As an example, leading edge erosion (LEE) is thought to be a prime suspect in many of the 3,800 turbine-disabling blade failures globally each year. Limited knowledge and field data available from wind turbine operators makes it difficult to build knowledge of the leading-edge failure mechanism(s). Based on these premises, the Project aims to achieve sufficient understanding of the LEE mechanisms through collaboration with domestic wind turbine operators, to develop better leading-edge coating protection than is currently available.
Total budget of the project was NOK 6.5 mill and it is financed via Research Council of Norway (ENERGIX-Stort program energi) through Innovasjonsprosjekt i næringslivet grants.