Polytech
Our blade monitoring solutions have a proven track record of 80,000+ fiber optic sensors that are actively controlling and monitoring wind turbines worldwide.
Monitoring turbines - a smart investment
Monitoring turbines is not just a best practice; it is a strategic investment that pays off in multiple ways. Insights gained through monitoring loads, ice, or structural health can directly help:
Optimize
everyday turbine operations, such as power output, maintenance plan, and repairs
Detect and prevent
potential issues or damages
Operate
turbines at peak efficiency
Extend
the lifespan of the turbines
Lower your levelized cost of energy
Using Polytech’s blade monitoring solutions, you can lower your levelized cost of energy through increasing power output and reducing
operational costs.
Monitoring provides essential data that supports long-term planning and informed decision-making.
Whether it is ensuring compliance with regulations, justifying insurance claims, or fine-tuning operational strategies, having accurate and comprehensive data at your fingertips reduces uncertainty and business risks.
TURBINE COST
Improve material cost with active load optimization
Save development cost with platform expansion
MAINTENANCE
Predictive maintenance with better transparency
EFFICIENCY
Increase annual energy production
Mitigate wake effects based on WTG load information
AVAILABILITY
Reduce downtime with effective ice control
Improve load curtailment (sector management)
LIFETIME
Minimize wear and tear with turbine load control
Balance output with lifetime based on actual loads
SENACT® - Polytech's blade monitoring portfolio
Polytech’s blade monitoring solutions, the SENACT® portfolio, provide the digital backbone for blade monitoring, covering a wide range of applications, such as load monitoring, ice monitoring, or condition monitoring.
SENACT® monitoring solutions are built on a modular and scalable platform including 2D vibration, strain, and temperature sensors.
SENACT® Load monitoring
Wind turbines are exposed to dynamic and complex loads that can affect their performance, reliability, and lifespan.
Load monitoring provides measuring and analysis of these loads and use the insights to increase energy production, reduce operational costs, enhance safety, optimize blade design and material costs, and unleash the potential of your existing turbines.
ABMC – Load calibration made simple
Blade load monitoring requires calibration, which can be time-consuming and costly. Polytech's Autonomous Bending Moment Calibration (ABMC) brings a unique approach to load calibration. ABMC can be activated remotely, automated and can be configured for different types of calibration depending on the wind speed and the quality target.
SENACT® Ice monitoring
In areas with frequent ice events and regulatory obligations, an ice monitoring system is essential for wind turbines. It ensures safe operation by minimizing ice throw, maximizing energy production, and preventing unnecessary shutdowns.
AFP - Autonomous Fingerprinting for ice monitoring
With SENACT® Ice, you get an Autonomous Fingerprinting that enables your wind turbines to automatically create and update their own fingerprint models without the need for manual intervention or external data sources.
Tested, validated, and proven solutions
Today, more than 80,000 Polytech fiber optic sensors are actively controlling and monitoring turbines worldwide.
They have proven their reliability and performance, which stem from rigorous testing and robust and smart design.
Tested according to international standards
All our monitoring solutions have passed thorough testing according to international standards. They are verified by independent, third-party organizations, such as SGS and DNV, you get a reliable monitoring solution for your needs.
Lifetime durability in all environments
All our sensor solutions are designed to last for the entire lifespan of the turbines they monitor and control. Our strain sensors can withstand up to 100 million load cycles, which is way more than they experience over their operational lives. All our systems have been rigorously tested to ensure that they will function under the harsh environment found in wind turbines.
Repeatable field and factory installation
Whether you are installing our monitoring systems in the factory or in the field, simplicity, and time efficiency are key. Our sensors can be glued on the blade internally in just few minutes per sensor. And thanks to the fully digitized field and end of life tests, you can start monitoring right on time.
Contact us
Get in touch with our Sales team directly or contact our Business Development Director Kristian Kjærholm (for OEM customers) or Head of Aftermarket Marc Foldager (for aftermarket customers) to learn more about how our solutions can optimize your operations.
