Developing a Blade Access System That Could Save Billions

Scottish company Span Access Solutions Ltd is developing an innovative way to access offshore wind turbine blades that could save £1.05bn[1] across the current European fleet of offshore wind farms.

The £830k Innovate UK-backed project Blade Access System and Working Environment (BASE) will develop a tower-mounted blade access system and habitat to provide a stable working environment for technicians undertaking blade maintenance – reducing maintenance costs and minimising turbine downtime and lost revenue while increasing the quality of repairs and performance upgrades. Span Access, based in Kinross and Methil, is a specialist in alternative access and working at height solutions and will work in partnership with the Offshore Renewable Energy... ... More: Official Press Release ORE Catapult

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