ADD2WIND

Challenge

Transport of packages and other goods during servicing of wind turbines today includes a lot of transport back and forth from ship to turbine and dependence on the ship’s availability when the goods are to be used. This is also the case if a special tool or spare part is needed that would otherwise get the turbine up and running faster. Streamlining service logistics can significantly reduce costs at O&M.

Solution

In Add2Wind, the partners are working on delivering packages of up to 40 kg, containing spare parts for maintenance, directly to the nacelle on top of the turbine, up to 80 km from land and in most weather conditions, while the turbine is still in operation. Together with Danish wind operators, the innovation project will demonstrate that the concept is technically, commercially and legally applicable by performing a series of deliveries of 40 kg packages in different weather situations at three of Denmark’s largest offshore wind farms.

Project deliveries

• Test and demonstration of new drone concept
• Demonstration at Danish offshore wind farm
• Development of semi-autonomous flight

Effect

The increased value is reduced time for maintenance, greater flexibility in planning, less dependence on the weather and increased safety for the crew, all of which contribute to reducing costs.

Problem owners

• Ørsted
• Vattenfall Vindkraft A/S
• Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy A/S
• Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Problem solvers

• Loxar
• EMG – European Merchandise Group A/S
• Aeroscout GmbH
• Aalborg Universitet

Media

• Energy Supply: Droner transporter mølledele op til 80 kilometer fra kysten
• Wind Denmark: Vindgiganter vil skabe gamechanger til havvind med droneteknologi
• Watch Medier: Fire vindkæmper vil fragte reservedele til havmøllerparker med droner
• Martime Professionals: Drones transport turbine parts