On June 24, the Centre for the Development of Technology and Innovation (CDTI) announced the resolution of its grant call under the Interconecta programme for large collaborative R&D projects. IAWIND is one of the approved R&D projects and is led by GRI R&D ENGINEERING SL, with the participation of GRI TOWERS GALICIA, DALP INGENIERIA Y AUTOMATIZACION (DALP), and NES OPTICS (IOVI).
The IAWIND project aims to develop AI, computer vision, robotics, and digital twin solutions to address the challenges associated with the design and manufacturing of wind turbine towers capable of efficiently supporting this new generation of higher-powered wind turbines, while also achieving operational excellence in manufacturing, design, and quality.
The objective of the IAWIND project is to research disruptive solutions that combine artificial intelligence, advanced algorithms, robotics, and advanced inspection systems to create a new intelligent digital pathway for the design and manufacture of wind turbine towers, enabling the wind energy sector to tackle the challenges of the coming decade.
The main objectives of the project are:
· O.1 Development of an AI-based multi-layout micro-planning tool that contributes to optimising production efficiency, with the capability to generate the optimal production plan in real time.
· O.2 Creation of an intelligent system capable of detecting, classifying, and mitigating defects in wind tower sections while optimising production process efficiency and ensuring the quality and sustainability of the final products.
· O.3 Research and experimental validation of a structural calculation methodology for wind turbine towers based on the parametric study of numerical simulations, enabling the development of improved capacity curves that will contribute to the manufacture of taller and lighter towers.
· O.4 Development of new production parameter prediction models based on the advanced processing of large volumes of IoT platform data, incorporating machine learning and AI tools for simulation.
· O.5 Generation of new concepts for surface treatment processes for large structures, based on the robotisation of painting and curing processes, as well as the use of AI solutions to simulate and optimise thermal flow management in coating booths.
· Duration: 09/2025 – 06/2028
· Investment: €3,102,292.00
· EU Funding: €2,039,489.16
The IAWIND project is co-funded by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the INNTERCONECTA-STEP programme managed by CDTI, with the aim of promoting collaborative industrial research and experimental development activities.
