The general objective of this project is to develop new versatile structural solutions, capable of being integrated into structural elements of an existing wind turbine. To this end, several possible repowering scenarios associated with the wind turbine components are considered: rotor, nacelle, or tower growth.
Because old wind farms are in good wind sites, new solutions are required to repower outdated wind turbines. This project proposes structural solutions: an additional foundation, a section of prefabricated concrete in the tower, the reuse of the steel tower, and connections.
With its implementation, it is possible to put into operation wind turbines that are inoperative due to pathologies in the foundation and increase the energy produced by the wind farm by 25% compared to the original farm. The Centre funds this innovative project for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI) within the “EEA Grants” programme, which represents the contribution of Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein to reduce economic and social disparities in Europe.
Project Data:
- Country: Spain
- Fábrica: Gestamp Hybrid Towers, S.L
- Project Type: Research & Development
- Start Date: 2014-03-01
- End Date: 2015-12-31
- Project Phase: Certificate
- Certification: Reasoned report
- Organisation: Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI)
- Application Date: 2013-10-04
- Date Approved: 2014-02-03
