Join us in February 2025 at the State Library Victoria for this exclusive event to learn best practices from technical experts that will allow you to extract more profit from your projects.

Panel & Presentation Topics
Plus Your Learning Opportunities

Lightning Protection

We will explore the realities of lightning interactions with wind turbines, gaps between IEC standards and what is happening in the field with data from the global operating fleet in lightning hot spots. You will learn what reactive vs. proactive actions can be taken to safeguard your wind farms from unneeded and uncontrollable OPEX spend on lightning repairs.

Gearbox Repair & Refurbishment

How gearboxes are maintained, and when they need to be refurbished can impact asset performance and profitability. Refurbishment can be more expensive, but it can yield performance benefits which will positively impact asset availability. You will learn about the benefits of experienced operators or service providers who have successfully completed lower cost up-tower repairs, and when certain asset owners or operators have chosen to refurbish gearboxes to maximize asset performance.

Condition Monitoring Systems (CMS)

In a heavily OEM contracted market, it is difficult for operators to have a clear view of what is happening in the field. Aftermarket CMS can solve that problem and put some decision-making power back into your hands. You will learn what is available in the market, how each type of CMS can aid in decision-making and increased profitability of wind farms and what are the emerging trends in CMS.

Maintenance Practices with OEM, In-house or Independent Providers

Who knows your assets best? Do you have access to the data you need to make decisions on maintenance or operations? Lessons learned from active industry shifts happening in other wind markets will be shared as case studies for Australia. Transparency and collaboration are two of the most sought after items between asset owners and OEM full service agreement holders. This creates a tension over who has ultimate responsibility over the financially well-being of your asset. You will learn how can you work collaboratively with an OEM to arrive at mutually agreeable solutions, as well as some tactics that really work to collaborate with independent service providers who could assist you with bringing your maintenance practices in-house.

Evolution of Insurance Requirements for Wind Energy Assets

The insurance industry looks at risk and opportunity differently than owners, operators, independent service providers (ISPs), and OEMs. Not to be missed, they are a key player in the energy transition allowing for the financial industry to participate fully. You will gain an understanding of how to best work with your insurers/risk managers to facilitate the best terms, costs, and efficient claims processes.

Global Best Practices for Asset Operations and Maintenance

The Australian market has a lot of the same turbines as other markets, why not take those struggles and lessons learned from others and apply them for better outcomes? You will learn about a broad view look at some of the plaguing issues happening around the world and the fixes/solutions that others have been successful with.

Why Should You Attend?

This not-for-profit event is intended to provide Australian wind energy market participants an opportunity to collaborate on their largest operations and maintenance challenges.

This event will cover topics such as: how to manage your assets or how to deal with your asset manager, what types of damage are hampering your asset technical performance, or even how does your asset financial performance rank against other independent power producers in the market?

Watch the video below or click the tabs above to learn more about why you should attend this exclusive event.

Overall Learning Objectives:

How do Australian wind farm operating costs compare to the USA and Europe?
What are best practices for operations and maintenance that will maximize your asset availability?
How can you get a grip on spiraling maintenance costs or prevent damage accumulation in the first place?
What can you do to ensure your assets operate profitably, even under a wind turbine OEM long term service agreement?

11 - 12 February 2025

State Library Victoria

179 La Trobe Street, Melbourne 3000
Australia

The freshly renovated State Library Victoria has unique event spaces, with four completely redeveloped and refurbished areas, restoring historical beauty and bringing contemporary refinement to events within Melbourne.

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Panel & Presentation Topics Plus Your Learning Opportunities

11 - 12 February 2025

State Library Victoria 179 La Trobe Street, Melbourne 3000 Australia

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Panel & Presentation Topics
Plus Your Learning Opportunities

State Library Victoria

179 La Trobe Street, Melbourne 3000
Australia