Gurit has launched the Gurit98m, an open-source offshore wind turbine blade model developed in collaboration with Aalborg University. The Gurit98m is intended to reflect the current generation of large offshore turbine blades. It is designed to support research, development and the integration of new and more sustainable technologies.
The model is available in both ANSYS and Abaqus formats, allowing integration into existing design and simulation workflows. It provides engineers, researchers and manufacturers with a tool to assess performance, efficiency and sustainability improvements.
The open-access initiative aligns with Gurit’s aim to promote collaborative innovation and the use of circular materials, particularly the shift from balsa wood to recyclable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) core materials. By making the model publicly available, Gurit seeks to support sector-wide collaboration, encourage testing and validation, and lower barriers to the adoption of sustainable blade technologies.