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Digitalisation Drives Efficiency and Decision Making in Wind Energy

Digitalisation is already playing a major role in the growth of wind energy.

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This is the key finding of the report Digitalisation and the Future of the Wind Energy Industry published yesterday by DNV GL, a global quality assurance and risk management company operating in more than 100 countries. Based on a survey of almost 2,000 engineers and senior executives from across the energy sector, the report assesses the current progress of digitalisation and identifies the top priorities for and barriers to further growth.

The wind industry is widely expected to become an ever-greater contributor to the world’s future energy mix. DNV GL’s Energy Transition Outlook report forecasts a 15-fold escalation in wind-powered generation from 1.1PWh in 2018 to 17PWh in 2050.

In terms of installed electricity generation capacity, the amount of wind energy will increase more than eight times by 2050 to 5TW globally.

The wind industry already uses vast amounts of data to improve performance, for example exploiting wind farm SCADA data to enable a predictive approach by anticipating faults and planning maintenance in order to ensure greater up-time.

Lucy Craig, vice president of Technology and Innovation at DNV GL – Energy

Digital technologies have been one of the key reasons behind wind power’s growth to date. DNV GL’s report reveals that digitalisation will also be vital in achieving the wind energy industry’s ambitious future growth targets.

In particular, the industry considers improving operational efficiency (identified by 52 per cent of respondents), decision making (42 per cent), and cost efficiency (40 per cent) as the top priorities for further digitalisation.

However, the report also highlights that the benefits of digitalisation could be threatened by issues over sharing data and limited willingness to provide more transparency.

Such doubts are particularly felt in the offshore sector where concerns over data sharing (37 per cent of respondents) and inability to access data (25 per cent) were cited as the biggest barriers to further digitalisation.

Interestingly, barriers related to data were a greater concern in the wind industry than in other parts of the energy sector. Other potential barriers identified include digital skills gaps within the industry and organisations focusing on other priorities.

However, this increased reliance on data brings new challenges and the wind industry faces conflicting priorities when it comes to data sharing. While the benefits to sharing are clear, there is also an essential requirement to protect competitive advantage and intellectual property. Finding the balance will allow the wind industry to unlock a bright digital future.

Craig noted.

Digitalisation Drives Efficiency and Decision Making in Wind Energy

Aluminium Systems
  • Thermal Insulation | Stable temperature all year round, due to the great thermal transmittance levels (low Uw).
  • Waterproofing | Sealed construction and water ingress prevention
  • Air permeability | Prevention of air infiltrating the interior, thanks to multiple insulating rubbers that seal the frame.
  • Resistance to wind-load | Durability and stability even under extreme conditions (e.g. hurricane) and against heavy wind load that hits the frame.
Aluminium Systems

Thermal Insulation | Stable temperature all year round, due to the great thermal transmittance levels (low Uw).
Waterproofing | Sealed construction and water ingress prevention.
Air permeability | Prevention of air infiltrating the interior, thanks to multiple insulating rubbers that seal the frame.
Resistance to wind-load | Durability and stability even under extreme conditions (e.g. hurricane) and against heavy wind load that hits the frame.

Marine Systems

Aluflam Marine produces fire-rated aluminium doors and glass walls for the marine and offshore sector. Using our innovative and patented technology that combines insulated aluminium framing and laminated glass, we may offer A60 & B15 classes. Our mission is to enhance the safety onboard so that all staff and guests can feel safe in case of fire, whenever it is new or retrofit projects.

Discover more details on aluflammarine.com
Marine Systems

Aluflam Marine produces fire-rated aluminium doors and glass walls for the marine and offshore sector. Using our innovative and patented technology that combines insulated aluminium framing and laminated glass, we may offer A60 & B15 classes. Our mission is to enhance the safety onboard so that all staff and guests can feel safe in case of fire, whenever it is new or retrofit projects.

