Offshore wind turbines are experiencing growing pains, and thus the blades are also getting bigger. This is causing a lot of activity, among others at Blaest - Blade Test Center in northern Jutland, which has decided to expand its testing facilities with a new test bench. Wind turbine blades over 100 meters long will be tested.
- It is the primary driver of our strategic focus to be able to meet the needs of the market and our customers. With this new test bench, we are well prepared for the coming years of operation. We expect to see even longer blades within a number of years, and we are determined to also be able to meet the testing needs for these blade lengths, "says Erik Steen Jensen, Managing Director of Blaest.
The decision to invest in the new test bench comes as a consequence of an agreement with Siemens Gamesa to test the blades for the wind turbine manufacturer's SG 14-236 DD wind turbine, which will have blades that are 115 meters long. According to Siemens Gamesa's Head of Technology Development Blades, Peter Fuglsang, good test facilities are crucial for the company to be able to fulfill its offshore wind ambitions.
- Access to large test facilities for product validation is very important for Siemens Gamesa, as we strive to lead the offshore wind revolution and lower the costs of offshore wind. Siemens Gamesa looks forward to strengthening the collaboration with Blaest, which we consider to be a partner with high quality, reliability and extensive documented experience, he says.
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