E!1492 GEFWIN
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Mälardalens Universitet |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 1 989 912 |
| Project duration | November 2022 - November 2025 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Eurostars |
Important results from the project
The project demonstrated the new manufacturing method Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) for wind turbine blades, which guides composite fibers according to load. This results in stronger, lighter and cheaper blades with a longer lifespan. Tests and simulations showed good agreement, and life cycle analyses show 4% lower CO₂ emissions, 4% lower energy requirements and 17% lower costs than traditional methods.
Expected long term effects
The RTS technology is expected to have an impact in the wind power sector and be scaled up to 100 m long blades that last longer and are easier to recycle. The method can also be used in the automotive, aerospace and construction industries. The developed design, simulation and testing methods will be used by more people. In the long term, our European network will grow and make us a leading player in sustainable wind power innovation.
Approach and implementation
The project was an EU collaboration with Carbo-Link (Switzerland) and iCOMAT (UK) as original equipment manufacturers (OEM), ESTIA (Greece) as operator and Mälardalen University (Sweden) as technology evaluator. The international collaboration worked well and complementary skills helped the partners to achieve the set goals. The project work was structured in stages: design, simulation, manufacturing, laboratory testing and evaluation. The schedule was well followed.