Innovation
We generate. We innovate. Powering the transition.
Innovation is a key driver of impact - one of our three core Values - and nowhere more so than in renewable energy. Innovation in our sector is helping wind turbines last longer and enabling them to generate more clean energy than even the manufacturers thought possible. But what does innovation look like at Nadara?
Far from solely implementing innovative technologies developed elsewhere, we're at the forefront of this technological evolution, actively inventing and developing solutions that have the potential to accelerate the energy transition.
In-house innovation
Our innovation and R&D (IRD) team, based in our Lisbon office, are committed to making our technology even more powerful in support of our entire portfolio of renewable energy sites.
Alongside our Operations and Asset Management teams, the IRD team’s work helps prolong the life of our energy assets through stress and force monitoring, structural monitoring and analysis, and even predictive fault detection. Working with specialist partners connects us to insight and technology outside of renewable energy that can be used to improve the performance of our wind, solar and thermal sites.
Discover our innovation projects
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M4WIND initiative
The IRD team has a number of ongoing projects across hardware and software, including M4WIND - Monitoring, Modeling and Machine learning for Managing the Operating Life of Assets.
Cutting-edge AI Hub
Innovations are being developed in-house to improve life extension and structural health monitoring. One key project is our revolutionary AI Hub that can communicate with every wind farm in the portfolio.
F1 tech on our turbines
If you’re a fan of F1, you’re going to love this. And if you’re not, you’re still going to love it! Nadara is working with Anakata Wind Power, a leader in improving energy production, to get more power from our existing turbines using racing car technology.
Satellite vegetation monitoring
In May 2023, the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-2 satellite passed over our Chão Falcão wind farm in central Portugal and captured an image. That image marked the start of an 18-month pilot project focused on using remote sensing to prevent wildfires.
First of its kind decommissioning strategy
In April 2025 we announced the launch of the United Kingdom’s first Sustainable Decommissioning Strategy for Beinn Ghlas Wind Farm in Argyll, Scotland, setting a new benchmark for environmental stewardship and socio-economic enhancement in the industry.
Explore our work on sustainability in 2024
Continuing our strong historical commitment to transparency on sustainability, our latest report reveals the foundational strategic work we completed in 2024. You’ll discover the environmental and societal impact we made over the 12 months and learn our Key Focus Area commitments for 2025 and beyond.
Button: Download our Sustainability Report