Customer Overview

Siemens Gamesa is a global leader in renewable energy, specialising in the design, manufacture and servicing of both onshore and offshore wind turbines. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, the company operates in some of the world's most demanding environments, where safe and reliable access solutions are critical for maintenance activities.

The Challenge

Routine maintenance of floating wind turbines presented a unique access challenge. Standard access equipment was unable to provide the level of stability, safety and functionality required for technicians working in this specialised environment. Siemens Gamesa required an engineered solution that would not only improve worker safety but also integrate seamlessly with their maintenance procedures while complying with relevant industry standards.

The Solution

Working closely with Siemens Gamesa, Branach designed and manufactured a bespoke walk-through work platform tailored specifically to their operational requirements.

The custom platform incorporated:

• A safe walk-through design for improved technician access.
• Integrated handrails to provide enhanced fall protection and user confidence.
• A purpose-built configuration designed to suit the unique geometry of floating wind turbine access points.
• Compliance with relevant industry safety standards and engineering requirements.

By collaborating throughout the design process, Branach delivered a solution that addressed Siemens Gamesa's specific operational challenges while maintaining the highest standards of safety and functionality.

The Outcome

The custom platform provided Siemens Gamesa with a safer, more efficient method of accessing floating wind turbines for scheduled maintenance activities. The solution reduced operational risk, improved technician confidence and demonstrated Branach's ability to engineer purpose-built access equipment for highly specialised applications within the renewable energy sector.