Aerodynamic Performance Enhancements

Transforming Turbine Efficiency with Aerodynamic Innovation.

Strategic Aerodynamic Enhancement for Improved Production, Operational Range and Reliability

Unlock the full potential of your wind turbines with GWT’s Performance Add-Ons. Tailored to address efficiency losses due to design compromises or operational deterioration, we focus on enhancing turbine output through strategic aerodynamic improvements, particularly at critical transition points like the root and tip of the blade.

Key Features

Aerodynamic Optimization

  • Custom solutions that target inefficiencies for improved turbine performance.

Root and Tip Enhancements

  • Specialized add-ons address common inefficiency areas, offering noise management and efficiency improvements.

Advanced Analysis

  • We combine metrological blade scanning, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), prototype manufacture and wind tunnel validation to pinpoint and address underperformance.

Bespoke Engineering Solutions

  • Tailored upgrades designed through a comprehensive analysis of each turbine’s specific aerodynamic profile and demonstrated in our wind tunnel.

Benefits for Customers

Performance Recovery

  • Reclaim lost efficiency due to degeneration, poor manufacture, or ineffective design.

Extended Asset Value

  • Maintain optimal performance over the turbine’s lifespan, maximizing return on investment.

Expertise-Driven Design

  • Leverage GWT’s blade design experience and wind tunnel capabilities for evidence-based enhancements backed by data and business case analysis.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance

Quality Assurance

  • We conduct thorough checks throughout the process to ensure modifications comply with safety and performance standards.

Standards Adherence

  • All modifications comply with industry safety and performance standards, ensuring enhanced turbine longevity.

Best Practice Safety

  • All our technicians are Global Wind Organization (GWO) certified. Safety is the primary consideration with all on-site work and testing, complying with the most stringent regulations and integrating with any client EHS standards on site.

Take The Next Step

Experience the GWT difference where cutting-edge analysis meets practical, field-tested solutions for wind turbine performance optimization. GWT’s custom-designed aerodynamic enhancements are engineered to optimize efficiency and extend the productive life of your assets.