At the Global Offshore Wind event in Manchester, Stefann Perrigot, Director at PES Wind caught up with Laurent Jobart, Founder and President at ALPHA WIND SAS, to discuss their innovative approach to wind turbine asset management.
Jobart introduced Alpha Wind's patented "Dragon Sky" system, a groundbreaking technology that combines specialized drones with LiDAR capabilities to monitor blade pitch angles during active turbine operations. The system is designed to directly address structural issues like aerodynamic imbalances, performance deficits, and unexpected turbine vibrations. By optimizing data collection protocols, the technology can thoroughly assess a single turbine in less than an hour, pinpointing misalignments that cause structural stress or lost revenue.
The primary commercial advantage of this technology lies in its capacity for rapid drone inspections. While highly competitive for onshore sites, the system delivers its greatest value in the demanding offshore sector, where it is capable of inspecting up to 20 offshore turbines in a single day, significantly outperforming traditional methods. As a fast-growing, innovative company looking to secure strategic operational partners, Alpha Wind is focused on scaling this high-speed data solution across the expansive UK and European offshore markets.
For more information about Alpha Wind, visit their website: http://www.alphawind.fr/