GEV Wind Power has completed onshore trials for its blade maintenance unit called Habitat.
The company said Habitat was installed on Power Climber and Kaeufer access platforms in varying weather conditions and ranging between 30 metres and 100 metres high.
The trials enabled GEV technicians to test the company’s bespoke blade maintenance App, I-RIS (Intuitive Reporting and Inspection System).
The Habitat unit enables technicians to conduct essential repairs on remote wind turbines, whilst remaining sheltered from the elements.
GEV Wind Power will also be able to offer a 24-hour working window using fixed lighting within the Habitat.
GEV Group projects director Alastair Gadney said: “Our Habitat plays a key role in facilitating O&M operations in this rapidly developing industry, whilst providing cost-saving benefits which are vital throughout the entire supply chain.
“These trials are a huge leap forward in not only reinforcing the concept of the Habitat, but also proving how it can be applied to a range of turbine and access platform sizes.
“We are also exploring different configurations of the Habitat, from a simple wind break to a more complete waterproof solution.”
Image: GEV’s Habitat on 100-metre turbine (GEV Wind Power)
