IceBrain simplifies icing analysis by making data clearer and easier to interpret for the day-to-day operation of a wind farm. The platform helps teams better understand on-site conditions, reduce uncertainty, and make more effective decisions in changing weather. It also supports stronger coordination between stakeholders and a more consistent approach from one situation to the next. Result: better-aligned actions, improved efficiency, and greater confidence in operational decisions—specially during the winter season.
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Clear decisions. Controlled performance.
Clear decisions. Controlled performance.
IceBrain turns icing data into clear, field-ready decisions for wind farm operators and owners. Less uncertainty, more performance and safety in winter conditions.
IceBrain
Optimize the management of your wind farm.
Optimize the management of your wind farm.
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IceBrain software overview
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Key features
Understand and better plan for icing
Real-time visibility into site conditions, combining camera feeds, timelapses, turbine performance, and IC-1 sensor data to detect icing early and understand its impact on production.
Site Overview
A unified view of icing conditions, farm production, and turbine performance.
IC-1
Analyzes weather and icing conditions, including liquid water content (LWC), to provide a detailed understanding of icing intensity and how it evolves over time.
Turbine performance
Compares expected power to actual power to quickly identify icing-related losses and support operational decisions on the wind farm.
Camera
Provides visual validation of icing conditions through access to images and history.
Timelapse
Visualizes how icing events evolve over time for clear, objective analysis.
Optimize production
Tools to actively manage icing events, including turbine and sensor health checks, de-icing heating control, and power consumption insights to optimize operational decisions in real time.
Heating Control
Enables blade heating to be activated or deactivated based on real conditions, helping optimize production while managing energy consumption.
Health Check
Checks the status of critical systems and flags potential failures before or during an icing event.
Power Consumption Management
Dynamically regulates turbine heating during icing events based on predefined parameters to balance de-icing needs and energy use.
Document, communicate, plan and protect
Decision-support modules that transform operational data into clear insights, with reports, alerts, forecasts, IPS availability tracking, and job safety analysis to support planning and risk management.
Reports
Generates daily automated reports to support internal communication and reporting needs.
Notifications
Automatically alerts teams by email or SMS in case of risk or anomalies to enable rapid response.
Forecasts
Indicates short-term icing risks to support operational planning and weather monitoring on the wind farm.
IPS Availability
Monitors the availability of heating systems to ensure they are fully operational when conditions require it.
Job Safety Analysis
Assesses ice throw risk to determine safe conditions for dispatching personnel on-site.
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Packages
IceBrain is offered as a subscription, per turbine, for the winter season. This simple and flexible approach provides access to the software’s features based on your operational needs—without heavy upfront investment or long-term commitment.
Field monitoring
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Site Overview
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Icing & weather condition analysis (IC-1)
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Turbine performance
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Camera
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Photo history
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Time-lapse sequences
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IC-1 or IC-2 sensor
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Camera
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Heating system
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Modbus Standard turbine data
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Operations
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Heating strategy
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System health status check
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Power consumption management (PCM)
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Heating Control
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IC-1 or IC-2 sensor
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Dedicated VL3 computer
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VPN access
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IPS control via modbus
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Manufactorer PCM deactivation control
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Heating System
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Analytics & alerts
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Automated reports
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Alerts (Notifications)
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Weather & icing risk forecast (Forecast)
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De-icing system availability (IPS Availability)
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Job safety analysis
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IC-1 or IC-2 sensor
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Modbus Standard turbine data
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FAQ
No. IceBrain can operate without an ice sensor. However, adding an IC-1 or IC-2 sensor provides a more detailed view of icing conditions and enriches the analyses available in the platform.
Deployment mainly depends on access to wind farm data (e.g., SCADA) and on selecting a hosting model (cloud or on-premises). Our team reviews your environment and supports you at every step.
No. IceBrain remains fully functional without a camera. That said, a camera adds valuable visual validation (photos, timelapses) for analyzing and communicating icing events.
In some cases, yes—especially for data access or certain interfaces. We frequently work with manufacturers and can support you through the process.
Yes. IceBrain can be deployed on a subset of turbines first, allowing you to validate the software’s value before scaling across the entire wind farm.
IceBrain is designed for wind farm owners, operations teams, maintenance teams, asset management teams, and on-site technicians.
Yes. Access can be configured by role so each user sees only the information that is relevant to their work.
Yes. IceBrain is accessible on mobile, allowing field teams to consult key information directly on-site.
Yes. You can manage users and define access levels based on your operational needs.
Access is generally not limited per user, but per wind farm and plan. Details are confirmed during implementation.
Yes. IceBrain uses secure environments and controlled access to protect your wind farm data.
No. Your wind farm’s data remains confidential and is never shared with other operators.
Yes. IceBrain provides access to event history and report generation, depending on the features enabled.
IceBrain does not replace SCADA—it complements it by making icing-related data easier to read, more actionable, and better aligned with day-to-day operational decision-making.
No. IceBrain is an advisory decision-support tool. It provides information and analysis, while decisions and actions always remain under the control of your teams.
Depending on the modules enabled, you can receive alerts related to icing events, anomalies, or conditions that require attention.
IceBrain is designed to work with most manufacturers. Compatibility mainly depends on the data access available on your wind farm.
IceBrain can be deployed in the cloud, on-premises, or in a hybrid setup—depending on your IT and operational requirements.
Testimonials
Satisfied customer testimonials
IceBrain is already being adopted by wind farm operators looking to improve the winter performance of their assets while reducing operational risks.
« IceBrain is also a component-level strategy, optimizing individual turbine components. »
– Trent Cormier (Natural Forces Site Manager)
« I use IceBrain as a daily tool to remotely monitor real-time icing conditions. »
– Bradly Foy (RWE Site Manager)
Contact
Contact us
If you have any question about our services or would like to learn more about how we can help you maximize your wind energy production in cold climates, please don’t hesitate to get in touch sending us an email.