Renewables

Global Energy Solutions offers a complete Project Management service covering every aspect of an energy project life cycle.

From Initiation and Planning, and Implementation and Execution – to Monitoring and Controlling, and Handover and Closeout – our experienced multi-skilled project teams pride themselves on delivering projects on time, on budget, and to the exceptional standards demanded by ourselves and our clients. 

Specialising in providing innovative solutions to the renewables sector, Global Energy Solutions’ project management team helps clients mitigate risk and optimise resources. Meticulous planning allows clients to develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations, establishing a clear roadmap for successful execution. 

Using Applied Educational Leadership (AEL) and proven project management methodologies tailored to the energy sector, our expert teams provide streamlined oversight and leadership for projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives, stakeholder expectations, and industry-specific regulatory requirements.

A byword for innovation, sustainability, and reliability, Global Energy Solutions is a leading provider of fabrication and installation services to the energy sector.

Leveraging advanced technology and extensive industry experience, we support complex projects across the energy sector, delivering high-quality fabrication and installation solutions.

Working closely with clients, our team develops practical and sustainable solutions that meet the highest safety, environmental, and performance standards.

Collaborating with clients, our multidisciplinary team delivers solutions that meet or exceed strict safety, environmental, and performance requirements. At our Scottish Highlands-based fabrication facility, our skilled workforce manufactures high-quality, reliable, and durable structures and components, supported by strict quality assurance, rigorous control checks, and thorough testing. Using GTAW, SMAW, GSFCAW and GMAW welding methods, our skilled team can fabricate to all diameters and thicknesses. With our own suite of welding procedures, we can also carry out fabrication in accordance with AWS D1.1, ASME IX, ISO 15614 and DNVGL-OS-C401 for carbon, stainless, and exotic materials.

Completing the cycle, our experienced project management and field services teams work closely with clients to ensure safe and efficient installation of components, helping to minimise downtime of assets.

Through this comprehensive range of services, Global Energy Solutions supports the growing renewables sector, delivering reliable fabrication and installation capability across the global energy market.

Key services delivered by Global Energy Solutions’ multi-disciplined teams ensures that – following the construction and installation phase – all wind turbines have been thoroughly inspected and all close-out items are completed to allow for client handover. 

As part of this turnkey service we undertake: 

• Project Management, Planning & Engineering
• General / Close Visual Inspection
• Complete Documentation & Reporting of Defects
• Structural Defects
• Fabrication & Installation of Ladders, Handrails, 
  Gates, Supports, Hinges & Clamps
• Spot-On Metal Repair
• Inspection & NDT
• Annual Service & STAT inspections / LOLER / NDT
• Quality Documentation Package & Close Out

Global Energy Solutions has supported a number of major renewables clients during the Marshalling Phase of fixed bottom foundations including Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) Jackets and Monopile Marshalling Projects. 

Working on behalf of the principal contractor, Global Energy Solutions has supported projects using our full suite of services, including the following scopes:

• Incoming Inspections & Scope Build Up
• Fabrication & Installation of Seafastenings
• Fabrication of Secondary Steel
• NDT & Thickness Gauging
• Preparation & Coating of Paint defects incl. TSZA coating application
• Mechanical & Electrical services
• Flange Machining
• Statutory Inspections

Global Energy Solutions offers a range of state-of-the-art Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques to evaluate the condition of offshore assets in the renewables sector. 

Our leading suite of techniques – which harness cutting edge technology and tried and tested traditional methods – include Ultrasonic testing, Radiography, Magnetic Particle Inspection, and Dye Penetrant testing. 

Our comprehensive NDT techniques are delivered by some of the industry’s most experienced and respected technicians. They place huge emphasis on both the safety of personnel and performance of assets, enabling early detection of flaws, corrosion, and other issues to prevent unforeseen, dangerous or costly equipment failures. 

Summary of NDT services: 

• GVT
• Thickness gauging
• Ultrasonic testing
• MPI – Magnetic Particle Inspection
• ECI – Eddy Current Inspection
• DPI – Dye Penetrant Inspection 

Global Energy Solutions is a leading provider of Survey and General Visual Inspections to the offshore renewables sector.

