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Protect and restore your turbine blades after lightning strikes with expert repair services that ensure structural and electrical integrity.
Lightning strikes are one of the leading causes of wind turbine damage. Even a single strike can burn through the blade’s composite layers, damage the lightning protection system, or cause internal delamination that isn’t visible from the outside. If left unrepaired, these damages can lead to performance loss, accelerated wear, or catastrophic structural failure.
Immediate assessment and lightning strike repairs are critical to maintain turbine safety, reliability, and output.
Our lightning strike repairs service combines structural composite restoration with electrical system verification, ensuring the blade’s safety and operational performance. Repairs are performed by certified technicians using OEM-grade materials and following manufacturer specifications.
Repairs can be performed on-tower with rope access, via platforms, or at ground level for extensive refurbishments.
Galeforce Energy provides expert wind turbine services focused on blade maintenance and repair. Our certified wind turbine service technicians handle everything from minor cosmetic fixes to full wind turbine repair, improving efficiency and extending turbine lifespan.
Trailing edge repairs
Our certified wind turbine service technicians repair trailing edge damages to restore aerodynamic efficiency and maximize turbine performance. These wind turbine services ensure reliable energy output across your wind farm.
Sparcaps and Webs Repairs
Specialized wind turbine repair reinforcing essential blade components. Part of our full suite of wind turbine services for efficiency and durability.
Cosmetic Repairs
Restore blade appearance without compromising performance. Our wind turbine service technicians maintain structural integrity while providing essential wind turbine services.
Lighting strike repairs
Fast, reliable wind turbine repair for lightning damage. Our certified team ensures your turbines are back online quickly with professional wind turbine services.
External and Internal Repair
Comprehensive wind turbine repair covering both external and internal blade issues. Trust our experts to deliver precise wind turbine services for long-term reliability.
Rope Access & Platform Capabilities
Safe and efficient wind turbine services using rope access and platform solutions. Ideal for inspections, blade repair, and maintenance tasks.
Ground repair and inspection
Ground-level inspections and repairs for turbines. Critical wind turbine services for safety, efficiency, and long-term operational performance.
Drone Inspections with AI
Advanced wind turbine drone inspection captures precise images of blades and towers. Supports wind turbine repairplanning and overall turbine maintenance.
External and Internal Inspection
Our certified team performs detailed wind turbine inspection to identify internal and external issues that affect performance, safety, and turbine lifespan.
Galeforce Energy provides expert wind turbine services focused on mechanical components. Our certified wind turbine service technicians handle everything from routine wind generator maintenance and wind tower maintenance to full wind turbine repair, ensuring optimal efficiency, reliability, and long-term turbine performance.
Wind Tower Cleaning
Our wind tower maintenance includes expert cleaning to remove debris and contaminants, prevent corrosion, and maintain structural integrity as part of comprehensive wind turbine services.
Gearbox Maintenance and Repair
Full wind turbine services for gearbox inspections and repairs. Our experts maximize turbine reliability, efficiency, and lifespan.
Wind Generator Maintenance
Comprehensive wind generator maintenance and repair to optimize energy production and turbine efficiency. Delivered by certified wind turbine service technicians.
Broken Blade Stud Repair
Critical wind turbine repair to restore blade stability and operational safety. Delivered by expert wind turbine service technicians.
Vibration Analysis and Blade Balancing
Advanced wind turbine services to detect imbalances and optimize performance. Our certified technicians ensure smooth operation and reduce mechanical stress.
Structural Enhancement and Retrofits
Critical upgrades to strengthen components. Our wind turbine repair services enhance reliability and long-term operational performance.
Oil Change and Hydraulic Fluid Change
Timely maintenance of hydraulic systems, oil, and fluids. Essential wind turbine services to prevent breakdowns and ensure smooth operation.
Blade to Blade Bearing Alignment
Precision wind turbine repair aligning blades for optimal rotor performance. Our wind turbine service technicians ensure safety, efficiency, and reliable energy output.
Blade Shroud Repair
Specialized wind turbine repair for blade shrouds. Our wind turbine service technicians restore aerodynamic efficiency and protect against environmental wear.
Galeforce is a company dedicated to maintenance and repairs of wind turbines in the wind energy field. We provide rapid deployment of experienced technicians to complete tasks at hand.
Lightning Strike Repairs
Lightning strikes are extremely common, with most turbines experiencing at least one significant strike every 1–2 years. The risk increases in regions with frequent thunderstorms. Even minor strikes can compromise the blade’s composite layers and lightning protection system, making inspections critical.
Most lightning strike damage can be repaired if assessed promptly. Our technicians restore both structural and electrical components, preventing water ingress, delamination, or further deterioration. Blade replacement is typically only required in cases of severe puncture or extensive internal damage.
We use drone inspections combined with AI image analysis, ultrasonic testing, and thermography to detect internal delamination, charred fibers, or resin separation. This allows us to identify issues invisible to the naked eye, ensuring comprehensive repair.
Repairs utilize high-strength epoxy resins and composite fibers that meet or exceed OEM specifications. Lightning receptors are restored or replaced with conductive materials to maintain proper grounding and safety.
Minor lightning strike repairs can often be completed in 1–2 days per blade, while severe strikes requiring extensive internal repair may take up to 4–5 days, depending on accessibility and curing times for composite resins.
Yes. When repaired correctly, blades regain structural integrity, aerodynamic performance, and electrical grounding, effectively restoring full operational capacity and extending lifespan.
Most turbine manufacturers and wind farm insurance policies include coverage for lightning strike repairs. Our detailed reports and certifications assist in filing claims and confirming repair quality.
Regular inspection and maintenance of the lightning protection system, along with preventive drone inspections, can detect minor issues early. Ensuring proper grounding and receptor functionality significantly reduces long-term damage risk.
Coverage Included on every job
Through end-to-end communication, our engineers monitor each step of onsite projects. Our teams are uniquely assisted by engineers to ensure that our project performance exceeds industry standards. Contact our team to find out more about our lightning strike repairs.
