Scandinavian wind maintenance provider Bladecare has signed an agreement with German start-up Topseven to use technology to improve inspections of turbine lightning protection systems.
Top Seven has developed artificial intelligence-based technology for the visual inspection and contactless measurement of lightning protection systems for onshore wind turbines, using drones.
Top Seven’s technology allows its customers to perform automated drone inspections independently.
The partnership will allow Bladecare to offer advanced services to its customers on the Scandinavian wind turbine market and Top Seven will benefit from Bladecare’s extensive experience and expertise on the Scandinavian market.
Bladecare CEO Samir Lodhi said: “We are very excited about this partnership with TOPseven.
“Its innovative technology for drone inspections will complement our existing services and help us to offer even more value to our customers.
“We look forward to working together and driving forward the wind turbine industry in Scandinavia.”
Top Seven CEO Knud Rissel added: “Bladecare is a respected and experienced company in the wind turbine industry in Scandinavia and we are excited to be entering into this partnership.
“Together, we will introduce our innovative technology to the Scandinavian market and make the wind turbines there even more efficient and reliable.”