Join our panel discussion as we shift the focus entirely to XXL wind turbine towers, exploring the unique challenges they present and unveiling effective strategies to ensure their longevity, cost-efficiency, and operational reliability. Discover how technological advancements and innovative approaches are shaping the future of XXL wind turbine tower development.

• Delve into the technical challenges associated with XXL wind turbine towers, such as ensuring structural integrity, optimizing aerodynamics, and addressing transportation logistics, while exploring engineering solutions to enhance overall performance.
• Explore the intricacies of cost considerations in XXL wind turbine tower production, focusing on manufacturing processes that achieve economies of scale without compromising quality, thus enabling more cost-efficient tower development.
• Address operational concerns specific to XXL wind turbine towers, including accessibility for maintenance, repairability, and optimizing blade lifespan, while identifying strategies to enhance operational reliability and reduce downtime.
• Emphasize the significance of collaboration between industry stakeholders, research institutions, and manufacturers to collectively overcome challenges and drive innovation in XXL wind turbine tower technology, paving the way for a sustainable and efficient future in wind energy.

Holger Lange, Managing Director, P.E. Concepts

Ion Arocena, CTO, Nabrawind

Li Xuewang, Tower Design Chief Engineer, MingYang Smart Energy

DR. HOLGER LANGE

Managing Director

P.E. Concepts

• Current designs for lattice and concrete towers

• The most important cost and weight drivers

• The special fatigue design

• The future of the adapter for large turbines

Holger Lange

Managing Director

P.E. Concepts

This panel discussion delves into the realm of materials and production

manufacturing within the wind turbine tower industry, focusing on the latest

technologies that are shaping the future of tower manufacturing processes.

The panel aims to uncover advancements that can drive increased

productivity and efficiency, enabling participants to stay at the forefront of

the rapidly evolving wind turbine tower sector.

• Exploring the latest technologies, such as automation, robotics, and

additive manufacturing, that are revolutionizing the production of wind

turbine towers, leading to improved productivity and efficiency.

• Discussing cutting-edge material advancements, including composite

materials and coatings, that offer enhanced performance characteristics,

durability, and reduced maintenance requirements in wind turbine towers.

• Highlighting strategies for optimizing production processes, such as digital

twin simulation, predictive modelling, and data analytics, to achieve higher

levels of precision, quality, and operational efficiency in wind turbine tower

manufacturing.

• Examining the role of supply chain management and collaboration in

achieving seamless integration of materials and manufacturing processes,

ensuring timely availability of resources, and maximizing productivity

throughout the value chain in wind turbine tower production.

Holger Lange

Managing Director

P.E. Concepts

Kumayl Sarwar

Technical Project Manager

SENSEWind

Ing. Dr. hc. Ronald Wagner

Software Validation Engineer

Siemens Mobility