Gulf Wind Technology

For us at GWT, Thanksgiving is more than a holiday – it’s a moment to reflect and express our heartfelt gratitude. Today, we celebrate the dedication, passion, and resilience of our incredible team. From our engineers to our field technicians, and from operations to our product teams, we thank you for your continued commitment to delivering quality, innovation, and excellence. We are also deeply grateful for our partners, customers, and supporters who walk alongside us on this journey. Wishing you, your families, and the broader energy community a joyful and fulfilling Thanksgiving! #Thanksgiving #Teamwork #WindEnergy #Sustainability #GulfWindTechnology #GWT

Welcome Kimber to the Gulf Wind Technology Team! ?? We’re excited to announce that Kimber Ashman has joined GWT, bringing an impressive background that blends cutting-edge research, engineering expertise, and innovative problem-solving. Her diverse experience spans advanced computer vision and data analysis, developed during her time as a Research Engineer with the New York Yankees and through her interdisciplinary PhD research at Tulane University, where she conducted groundbreaking research in optics and computer vision. Kimber’s journey also includes co-leading a USAID-funded project at Johns Hopkins University and expertise in non-destructive testing and microscopy of composite materials as a Process Engineer at Blade Dynamics. Her strong academic foundation—comprising a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, an MSc in Bioengineering Innovation, and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering—perfectly complements her practical achievements and aligns perfectly with GWT’s mission to innovate and lead in wind energy. "I’m thrilled to join Gulf Wind Technology and contribute to innovation and technology development in Louisiana. Finding parallels and exchanging ideas between seemingly different industries has always been a driving force in my work, and I’m excited to bring my skills and perspective to GWT’s diverse projects. I’m especially looking forward to collaborating with the incredibly talented team to drive advancements in wind energy technology." We’re delighted to welcome Kimber to the team. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome! #Welcome #Innovation #WindEnergy #Engineering #TeamGrowth #EnergyIndustry #GWT #GulfWindTechnology

We're proud to have been part of the Tulane Energy Institute's 'Power Chats' event. It’s always inspiring to connect with the next generation of energy leaders and share insights about the industry. Congratulations to the Master of Management in Energy students for their enthusiasm and dedication! #FutureEnergyLeaders #Networking #PowerChats #MMEProgram #TulaneBusiness #FreemanBusiness #TulaneEnergyInstitue #RenewableEnergy #GWT #GulfWindTechnology

We're delighted to welcome Natalia Nieto-Wire to the team! ?? Natalia is a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate from CUNY City College of New York, where she founded CCNY’s first-ever Collegiate Wind Competition team and served as the small turbine blade design and utility-scale project development lead during the 2023-2024 competition cycle. Her industry experience includes a SULI Internship at NREL, contributing to research on turbine blade performance, and an internship at RWE, where she gained hands-on expertise in wind turbine condition monitoring and field installations. "I am thrilled to join Gulf Wind Technology because of the company’s dedication to advancing wind turbine rotor innovation while upholding a commitment to quality and performance. As a recent graduate, the work I’m doing at GWT will allow me to tackle some of the industry’s greatest challenges and contribute to developing a more reliable clean energy grid. I look forward to further developing my wind energy skills and knowledge base through contributions to meaningful and impactful projects and collaboration with this dynamic team of experienced innovators and problem solvers." Please join us in welcoming Natalia! #Welcome #Innovation #WindEnergy #Engineering #TeamGrowth #EnergyIndustry #GWT #GulfWindTechnology

Last week, our Senior Product Developer, Joseph Lotuaco, and Head of Marketing, David Edwards, had the incredible opportunity to visit the iconic McLaren Group Technology Centre in the UK. The tour offered an exclusive look at McLaren's state-of-the-art facilities and showcased the innovative applications of additive manufacturing. A standout moment was meeting with McLaren Racing’s Additive Manufacturing Manager where they received invaluable insights into how advanced manufacturing techniques are revolutionizing performance and precision in Formula 1. These learnings are instrumental as we continue advancing technology in wind energy. A huge thanks to Stratasys for making this visit possible and bridging innovation across industries. #Innovation #AdditiveManufacturing #RenewableEnergy #EngineeringExcellence #WindEnergy #McLarenRacing #Formula1 #GulfWindTechnology #GWT

