ALP 20 reduces blade damage and costly downtime

The Benefits of Using ALP 20

Using ALP 20 on your wind farm delivers a range of proven benefits. It reduces lightning-related repair costs and turbine downtime by protecting blades from arc entry damage. The coating is easy to install—whether during manufacturing, field repair, or retrofitting—and integrates seamlessly into existing workflows. ALP 20 is engineered for long-term durability, withstanding repeated high-current strikes without degradation. Designed to work alongside the existing lightning protection system (LPS), it enhances overall system performance—providing an added layer of protection and greater peace of mind for operators.

ALP20 Outperforms Segmented Diverter Strips

High Quality Manufacturing

ALP 20 is manufactured by Mankiewicz, one of the world’s premier coating developers with over a century of experience in high-performance surface technologies. Known for their rigorous quality standards and deep expertise in industrial coatings, Mankiewicz ensures every batch of ALP 20 delivers the durability, consistency, and reliability demanded by the wind energy industry.

Return on Investment Case Study

A wind farm with 100 turbines typically experiences five lightning-related blade repairs per year, each costing around $25,000. Over 10 years, that adds up to $1,250,000 in repair costs.

By installing ALP 20 across the entire fleet, lightning-related damage is projected to drop by 73%, producing a savings of $912,500 over 10 years.

With a one-time material cost of only $750 per turbine, the initial investment is returned more than 12x over that ten-year period.

Result: A high-impact, low-cost solution that protects your assets and delivers exceptional return on investment.

Why wouldn’t you make that investment?

Calculate the ROI for adding ALP 20 to your Wind Farm

The return on investment (ROI) depends on the lightning activity at your wind farm.

The calculator below factors in the average regional lightning frequency to estimate your ROI based on your wind farm’s location. You can either use the interactive map to pinpoint your site or enter the latitude and longitude manually.

Click “Calculate” to see your projected savings, break-even point, payback period, and a 10-year cumulative savings chart. You can also download a PDF report to save the results.

Note: Not all regions are currently included in our lightning activity database. If your wind farm isn’t recognized, please let us know using the Contact Us form.