A new technology that will provide sustainability and cost advantage in wind energy is approaching the test phase. The Indian manufacturer Senvion and the German initiative Voodin Blade Technology are preparing to test the wings of the wooden wind turbine longer than 50 meters.

Vodyin Blade Technology aims to create a revolution in wind energy by using laminated lumber (LVL) in wing production. This material is produced by combining fine wood layers with special adhesives and has a hardness/weight ratio similar to traditional glass fiber composites.

Tom Siekmann, CEO of Voodin, says that LVL not only reduces environmental effects, but also reduces costs by 20 percent compared to composite materials thanks to the production process that does not require mold. As a matter of fact, a more economical and environmentalist solution is presented.

The test process begins in 2026

Within the scope of the cooperation of Senvion and Voodin, the feasibility studies of the wings will be done. Then, in the end of 2026 and 2027 in Europe, the installation and test process of prototype components will be held. Although the exact length has not yet been determined, it is stated that the wings will be longer than 50 meters. This means the world’s longest wooden wind turbine.

Last year, Voodin made a big impression by establishing the first wooden turbine wings of the world of 19.3 meters in Germany. With the new project, it aims to implement this technology on a larger scale.

Amit Kansal, CEO of Senvion, said the wings developed by Voodin will be tested in the company’s 4.2MW turbine model. This model, which was released last year, stands out as one of the largest turbines in the Indian market.

In the wind energy industry, wood is considered an alternative material not only on the wings but also in tower making. Supported by the wind turbine giant Vestas, Modvion produces turbine towers using laminated wood instead of steel and concrete. Therefore, the wood is becoming more prominent as an important material in terrestrial wind turbines.