Fire Rated Systems
Aluflam fire-resistant products are designed to assure maximum people’s safety and minimize the losses that will occur during the fire. Advanced solutions we use to limit the spread of fire, allow people to escape or keep them in safe zones, without overexposure to smoke and heat. Tests performed by European laboratories proved that our fire-resistant aluminium systems may offer protection from EI30 to EI120 class. The appropriate certificates can be supplied with the product.
Fire Rated Systems
Aluflam fire-resistant products are designed to assure maximum people’s safety and minimize the losses that will occur during the fire. Advanced solutions we use to limit the spread of fire, allow people to escape or keep them in safe zones, without overexposure to smoke and heat. Tests performed by European laboratories proved that our fire-resistant aluminium systems may offer protection from EI30 to EI120 class. The appropriate certificates can be supplied with the product.
Windows – Doors – Facades
Aluflam products are the preferred choice for glazing contractors. Forget assembly of steel profiles. Aluflam frames are delivered as completed units, factory-finished, pre-drilled and ready for installation. Extensively tested and approved, Aluflam systems are available worldwide, and deliver an unbeatable combination of safety, aesthetics, and design flexibility.
Windows – Doors – Facades
Aluflam products are the preferred choice for glazing contractors. Forget assembly of steel profiles. Aluflam frames are delivered as completed units, factory-finished, pre-drilled and ready for installation. Extensively tested and approved, Aluflam systems are available worldwide, and deliver an unbeatable combination of safety, aesthetics, and design flexibility.
Aluminium Extrusion
ALUFLAM EXTRUSION, a plant based in Lithuania, is an international brand belonging to the ALUFLAM Group, which has extensive experience in the structural aluminium sector since 1943. We are the first team in the Baltic States offering services for the production of aluminium profiles by extrusion – both standard and individual cross-sectional profiles.
Discover more details on  aluflamextrusion.lt
Aluminium Extrusion
ALUFLAM EXTRUSION, a plant based in Lithuania, is an international brand belonging to the ALUFLAM Group, which has extensive experience in the structural aluminium sector since 1943. We are the first team in the Baltic States offering services for the production of aluminium profiles by extrusion – both standard and individual cross-sectional profiles.
Profile Designing and Prototyping
At Aluflam our goal is to ensure you get the exact extrusion you require, and with our design & technical services, we can make this happen. Our team of extrusions experts are eager to help with your design, identifying possible improvements, which will save you time and money.
Whether you’re looking for industry insight, or help with a full design, contact Aluflam to get the extrusion you need.
Discover more details on aluflamextrusion.lt
Profile Designing and Prototyping
At Aluflam our goal is to ensure you get the exact extrusion you require, and with our design & technical services, we can make this happen. Our team of extrusions experts are eager to help with your design, identifying possible improvements, which will save you time and money.
Whether you’re looking for industry insight, or help with a full design, contact Aluflam to get the extrusion you need.
Powder Coating Line
  • Horizontal carousel-type powder coating line
  • First this type of solution in the Baltic States
  • The line is adapted to the length of products up to 7500 mm
  • Innovative equipment for automatic and manual painting
  • Only certified materials are used
Discover more details on aluflamextrusion.lt
Powder Coating Line
-Horizontal carousel-type powder coating line
-First this type of solution in the Baltic States
-The line is adapted to the length of products up to 7500 mm
-Innovative equipment for automatic and manual painting
-Only certified materials are used
Mechanical Processing
Using the latest equipment, we can offer processing services for all types of profiles:
Cutting at various angles and lengths
  • Milling of various shapes, and cavities according to the customer’s request
  • High speed  precise and repeatable CNC machining
  • Protective packaging according to customer demands
Discover more details on aluflamextrusion.lt
Mechanical Processing
Using the latest equipment, we can offer processing services for all types of profiles:
  • Cutting at various angles and lengths
  • Milling of various shapes, and cavities according to the customer’s request
  • High speed  precise and repeatable CNC machining
  • Protective packaging according to customer demands
Wall Panels
Sandwich panels are composite construction materials consisting of an insulating, core and two thin skin-layer metal sheets. The core material options are PIR (polyisocyanurate) or MW (mineral wool).
Wall Panels
Sandwich panels are composite construction materials consisting of an insulating, core and two thin skin-layer metal sheets. The core material options are PIR (polyisocyanurate) or MW (mineral wool).
Aluminium Systems
  • Thermal Insulation | Stable temperature all year round, due to the great thermal transmittance levels (low Uw).
  • Waterproofing | Sealed construction and water ingress prevention
  • Air permeability | Prevention of air infiltrating the interior, thanks to multiple insulating rubbers that seal the frame.
  • Resistance to wind-load | Durability and stability even under extreme conditions (e.g. hurricane) and against heavy wind load that hits the frame.
Aluminium Systems

Thermal Insulation | Stable temperature all year round, due to the great thermal transmittance levels (low Uw).
Waterproofing | Sealed construction and water ingress prevention.
Air permeability | Prevention of air infiltrating the interior, thanks to multiple insulating rubbers that seal the frame.
Resistance to wind-load | Durability and stability even under extreme conditions (e.g. hurricane) and against heavy wind load that hits the frame.

Marine Systems

Aluflam Marine produces fire-rated aluminium doors and glass walls for the marine and offshore sector. Using our innovative and patented technology that combines insulated aluminium framing and laminated glass, we may offer A60 & B15 classes. Our mission is to enhance the safety onboard so that all staff and guests can feel safe in case of fire, whenever it is new or retrofit projects.

