Repair Scope & OPEX Guidance
What should we repair, why, and when?
The wind energy industry is growing at an exponential rate and the engineering expertise needed to carry it is difficult to come by. WPL regularly sees asset owners with limited engineering teams managing 1,000s of turbines who may not have actual blade expertise in-house. This is where we step in.
Who is this service for?
WPL’s blade experts are specifically suited to give guidance on repair scope and OPEX spend with the bespoke tools we have created and the knowledge of the team. Knowing what needs to be repaired and what can wait is crucial to optimizing O&M budgets.
Why use WPL Repair Scope & Opex Guidance?
The wind energy sector is experiencing rapid, exponential growth, but the specialized engineering and expertise required to support it are often hard to find. At WPL, we frequently encounter asset owners with small engineering teams managing thousands of turbines, many of whom lack in-house blade expertise. That’s where we come in.
WPL’s blade experts are uniquely qualified to provide tailored guidance on repair strategies and OPEX management. With our custom-built tools and extensive team knowledge, we help asset owners prioritize necessary repairs while deferring non-urgent issues—ensuring optimized O&M budgets and long-term operational efficiency
Situation
A wind farm with 25 year life expectancy has 12 years left and the client wants the most efficient spend.
Complication
Multiple issues in wind farm including structural fatigue, leading edge erosion and other damages.
Solution
Plan- inspections, propagation assessment, critical fixes identified, and non-critical issues removed.
What to expect
- Alignment with stakeholders on desired outcomes and budgets
- Historical data review, inspections executed, assessments completed
- Consulting with needed externals, strategy creation, and reporting
- Communication with client and training of O&M staff of plans
- Continued support with propagation assessments and inspections