Blade course – May 2026

Gain the knowledge to optimise blade O&M and reduce failure risks

Would you like to improve your understanding of wind turbine blades, make better operational decisions and reduce the risk of structural failures?

Our Blade Course, delivered across three half-day sessions, provides practical, state-of-the-art insights into wind turbine blade structures, common failure mechanisms and effective inspection and maintenance strategies. Delivered by our blade experts, the course combines theory with real-world insights from across the wind industry.

📅 Dates: 4th, 6th & 8th May 2026
⏱ Duration: 3 half-day sessions (approx. 3 hours each)
💻 Format: Online

Register your interest below and we will contact you with full course details.

What you will learn

After completing the course, you will be able to:

Understand wind turbine blades from a structural perspective
Apprehend loads on blades under different field operation conditions
Classify structural blade damages and understand the risk of each type
Gain a basic understanding of blade design and testing philosophy
Learn inspection methods and how to use resulting data effectively

Course modules (high-level overview)

Structural overview of wind turbine blades – Blade design, regions, structural components and materials
Structural failure modes – Common failure types such as peeling, buckling, twisting, interlaminar failures and more
Damage analysis – Statistics, case studies and possible solutions
Certification and testing – Field, full-scale, sub-component testing and non-destructive testing (NDT)
Leading edge erosion (LEE) – Damage categorisation, driving factors and protection solutions
Lightning protection systems (LPS) – Design, certification and protection zones
Operation & maintenance (O&M) – Inspection strategies, risk-based maintenance, end-of-warranty considerations

Register your interest

If you are interested in attending the May 2026 Blade Course, please complete the form below.

Download the full course overview here.