Nearthlab, an autonomous drone solution provider for wind turbine inspection, has completed an offshore wind turbine inspection off the coast of Taiwan in partnership with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy and Formosa I Wind Power Ltd.
The turbines inspected in Taiwan are 6-megawatt-class turbines with blades reaching over 75 meters (246 feet). While onshore blades typically measure around 50 meters, offshore wind turbines utilize longer, larger blades to maximize operational efficiency. Offshore wind turbines are harder to inspect and repair as they have lower accessibility compared to onshore wind turbines. Drone inspection has become a favorable option for farm owners and operators, and more so for those located in the offshore sites.
Nearthlab has been accelerating its market expansion overseas beginning from the first quarter of 2020 in partnership with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy North America. Nearthlab’s all-in-one solution includes Nearthlab’s autonomous