Key Features
- Aerodynamic Profile: Tailored airfoil design for each turbine model, with polished gelcoat finish.
- Composite Structure: Multi-layer fiberglass (and carbon) laminates, often sandwich-cored (balsa/PVC foam) for stiffness and low weight.
- Lightning & Erosion Protection: Integrated conductor paths and abrasion-resistant strips on leading edges.
- Low-Noise Tips: Serrations or winglets available to reduce tip vortex noise.
- Pre-bending: Curvature in the static blade ensures optimal shape under load (prebend angle).
- Custom Add-ons: Options for vortex generators, de-icing elements, or trailing-edge flaps can be integrated.
Benefits
- High Energy Capture: Optimized for maximum lift across wind speeds, boosting annual energy production.
- Lightweight Strength: Composite materials cut blade weight significantly, allowing longer spans without exceeding structural limits.
- Reduced Noise: Specialized tip and aerodynamic features minimize noise, important for onshore installations.
- Durability: Tough resin systems and surface coatings withstand fatigue, UV and rain erosion, leading to long service life.
Applications
- Suitable for onshore and offshore utility-scale wind turbines (1.5 MW to 15+ MW). Blades are customized to fit specific turbine models (rotor diameters) and can be used in new installations or as replacements in major maintenance overhauls.
Technical Specifications
- Typical blade materials include E-glass or S-glass fiber (with carbon layers in high-load areas) infused in epoxy. Blades often contain 50–70% fiber volume. For example, a 3 MW blade might be ~60 m long and weigh ~10 tons. Each blade is subject to full-scale certification tests (static bending and fatigue per IEC 61400-23). Standard features include dimension tolerances ±2 mm and gelcoat color stability.
Unique Selling Points (USPs)
- Our blades incorporate industry-leading design standards for reliability. As noted by LM WindPower, “features blend high performance and reliability”. We use proven material systems (ULTRALITE gelcoats, SafeReceptor lightning) and offer rapid prototyping for custom blade lengths. Continuous manufacturing processes (e.g. pultrusion of carbon spar caps) ensure consistent quality. Per industry data, carbon-fiber reinforcements allow longer, lighter blades without compromising stiffness, giving our blades a performance edge.