Silent operation of turbines is crucial for the success of many onshore wind power projects. Siemens has therefore conducted extensive R&D over the last years to further reduce the noise of its wind turbines.
An important breakthrough has now been achieved with the launch of a new generation of Siemens’ so-called DinoTail, an aerodynamic blade add-on. The trailing edge fringe of an owl’s wing provided the inspiration for this noise-reducing component.