Onshore Wind Turbine Pitch and Yaw Drive Market Size - By Type (< 1000 W, 1000 W - 3000 W, >3000 W), By Pitch System (Electric, Mechanical, Hydraulic), By Turbine Blade (Small, Medium, Large), & Forecast, 2024 – 2032

Onshore Wind Turbine Pitch and Yaw Drive Market Size

The global onshore wind turbine pitch and yaw drive market was valued at USD 4.8 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2024 to 2032. In a wind turbine, the pitch drive system plays a pivotal role in adjusting the angle of the blades in relation to the wind. Its key functions encompass maximizing energy capture, safeguarding the turbine against severe wind loads, and enabling braking and shutdown processes during maintenance or emergencies. Conversely, the yaw drive system ensures the turbine's rotor is aligned with the wind direction.
 

Integration of IoT, sensors, and AI technologies allows pitch and yaw systems to provide real-time feedback and predictive maintenance capabilities, which will augment the industry landscape. Many turbine manufacturers are standardizing pitch and yaw drive systems across different turbine models to reduce costs and simplify maintenance. As onshore wind projects grow larger, economies of scale are driving down the cost of pitch and yaw drive systems, making them more affordable for smaller operators.
 

The push for cost efficiency in onshore wind projects has led to more standardized designs, making pitch and yaw drives easier to integrate across different turbine models, thereby propelling the product demand. Shifting focus toward replacing hydraulic pitch systems with electric ones, which offer more precision, lower maintenance requirements, and improved energy efficiency, which is particularly prominent in large-scale onshore wind farms, strengthening the product landscape. Furthermore, modern pitch and yaw drive systems now feature variable speed control to optimize turbine performance in real-time based on wind conditions. These systems use advanced algorithms to continuously adjust the blade angles for maximum efficiency, enhancing the market landscape.
 

Onshore Wind Turbine Pitch and Yaw Drive Market Trends

Onshore projects are increasingly using larger turbines with higher capacities, which require more advanced pitch and yaw drives to handle the additional loads and operational complexity. Expansion of wind farms in remote areas, there's a growing emphasis on low-maintenance, high-reliability systems, driving the adoption of more robust pitch and yaw drives with predictive maintenance capabilities, thereby accelerating the market growth. Further, integration of digital solutions such as IoT sensors, data analytics, and automated control systems is becoming common in pitch and yaw drives, improving performance and enabling real-time monitoring.
 

Onshore Wind Turbine Pitch and Yaw Drive Market Analysis

Based on pitch system, the electric segment is set to cross more than USD 1.6 billion by 2032, driven by advancements in turbine technology, the need for efficiency, and increased focus on reliability and maintenance. Electric pitch systems are being adopted over traditional hydraulic systems owing to their higher efficiency, lower maintenance requirements, and better control capabilities. They consume less power which improves the overall efficiency of the wind turbine, which is especially beneficial in large onshore wind farms where energy savings across multiple turbines can be significant, contributing to the product demand.
 

Further, the systems have fewer moving parts and do not require the same level of maintenance, eliminating the risk of oil leaks and the associated environmental and operational hazards, making them more reliable in the long term, driving the business scenario.
 

Based on blade length, the large segment is likely to register about 5% CAGR through 2032, owing to higher energy yields, technological advancements, and site-specific factors. Longer blades allow turbines to capture more wind, especially at lower wind speeds, leading to increased energy output. Advances in materials, such as lightweight composites and carbon fiber, have enabled the production of longer blades without significantly increasing weight. In regions with lower wind speeds, larger blades are becoming more common as they allow turbines to operate more efficiently in such conditions.
 

Furthermore, to accommodate longer blades, the height of wind turbine towers is also increasing, which can access higher-altitude wind streams, which are generally stronger and more stable, further boosting the energy generation.
 

Asia Pacific Onshore wind turbine pitch and yaw drive market is predicted to hit USD 3.7 billion by 2032, driven by government incentives, expanding renewable energy targets, and advancements in wind technology. Many countries in the Asia Pacific region, such as China, India, and Australia, have set ambitious renewable energy targets to reduce carbon emissions, thereby accelerating the adoption of onshore wind projects, supported by favorable policies and incentives. The region is adopting larger wind turbines with higher power output, contributing to increased efficiency.
 

Moreover, countries are leveraging more advanced wind turbine designs to harness low to medium wind speeds prevalent in many areas. In addition, several countries in the region, are investing in local manufacturing of wind turbine components, including pitch and yaw drives, nacelles, and blades to reduce costs and improve supply chain efficiency, augmenting the industry landscape.
 

Onshore Wind Turbine Pitch and Yaw Drive Market Share

The competitive landscape for onshore wind turbine pitch and yaw drive systems is shaped by several key players, with competition driven by advancements in technology, durability, and cost-effectiveness. These companies compete based on factors like technological innovation, reliability, maintenance requirements, and cost efficiency. With growing demand for larger turbines and the need for reliable systems, the competitive landscape is seeing continuous evolution.
 

Onshore Wind Turbine Pitch and Yaw Drive Market Companies

Eminent players operating in the onshore wind turbine pitch and yaw drive industry are:

• ABM Greiffenberger
• Bosch Rexroth AG
• Bonfiglioli S.p.A
• Dana SAC UK
• Comer Industries
• KEBA
• Liebherr
• Nabtesco Corporation
• Nanjing High Speed Gear Manufacturing Co., Ltd
• Nidec Conversion
• SIPCO–MLS
• Schaeffler Group
• ZOLLERN GmbH & Co.
   

Onshore Wind Turbine Pitch and Yaw Drive Industry News

• In February 2023, NGC introduced yaw drives equipped with advanced overload protection. This cutting-edge technology ensures that in the event of an overload, the yaw drives are automatically disengaged from the load. Such a mechanism not only shields critical components like the electric motor, gearbox, and slewing bearing from the adverse effects of an overload but also fortifies the entire yaw system against potential damage. This product launch was strategically timed to address the pressing demand for efficient yaw systems in the wind energy sector.
   
• In January 2021, KEBA introduced its wind power solutions in Japan, offering control products that specialize in pitch control, which changes the angle of the blades of wind turbines and provides the main safety functionality of a state-of-the-art wind turbine.
   

This onshore wind turbine pitch and yaw drive market research report includes an in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of volume and revenue in “MW & USD Million” from 2021 to 2032, for the following segments:

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Market, By Type

• < 1000 W
• 1000 W - 3000 W
• >3000 W

Market, By Pitch System

• Electric
• Mechanical
• Hydraulic

Market, By Blade Length

• Small
• Medium
• Large

The above information has been provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico 
• Europe
  • Germany
  • Spain
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Sweden
  • Poland
  • Denmark
  • Portugal
  • Netherlands
  • Ireland
  • Belgium
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Vietnam
  • Thailand
  • Philippines
  • Taiwan
• Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Egypt
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Argentina