Onyx Insight has announced the acquisition of UK startup Eleven-I, a specialist in advanced blade analytics and condition monitoring.

The acquisition adds blade condition monitoring to the company’s turbine analytics platform, enabling wind operators to avoid catastrophic blade failures, optimise maintenance strategies, and unlock millions in capital and operating savings.

Onyx, a company backed by Macquarie, will incorporate this technology to help provide a whole-turbine approach for operators; from drivetrain to structure, pitch and blade health; in one platform.

“As wind turbines grow in size and complexity, blade reliability has become a critical operational risk. Failures don’t just drive unplanned O&M costs – they can escalate into catastrophic events, including blade detachment and full turbine collapse,” said Dr Zhiwei Zhang, CCO of Onyx Insight. “Through years of research and testing, Eleven-I has developed cutting edge sensors and damage detection software allowing for quick data capture and analysis, ensuring difficult-to-detect structural changes are identified and blades can achieve optimal performance.”

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