ITC is studying new materials for the manufacture of wind turbines in the AeroExtreme project



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## ITC is studying new materials for the manufacture of wind turbines in the AeroExtreme project

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The University Institute of Ceramic Technology Agustín Escardino of the UJI participates in the development of new materials resistant to extreme climates for the manufacture of wind turbines. The AeroExtreme project, led by the company Siemens Gamesa, is developed until the end of 2018 co-financed by the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness and FEDER Funds.  
  
Electric power generated from renewable energies such as wind power is increasing in recent years in Europe. According to WindEurope, this type of energy has represented 51 % of the energy generated in the new facilities opened during 2016, replacing facilities based on fossil fuels.

Large wind turbines face adverse weather conditions such as the continuous impact of particles transported by the wind at high speeds, very high or very low temperatures; abundance of dust; high exposure to ultraviolet rays, etc. To increase energy production yields and reduce repair costs, it is increasingly necessary to develop advanced performance materials that withstand such extreme conditions.

The AeroExtreme project studies various passive and active solutions for the blades and the nacelle (internal structure on which the blades turn) with the aim of maintaining high yields of electrical production and high durability in extreme climatic conditions.

The wear caused by dust particles suspended in the air, the accumulation of dirt and the growth of microorganisms in the blades significantly reduces their energy efficiency due to the damage to their aerodynamic profiles. Within the framework of the project, the ITC has developed a type of material with a resistance to erosion far superior to those currently used, as well as photocatalytic and antifouling coatings also with a high durability.

According to Vicente Sanz, main researcher of the project, "the previous developments of the ITC in nanotechnology and the interdisciplinary collaboration have been the key elements for the success of the solutions found, whose implementation will be carried out soon".

The project, co-financed by the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness in the call Challenges-Collaboration 2016 (RTC-2016-4712-3), has the support of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and is led by the Siemens-Gamesa company  It also has the participation of companies such as Laurentia and technology centres such as Aimplas and Tekniker for the manufacture of nanoparticles and the development of superhydrophobic and anti-freeze coatings.

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