The importance of efficiency, reliability and longevity in the wind energy industry is undisputed. In this context, FiberCheck GmbH, in collaboration with SkyWind GmbH, has developed a sensor system for monitoring the condition of wind turbines. The main objective of the FiberCheck SHM system is to extend the service life of wind turbines and detect damage at an early stage in order to organise maintenance intervals more efficiently.

Key aspects of the FiberCheck SHM system The system is designed to optimise the service life of wind turbines until they reach their material fatigue limits. It is due to be launched on the market at the end of 2024 and offers the following

Advantages:

1. Early damage detection: the system recognises potential damage at an early stage, which can help to save costs when      repairing damage.

2. Reliable data collection: The system enables precise data collection for assessing the service life of systems, even if no  historical SCADA data is available.

3.  Increased yield: The total yield of a wind farm can be increased by extending the service life of the turbines.

4.  Documentation for new turbines: The system supports the creation of a detailed life cycle file for new turbines right from the  start.

5.  Optimised maintenance planning: More efficient planning of repairs and reduced need for frequent inspections lead to lower  service costs.

This system represents an important step towards improving maintenance and extending the service life of wind turbines and could therefore have a positive impact on operating costs and efficiency.