Discover more details on aluflammarine.com
Marine Systems

Aluflam Marine produces fire-rated aluminium doors and glass walls for the marine and offshore sector. Using our innovative and patented technology that combines insulated aluminium framing and laminated glass, we may offer A60 & B15 classes. Our mission is to enhance the safety onboard so that all staff and guests can feel safe in case of fire, whenever it is new or retrofit projects.

Fire Rated Systems
Aluflam fire-resistant products are designed to assure maximum people’s safety and minimize the losses that will occur during the fire. Advanced solutions we use to limit the spread of fire, allow people to escape or keep them in safe zones, without overexposure to smoke and heat. Tests performed by European laboratories proved that our fire-resistant aluminium systems may offer protection from EI30 to EI120 class. The appropriate certificates can be supplied with the product.
Fire Rated Systems
Aluflam fire-resistant products are designed to assure maximum people’s safety and minimize the losses that will occur during the fire. Advanced solutions we use to limit the spread of fire, allow people to escape or keep them in safe zones, without overexposure to smoke and heat. Tests performed by European laboratories proved that our fire-resistant aluminium systems may offer protection from EI30 to EI120 class. The appropriate certificates can be supplied with the product.
Windows – Doors – Facades
Aluflam products are the preferred choice for glazing contractors. Forget assembly of steel profiles. Aluflam frames are delivered as completed units, factory-finished, pre-drilled and ready for installation. Extensively tested and approved, Aluflam systems are available worldwide, and deliver an unbeatable combination of safety, aesthetics, and design flexibility.
Windows – Doors – Facades
Aluflam products are the preferred choice for glazing contractors. Forget assembly of steel profiles. Aluflam frames are delivered as completed units, factory-finished, pre-drilled and ready for installation. Extensively tested and approved, Aluflam systems are available worldwide, and deliver an unbeatable combination of safety, aesthetics, and design flexibility.
Aluminium Extrusion
ALUFLAM EXTRUSION, a plant based in Lithuania, is an international brand belonging to the ALUFLAM Group, which has extensive experience in the structural aluminium sector since 1943. We are the first team in the Baltic States offering services for the production of aluminium profiles by extrusion – both standard and individual cross-sectional profiles.
Discover more details on  aluflamextrusion.lt
Aluminium Extrusion
ALUFLAM EXTRUSION, a plant based in Lithuania, is an international brand belonging to the ALUFLAM Group, which has extensive experience in the structural aluminium sector since 1943. We are the first team in the Baltic States offering services for the production of aluminium profiles by extrusion – both standard and individual cross-sectional profiles.
Discover more details on  aluflamextrusion.lt
Profile Designing and Prototyping
At Aluflam our goal is to ensure you get the exact extrusion you require, and with our design & technical services, we can make this happen. Our team of extrusions experts are eager to help with your design, identifying possible improvements, which will save you time and money.
Whether you’re looking for industry insight, or help with a full design, contact Aluflam to get the extrusion you need.
Discover more details on aluflamextrusion.lt
Profile Designing and Prototyping
At Aluflam our goal is to ensure you get the exact extrusion you require, and with our design & technical services, we can make this happen. Our team of extrusions experts are eager to help with your design, identifying possible improvements, which will save you time and money.
Whether you’re looking for industry insight, or help with a full design, contact Aluflam to get the extrusion you need.
Discover more details on aluflamextrusion.lt
Powder Coating Line
  • Horizontal carousel-type powder coating line
  • First this type of solution in the Baltic States
  • The line is adapted to the length of products up to 7500 mm
  • Innovative equipment for automatic and manual painting
  • Only certified materials are used
Discover more details on aluflamextrusion.lt
Powder Coating Line
  • Horizontal carousel-type powder coating line
  • First this type of solution in the Baltic States
  • The line is adapted to the length of products up to 7500 mm
  • Innovative equipment for automatic and manual painting
  • Only certified materials are used
Discover more details on aluflamextrusion.lt
Mechanical Processing
Using the latest equipment, we can offer processing services for all types of profiles:
Cutting at various angles and lengths
  • Milling of various shapes, and cavities according to the customer’s request
  • High speed  precise and repeatable CNC machining
  • Protective packaging according to customer demands
Discover more details on aluflamextrusion.lt
Mechanical Processing
Using the latest equipment, we can offer processing services for all types of profiles:
  • Cutting at various angles and lengths
  • Milling of various shapes, and cavities according to the customer’s request
  • High speed  precise and repeatable CNC machining
  • Protective packaging according to customer demands
Wall Panels
Sandwich panels are composite construction materials consisting of an insulating, core and two thin skin-layer metal sheets. The core material options are PIR (polyisocyanurate) or MW (mineral wool).
Wall Panels
Sandwich panels are composite construction materials consisting of an insulating, core and two thin skin-layer metal sheets. The core material options are PIR (polyisocyanurate) or MW (mineral wool).