ACT Blade

ACT Blade Technology

ACT Blade expands the boundaries of current blade technology by addressing the core problems of our wind energy industry. In today’s world, the development of viable sustainable energy alternatives is more important than ever. Wind energy has always been at the forefront of green energy solutions but if it is to continue to grow, it must remain competitive economically. Wind farms are still too expensive. If we really want to create a greener world for the future, then we must find a way to make the production of wind energy cheaper. This is where the team of experts that make up ACT Blade come in. Our patent pending innovative blade is a solution to all wind energy challenges. So, what makes ACT Blade so special?

Cutting CapEx Costs

Cheaper and easier to manufacture and transport, ACT Blade will slash costs. Click to read more.

Increasing Annual Energy Production

We at ACT Blade have worked hard to engineer a lighter, longer blade than those currently available, with the ultimate goal of drastically boosting energy production. Click to read more.

Improving Manufacturing Flexibility

Our product is easier to produce, transport and assemble, saving valuable time and money. Click to read more.

Improving Design Flexibility

We have designed the most controllable blade on the market, meaning the product can be tailored according to each client’s individual needs. Click to read more.

Eradicating Erosion

ACT Blade’s revolutionary structure reduces erosion damage and maintenance costs. Click to read more.

Going Green

ACT Blade will help to reduce the wind energy sector’s carbon footprint. Click to read more.

Supporting the Community

The manufacturing process for ACT Blade will boost our local economy, creating new jobs and supporting British industry. Click to read more.

Company

Act Blade Ltd designs and develops ACT Blade technology, the most efficient wind turbine blade. It was co - founded in November 2015 by Dr Sabrina Malpede (CEO), Dr Alessandro Rosiello (CFO) and Dr Donald MacVicar (CTO). Together, they have over a decade of experience of developing and commercialising innovative high tech products. The team’s first successful venture was that of SMAR Azure Ltd, which is now a market leader in tailored computerised design applications and analytical software within the marine industry. The company uses its expert knowledge of CAD technology along with FEM/FEA and advanced CFD-Ranse in order to offer engineering services to designers across a range of industrial sectors. All products commercialised by the company are based on its proprietary technology, which was developed in close collaboration with major industry players. In 2014, SMAR Azure was awarded a contract by Land-Rover Ben Ainslie Racing team to work on the modelling and analytical tools for its wing - sail catamaran boat. Today, the company has more than two hundred customers worldwide, and continues to grow. From the successes of SMAR Azure, the idea of ACT Blade was born. Since starting the company, the ACT team have won two Mid -Stage Energy Catalyst Awards for their work. These provide funding to support the research and development of new technology capable of addressing the UK government’s ‘energy trilemma'. ACT Blade works in close collaboration with innovation hubs such as the National Composite Centre and Ore Catapult. Ties with other high tech companies and industry stakeholders such as these will help to give a disruptive technology like ACT Blade the support it will need to break into the market.

Our Team

ACT Blade Ltd is led by Dr. Sabrina Malpede (CEO). Dr. Donald MacVicar (CTO), supported by Mr. Stefan Emmert (R&D), will coordinate the internal technical team and the consultants involved in the development of the technology. Dr. Alessandro Rosiello (CFO) will support the financing road map and commercialization strategy.

Sabrina Malpede

Co-founder & CEO

Donald MacVicar

Co-founder, CTO

Alessandro Rosellio

Co-founder, Non-Exc CFO

Stefan Emmert

R&D Engineer

Miguel Martins

R&D Engineer

Loris Pergod

Junior R&D Engineer

Niklas Meyn

Junior Structural Engineer

ACT Blade Innovation Ecosystem

Technology partners and suppliers, who will support and supervise the technology developments

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is the UK's flagship technology innovation and research centre for offshore wind, wave and tidal energy.It combines world-class research, development, demonstration and testing facilities with leadership, industrial reach and engineering expertise to accelerate the design, deployment and commercialisation of renewable energy technology innovation.

Dimension Polyant

Sailcloth Technology

DIMENSION-POLYANT, Inc brings significant expertise to develop a low cost, high strength-to-weight material that meets the needs of the ACT blade. DP is a worldwide leader in sailcloth technology with sailcloth design, development, fully vertical production and sales expertise in both United States and Germany.

