Hundreds of feet up, above some of the harshest marine environments in the world, wind turbine blades spin away, every day, delivering an essential contribution to the UK’s power supply. 

According to Uswitch, wind power contributed 29.7% of the UK’s energy in the year to January 2025, producing no less than 48,927 GWh of electricity. This is not only essential to support the country’s drive to deliver 100% clean energy by 2030, but it also helps to create energy security, protecting us from the impact of world events on our energy bills.

Wind turbine maintenance is a crucial part of this offshore wind economy, and at BGB Group Global, we have all the experience, expertise and equipment you need.

Wind turbine maintenance first-hand 

Despite the development of drone technology, there is still no substitute for first-hand wind turbine inspections using an expert eye. Our IRATA trained team use carefully designed rope access solutions to reach all areas of your turbine blades. This allows them to deliver a thorough and comprehensive condition report, including any cracks, corrosion, wear and tear or lightning damage. 

BGB wind turbine inspections also check all the electrical systems too, including cables, connections, transformers and switchgear, ensuring that there are no faults or failures across the entire system.

Preventative wind turbine maintenance

Arranging preventative wind turbine maintenance is essential to keep your project ahead of the game. Our experts can identify potential failures at an early stage, allowing for cost-effective repairs and replacements, and avoiding extensive and expensive issues in the future.

Left unchecked, wind turbine blades can quickly deteriorate, becoming a danger to the tower, to the supply and even to the local community in the case of onshore wind farms. In remote or offshore settings, this erosion and damage can easily go unnoticed until it is far too late to save the blades, resulting in complete and costly failures.

Environmental benefits

Wind energy is making a significant contribution to our Net Zero goals, and wind turbine maintenance can enhance those environmental benefits even further. Turbine blades have an average lifespan of around 25 years, after which their fibreglass construction means they inevitably end up in landfill. By arranging regular wind turbine maintenance through BGB, you can extend the life of your turbine blades, saving resources and reducing waste.

Working day and night, it’s only natural that the performance of your turbines will diminish as they age. Regular wind turbine maintenance will help to ensure that your system continues to work at peak performance, maximising the power output from your turbines.

Cost savings

All things considered, wind turbine maintenance should never be seen as a cost to your business. In fact, wind turbine maintenance delivers huge savings. You’ll save on repairs and replacement parts, because you’ll spot potential problems so much sooner. You’ll save on renewal costs, because you’ll prolong the life of your turbines. You’ll even save on insurance premiums, thanks to the excellent safety record you get from well-maintained turbines. What’s more, you’ll produce more energy, more efficiently, increasing the overall profitability of your project.

Wind turbine maintenance from BGB

BGB have been providing expert access solutions for offshore wind for years, and are a trusted supply chain partner of Orsted, the world’s largest offshore wind developer. We’re involved in every Orsted project worldwide and have a presence on every offshore wind project in the United States. 

So who better to trust with your essential wind turbine maintenance inspections? To find out more about how BGB can help you to inspect, maintain, repair and extend the life of your wind turbines, get in touch with our friendly team today.

When it comes to wind turbine maintenance, trust BGB to be your eyes in the sky.