Tylstrup Onshore Wind Farm: Long-Term Protection in a Demanding Environment
Project: Tylstrup Onshore Wind Farm
Location: Denmark
Coating System: PPG SIGMACOVER and SIGMADUR
Application: Wind turbine tower protection
Wind turbine structures are exposed to continuous environmental stresses throughout their operational life. Effective protective coating specification is therefore critical to controlling corrosion and reducing the frequency of maintenance interventions.
The Tylstrup Onshore Wind Farm in Denmark presented a requirement for a durable coating system capable of withstanding severe weather conditions alongside exposure associated with the surrounding agricultural environment.
Technical Requirements
The coating specification needed to provide:
- Long-term corrosion resistance
- Durable performance under severe weather exposure
- Suitable protection for wind turbine tower structures
- Reliable application characteristics
- Reduced maintenance requirements over the asset lifecycle
Coating System
PPG supplied a system incorporating SIGMACOVER and SIGMADUR technologies.
The system was selected to provide long-term corrosion protection and durability under the environmental conditions experienced at the wind farm.
Long-Term Performance
According to the published PPG case study, the coating system remained intact after almost 20 years in service.
For wind energy asset owners, long-term coating performance can have significant implications for lifecycle cost management. Reducing coating breakdown and extending maintenance intervals can help minimise intervention requirements and support the continued operation of critical renewable energy infrastructure.
The Tylstrup project demonstrates the value of considering whole-life coating performance when specifying protective systems for wind energy assets.
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Source: PPG Protective & Marine Coatings case study.
