Measurement, inspection and optimisation solutions for the performance of onshore and offshore wind turbines
Ventus Engineering GmbH
Vienna (AT) · Fredericia (DK) · Edinburgh (UK) · Gdynia (PL) · Mumbai (IN) · Hamilton (CA)New on Amplifa
About the Ventus Group
The Ventus Group, headquartered in Vienna, offers end-to-end solutions for optimising the performance of wind turbines within the permissible type-certification envelope. The focus is on rotor efficiency: the aerodynamic efficiency and balance condition of the rotor blades are measured, analysed and documented in comprehensive reports. The service portfolio includes nacelle-based LiDAR measurement services for determining power curve, yaw misalignment and turbulence profile, static and dynamic blade pitch measurement, drone-based and ground-based blade inspections with the GigaPan system, end-of-warranty inspections, SCADA data analysis, dissolved gas analysis as well as wind farm optimisation and life extension. The offering is complemented by the patented, self-powered TripleCMAS™ rotor monitoring system based on AI and machine learning as well as the LEDS lightning protection monitoring system. In addition to its Vienna headquarters, the company maintains branches in Denmark, the United Kingdom, Poland, India and Canada. Customers come from the onshore and offshore wind industry, including Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy.
- Site
- Wien
- Processes
- Nacelle based LiDAR Services, Dynamic Blade Pitch Measurement (static and dynamic, blade pitch angle misalignment), Drone Inspection (Onshore/Offshore), Ground based blade inspections (high-resolution camera on GigaPan system), Taking Over & End of Warranty Inspection, SCADA Data Analysis, Dissolved Gas Analysis (early detection of bearing failures), Wind farm optimisation & Life extension
- Materials
- Nacelle-based LiDAR, TripleCMAS™ Rotor Monitoring, LEDS Lightning Monitoring System, GigaPan Inspection System, Drone Inspection, SCADA Data Analysis, Dissolved Gas Analysis
- Certificates
- ISO 45001, DNV certification, DNV certification (SE-0439-08423-0)
- Founded
- 2015
- Employees
- 31-50
- Industries
- Wind energy (Onshore & Offshore), Renewable Energies
- 01
Consulting and feasibility assessment
- 02
Measurement (LiDAR, pitch measurement, inspection)
- 03
Data acquisition
- 04
Analysis (SCADA, AI/ML)
- 05
Report preparation
- 06
Correction and verification
Measurement Technology & Methods
Nacelle-based LiDAR
Hub-height LiDAR for measuring power curve, yaw misalignment and turbulence intensity in accordance with IEC 61400-12-1, onshore and offshore.
TripleCMAS™ Rotor Monitoring
Self-powered rotor monitoring system based on AI and machine learning for real-time monitoring of the rotor and the swept area.
LEDS Lightning Monitoring System
Real-time monitoring of the earthing and lightning protection system instead of periodic testing.
GigaPan Inspection System
High-resolution ground-based blade inspection even at high wind speeds and in complex terrain.
Drone Inspection
Cost-efficient onshore/offshore inspections with reduced downtime and safer operation.
SCADA Data Analysis
Analysis of synchronised operating data in standardised reports for operational decision-making.
Dissolved Gas Analysis
Early detection and prevention of major bearing failures.
Locations
Vienna
ATHeadquarters (Ventus Engineering GmbH, Ventus Wind Services GmbH, Ventus GmbH)
- Materials
- LiDAR, TripleCMAS, LEDS, SCADA
- Fleet of 5 LiDAR instruments (4 bim & 1 bim)
- GigaPan system with high-resolution camera
- Drones for onshore/offshore inspections
Fredericia
DKBranch office (Ventus Wind Services A/S)
Edinburgh
UKBranch office (Ventus Wind Services UK Ltd.)
Gdynia
PLBranch office (Ventus Wind Services Sp. z o.o.)
Mumbai
INBranch office (Ventus Wind Services (India) Pvt Ltd)
Hamilton (ON)
CABranch office (Ventus Wind Services (Canada) Inc.)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacelle based LiDAR ServicesInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dynamic Blade Pitch Measurement (static and dynamic, blade pitch angle misalignment)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Drone Inspection (Onshore/Offshore)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ground based blade inspections (high-resolution camera on GigaPan system)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Taking Over & End of Warranty InspectionInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| SCADA Data AnalysisEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dissolved Gas Analysis (early detection of bearing failures)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wind farm optimisation & Life extensionEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| TripleCMAS™ - self-powered rotor monitoring (AI/Machine Learning)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| LEDS Lightning Monitoring System (earthing/lightning protection monitoring)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Blade damage inspection (with/without image processing) with repair serviceInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wind Park Optimisation (Planning, Installation, Inspection, Data Collection, Measurements)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacelle-based LiDAR instruments (fleet, 4 bim & 1 bim LiDARs) | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| GigaPan system with high-resolution camera | – | – | – | – | – |
| Drones for onshore/offshore inspections | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certification
LiDAR measurements are carried out in accordance with IEC 61400-12-1. The company is certified to ISO 45001 and holds a DNV certification (SE-0439-08423-0).
| Evidence | Vienna |
|---|---|
| ISO 45001 | |
| DNV certification (SE-0439-08423-0) |
History
- 2015
Company founded
Winner of the Wind Turbine Sensors Innovation Challenge by ORE Catapult and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
- 2023
Presence at WindEurope Annual Event (Copenhagen), CanREA Operations Summit (Canada) and CLEANPOWER 2023 (New Orleans)