Amilcar Zambrano

Blade and RCA Expert DNV

Amilcar joined DNV in 2008 and is based in Spain. His work has made him a key reference in wind energy across the European and Latin American markets. As a Blade and RCA expert, Amilcar has an extensive track record of investigating blade and wind turbine catastrophic events. He currently serves as the Service Owner of Investigation for Southern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. He is an active member of the MT24 in charge of maintaining the IEC61400-24 (IEC standard for Lightning Protection Systems of wind turbines) and Task 46 of the International Energy Agency for discussing the Leading-Edge Erosion on Blades. Amilcar holds a Mechanical Engineering degree, an M.Sc in Renewable Energies, and is a GL-certified inspector. He has significant experience in inspecting wind turbines and manufacturing facilities of all the main global wind industry technologies. His past work includes post-mortem inspections, blade inspections, accident investigations, complete repair assessments, manufacturing facility inspections, due diligence support, visual inspections, vibration analysis, endoscopy, and thermography. He is well-versed in all these areas and has frequently been appointed as a court expert during legal processes within the framework of RCA investigations.

Advances in Rotor Blades, Conference Day 1 | Tuesday, 25th August 2026

14:30 Dispute Investigations and Handling Rotor Blade Damage Claims: Manufacturing Defects, Serial Failures or Force Majeure?

• Assessment of damage drivers: manufacturing, design, operation, extreme events.

• Contractual triggers and allocation of investigation responsibilities.

• Cost versus risk implications of investigation outcomes.

• Selecting the appropriate investigation depth and methodology.

• Practical limits to investigation robustness and evidentiary confidence.

16:00 Methods and Mechanisms for Triggering Rotor Blade Investigations across Stakeholders

Many rotor blade damage cases involve multiple stakeholders who agree an investigation is needed, yet the methods and mechanisms to initiate it are often unclear, inconsistent, or sensitive due to contractual and risk considerations. This roundtable examines how investigations are triggered in practice, sharing pragmatic experiences from owners, OEMs, insurers, and advisors to move from damage occurrence to effective investigation.

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