Lifecycle Expertise

Blade Engineering Services Across the Lifecycle

Independent, Expert support for Wind Farm Owners, IPPs, Investors and OEMs — from design and manufacturing to inspection, repair and training.

Our Work in Practice Design & Engineering Manufacturing & Quality Inspection & Defect Assessment Technical Due Diligence Repair & Failure Analysis Wind Farm Technical Support Independent Blade Consulting Technical Training & Knowledge Transfer

Field Experience

Our Work in Practice

Hands-on blade engineering experience across manufacturing facilities, wind projects and field inspections in 15 countries.

Across 17 years, our work has covered blade manufacturing, technical training, project delivery, technical due diligence, process and manufacturing audits, manufacturing surveillance, blade inspection, repair analysis and technical knowledge transfer.

Blade manufacturing and process engineering — Windleaf project work — Blade manufacturing & process engineering

Manufacturing audits and surveillance — Windleaf project work — Manufacturing audits & surveillance

Blade inspection and defect assessment — Windleaf project work — Blade inspection & defect assessment

Repair and failure analysis — Windleaf project work — Repair & failure analysis

Technical due diligence — Windleaf project work — Technical due diligence

Technical training and knowledge transfer — Windleaf project work — Technical training & knowledge transfer

01Global Wind Projects

TOTALENERGIES

Independent IPP Blade Engineering Support

Project Need

Provide independent blade engineering expertise across global wind projects, from technical due diligence and OEM qualification through manufacturing and field activities.

Windleaf Support

Technical due diligence — onshore & offshoreBlade & OEM qualificationBlade factory qualificationManufacturing surveillanceBlade inspectionRoot cause analysis

Value Delivered

Independent blade engineering input supporting technical decisions, manufacturing quality, qualification and risk management across global wind projects.

02Kazakhstan

MIRNY 1 GW

Technical Due Diligence & OEM Factory Assessment

Project Need

Assess the manufacturing capability and technical readiness of OEM blade suppliers for the 1 GW Mirny wind project.

Windleaf Support

Technical due diligence at EnvisionOEM factory visit and manufacturing process assessmentTechnical and process findings identificationSANY — 200 MW factory assessmentEnvision — 800 MW factory assessmentCorrective-action support with SANYFollow-up validation of manufacturing readiness

Value Delivered

Independent identification of manufacturing and technical risks during TDD, supporting corrective actions and improved OEM readiness as the project progressed toward execution.

03South Africa

SASOL WIND PROJECT

Manufacturing Surveillance & Pre-Commissioning Blade Inspection

260 MW renewable energy project | 140 MW Wind + 120 MW Solar PV | De Aar, South Africa

Project Need

Support blade manufacturing quality and final technical readiness for the 140 MW Mulilo De Aar 2 South Wind Farm, part of the 260 MW renewable energy project supplying Sasol and Air Liquide near De Aar, South Africa.

Windleaf Support

Manufacturing surveillance in ChinaProcess & quality auditingManufacturing engineering reviewBlade quality assessmentOn-site blade inspection in South AfricaPre-commissioning verification

Value Delivered

Independent oversight from blade manufacturing through final field inspection, helping verify blade quality, condition and readiness before project commissioning.

04Oman

PDO / RIYAH 1 & RIYAH 2

Technical Due Diligence & Blade Engineering Support

234 MW | 36 turbines | PDO Block 6 | Oman

Project Need

Provide independent blade engineering assessment and technical support for the Riyah 1 & Riyah 2 wind projects within the PDO concession in Oman.

Windleaf Support

Technical due diligenceBlade technical assessmentDefect & repair assessmentEngineering reviewRemote technical support from India

Value Delivered

Independent blade engineering support enabling timely technical assessment, defect evaluation and informed project decisions.

05France

REMBECOURT

Process & Product Audit

Project Need

Assess blade manufacturing processes and product quality for an OEM wind project supporting the French market.

Windleaf Support

Process auditProduct auditManufacturing engineering reviewProcess compliance assessmentQuality assessment

Value Delivered

Independent assessment of manufacturing processes and blade product quality, supporting OEM project requirements and technical risk reduction.

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Service 1

Design & Engineering

Expert blade engineering, strengthened through our collaboration with European Designers.

Windleaf provides Expert blade engineering expertise, complemented by design and advanced engineering capabilities through our collaboration with European Designers.

What we support

Blade design review, engineering assessment and technical input, backed by our Expert collaboration network.

Where we add value

Independent review of design assumptions, materials, manufacturing feasibility, defects, structural considerations and repair implications.

