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Revolutionizing Wind Energy: Introducing the Gurit98m Open-Source Offshore Wind Turbine Blade Model

At Gurit, innovation drives everything we do. That’s why we’re proud to introduce the Gurit98m – a new open-source blade model designed to support the development, design, and optimization of wind turbine blade materials. This initiative also reflects our strategic commitment to deeper collaboration with key blade and turbine OEMs, and academic institutions, helping to accelerate the transition to sustainable materials like PET.

A Game-Changer for the Industry

As demand for renewable energy grows, so does the need for more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable wind turbine technology. Yet, designing and optimizing blades remains complex and resource-intensive. Developed in partnership with Aalborg University, a leader in composite structure and wind turbine blade engineering, the Gurit98m simplifies this process. The model is publicly available and empowers engineers, researchers, and manufacturers to push forward innovation in structural optimization—reinforcing Gurit’s leadership in materials and blade design.

Optimized for Performance, Cost, and Sustainability

  • Sustainability at the Core – Transition from balsa wood to recyclable PET enhances environmental performance
  • Cost-Effective Innovation – A design strategy with potential to significantly lower costs
  • Smart Structural Design – Key structural drivers handled efficiently

Why It Matters to you

The Gurit98m enables users to improve sustainability by integrating recyclable materials, streamline offshore wind blade design for better efficiency, and accelerate innovation through open-source collaboration. It’s a valuable tool for those looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving renewable energy landscape.

Get Involved

Available in Abaqus and ANSYS formats, the Gurit98m is easy to integrate into your R&D projects. We’re already using it to drive innovation in-house, including enhancements to our OptiCore platform—and we invite you to do the same.

Together, let’s build a more efficient and sustainable future.