Service & Maintenance

Regular maintenance is the key to protecting your assets and their components - enhancing safety, increasing production, minimising downtime and ultimately maximising your ROI. Regular maintenance ensures compliance to manufacturers’ warranties and reduces the risk of component failure.

Effective troubleshooting and reactive maintenance are essential for maximising wind turbine performance and longevity. When issues such as reduced power output, mechanical failures, or electrical faults occur, Swire technicians utilise diagnostic tools including vibration analysis, temperature checks, and electrical testing. Modern turbines, equipped with real-time sensors, enable remote monitoring for early fault detection.

Wind turbine retrofits involve upgrading or replacing components in older turbines to enhance performance, improve efficiency, or extend operational lifespan. For wind farm operators, retrofitting offers a cost-effective alternative to replacing outdated turbines entirely.

Major component exchanges are typically planned during scheduled maintenance to minimise operational disruption. However, unexpected failures require swift and effective replacements to restore turbine functionality.

Over time, gearbox oil degrades due to heat, contamination, and mechanical stress, leading to increased friction, wear, and potential gearbox failure. Regular oil exchanges maintain optimal lubrication, reducing friction and preventing premature wear.

Bolt torquing ensures proper tension and fastening of wind turbine bolts, preventing structural instability and equipment failure caused by vibrations, temperature changes, or mechanical stress. SRE’s technicians systematically check and re-torque bolts on key components like the nacelle, tower, gearbox, and blades, adhering to precise torque specifications.

SRE can perform bolt torquing as part of scheduled maintenance or as an independent campaign, enhancing turbine safety, performance, and lifespan.

Foundation maintenance is essential for the long-term stability and safety of wind turbines. Over time, foundations can degrade due to factors like soil settlement, corrosion, or water infiltration, especially in offshore installations. Regular inspections identify issues such as cracks, erosion, or drainage problems.

Statutory inspections are mandatory checks to ensure wind turbines meet safety, compliance, and operational standards. These inspections assess structural integrity, mechanical systems, electrical components, and safety features like emergency shutdowns.

Swire has extensive experience managing mould build-up in offshore foundations, particularly in transition piece (TP) and tower sections.

Drawing from large installation projects, we understand how even minor organic contamination — such as wooden pallets, tools with bacteria, or pollen from pre-assembly sites — can lead to significant mould issues, posing health risks like allergic reactions and respiratory problems.

Swire ensures the highest safety standards during all wind turbine operations, safeguarding both personnel and assets. With a clear focus on compliance, accountability, and proactive risk management, our wind turbine safety rules set the benchmark for operational excellence.

By adhering to these rules, Swire takes responsibility for critical safety aspects, ensuring that all procedures are rigorously followed, documented, and reviewed to maintain safety and reliability in turbine operations.

Our commitment to safety ensures peace of mind for clients, fosters trust, and enables long-term operational success.