On 25th September 2024, the AIRTuB-ROMI project, alongside T-shore partners World Class Maintenance, hosted a successful workshop on unmanned operations for remote wind turbines at Campus@Sea, The Hague. The event brought together industry experts, technology developers, and regulatory professionals to explore cutting-edge strategies for wind turbine operation and maintenance (O&M) using drones and unmanned surface vehicles (USVs).
The workshop was divided into two highly engaging sessions:
Session 1: O&M Strategies for Blade Inspections using UAVs
In this session, participants discussed innovative approaches to blade inspections using resident drones. The workshop focused on identifying needs, opportunities, improvements, strengths, and exceptions (NOISE) for using UAVs in blade health monitoring. Attendees collaborated to develop strategies that will feed into the larger goals of the AIRTuB-ROMI project. This session highlighted the world-class expertise of T-shore partners in developing remote maintenance solutions for the offshore wind industry.
Session 2: Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Operations for Wind Farms
The second session delved into BVLOS operations for wind farms, with insights into the regulatory landscape provided by NLR and the latest technological developments from DEMCON. The presentations and discussions showcased how BVLOS operations can enhance efficiency and safety in both onshore and offshore wind operations. T-shore partners are playing a crucial role in advancing remote wind maintenance technologies, further solidifying their position as leaders in the field.
The workshop concluded with networking over drinks, where participants had the opportunity to continue discussing the future of unmanned operations in the wind industry.
We thank all participants for their valuable input and look forward to advancing the AIRTuB-ROMI project and the work of T-shore partners to drive innovation in remote wind turbine O&M.
