Benefits & ROI: why ALP20 makes financial sense

The Benefits of Using ALP20

ALP20 delivers measurable, quantifiable benefits for wind farm operators. It reduces lightning-related repair costs and turbine downtime by protecting blades from arc entry damage. The coating applies in a single session — whether during manufacturing, field repair, or retrofitting — and requires no follow-up maintenance or replacement. ALP20 is chemically bonded to the blade surface, withstanding repeated high-current strikes without degradation. It works alongside your existing lightning protection system, enhancing receptor performance without adding aerodynamic drag or disrupting blade geometry.

How ALP20 compares to conventional diverter products

Manufactured by Mankiewicz with ArcGuide® Inside

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. ALP20 is commercially available as part of the ALEXIT® BladeRep® product portfolio, distributed through Composites One, Fibreglast, and other Mankiewicz partners worldwide.

The ROI case study

A wind farm with 100 turbines typically experiences five lightning-related blade repairs per year, each costing around $35,000. Over 10 years, that adds up to $1,750,000 in repair costs.

By installing ALP 20 across the entire fleet, lightning-related damage is projected to drop by 73%, producing a savings of $1,277,500 over 10 years.

With a one-time material cost of only about $750 per turbine, the initial investment is returned more than 17x over that ten-year period.

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

The math is straightforward — a one-time investment that pays back more than 17x over the life of the fleet.

Calculate your ROI

Three easy steps:

Step 1 - Click the magnifying glass in the upper left corner of the interactive map below and search for your wind farm location. This does not have to be precise. For example, if your wind farm is in or near Sweetwater, TX, entering the town and state will be close enough. A zip code will also work. This will automatically populate the latitude and longitude fields in the form. Alternatively, you can enter the lat/long if you know them.

Step 2 - Fill out the remainder of the form.

Step 3 - Click “Calculate” to see your projected savings, break-even point, payback period, and a 10-year cumulative savings chart.You can optionally 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.