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Project Code [RDD/00671]

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Project title

SPOTBlade - Strategies for erosion and fouling Protection of Offshore Turbine Blades

Primary Funding Agency

Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

University of Limerick (UL)

Lead Applicant

n/a

Project Abstract

Lowering maintenance costs and increasing operational efficiency are primary challenges for the wind industry. This research aims to examine both the cause and repair of damage leading to a loss in energy generation from repeated impacts of water droplets on the blades of wind turbines.

Grant Approved

�911,317

Research Hub

Climate related research

Research Theme

Achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

Start Date

01/01/2022

Initial Projected Completion Date

31/12/2024