Wind turbine blade repair training expands its reach
GEV Wind Power has launched new training facilities in the UK and US, marking an industry first in wind turbine blade repair and maintenance.
The wind turbine blade repair and maintenance company has established a North American Wind Academy at its US headquarters in Texas and expanded its UK training academy in Hull with a new turbine training initiative at the Port of Blyth’s Wind Turbine Training Facility.
“The launch of these facilities is another significant development for GEV. It is part of our wider global mission to further invest in and up-skill our dedicated technician pool while also building confidence for both technicians and clients on future projects,” said David Fletcher, CEO of GEV.
Up-skilling workers
With nearly 600,000 technicians needed by 2027 to support the global wind industry’s growth and wind turbine technicians predicted to be one of the fastest-growing occupations in the US, GEV’s new facilities aim to meet this demand.
The North American Wind Academy is one of the first independent service providers of in-house accredited Global Wind Organisation (GWO) blade repair courses and trade testing programmes.
GEV’s new facilities underscore the company’s commitment to enhancing technical competence and preparing technicians for global projects.
The UK facility at Port of Blyth provides rope access training and practical experience on a 33-metre high turbine, addressing technicians’ challenges in gaining relevant turbine experience.
GEV also operates a training academy in Sydney, Australia, further expanding its global training capabilities.
