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.