Jotun Survey Finds Coating Degradation Hitting Wind Project Budgets
A new Jotun report finds coating degradation, supply-chain disruption and workforce shortages are adding pressure to wind-energy project budgets and maintenance strategies.
The Global Wind Expansion report is based on research conducted by Censuswide among 650 wind-energy component manufacturers and wind-farm operators across 13 countries between May 12 and July 2, 2026.
Among respondents, 55% of those focused on onshore wind said unplanned coating degradation in harsh environments had affected initial budgets, compared with 39% of offshore respondents.
Maintenance is also becoming a larger design and operating consideration. Sixty-seven percent of respondents said reducing the frequency of maintenance shutdowns was their primary strategy for maximizing energy output, while 80% reported that skilled-labor shortages were affecting projects.
The broader survey found 77% of respondents said supply-chain disruptions had damaged project profitability during the previous 18 months, and 64% said supply constraints were threatening their ability to meet energy-security goals.
Jotun also reported results from its own coating applications in offshore wind. The company said coating and application choices have produced savings of as much as seven application days and reduced time spent on coating work by as much as 65% per offshore foundation. Those figures are company-reported performance examples rather than results from the 650-person survey.
The report was introduced at WindEnergy Hamburg.
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