Repair Vs Replace Study
Does it make sense to replace the blade or repair them? Determine the best course of action with WPL.
The cost of a new wind turbine blade can be >250.000 EUR. Many times, because of weight and balancing issues, all 3 blades need to be replaced at the same time resulting in costs >750.000 EUR.
If our blade experts can determine that blade(s) can be repaired instead of being replaced, extensive costs for procurement and business interruption can be avoided.
Who is this service for?
Our Repair vs Replace service helps wind farm owners, operators and the insurance market to make informed decisions about how to confront blade damage.
WPL experts treat each case individually as we recognise that no two cases are the same.
Why use WPL Repair Vs Replace Services?
The cost of a single new blade can exceed €250,000, and in many cases, due to weight and balance considerations, all three blades must be replaced simultaneously—pushing costs beyond €750,000. However, if blade experts can determine that repairs are feasible instead of replacements, substantial savings can be achieved by avoiding high procurement costs and minimizing business interruptions. At WPL, our experts assess each situation on a case-by-case basis, as no two blade issues are identical
Situation
Blade claimed as a failure, requiring a replacement blade rather than addressing repairability
Complication
OEM claimed repair was not possible due to damage in carbon fiber beam.
Solution
Root Cause Analysis + Repair vs Replace Study determined that a repair was possible. Known industry cases supported this conclusion, preventing a catastrophic blade failure replacement claim.
What to expect
- Client and stakeholder engagement for most efficient course of action.
- RFI to loss adjuster and insured to gather all information needed.
- Inspection (onsite, remote, or desktop) and data assessment.
- Data Analysis and decision, alignment of best practices with blades.
- Report handover to client and ongoing stakeholder support.