This stunning photo of the sun rising over a wind farm, captured by one of our field teams, reminds us of the incredible potential of wind energy to help power a brighter tomorrow. At GWT, every day is an opportunity to advance wind energy innovation, creating solutions that optimize performance, reliability and longevity. #RenewableEnergy #WindPower #Innovation #Sunrise #GWT #GulfWindTechnology

We’re thrilled to announce that our Senior Product Developer, Joseph Lotuaco, will be speaking at Formnext - Where ideas take shape in Frankfurt next week! Joe will take the stage at the Stratasys stand as part of their Pragmatic Innovators series, on Wednesday, November 20th, at 11:00 AM to discuss “Revolutionizing Wind Energy: The Future of Additive Manufacturing in Wind Turbine Testing.” Formnext is the premier global event for additive manufacturing and we're proud to showcase how GWT is innovating with cutting-edge 3D printing technologies from Stratasys. If you’re attending, be sure to stop by the Stratasys stand to hear Joe and connect with us to learn more about our projects. #Formnext2024 #AdditiveManufacturing #WindEnergyInnovation #3DPrinting #Innovation #WindTurbines #GWT #GulfWindTechnology

We’re excited to kick off a new video series on our Greater Lafourche Port Commission wind turbine project! This first video takes you right to the site, giving a glimpse into the unique location and the vision behind it. The Port Fourchon turbine is set to be a landmark project in renewable energy for Louisiana, and we can’t wait to show you more about what goes into making it happen. From exploring the area to diving into the practical steps in planning and building, each episode will bring you closer to the journey behind this project. Stay tuned for more updates and insights as we share the story, challenges, and innovations along the way! #WindEnergy #PortFourchon #Sustainability #GulfWindTechnology #GWT

We're thrilled to share some groundbreaking work from the team at GWT, in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories. Our recent project, presented at NAWEA/WindTech 2024, focused on the aerodynamic characterization of 3D scanned wind turbine blades using both experimental and computational methods. ? Key Highlights: ?? Advanced Testing Capabilities: We utilized our state-of-the-art Stratasys 3D printer and custom-built wind tunnel to conduct high-precision tests. ?? Innovative Research: Investigated the aerodynamic impacts of leading-edge manufacturing defects on wind turbine blades, revealing significant performance losses due to defects. ?? Cutting-Edge Simulation: Developed a CFD model to simulate wind tunnel flow, achieving high flow uniformity and low turbulence intensity. ?? 3D Scanning Precision: Demonstrated the ability to detect and characterize defects with high accuracy using a handheld infrared structured light scanner. ? Results: ?? Significant reduction in performance due to defects, with the wave defect causing the highest impact. ?? Excellent match between CFD and wind tunnel data, confirming the reliability of our methods. ? Stay tuned! We’ll be sharing an in-depth white paper in the coming weeks, detailing our findings and methodologies from this pioneering research. The paper will provide a closer look at the technical innovations and insights fueling Gulf Wind Technology's advancements in wind energy. #CFD #WindTunnel #3DPrinting #Engineering #Innovation #WindEnergy #NAWEA #WindTech2024 #WindTurbines #RenewableEnergy #GWT #GWTaccelerator

We’re thrilled to welcome our newest team member to Gulf Wind Technology! Dan Senn brings a wealth of experience in renewable energy and wind turbine operations. A graduate of the Northwest Renewable Energy Institute, he spent five years working as a contractor on new wind turbine site constructions, specializing in blade repair, including the installation of Vortex Generators (VG) and serrations, as part of a 2m suspension basket crew. Afterward, he led a 360-degree suspension basket crew, focusing on specialized blade repair and installation projects. Now with GWT, Dan contributes his expertise and leadership to our field services team and complex composite repair projects. "I am very happy to be with Gulf Wind because it allows me to use my full creative potential in my position. Having such a talented team to be a part of is also one of the many perks, along with leading the industry in forward-moving technology and innovations in wind." Please join us in welcoming Dan to the team! ??