SMAR Azure

Innovative Solution for the Marine Industry

SMAR Azure brings unique and fully integrated technology for the design and analysis of light weight and flexible structures, whose shape depends on wind and material. Their design expertise and technology know-how will support the development of the ACT Blade.

In collaboration with DNV-GL and the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, the ACT Blade team has demonstrated that, by elongating a conventional blade by 4meters, the ACT blade technology is able to increase the energy production by 9.7% and reduce the Cost of Energy by 8.7%

Latest news

Jun, 26

Sabrina meets with Claire Perry, BEIS Minister of State

June 26, 2017 by Matilda Sandahl

Last Tuesday, on the 20th of June, our CEO Sabrina Malpede met with Claire Perry at the Rushlight Summer Showcase in London. Claire was recently appointed Minister of State at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. ACT Blade is pleased to hear that she is very positive and supportive of the cleantech sector as […]
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Jun, 20

The ORE Catapult’s ‘Backing the Game Changers’

June 20, 2017 by Matilda Sandahl

We are delighted to be featured in ORE Catapults new web series ‘Backing the Game Changers‘, in which different companies delivering inspiring innovation to the offshore renewables industry will be presented. Whether they are transferring technology from another industry or creating new solutions, these are the companies set to make waves globally, in order to […]
Read more The ORE Catapult’s ‘Backing the Game Changers’
Jun, 15

Rushlight Summer Showcase

June 15, 2017 by Matilda Sandahl

20th of June: ACT Blade will be attending the Rushlight Summer Showcase at the Royal Geographical Society, London. The event incorporates an exhibition of innovative clean technology solutions, including the Innovate UK Energy Catalyst Round 3 Showcase. We will showcase ACT Blade, the lightest, most controllable wind turbine blade. At 11:30, Dr Sabrina Malpede, CEO […]
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Jun, 12

Sabrina featured in Insider.co.uk

June 12, 2017 by Matilda Sandahl

We’re delighted to see Sabrina featured in Insider.co.uk as one of “The 20 women to watch in business right now”! Click on the link to read about her inspiring story. 20-women-watch-business-right-now
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Jun, 1

Offshore Wind Energy 2017

June 1, 2017 by Matilda Sandahl

Next week ACT Blade will exhibit at the Offshore Wind Energy 2017 – the world’s largest offshore conference and exhibition, on the 6-8th of June in London. Come visit our stand (S-D30) at the Scottish Pavilion!
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Apr, 19

All Energy UK Innovation Showcase

April 19, 2017 by Chloe Whybrew

10/05/2017: ACT Blade are delighted to have been invited to participate at the All Energy Innovation Showcase in Glasgow on the 10th May. All Energy is the UK’s largest renewable energy event, providing a wonderful opportunity for suppliers, experts and customers from all over the country to connect and exchange ideas. The conference is free to […]
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Apr, 13

Rushlight Summer Showcase, London.

April 13, 2017 by Chloe Whybrew

20/06/2017: ACT Blade will be sending a delegation to the Rushlight Summer Showcase hosted by the Royal Geographical Society in London. The event is sponsored by Innovate UK, and will be an excellent occasion for organisations working in the development of clean innovations to pitch ideas, network and meet with potential investors. An Exhibition organised […]
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Mar, 31

6th International Conference: Advances for Rotor Blades in Wind Turbines

March 31, 2017 by Dorota Topolniak

5th – 7th April 2017: Dr Sabrina Malpede will be attending the 6th International Conference: Advances for Rotor Blades in Wind Turbines in Bremen, Germany. Alongside experts from Siemens, Vestas and Euros GmbH to name a few, Sabrina will be sharing her expertise and knowledge with colleagues from around the world. She will be speaking […]
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Mar, 30

Offshore Wind Energy 2017

March 30, 2017 by Dorota Topolniak

ACT Blade will exhibit at the Offshore Wind Energy 2017 as part of the Scottish Pavilion at Offshore Wind Energy 2017, London, 6-8 June.
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Mar, 23

ACT Blade story featured in Circuit magazine – ORE Catapult

March 23, 2017 by Dorota Topolniak

ACT Blade story featured in Circuit magazine – ORE Catapult. Read the whole story here
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ACT Blade: the Next Generation

The lightest and most controllable wind turbine blade: its innovative design enables longer blades, increasing energy production and reducing the cost of energy.