Advisory services
Independent structural blade expertise across the full lifecycle.
From procurement to lifetime extension we provide independent advisory services that give you confidence in blade performance, reduce operational and financial risk and help you maximise the value of your assets. Our expertise covers blades of all sizes supporting OEMs, asset owners, insurers and service providers worldwide. We offer independent expert advice you can trust at every stage of the blade lifecycle, supported by data-driven insights that help prioritise actions, reduce operational risk and improve ROI. Our tailored recommendations guide decision-making across your fleet from inspections to lifetime extension, turning complex blade challenges into clear and actionable outcomes.
Technical due diligence (TDD)
Selecting the right blades is critical to project success, especially for turbines >60 m. Our Technical Due Diligence service helps you evaluate design, performance, and budget risks, giving you confidence in procurement decisions.
How we help:
Risk-based maintenance strategy
Effective maintenance planning reduces operational risk and optimises ROI, particularly during commissioning, operation and end-of-warranty phases. Our service helps you prioritise actions and allocate resources efficiently, reducing unplanned downtime.
How we help:
- Input/review of O&M plans
- Takeover inspections
- Decision-making support
- Structural design insights
- Optimising ROI
Defect assessment
Even minor blade defects can impact safety, performance and costs if left unaddressed. Our Defect Assessment service evaluates damage, categorises severity and prioritises repairs to minimise risk and operational impact.
How we help:
- Defect categorisation and severity assessment
- Repair prioritisation
- Risk and financial evaluation
- Recommendations for immediate vs deferred actions
Root cause analysis (RCA)
Understanding the underlying causes of blade failures is key to preventing recurrence. Our Root Cause Analysis service provides independent analysis to identify issues and recommend mitigation measures.
How we help:
- Failure investigations
- Independent validation of OEM findings
- Recommendations for mitigation and prevention
Third party expert opinion
Independent verification helps ensure confidence in inspections, reports and O&M decisions. Our experts provide impartial evaluations for critical decision-making.
How we help:
- Independent evaluation of inspections and data
- Verification of maintenance strategies
- Expert reporting for stakeholders
Fleet analysis & performance reporting
Systematic fleet evaluation identifies trends, risks, and optimisation opportunities. Our service helps improve performance, allocate resources and track KPIs, enabling data-driven O&M decisions.
How we help:
- Performance reporting
- Fleet categorisation by damage sensitivity
- Trend analysis and benchmarking
- KPI tracking and improvement strategies
Lifetime extension & repowering studies
When blades approach the end of their design life, strategic decisions are needed to extend, repower or decommission. Our service evaluates options to maximise asset value and business case efficiency (blades 20–50 m).
How we help:
- Performance reporting
- Asset condition review
- Upgrade/extension studies
- Repowering and decommissioning evaluation
Need expert blade support?
Whether you’re developing new blades, validating designs, or managing assets in the field, Bladena is here to help.