The basis for this success is that:
- In many cases turbine wind design conditions are very conservative compared to reality of sites
- This means that many wind farms have a huge potential to be unlocked
- The rotor diameter is key for energy production
- The blades are key elements for creating loads on the structures and for fatigue life spectra
- Acting in the blades with tailored designs can maximize energy production and life expectancy
All this is achievable when:
- Real site specific loads are kept inside turbine margins of safety and reserve factors
- Ensuring a safe long term operation
- And allowing a longer life extension by means of low loaded blade designs:
- Advanced aerodynamics (slender blades)
- Light blades (carbon blades)
- Designed to be plug&play on the turbine