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Act Blade Journey

Act Blade Journey

As COP26 start, we are delighted to share our journey to deliver the ACT Blade, the wind turbine blade for a Net-Zero future to market. We thank all that supported our journey to date.

ACT Blade at NMIS- Manufacturing A Net Zero Future 3 Nov 2021

ACT Blade at NMIS- Manufacturing A Net Zero Future 3 Nov 2021

Organised in conjunction with Cop26, by the NMIS, our Technical Director, Donald MacVicar, will be attending the “Manufacturing a Net-Zero Future” conference and will be available to meeting everyone interested to learn more about our innovative ACT blade, the wind turbine blade for a NET ZERO FUTURE. Read more about the conference https://www.manufacturinganetzerofuture.co.uk/ 

Welcome John to our team!

Welcome John to our team!

ACT Blade is delighted to announce that Mr John Rimmer has joined our organization as Chief Specialist.  Having been  Senior Director of Rotor Engineering and Managing Director at Vestas in the UK, John Rimmer brings more than twenty years of experience in wind turbine blade design and manufacturing. As ACT Blade is approaching the market developing its […]

reNEWS – Lightweight  turbine blade  ready to set  sail in Europe

reNEWS – Lightweight turbine blade ready to set sail in Europe

With the installation of three prototype blades at the Energy Technology Centre in Glasgow, ACT has reached a “significant milestone” in the development of its technology. After a year-long Covid-related delay to the company’s original plans, the three 13-metre components, installed on a 225kW Vestas V27 turbine, began functioning late last month. Both the blades […]

Net Zero 2.0 cohort

Net Zero 2.0 cohort

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been selected for Net Zero 2.0 as being one of the leading scaleups tackling the climate crisis. To know more about the programme please visit the website

ACT27 prototype blades were installed!

ACT27 prototype blades were installed!

We reached a huge milestone in the #ACTBlade journey this weekend. Three of our ACT27 prototype blades were installed on a #windturbine at Myres Hill and during the initial 2 days of operation, they generated 350KWh, enough to power 1 large family home for 2 months.  This is the culmination of 5 years of our innovation […]

ACT27 structural tests all completed!!!

ACT27 structural tests all completed!!!

We are very delighted to say that all structural tests (static, fatigue) of our first prototype, the ACT27, have been successfully completed today. The ACT27 is a 13m long ACT blade built for the 225Kw turbine V27. All tests have been carried out at the accredited Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult testing facilities in Blyth, The picture of […]