The WILLOW Project took part in WindEurope Madrid 2026, an event that gathered more than 15,000 visitors from across the wind energy sector. The project presented its ongoing research activities focused on improving the monitoring and durability of offshore wind structures.
New Publication Advances Pitting Corrosion Monitoring Research within the WILLOW Project
A new scientific article authored by the Sirris research team and linked to the WILLOW Project has been published, presenting progress in the detection of pitting corrosion in carbon steel used in offshore structures. The study, titled “Assessing the potential of electrochemical techniques for monitoring pitting corrosion in carbon steel...
WILLOW Presented at AETOC 2026
The WILLOW project was featured at the 14th International Workshop on the Application of Electrochemical Techniques to Organic Coatings (AETOC), held from 23 to 26 March in the Douro Valley, Portugal. The event brought together experts in corrosion science, coating technologies and electrochemical methods to discuss the latest advances in...
WILLOW Advances Its Exploitation Strategy with Horizon Results Booster Support
The WILLOW project is currently progressing in the development of its exploitation plan, a key component to ensure that the project’s results can generate tangible value beyond its lifetime. Over recent months, the consortium has held several dedicated sessions with Horizon Results Booster expert Gustavo Marcos to strengthen its strategy...
Estrategia Empresarial Features CEIT’s Leadership in the WILLOW Project
The newspaper Estrategia Empresarial has published a press release highlighting the role of CEIT as coordinator of the WILLOW project and its contribution to improving the efficiency of offshore wind farms. The piece recognises the project’s relevance within the offshore renewable energy sector and the importance of research driven innovation...
WILLOW Engages with Students in STEM Outreach Session
On 13 March, the WILLOW project took part in an educational outreach activity aimed at inspiring young students to explore careers in science and engineering. Jerika Lamas, from Sirris, joined Ms. Yohn’s 8th grade class at Colorado Middle School as an online guest speaker to introduce the students to the...
WILLOW present at the Belgian Offshore Days 2026
The WILLOW project participated in the 2026 edition of the Belgian Offshore Days, a key annual event for the offshore wind sector organised by Offshore Wind International and hosted by the Belgian Offshore Cluster. The event, held on 11–12 March in Ostend, brings together Belgian and international companies to foster...
Willow Releases Its Third Newsletter Featuring Key Project Updates and Insights
The third edition of the WILLOW newsletter is now available, offering readers an updated overview of the project’s latest progress, developments, and strategic direction.
WILLOW Advances Monitoring of Pitting Corrosion Risk in Offshore Environments
The WILLOW project has released new insights into its work on monitoring pitting corrosion, a highly localised form of corrosion that poses a significant challenge for offshore wind structures. This effort brings together the expertise of CEIT, Sirris, and C Cube International, who are jointly investigating how pitting develops and...
WILLOW Featured in Enlit Europe’s EU Energy Projects Podcast
The WILLOW project has been featured in a new episode of the EU Energy Projects Podcast, produced by Enlit Europe, a leading platform for the European energy community. The episode includes an interview with Ainhoa Cortes, project lead at CEIT, who explains how day to day operational decisions in offshore...
