The wind energy industry on the path to maintenance-free systems tion based on wind power even more economical. One goal in developing future rotor blades is to increase the peak speed at the end of the blades. The aim is an increase to over 90 metres per second, to improve the performance of wind energy systems. This also lowers electricity generation costs when converting wind energy into electrical energy. years. It is funded with 11.7 million Danish krones (around 1.57 million euros) from the Danish Innovation Fund. The DURALEDGE project started in November 2018 with a term of three More information: www.covestro.com www.duraledge.dk/the-duraledge-project The DURALEDGE project Wind turbine blade erosion is now the most important blade issue, affecting all wind turbine types and offshore operators. Leading edge erosion can reduce the annual energy production of wind turbines by more than 5%. The impact of erosion on the rotor performance includes an increased drag coefficient, a decreased lift coefficient for higher angles of attack and a significant loss in annual energy yield. The objective of the DURALEDGE project is to improve the lifetime of wind turbine blades, and to reduce service and maintenance costs during the operation of turbines by predicting, modelling and understanding leading edge erosion mechanisms and by developing new highly-durable protective coatings and guidelines for the development of coatings. Awards Can a multichanel communication boost your visibility ? Complementarity - Synergy - International - 24/7 Magazine Publication Web E-letter Take full advantage of 7 dedicated media to multiply your communication potential and extend your business opportunities Directory Technical Posters All information on www.JECcomposites.com N°132 January - February 2020 / jec composites magazine Feature Wind Energy Conferences 43http://www.covestro.com http://www.duraledge.dk/the-duraledge-project http://www.jeccomposites.com