Production in Kazakhstan. Part II: An initial geospatial assessment of green hydrogen hubs in Kazakhstan. And the third publication by the German Energy Agency (dena) in the framework of the German-Kazakh Energy Dialogue on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economy and Climate protection - Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz - is dedicated to the geospatial analysis of the renewable hydrogen production sites in Kazakhstan. Delegation of German Economy for Central Asia - AHK Zentralasien / GFCC Central Asia - is a local partner of the Energy Dialogue between Germany and Kazakhstan. Wind and solar energy as well as water resources are essential for the production of green or renewable hydrogen. Taking the local availability of the resources and the demand into close consideration, the analysis identifies areas with the highest potential for the establishment of green hydrogen hubs and for future development of green hydrogen production. Curious? You will find the analysis for free download at our website under the link: https://lnkd.in/dBSWHN2q #greenhydrogen #germany #kazakhstan #greenhydrogenhub #hydrogenproduction #analysis #energydialogue #greenhydrogenpotential

Meet the highlights of the month of the Lithuanian sector. ? Construction announcement. The largest wind park in the Baltic region, with a massive capacity of 300 MW, is being built. The park that belongs to #Ignitis Renewables is located in Kelmė district. The commercial operation date is planned for 2025. ? The Lithuanian-designed method for recycling wind turbine wings is a step towards fully green wind energy. Scientists from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) and the Lithuanian Energy Institute have proposed an innovative solution for recycling wind turbine wings - pyrolysis. The research team found that pyrolysis has a high environmental potential when comparing the environmental impact of pyrolysis of used wind turbine wings with their disposal in landfills, especially in terms of global warming, the depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer, and the scarcity of fossil and mineral resources. ? Updated strategy. The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted an updated version of the National Energy Independence Strategy (NENS), which aims to make Lithuania a climate-neutral and fully energy independent country by 2050. ? New tender. Energy Minister Dainius Kreivys says a new tender for a second 700 MW wind park in the Baltic Sea is planned for early 2025. The second call for tenders with the possibility to apply for state incentives failed after only one application was received by mid-April. There have been comments from market players that some of the tender conditions were too strict in the current economic situation. The Ministry will launch a new tender with updated conditions. ? Elektrum Lietuva is expanding its capacity in wind energy. Company has acquired 100% of the shares of the wind park project in Telšiai district. A total of 20 wind turbines with a capacity of 6.2 MW each are planned to be built, and their combined annual electricity generation will be able to supply more than 125,000 households. ? Negative decision. After more than a year of battles in the #Širvintos district, where residents strongly opposed the construction of a wind park, the local municipality has taken a negative decision on the EIA report. #windenergy #sectornews #electricity #lvea #greenenergy

I use Timken bearings from RockAuto, which are often reboxed OEM NSK or Koyo, costing about $35-40 each. Press work is roughly $40 per side, plus a four-wheel alignment afterward. However, you’ll need to be mechanically skilled and have the right tools to do this yourself.

Exciting news! Today, the Zhong Neng Project in Taiwan successfully delivered its first power to the grid! Located off the coast of Changhua County, this project is a testament to the dedication and teamwork of our COP team and our partners at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and China Steel Corporation. With a third of the turbines already installed, Zhong Neng is on track to power approximately 300,000 households in Taiwan with renewable energy when fully operational. Read more about this significant milestone here: https://lnkd.in/d66fvTAj #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind #Sustainability #COProjects #ZhongNeng #Taiwan

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