What is BladeSENSE?
BladeSENSE is all about unlocking the true power of wind through an IoT-based solution designed to optimize wind turbine efficiency and operation. The company champions the concept of the “Connected Blade,” which means developing smart sensors and services that monitor blade behavior in real time. This approach aims to boost production performance while slashing maintenance costs. Simply put, BladeSENSE provides wind farm operators and turbine manufacturers with a complete package—sensors plus services—that continuously generate data to improve turbine performance. Their goal? To significantly enhance both the profitability and safety of wind turbine operations.
Main Benefits of BladeSENSE
Here’s what makes BladeSENSE stand out:
- +5% increase in production performance thanks to the patented eTellTale sensor
- Real-time control and monitoring of aerodynamic performance
- Rapid ice detection with the eVIB sensor, reducing maintenance costs
- Extended blade lifetime through vibration analysis and early breakage prediction
- Fits any wind turbine, whether onshore or offshore
- High-quality, variable frequency data collection for precise monitoring
- Cloud-based automated data processing with secured encrypted transfer
- Client-oriented online dashboards offering actionable insights and automated alerts
Innovative Sensors Driving Performance
BladeSENSE’s sensors are completely autonomous and absolutely sustainable. The eTellTale sensor is a game-changer, boosting production by optimizing turbine operation through real-time aerodynamic monitoring of blade profiles. Meanwhile, the eVIB sensor tackles one of the biggest challenges in wind energy—ice buildup. It rapidly detects ice and analyzes vibrations to predict potential blade breakage, helping to reduce costly maintenance and extend the lifespan of the blades. These sensors are designed to seamlessly fit any turbine, whether it’s onshore or offshore, making them versatile and practical for all wind energy projects.
Comprehensive Data Acquisition and Processing
Data is at the heart of BladeSENSE’s solution. Their system collects high-quality data from sensors at variable frequencies, enabling rapid ice detection, real-time aerodynamic monitoring, and structural health checks. But it doesn’t stop there. The data is then processed in the cloud using precision-driven algorithms, ensuring accuracy and reliability. Plus, all data transfers are secured and encrypted, so clients can trust their information is safe. This end-to-end data value chain integration is what sets BladeSENSE apart, allowing continuous improvement of sensors and algorithms with cutting-edge technology.
User-Friendly Online Dashboard
All the data and insights collected don’t just sit in the cloud—they’re made accessible through a client-oriented, web-based dashboard. This dashboard showcases high-value diagnostics and analysis, providing actionable insights that help operators make informed decisions. Automated alerts keep users in the loop about any critical issues, so they can act quickly and efficiently. The dashboard’s design focuses on clarity and usability, making complex data easy to understand and apply in day-to-day turbine management.
Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – by improving wind turbine efficiency and production
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – through advanced sensor technology and data processing
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – by reducing maintenance costs and extending turbine lifespan
- SDG 13: Climate Action – supporting the massive deployment of wind energy to reduce carbon emissions
Why BladeSENSE Matters
BladeSENSE takes a novel approach with a fully integrated solution that emphasizes data quality above all. The company believes the future of data models, including AI, hinges on the quality of data collected. By controlling the entire data value chain—from sensor to cloud to dashboard—they maintain independence and flexibility to incorporate the latest technologies. This commitment ensures continuous improvement of their sensor and algorithm solutions, ultimately driving down the cost of energy and encouraging the widespread adoption of wind power. In a nutshell, BladeSENSE is not just about technology; it’s about making wind energy more profitable, safer, and sustainable for the future.
