EOLIAN project

EOLIAN is an EU-funded project aiming to develop a new generation of smart, sustainable wind turbine blades. The EOLIAN blade will be manufactured using bio-based repairable and recyclable vitrimer composites reinforced with natural basalt fibres, and recyclable sensors and actuators will be integrated into the blade to enable structural health monitoring (SHM) and de-icing functions. 

EOLIAN blades offer numerous advantages over current thermoset composite blade designs. EOLIAN blades will deliver a longer service life, be simpler to maintain and repair, and easier to repurpose and recycle at the end of their use, offering a more sustainable solution over their complete life cycle.

Further information: www.eolian-project.eu

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