Carbon Fiber Cage Protection for TESUP Atlas Blades – Concept Design for Extreme Winds in Norway
Tesup Factories Europe III Limited has officially initiated concept design work on an innovative protective system for its Atlas vertical-axis wind turbines, engineered for regions facing extreme wind conditions — particularly Norway, where wind speeds often exceed 50 m/s.
This new concept proposes a lightweight carbon fiber cage structure — formed by four curved bars — that surrounds the wind turbine to safeguard it from high-speed wind damage and blade misalignment.
How It’s Expected to Work (Concept Stage)
1. Axial Displacement Limitation
In storm-force winds, turbine blades risk shifting off-axis. The proposed cage aims to stabilize blade rotation, keeping them within a defined range and preventing cross-blade or body contact without interrupting normal function.
2. Use of Carbon Fiber
Carbon fiber is being explored for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and flexibility — all essential in Norway’s cold, salty, and fast-changing conditions. Its performance under constant vibration and exposure is under evaluation.
3. Aerodynamic Flow Shaping
The unique heart-shaped design of the bars is not just visual — it could serve to streamline airflow around the turbine and reduce wind-induced vibration and turbulence.
4. Ice & Debris Impact Deflection
The cage is conceptually designed to act as a barrier against flying debris and ice fragments, preventing damage to blades during storms or winter freeze conditions.
Concept Design Phase
This system is currently under early conceptual development. It is not a commercially available product yet. TESUP’s engineering team is conducting material assessments, simulations, and structural studies to determine feasibility for production and deployment.
This project is especially focused on the unique challenges of the Norwegian landscape, but scalable applications are being considered for other high-wind regions around the world.
We invite customers, partners, and researchers in Norway to share insights and feedback as this project evolves.
— Concept Work by Tesup Factories Europe III Limited