London, 2 September 2024 – RES, the world leading independent renewable energy company and services provider, today announces the acquisition of Sulzer Schmid (Sulzer & Schmid Laboratories AG). The acquisition further strengthens RES’ breadth of digital solutions and services to meet growing demand from renewable energy asset owners for smart,…
Services and Digital Solutions
Transforming blade O&M management
We cover every aspect needed to reduce downtime and maximize the performance of your wind farm through our complete blade management solutions.
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End-to-end blade management
Combining decades of experience and powerful solutions from RES, Sulzer Schmid, and Bladena, we provide faster, safer, and more cost-effective blade management. Together, we optimize turbine blade performance to increase AEP and extend asset lifespans.
What we offer
From automated inspections and advanced engineering to tailored repairs, our solutions help reduce downtime and enhance asset performance. With years of experience and in-depth knowledge of different blade types, we provide the technical expertise to help you optimize performance and extend asset lifetimes.
Blade inspections and analytics
Our digital platform integrates all aspects of blade operations and maintenance (O&M) into a single, end-to-end solution, offering a comprehensive view of blade health across the entire fleet. From capturing precise inspection data with autonomous drones to generating insightful, customizable reports in the cloud at the push of a button, you gain full transparency and actionable insights.
Advanced blade engineering
We use our engineering expertise to minimize the risk of blade failures throughout the lifetime of a wind turbine blade. We provide tailored solutions that identify, assess, and address concerns. Our deep technical knowledge allows us to offer expert advice on risk reduction and blade profiling, ultimately extending asset life and maximizing performance.
Blade repair
Maximize your wind farm’s performance with our multi-technology blade repair expertise. We adapt to your needs, whether repairs are done at height, at the tower base, or in our facilities, ensuring optimal energy production and long-term value. Our skilled engineers go beyond just boots on the ground, focusing on delivering competitive and comprehensive services to boost revenue and reduce costs.
Blade upgrades
We provide a full range of blade upgrade solutions designed to enhance the performance and longevity of your wind turbines. From aerodynamic upgrades to structural enhancements, we offer bespoke solutions tailored to your wind farm’s specific needs. Our upgrades help maximize energy production, reduce downtime, and extend the operational life of your assets.
Why RES?
Our people-first approach and decades of experience have led to the development of robust systems of work, ensuring your assets perform safely and reliably.
Solutions are tailored to meet your specific needs, whether that’s long-term support or standalone services for individual projects.
Decades of experience
Building and delivering innovative and tailor-made solutions that work for you.
Creating efficiencies
Automated inspections enable quick setup with minimal manpower, generating reusable plans for frequent use.
AI-Driven insights
High-quality imaging and AI tools provide fast, detailed damage assessments and reports.
100% coverage
Capture every millimeter of rotor blades consistently, facilitating real-time, collaborative repair decisions.
Technology expertise
Extensive multibrand experience and in-depth blade knowledge.
Exemplary health and safety performance
A secure work environment that puts people first, delivering best-in-class health and safety performance.
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