Predict and prevent for yield optimisation
 

By using predictive and preventive maintenance techniques, we can identify potential problems before they occur and take action to address them, helping to reduce down time and optimise the yield for Vestas turbines worldwide.

Monitoring a fleet of more than 22,000 wind turbines enables us to provide diagnostics-based predictive performance maintenance – in short, we can see problems before they affect a turbine’s performance and take preventative steps accordingly. When monitoring one turbine, data from all other 16,000 wind turbines is used. This provides unique insights into how the turbine operates.

Our structured quality-orientated, Six Sigma problem-solving process is run from one central performance diagnostics centre in Denmark, and from local centres all over the world, including Hamburg and Beijing.

The benefit for our customers is that when we come out to a turbine to perform service or maintenance we come prepared with the necessary knowledge, tools and equipment. We can order in advance, for example if a crane or particular piece of equipment is needed, thus minimising lead time waiting for delivery. Moreover, by planning service visits during predicted low wind conditions, we can help to optimise the turbines’ yield.