Leading-edge erosion specialist Edge Solutions has secured contracts to install Armour Edge blade protection systems at offshore windfarms in the Baltic and the southern North Sea
The orders follow successful trials of custom-made erosion shields with the same operators at as-yet un-named sites in 2020 and 2021.
The installations will be carried out mid-year by trained technicians using the ultra-durable shields which have a predicted lifespan of more than 20 years. The shields will be formed to fit Siemens 3.6-120 and Senvion 6.2M126 offshore wind turbines
Edge Solutions managing director David Urch said, “These latest orders are a great validation for our product which has now been operational through two tough winters.
“We are now seeing repeat orders, delivering significant revenue momentum and each new installation gives us increasing confidence in the ease of application of our system, resulting in less downtime for operators.
“Feedback from customers is allowing us to further improve the system with end-to-end flush joints which will further simplify application and enhance performance. We are now seeing increasing interest from customers in Europe, Asia and the US.”
The Armour Edge shields were developed using a bespoke version of INEOS’s ultra-tough Luran SC thermoplastic material, created specifically for wind turbine blades.
Each Armour Edge shield is up to 1 m long and is custom-formed to the exact blade type and then bonded into place by trained technicians. It is designed to allow rapid installation which results in less downtime and improved profitability for windfarm owners.
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