Maintenance and Repair of Wind Turbines
One of the most important factors in wind turbine performance and longevity is regular maintenance. Regular scheduled maintenance can help extend the lifespan of your wind turbines, as well as help to prevent fires, a reality on many wind farms. At AIS Wind Energy, we are experts in planned wind turbine maintenance programmes, and we can help you plan and implement your scheduled wind turbine maintenance regime.
Our Scheduled Wind Turbine Maintenance Services
We take the lead in the planning and scheduling of all wind turbine routine maintenance, which includes: Turbine inspecting, performance monitoring, blade cleaning, lubricating, and repairs. Drone based de-icing can also be included as an add-on service.
We provide maintenance services for the following key wind turbine components:
- Tower sections
- Coupling between gear box and generator
- Blades
- Gearbox
- Generator
- Blade Bearings
- Main ring bearings
Why Choose AIS Wind Energy For Turbine Maintenance
Our experts will work with you to programme your scheduled wind turbine maintenance programme, ensuring that all components remain in optimum condition and any potential faults or performance issues are identified before they can become a problem, so that they can be addressed in good time.
Where necessary, we will advise you on component replacement and schedule this activity to avoid the potential for wind turbine failure.
Most onshore wind turbines require a scheduled service every 6 to 12 months, depending on the OEM’s (Original Equipment Manufacturer) guidelines and the site’s environmental conditions. These intervals are designed to perform critical tasks like hydraulic system bleeding, brake pad replacement, and torque-tensioning of structural bolts. Regular scheduling is the most effective way to maintain high availability and prevent minor wear from becoming a major component failure.
Yes. A comprehensive scheduled service includes the use of video endoscopes to inspect the internal condition of the gearbox teeth and bearings. We also perform oil and grease sampling for laboratory analysis to detect metal particulate levels. This data-driven approach allows us to predict the remaining useful life of the components and schedule major repairs during low-wind periods, significantly reducing lost revenue.
All our scheduled maintenance is performed by GWO-certified technicians operating under WTSR (Wind Turbine Safety Rules), providing a consistent, globally recognised standard of safety. Our service packages are comprehensive and adaptable, ensuring full compliance with the specific statutory inspections and local health and safety regulations of the territory in which we are operating. Whether adhering to LOLER and PUWER standards or their international equivalents, we ensure that your wind farm meets all necessary regulatory frameworks, protecting your staff and the long-term integrity of your assets worldwide.