The 18-month project will be hived into work packages including a measurement campaign to quantify the impact of leading edge erosion on yield; offshore environment characterisation; erosion damage measurement; and repair and protection innovation.

“This joint industry project aims to drive down risks and costs through improved decision making on blade repair, improved leading edge protection and repair solutions and, ultimately, improved yield from less eroded blades," says ORE Catapult senior innovation manager Andrew Macdonald.

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