Ice Protection System
What is the BorealisWind IPS?
BorealisWind’s Ice Protection System (IPS) is an internal blade heating solution designed to keep wind turbines generating power through winter weather. The IPS is retrofittable to existing turbines (or installable on new ones) and mounts inside each blade – safely protected from the harsh conditions (lightning, erosion, blade flex).
Once installed, the system continuously monitors for icing, automatically activates at the first sign of ice, and circulates warm air throughout the blade from root to tip to prevent ice buildup. By actively preventing ice accumulation along the blade’s leading edge, BorealisWind IPS ensures turbines can keep spinning and producing energy even in freezing fog, snow, or ice storms.
What sets our system apart?
The BorealisWind IPS offers unique advantages that translate to reliable icing protection and greater energy output without compromising your turbines.
The airflow is engineered to compensate for internal pressure forcing cold air to the tip of the blade. This ensures balanced flow and effective thermal delivery even at the tip of the blade.
With the use of turbulent flow and millimeter scale perforations in the fabric duct we maximize heat transfer through the leading edge.
Constructed with non-conductive materials, and fit entirely within the blade’s lightning protection system, we ensure full compliance with lightning safety. The light weight fabric duct moves with the blade, without altering blade stiffness, mass distribution or balance, preserving the blades performance.
With BorealisWind IPS, your investment is protected for life of the turbine. Unlike other de-icing systems that offer only limited warranties, we stand behind our technology with a lifetime warranty on the system. This means that any system repairs or replacements are our responsibility and you can operate your turbines with complete confidence year after year.
Designed for field retrofits performed up-tower, taking as little as 1 day per blade. No cranes, no rope access, no blade swaps. Your turbines spend more time generating power, not sitting idle.
Curious to know how our Ice Protection System works?
All-in-One Ice Protection: System+Service
BorealisWind IPS is more than just a technology – it’s a fully supported solution backed by a lifetime warranty for the life of your turbine. Every installation includes both the high-performance Ice Protection System and a comprehensive service package that covers installation, 24/7 monitoring, preventive maintenance, and rapid support. Whether you choose to purchase the system or rent it through our “System as a Service” model, you get end-to-end support designed to maximize turbine uptime and winter energy production with zero operational hassle.
