Lightning strikes. ALP20 fights back.

Ron Grife

Director of Engineering
Leeward Renewable Energy

"Lightning damage to turbine blades is one of the most persistent and costly maintenance challenges in wind energy — it drives significant downtime, repair costs, and operational uncertainty across our fleet. I've been following Arctura's ALP20 technology since the early days of their DOE research program, and the progress has been remarkable. ALP20 addresses the root cause of lightning-related blade damage in a way that diverter systems simply cannot. The approach is sound, the validation is rigorous, and the practical case for a permanent coating solution is compelling. We've seen enough to move forward with an installation in our fleet — and I expect this technology to become standard practice across the industry."

Andy Plumer

Chief Engineer
Element Lightning Technologies

"I've spent more than fifty years studying lightning and its effects on aircraft and wind turbines, and I've watched the wind industry struggle with blade lightning damage since the first large-scale farms were built. Various diverter strips and conductive foils all help — but they are subject to degradation from service environments. ArcGuide® technology works to enhance the effectiveness of lightning receptors by accelerating the formation of junction leaders that reduce the likelihood of blade punctures while not being degraded by lightning currents. In my judgment, ALP20 represents the most permanent solution for improving wind turbine blade lightning protection."

Craig Guthrie

Director of Blade Services
Takkion

"In blade services, we see the consequences of lightning damage constantly — punctures, delamination, structural repairs that could have been avoided. I've watched the industry try to address this problem with segmented diverter systems for years, and while diverters have their place, they require ongoing inspection, maintenance, and eventual replacement. ALP20 changes the equation entirely. A permanent coating applied once — with no ongoing maintenance requirement and no aerodynamic penalty — is exactly what the industry has been looking for. The science is sound, the installation process is straightforward, and the economic case is clear. I've been a supporter of this technology since the early days, and I'm confident it will become the new standard for blade lightning protection."

Steve Nolet

Principal Engineer
Formerly Senior Director of Innovation & Technology, TPI Composites

"I've worked in wind turbine blade design and manufacturing for more than twenty years, and I've seen firsthand how lightning damage affects the performance and economics of wind farm operations. Blade repairs are expensive, disruptive, and often underestimated in their cumulative impact on power production and asset profitability. What impresses me most about Arctura and their ALP20 is not just the technology — it's the rigor and persistence with which Neal and his team have pursued a real solution to a real problem. They understand blades, they understand lightning physics, and they have built something that the industry genuinely needs. I've been following this work since before Arctura was founded, and the progress has been exactly what I hoped for."

Fabian Grimm

CEO
Mankiewicz Coatings USA

"Mankiewicz has been developing and manufacturing high-performance coatings for the wind energy industry for decades — we understand what it takes to bring a coating technology from concept to commercial scale. When we evaluated ALP20, we saw something genuinely different: a technically rigorous solution to one of the industry's most persistent problems, backed by serious validation and a team that understands both the science and the market. We entered into a commercial manufacturing agreement with Arctura because we believe in the technology and in the long-term opportunity. ALP20 is the kind of innovation that defines new product categories — and we're proud to be part of bringing it to wind farms around the world."