Summary
Wind power represents around 25% of the new energy installed worldwide and it is estimated to become the most attractive energy segment by 2030, along with solar power. Besides its valuable environmental benefits, wind power is also an interesting business opportunity, being one of the cheapest energy resources and composing a multi-trillion industry. However, wind farm owners still struggle with the high costs derived from the in-site rope work traditionally conducted for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of their wind turbines (WTs).
How can we help owners optimising their O&M costs? A2MIRO is a novel tool based on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for the efficient airborne inspection of WTs and other infrastructures in onshore and offshore locations. A2MIRO works remotely and takes data faster than humans, so our users can minimise the costs and human intervention. As well, our software provides all the needed functionality for managing and exploiting the acquired data through an easy-to-use interface, and it can be integrated with 3rd parties’ data to obtain more detailed knowledge. Furthermore, A2MIRO is affordable, thanks to a flexible pricing plan based on flat rates; no surprises in the bill!
A2MIRO will bring a new paradigm in WT O&M, thanks to the reduction of costs at many levels compared to the traditional rope work and the increased energy yield brought by an optimal maintenance of equipment. This new and more profitable scenario will further attract potential investors, so the installation of wind farms will be boosted, supporting the environmental sustainability at European and global level. For our company, A2MIRO will have remarkable impact, since it will represent the culmination of several years of R&D and an inflexion in our business growth. According to our estimations, A2MIRO will bring additional revenues of €8.0 million by 2023 (x20 the turnover generated in 2018) involving the generation of 26 new job positions.
How can we help owners optimising their O&M costs? A2MIRO is a novel tool based on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for the efficient airborne inspection of WTs and other infrastructures in onshore and offshore locations. A2MIRO works remotely and takes data faster than humans, so our users can minimise the costs and human intervention. As well, our software provides all the needed functionality for managing and exploiting the acquired data through an easy-to-use interface, and it can be integrated with 3rd parties’ data to obtain more detailed knowledge. Furthermore, A2MIRO is affordable, thanks to a flexible pricing plan based on flat rates; no surprises in the bill!
A2MIRO will bring a new paradigm in WT O&M, thanks to the reduction of costs at many levels compared to the traditional rope work and the increased energy yield brought by an optimal maintenance of equipment. This new and more profitable scenario will further attract potential investors, so the installation of wind farms will be boosted, supporting the environmental sustainability at European and global level. For our company, A2MIRO will have remarkable impact, since it will represent the culmination of several years of R&D and an inflexion in our business growth. According to our estimations, A2MIRO will bring additional revenues of €8.0 million by 2023 (x20 the turnover generated in 2018) involving the generation of 26 new job positions.
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| Web resources: | https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/824339 |
| Start date: | 01-08-2018 |
| End date: | 30-11-2018 |
| Total budget - Public funding: | 71 429,00 Euro - 50 000,00 Euro |
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Wind power represents around 25% of the new energy installed worldwide and it is estimated to become the most attractive energy segment by 2030, along with solar power. Besides its valuable environmental benefits, wind power is also an interesting business opportunity, being one of the cheapest energy resources and composing a multi-trillion industry. However, wind farm owners still struggle with the high costs derived from the in-site rope work traditionally conducted for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of their wind turbines (WTs).How can we help owners optimising their O&M costs? A2MIRO is a novel tool based on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for the efficient airborne inspection of WTs and other infrastructures in onshore and offshore locations. A2MIRO works remotely and takes data faster than humans, so our users can minimise the costs and human intervention. As well, our software provides all the needed functionality for managing and exploiting the acquired data through an easy-to-use interface, and it can be integrated with 3rd parties’ data to obtain more detailed knowledge. Furthermore, A2MIRO is affordable, thanks to a flexible pricing plan based on flat rates; no surprises in the bill!
A2MIRO will bring a new paradigm in WT O&M, thanks to the reduction of costs at many levels compared to the traditional rope work and the increased energy yield brought by an optimal maintenance of equipment. This new and more profitable scenario will further attract potential investors, so the installation of wind farms will be boosted, supporting the environmental sustainability at European and global level. For our company, A2MIRO will have remarkable impact, since it will represent the culmination of several years of R&D and an inflexion in our business growth. According to our estimations, A2MIRO will bring additional revenues of €8.0 million by 2023 (x20 the turnover generated in 2018) involving the generation of 26 new job positions.
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CLOSEDCall topic
EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020Update Date
27-10-2022
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