Power of Less, our commitment to efficiency and sustainability in the wind industry
In the wind energy sector, the challenges of durability, efficiency, and environmental impact are significant. Leading players of the energy industry strive to extend the life of their assets while improving performance and reducing environmental footprints.
At Hempel, we offer a direct solution to these challenges with our sustainable wind coatings. These coatings are specially developed to improve the aerodynamics of wind blades, extend the durability of towers, and strengthen foundations against the elements - all while reducing maintenance needs and environmental impact. By adopting Hempel's 'Power of Less' philosophy, you gain access to a future where efficiency is maximised, and environmental impact minimised, incorporating Power of Less at every turn.
Global coatings supplier for Wind Turbines
Uniquely placed to serve the global demands of the wind industry, our global presence ensures supply-chain security for your business. We can deliver high volumes anywhere in the world and tailor our global solutions to meet your local needs.
Advisory & Technical support
Our expert coating advisors and engineers specialize in wind energy, ensuring your coating system meets expectations. They provide support from initial specs to ongoing maintenance, working closely to optimize application procedures and train staff. We're available 24/7 for product implementation, process optimization, and troubleshooting, with multinational teams ensuring your coating project runs smoothly from start to finish.
Innovation, Sustainability, R&D
Our R&D teams focus on developing innovative coatings tailored to local conditions in key wind energy locations, ensuring long-term reliability, reduced maintenance costs, and high production efficiency. Hempel's sustainable Hempablade Full System extends wind turbine blade lifespan, reduces VOC emissions, and requires fewer applications. Its low-density, flexible, and easy-to-sand properties also minimize applicator fatigue, supporting renewable energy goals.
Certifications
High quality equals sustainability
We ensure your coatings always meet national and international regulations together with the highest quality standards. We also contribute to the future development of industry standards by working with industry bodies and associations, including Wind Europe and Green Power Denmark associations and other industry initiatives. And to help you meet your sustainability goals, we continually invest in developing more robust low-VOC and higher volume solid coatings that can reduce emissions – ensuring sustainable solutions that still meets the highest standard.
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ISO 9001Ensures we supply consistent quality globally.
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ISO 12944ISO 12944 is the main international standard for corrosion of steel and paint, and we consider it one of the essential standards for selecting the most adequate coating system to protect your structures against corrosion including categories CR-H and CX.
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ISO 12944-9ISO 12944-9 outlines testing for offshore corrosivity type category (CX), immersion and splash zone (Im4) and sea water immersion environments.
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NORSOK M501Norsok M501 outlines surface preparation and protective coating requirements for offshore installations and their facilities. We produce coatings optimized to meet this standard, and we have a range of resources available to help you navigate it.
Case Stories | Wind
Proven performance in the Wind Energy Industry
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Providing innovative coating solution for offshore wind farm
For the jacket foundations and pipe piles in China offshore wind farm, we provided our innovative product Hempaprime Strength.
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Providing excellent protection for offshore platforms
Hempaprime Strength was recommended to China's largest fabrication yard for its strong protection
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Avantguard 750 reduces project costs for Chantiers de l’Atlantique
Avantguard reduces project costs in offshore installations in the French coast providing optimum protection in harsh offshore conditions.
