NANOWINGS

Anti-icing nanocoating for improved wind turbine performance and efficiency.

Europe urgently needs to challenge the present energy crisis. Severe reduction of energy consumption and the use of new technologies are a necessity. Green wind energy is one of the most promising solutions. However, although winter in Europe should be the best time to harvest energy, 94 % of European wind farms cannot exploit it because icing events cause shutdowns leading to energy losses of up to 20 %. In this respect, the EIC-funded Nanowings project will substantially improve wind turbine performance, efficiency and durability by developing nanocoating based on a blended formulation of super-glue polymers combined with nanoparticles and with outstanding anti-icing and anti-fouling properties. The development is slated to enable the reduction of downtimes and support competitive electricity production and effectiveness.