Utilizing LASSIE to optimize inspection scope

Lightning is Above Us, Act Now Before It's Too Late 

Lightning strikes can cause significant damage to wind turbines, leading to costly repairs and downtime. However, with our advanced Lightning Surveillance Service (LASSIE), you can act before it's too late. By monitoring lightning activity in real-time without any physical sensors installed on the turbines, LASSIE provides a seamless and effective way to protect your valuable assets. 

Three Steps to Proactive Wind Turbine Management with LASSIE 

Step 1: Gather Information About Lightning Activity 

LASSIE utilizes lightning data from remote sensor networks to monitor lightning activity around your wind turbines. This comprehensive surveillance system ensures that you receive accurate and timely information about any lightning strikes on a turbine level, allowing you to stay informed without the need for physical sensors on each turbine. 

Step 2: Define an Inspection Scope 

With the lightning data collected, LASSIE helps you define a targeted inspection scope. Our platform analyzes the data to identify which turbines have been affected by lightning strikes and require closer inspection. This focused approach enables you to prioritize blade inspections and optimize your maintenance efforts.  

Step 3: Make Assessments and Determine Repair Scope 

After conducting the targeted inspections, WPL use the collected inspection data to make informed assessments about the condition of your turbines. LASSIE provides the insights needed to determine the necessary repairs, ensuring that you can address any damage effectively and efficiently. This data-driven repair scope helps you minimize downtime and maintain the performance of your wind farm. 

Success Story: How One Client Uses LASSIE to Plan Annual Inspections 

One of our clients, a leading wind farm operator, has been using LASSIE to enhance their maintenance strategy. By leveraging the data collected through our service, they have streamlined their annual inspection campaigns. After each storm, they receive targeted reports indicating which turbines are most at risk. This data-driven approach has enabled them to prioritize inspections, reduce unnecessary maintenance, and ensure maximum efficiency. 

Would you like to tackle lightning risk and discover damages in time?

Reach out to Mille Beck Klintø to learn a lot more.