Certex (UK) awarded major SSE Renewables wind turbine contract

Certex UK's renewables division has been awarded a major new wind turbine service and maintenance contract. SSE Renewables approached Certex UK’s renewables division in 2019 to inspect wind turbines at one of its major offshore wind farms, the Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm off the east coast of England.

“We’re proud to have achieved these significant contracts. Our team works extremely hard and focuses on giving a great service which has resulted in our winning reputation in the Wind Energy Market,” said Terry Hoenes, Renewables - Divisional Manager, Certex.

Following SSE's invitation, Certex UK sent out a team of inspectors to work on trial in late 2019. 

Following successful inspections and maintenance, SSE Renewables awarded Certex the contract for 2020, with eight dedicated local engineers offshore inspecting from early January this year.  The team will inspect and maintain 140 wind turbines with a power output of 504 MW, which can generate enough electricity to power over 500,000 average British homes a year.

“If you were to ask me why we were chosen, I’d say it comes down to our reputation, our ability to provide an excellent service and our passion throughout the whole team,” said Terry Hoenes.

Certex UK’s Renewables division specialises in inspecting and maintaining wind turbines for the safety and use of its clients. 

Certex UK forms part of the Lifting Solutions Group, itself part of Axel Johnson International, and is present in Denmark, Spain, Scandinavia, the Netherlands, the Baltics, Russia, Germany, and the UK.  In addition to inspections and maintenance services, the group is highly skilled in providing specialist lifting products, bespoke, high specification lifting services and training for all their customers in the manufacturing, construction, renewable energy, offshore, oil & gas and shipping industries.

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