The use of renewable energy is an innovative and sustainable way to generate power. In comparison to fossil fuel resources, the process of generating energy from renewable sources is much more beneficial for the environment. Renewable energy is produced from sources like sun, wind, water, biomass. With the increasing demand of the renewable sources of energy in the recent years, the need for the reliable and proven repair and maintenance solutions for wind and solar farms, hydropower and biomass plants have also been growing. Belzona has been providing durable and cost-effective solutions for various types of renewable energy power plants: wind power, solar power, hydropower, biomass, geothermal.
One of the greatest problems facing the Wind Power industry is the maintenance of the turbines. Ceasing energy production and dismantling the turbines for repairs can be a costly and lengthy procedure. The average wind turbine is made up of 8000 different pieces which can experience a range of repair and maintenance issues. This can be due to environmental damage, erosion and corrosion, amongst other reasons. Offshore wind farms pose further issues; as well as the harsher environment, in-situ maintenance is also more difficult to perform.
Hydropower is a key source of renewable electricity and its plants can operate for several decades when maintained efficiency to high standards. Water storage and fluid handling components comprising of penstock, wicket gates, turbines, and inlet valves are vital organs of a hydropower plant. During sudden changes in water flow, these components can suffer from corrosion, erosion and cavitation which hinders their operation. Replacement of this equipment can lead to extensive downtime and some traditional repair methods may also see the problems reoccur. Belzona has gathered decades of experience servicing equipment in the hydropower industry through providing a wide range of repair and maintenance solutions that are quick and easy to apply, safe and cost-effective compared to traditional methods, such as welding or the replacement of parts.
Machinery, equipment, structures and buildings within biomass plants face maintenance challenges including chemical attack, abrasion and mechanical damage, among others. Belzona has been demonstrating success and reliability in the repair and maintenance of biomass facilities for decades.
Equipment and structures at solar farms may suffer from environmental elements, atmospheric and bi-metallic corrosion, oil and SF6 gas leaks. Belzona has proven solutions to maintain the integrity and operations of solar farms by repairing and protecting solar panels, supporting structures, transformers, thermal energy storage tanks, generators, control buildings and pumps houses.
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Belzona provides cost-effective solutions for various types of renewable energy power plants