Blade services Blades are the most expensive components of your wind turbine. Giving them the attention they deserve can safeguard business continuity and ensure optimum performance. Blade Inspections Blade damage is often discovered too late. This results in extensive, costly repairs with the risk of prolonged downtime. Our inspection and analytics methods are backed by the largest data set available globally. This enables us to identify damages at the earliest stage possible, thereby minimising your repair cost and downtime. Repairs and exchange We carry out inspections and repairs on most brands and offer complete replacements of all Vestas blades. Our onsite repair solutions can reduce your repair costs by up to 75 percent*. We offer: • Cracks, erosion and surface repairs • Lightning damage repairs • Blade cleaning services • Blade tip refurbishment exchange • Gel coating/painting • Advanced structural repairs • Leading edge protection Wear and tear coverage Reduce your risk exposure with our flat-fee wear and tear cover- age offering, available via a maintenance extension or as an individual agreement. The package includes: • Wear and tear damage coverage (parts and repair) • Comprehensive, annual inspections • Clearly outlined description of damages and classification • Integrated scheduling of repair activities to minimise turbine downtime Upgrades Heavy lightning activity can cause significant losses. Our comprehensive lighting protection can reduce damages by up to 88%, which translates to a 96% reduction in repair costs. At the other end of our offering scale, our aerodynamic upgrades can boost your turbine’s production by up to 2%**. Contact us to learn more about the the full spectrum of our offerings. * Via early intervention and preventive maintenance ** AEP gain is site specific, dependent on climatic conditions and site specification. 6
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