PPG Wind Power - Wind Energy Network

Future-proof production capabilityFor today’s wind industry, optimizing the production process,through the evaluation and selection of applied materials, isessential to reduce build costs, and also to improve the quality andeconomical lifetime performance of the wind turbine installation.With unrivalled experience in this industry PPG is able to choosethe most efficient coating solutions to provide the highestperformance for today’s wind turbines.As the wind industry enters into the next industrial phase, it willneed to scale up production capabilities to deliver reduction inbuild costs and ensure return on investment.To meet these commercial issues, our technical experts,supported by continuous research and development intoinnovative products, will be able to create the optimum coatingsthat will meet the future demands of the evolving wind industry.Coatings that meet all industry standardsCoatings are vital to maintain the functionality and operationalreliability of onshore and offshore wind turbine installations,including blades, components, equipment, towers andfoundations. Protective coatings have to meet the higheststandards to withstand a wide variety of weather conditions,such as exposure to ultraviolet radiation and chemical pollution.Internationally recognized standards like ISO 12944 and ISO20340 are powerful selection criteria for high-performancecoatings and guide the professional user on correct substratepreparation and coating application. These guidelines andstandards are used throughout the supply chain to guaranteestandard product quality worldwide.Productivity and performanceCoating application and curing have a decisive impact in theworkshop on the turnaround time of key parts, like towers,support structures, canopies and foundations.Steel fabricators have to be competitive and respond swiftlyto their customers. Time schedules and delivery times rely ona coating’s ease of application, recoat interval and applicationwindow. Also, the speed of curing determines the pace ofoutfitting, transportation for temporary outdoor storage andsubsequent exposure to weather conditions.PPG’s protective coatings are designed for the needs ofthe professional coating applicator, and offer a high level ofperformance both during and after application. We also recognizethat quality is a combination of both application and coatings. Tosupport customers in all environments, our dedicated technicalservice representatives work closely together with professionalpartners to comply with the highest application standards.A commitment to sustainable responsibilityThe wind industry has grown quickly from an environmentalconsciousness and aims to contribute to transform the globalenergy supply structure towards a truly sustainable energy futurebased on non-polluting and renewable technologies.PPG is proud to be at the forefront of environmentally friendlypractices in all areas of the organization. Our blueprint for thefuture is to design, build and operate our facilities in ways thatprevent harm to public health and the environment, and alsoconserve energy, water and raw materials.To meet these criteria, PPG actively supports the appliance ofinternational standards and our experts participate and contributecontinuously on all international standardization committees.All PPG coating systems for the wind industry are independentlytested and certified to ensure their lifetime expectancy forcorrosion resistance and durability, and that they fully complywith wind industry requirements and standards.