The number of wind farms worldwide grew at an annual rate of 27.6 % between 2005 and 2010. Advanced non-destructive examination (NDE) technology developed in the EU will enhance the profitability and safety of the wind power sector, boosting its competitive edge.
The EU has set ambitious energy targets for 2020, including a 20 % contribution to the overall energy supply by renewable energy resources. Wind is the current leader in the renewables market, whose total revenue is around EUR 140 billion annually. However, the current manual inspection and maintenance procedure is dangerous, time consuming and costly.
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