Gurit has unveiled the Gurit98m, an open-source offshore wind turbine blade model developed in partnership with Aalborg University, known for expertise in composite structures and blade engineering. Designed to represent the current generation of large offshore blades, the Gurit98m will support research, technology development, and the integration of sustainable materials into next-generation turbines.

Available in ANSYS and Abaqus formats, the model can be seamlessly integrated into existing design and simulation workflows, enabling engineers, researchers, and manufacturers to evaluate performance, efficiency, and recyclability improvements.

The initiative aligns with Gurit s commitment to collaborative innovation and circular materials, such as replacing balsa wood with recyclable PET core materials. By making the model publicly accessible, Gurit aims to foster industry-wide cooperation, promote testing and validation, and lower barriers to adopting sustainable blade technologies.

Source: vbn.aau.dk