As part of a major retrofit programme covering more than 200 turbines, Ecocel has successfully undertaken an extensive refurbishment initiative that has prevented over 4,000 components from entering landfill. Delivered in conjunction with Scottish Power Renewables across their UK Gamesa fleet, the programme was developed to improve:
- Turbine availability
- Site yield
- Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
- Long-term component reliability
- Sustainability and circular economy performance
This unique programme has enabled Ecocel Services to establish a market-leading refurbishment capability focused on high-quality hydraulic and mechanical component repair and recertification.
Components Within the Programme Include
- Pitch Rams
- Half Moons
- Pitch Knuckles
- Accumulators
- Balluff Sensors
- Proportional Valves
- Hydraulic assemblies
- Auxiliary hydraulic components
As part of this investment, Ecocel Services now operates a fully equipped hydraulic hose manufacturing facility within our newly developed purpose-built workshop. This allows us to provide rapid turnaround, bespoke hose manufacture, and ready-to-install hydraulic solutions to support both planned maintenance and emergency corrective works.
Certified Quality & Reliability
All refurbished components are processed, inspected, tested, and certified in accordance with relevant UK and EU guidelines and standards. Components are supplied with:
- Full certification documentation
- Third-party testing verification
- Quality and reliability assurance records
- Full one-year warranty
- Complete traceability paperwork
Our refurbishment standards are designed to provide customers with the same confidence and security expected from new component supply, while delivering significant commercial and environmental benefits.
Detailed certification examples and supporting documentation can be provided upon request.
Strategic Parts Availability
This programme has given Ecocel Services a significant operational advantage within the UK wind industry. By holding both new and refurbished hydraulic components in stock, alongside all relevant documentation and certification, we are able to support customers with:
- Reduced lead times
- Improved turbine uptime
- Faster corrective response
- Cost-effective replacement solutions
- Increased parts availability
We are also proud to work in partnership with HINE Renewables in Spain, a globally recognised supplier of hydraulic components to major wind turbine manufacturers worldwide.
Sustainable Recycling & Buy-Back Programme
As part of our circular economy approach, Ecocel Services also offers a component buy-back and recycling programme for used or replaced parts. Where possible, components are assessed for refurbishment and re-entry into the operational supply chain rather than entering landfill.
We provide all relevant supporting documentation and traceability records to ensure customers maintain accurate environmental and asset management records throughout the process.
Whether supporting individual component replacement requirements or full fleet refurbishment programmes, Ecocel Services is available to discuss tailored solutions suited to your operational goals, technical requirements, and budget.