Managing Lightning Risk in Wind Energy: Insights from an Expert Panel
Lightning strikes remain one of the leading causes of blade damage, downtime, and repair costs in wind energy. As turbines grow taller and blades get longer, the risk is only increasing, particularly from upward lightning, which turbines themselves can trigger. In a recent webinar hosted by SkySpecs in partnership with UpTime, experts from Eologix, EDF […]
Why Repair Vendor Management is the Next Frontier in Wind Asset Performance
As the wind industry matures, owners and operators are being asked to do more with less. Turbines are larger, portfolios more complex, and the cost pressures from power markets are relentless. Yet one area consistently overlooked in strategies for operational excellence is repair vendor management. The recent SkySpecs webinar on vendor management shone a light […]
Beyond Software: The Power of Service-Driven SaaS in Wind Energy
More Than Just Software—Delivering Real-World Value Wind energy is evolving rapidly, and asset owners are increasingly turning to digital solutions to optimize performance and reduce downtime. But buying software alone doesn’t automatically solve problems. Just like a shovel doesn’t dig a hole on its own, software is simply a tool—it requires expertise, structured processes, and […]
Proactive Maintenance in Wind Energy: Strategies for Success
https://skyspecs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/proactive_maintenance_in_wind_energy__strategies_for_success-240p-1.mp4 The wind energy sector has become a cornerstone of the global push toward renewable energy, but to maximize its potential, wind farm owners and operators must navigate various challenges. Preventive maintenance ensures wind turbines operate at peak efficiency and reliability throughout their life cycles. In this post, we’ll discuss the strategies that drive successful […]
Unlocking Value in Wind Energy: How SkySpecs Leverages Data Analytics for Smarter Asset Management
The Power of Data in Wind Asset Management Wind energy asset managers face an increasingly complex challenge—maximizing performance and minimizing downtime while navigating an evolving technological, operational and regulatory landscape. With turbines becoming more advanced and fleets growing in size and diversity, relying on conventional monitoring methods is no longer enough. The key to unlocking […]
SkySpecs Sets New Benchmark for Offshore Inspections in Europe
The offshore wind industry is expanding rapidly, and asset owners need reliable, efficient, and data-driven inspection solutions to maintain performance and maximise ROI. SkySpecs is meeting that demand head-on, setting a new pace for offshore inspections in 2025. In January alone, our expert team inspected 102 offshore wind turbine generators (WTGs)—setting the stage for our […]
Addressing North Offset in Wind Turbines SCADA Data
Wind direction and nacelle direction are important signals recorded by a wind turbine and routinely stored in SCADA. In order to help detect, and if necessary, correct North Offset, the SkySpecs Performance team developed an algorithm to help automatically detect this common issue. Using this algorithm, the team performed an aggregated analysis of a large […]
The Top Observations & 2024 Predictions Shaping the Wind Industry
The wind industry is undergoing significant change, but what are the main driving factors for this evolution? We wanted to take a closer look at the trends we’ve seen over the past year and share some thoughts on where we see the industry heading in 2024 and beyond. Below, we share our main observations on […]
Empowering Success-The Winds of Continuous Improvement in Asset Management
Wind power is shaping the future of sustainable energy, and amid this evolving landscape, asset management plays a crucial role. An essential, yet often overlooked, component to navigating this complex terrain successfully is adopting a strategy of Continuous Improvement (CI). Let’s explore a simplified and practical understanding of how embedding CI into your wind power […]