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Research and development

Engineering-led technical support for wind turbine components, from fault investigation to repair-route recommendation. Clear, practical guidance to reduce downtime and avoid unnecessary fit-new.

Engineering-led technical support for wind turbine components

When a component fails, you need more than diagnosis - you need solutions backed by research, data and manufacturing expertise. Our research and development, combining real-world fault investigation with continuous product development and remanufacture innovation.

Why Renewable Parts research and development team

 

R&D-led technical support - Our technical services aren't separate from our innovation work - they're led by the same R&D team actively developing new remanufacture routes and refining our product portfolio. Every investigation feeds our research, every failure informs our manufacturing processes.

Research-backed solutions - Through partnerships with NMIS (National Manufacturing Institute Scotland), AMRL (Advanced Manufacturing Research Laboratory), and the University of Strathclyde, we combine field expertise with academic research to solve problems that others classify as "fit new only."

Cross-disciplinary engineering team - Our team includes Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, and Manufacturing Engineers - enabling us to investigate root causes across multiple systems and failure modes, from bearing metallurgy to control system faults.

Data-driven Continuous Improvement - Field data collection and component sampling don't just support one-off repairs - they drive our R&D work, refine our remanufacture Statements of Work, and identify opportunities to develop entirely new remanufacture routes for previously non-serviceable components.

In-house remanufacture integration - Because our R&D team works alongside our active remanufacture operations, we can validate solutions in real-time, test new processes, and ensure recommendations are practical and deliverable.

Our approach

Investigate & analyse

Cross-disciplinary fault-finding working directly with customers to understand failure context, operational history, and performance expectations.

Collect and sample

Structured data collection and component sampling that feeds both immediate repair decisions and long-term R&D programs.

Engineer solutions

Develop repair routes, remanufacture specifications, or identify alternative component solutions - including NEW remanufactured products developed specifically to solve recurring industry challenges.

Continuous improvement

Analysis of our current product portfolio as part of our continuous improvement program, using field performance data to refine processes and extend component life.

Innovation pipeline

Active development of new technologies and remanufacture routes that will turn tomorrow's "fit new" components into engineered, cost-effective solutions.

Research and development capabilities

Urgent breakdown support prioritised assessment and rapid technical feedback

Repair vs replacement analysis engineer-led recommendations based on component condition, failure mode and operational context

Obsolescence solutions alternative supply routes, compatible replacements, or custom remanufacture for late-life cycle turbines

Root cause investigation cross-disciplinary failure analysis to prevent recurrence

Custom engineering solutions NEW remanufactured products developed to solve specific customer challenges

Remanufacture SOW development data-driven process specifications for reliable, repeatable restoration

Components we support

We typically support a wide range of wind turbine components, including:

  • Yaw system components (including yaw gears)
  • Brake calipers and related assemblies
  • Pitch system components (including pitch motors)
  • Gearbox-related sub-components and interfaces
  • Hydraulic and mechanical assemblies
  • General drivetrain and rotating equipment components

Not sure if we can help? Send us the component details - our R&D-led team will assess feasibility and recommend the most effective route forward.

Award-winning technical and academic collaborations

Our partnerships

NMIS (National Manufacturing Institute Scotland) - Collaboration on advanced manufacturing techniques and remanufacture process development.

AMRL (Advanced Manufacturing Research Laboratory) - Research partnership supporting materials analysis, testing, and validation of new remanufacture routes.

University of Strathclyde - Academic collaboration providing access to research expertise, testing facilities, and innovation in manufacturing engineering.

These partnerships enable us to tackle challenges that require research-level investigation, develop new technologies, and validate solutions before they reach your turbines.

FAQs

R&D focuses on diagnosis, investigation, measurement and recommending the best repair route. Remanufacture is the controlled rebuild and restoration process to return a component to agreed specification - informed by our technical data and continuous improvement program.

The key difference: our R&D team isn't just assessing your component - they're using that data to develop better remanufacture solutions for the entire industry.

Yes. Our R&D-led team can prioritise critical component failures for rapid assessment, strip-down, and technical feedback. Because we operate in-house remanufacture facilities, we can often validate repair routes and begin work faster than external providers.

Yes - this is core to our approach. When we identify recurring failures or obsolescence challenges through customer investigations, our R&D team develops NEW remanufactured products as engineered solutions. We're not just fixing individual components - we're solving industry-wide problems.

Every component we assess contributes to structured data collection and sampling programs. This immediately informs your repair decision, but also feeds our R&D work to:

  • Refine remanufacture processes for more reliable outcomes
  • Identify opportunities for new remanufacture routes
  • Improve our product portfolio through continuous improvement
  • Develop solutions for components currently classified as "fit new only"

Yes - and this is where our R&D partnerships prove valuable. For late-lifecycle turbines where original parts are unavailable, we can:

  • Develop alternative remanufacture routes using advanced manufacturing techniques
  • Engineer compatible replacement solutions
  • Leverage University of Strathclyde and NMIS expertise for complex material or manufacturing challenges
  • Create new products specifically designed to replace obsolete components

Get in touch

Need technical support on a component issue?

Our R&D-led team combines fault investigation with product development expertise. Whether you need urgent breakdown support or are looking to solve recurring failures, we'll provide engineering-backed recommendations and practical solutions.