What you get

Clear technical findings, engineering recommendations and practical support for design and project decisions.

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We Can Support

New blade design and development
Blade design review and optimisation
Structural analysis and assessment
Aero-structural engineering support
Material and laminate engineering
Design-for-manufacturing review
Prototype and product development support
Engineering evaluation of existing blade designs

Experience behind it

Blade engineering experience with DNV GL, plus design and advanced engineering capabilities through European Designers.

Service 2

Manufacturing & Quality

Stronger processes, consistent quality and fewer defects on the production floor.

We help manufacturers and asset owners strengthen blade manufacturing processes, prepare for new products and keep quality under control.

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What We Do

Blade manufacturing process engineering
Manufacturing readiness and new product introduction
Quality assurance and process improvement
Process and product audits
Supplier quality and material characterisation
Root cause analysis and defect reduction
Manufacturing surveillance

Experience behind it

Blade manufacturing experience with Suzlon · Vestas · SANY · WinWind · Nordex · Goldwind · GE · Siemens Gamesa · RE Technologies · Envision; manufacturing audits with DNV GL; manufacturing surveillance and process audits with TotalEnergies.

Service 3

Inspection & Defect Assessment

A clear, independent view of blade condition.

We turn inspection data into categorised findings and clear next steps, supported by visual, NDT, robotic and advanced camera technologies.

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What We Do

Blade inspection
Defect identification and assessment
Inspection data and image review
Defect categorisation
Technical evaluation of blade condition
Independent inspection review
Recommendations for further action

Experience behind it

Blade inspection experience with DNV GL and TotalEnergies.

Service 4

Technical Due Diligence

Understand blade risk before you commit.

Independent, blade-focused due diligence that helps owners, investors and IPPs identify technical risks and information gaps in wind assets.

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What We Do

Blade technical due diligence for wind assets
Blade condition and risk assessment
Manufacturing and quality documentation review
Defect and repair history review
Technical data and inspection evidence review
Identification of technical risks and information gaps
Independent engineering recommendations

Experience behind it

Technical due diligence experience with TotalEnergies.

Service 5

Repair & Failure Analysis

Find the root cause. Confirm the repair is right.

We investigate blade damage and failures, and review whether repair methods and quality meet technical requirements.

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What We Do

Blade damage and failure investigation
Root cause analysis
Structural defect assessment
Repair methodology review
Repair quality and technical compliance review
Engineering assessment of recurring defects
Technical recommendations for corrective action

Experience behind it

Defect assessment, repair analysis and structural analysis on international wind projects.

Service 6

Wind Farm Technical Support

Expert blade support for operating wind farms.

From reviewing inspection findings to coordinating with OEMs and contractors, we help wind farm teams manage blade issues with confidence.

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What We Do

Blade technical support for wind farms
Review of inspection and operational findings
Blade damage assessment
Repair and maintenance technical support
OEM and contractor technical coordination
Recurring defect investigation
Independent engineering recommendations

Experience behind it

Owner-side (IPP) experience with TotalEnergies, combined with OEM manufacturing experience.

Service 7

Independent Blade Consulting

Expert advice when a blade decision matters most.

Technical advisory and engineering opinions for complex blade issues, with support across the owner, IPP and OEM interface.

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What We Do

Technical advisory for complex blade issues
Engineering review and technical opinions
Blade lifecycle advisory
OEM, owner and IPP technical interface support
Technical documentation and reporting
Expert support for critical blade decisions

Experience behind it

Independent engineering experience with DNV GL, and both OEM and IPP perspectives.

Service 8

Technical Training & Knowledge Transfer

Build your team's blade knowledge and capability.

Practical training that shares hands-on blade experience with manufacturing, quality, inspection and repair teams.

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What We Do

Blade manufacturing and process training
Blade quality and defect awareness
Inspection and repair training
Technical documentation and best practices
Team training and knowledge transfer

Experience behind it

Blade manufacturing training and technical knowledge transfer on global wind-energy projects.

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Design & Engineering

Expert blade engineering, strengthened through our collaboration with European Designers.

Windleaf provides Expert blade engineering expertise, complemented by design and advanced engineering capabilities through our collaboration with European Designers.

What we support

Blade design review, engineering assessment and technical input, backed by our Expert collaboration network.

Where we add value

Independent review of design assumptions, materials, manufacturing feasibility, defects, structural considerations and repair implications.

What you get

Clear technical findings, engineering recommendations and practical support for design and project decisions.