Ireland-based Galetech Group has announced it has formally completed the process to enter a joint venture with UK O&M player Adamas Wind.
The alliance greatly strengthens Adamas’s maintenance offering for global clients it said. The company is currently contracted to provide scheduled maintenance services for turbines operated by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the UK, along with services to over 100 independent machines.
Adamas Wind’s current operations ensure hardware delivering over 1GW of clean energy are operating efficiently and safely, with Vattenfall recently contracting the company to provide maintenance services for its 22MW Swinford wind farm.
Galetech Group has identified the UK Independent Service Provider (ISP) sector as a key focus of growth over the coming years, said the developer. As a result of the strategic investment in Adamas Wind, Galetech said it is targeting a threefold increase in ISP maintenance support over the next three years, from 1GW to 3GW.
This will be supported by the creation of 30 specialist roles across the same timeframe.
The jobs will be spread across a number of operations including scheduled maintenance, corrective maintenance, including Major Component Exchanges, reactive works to fault fix, and asset monitoring via the Operational Control Centre.
As a result of this joint venture Galetech now provides a dual maintenance offering across Ireland and the UK, it said.
Galetech Group has also announced the appointment of Gareth Jackson as group operations director. Gareth formerly held positions at Siemens and served as EDF Renewables head of operations and maintenance for the UK and Ireland.
“Our investment in Adamas Wind not only continues our international growth strategy but also expands our presence in the UK’s renewable assets operation and maintenance market,” said Galetech Group director Darren Sherry.
“We are excited to be given the chance to bring Galetech Group’s almost three decades of pioneering renewable energy experience and knowledge to the UK. This partnership represents an important step forward in our mission to make a positive impact on the environment.”
Adamas Wind chairman David Still added: “This partnership comes at a crucial time, as the demand for sustainable energy solutions continues to grow.
“By joining forces with Galetech Group, we will be able to accelerate the development of our projects, expand our reach across the UK, and bring clean, renewable energy to more communities.
“Together, we are committed to driving innovation, reducing carbon emissions, and creating a brighter and more sustainable future for generations to come.”