We carry out independent surveys and inspections covering an asset’s Structure, Coatings, and Mechanical and Electrical equipment. Our independent surveys and inspections both ensure that the client’s operational assets meet current industry standards and, critically, mitigate risk and highlight any potential issues that could lead to expensive equipment downtime in the future.

In compliance with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Det Norske Veritas (DNV) industry standards, Global Energy Solutions offers in-depth Structural Surveys to assess the integrity and safety of offshore structures. 

A respected and leading provider of inspection and testing services to the renewables sector, our stringent condition / tanks and void spaces / and structural surveys ensure client assets meet strict industry requirements and have the structural integrity to withstand the harsh offshore conditions they experience.

Our comprehensive Coating Inspection services includes scouring and marine growth and cathodic protection and protective coating condition, survey and repair. Our Mechanical and Electrical survey services cover machinery equipment systems, electrical equipment, subsea equipment and marine equipment surveys. 

Global Energy Solutions works closely with clients in the wind sector to maintain the efficiency and integrity of their operational assets. Our highly trained personnel deliver a variety of External & Internal Wind Turbine Inspection services – utilising photo, thermography and laser scanning techniques – to identify and classify any defects with blades and towers in their operational fleets.

Including Drain Hole Clearing and Lightning Conductor Checks, our team conduct inspections use a variety of access methods and safety protocols (Rope Access, MEWP, ROAV, Platform, Confined Space Access. Working at Height & Rescue) and record faults on a client portal, accessible by all stakeholders.

Global Energy Solutions’ team of trusted hydraulic engineers and lifting inspection experts work closely with clients to ensure that Cranes, Hoists and Lifting Gear meet strict safety standards. We guarantee tha equipment meets regulatory standards, ensuring the safety of personnel but is also meticulously maintained and in peak operational condition to reduce the potential for future disruptions to operations. 

As well as Annual Servicing packages, our experienced team conducts thorough Statutory Inspections and certifications, delivered in accordance with LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) guidelines, giving reassurance to clients that their equipment complies with all relevant laws and current industry regulations.

Global Energy Solutions is a leading provider of Rope Access, Alternative Access, and Tension Netting systems to the renewable energy sector. 

Rope Access

Our multi-disciplined IRATA certified technicians utilise state-of-the-art rope access techniques to perform critical maintenance, inspection and repair services on both offshore and onshore assets.

Our multi-skilled technicians are vastly experienced in undertaking NDT Inspection and Integrity Surveys, Industrial Coating Inspection & Application, and DROPS, providing clients with a cost-effective one-stop-shop for critical tasks which reduces interface between multiple vendors.

Proud members of IRATA, we robustly adhere to their International Code of Practice and our own stringent HSEQ Policies and Procedures.

Scaffolding & Tension Netting

Global Energy Solutions offers innovative alternative access solutions such as suspended work platforms, custom-engineered access systems and tension netting systems to help clients overcome unique access challenges.

Our experienced team specialises in the design, manufacture, and installation of alternative access systems with these safety-enhancing solutions providing a versatile and efficient means of securing personnel and equipment during vital offshore operations.

With a reputation for delivering cost-effective, safe, reliable, and sustainable solutions, Global Energy Solutions is the maintenance partner of choice of tier one operators and SMEs alike, maintaining the integrity, safety and performance of countless offshore structures worldwide. 

A leading provider of structural repairs and upgrades for the renewables sector, Global Energy Solutions’ skilled fabric maintenance teams use cutting edge technology and processes to deliver a comprehensive suite of Blasting and Protective Coating services.

Blasting 

Our skilled maintenance teams offer a wide range of Surface Preparation and Hand & Mechanical Industrial Blasting services. Tailored to specifically meet the demands on renewable assets, the industrial blasting techniques offered include traditional Dry and Wet methods, Closed Loop systems and cutting edge Ice, Sponge or Vapour Blasting. 

Protective Coatings 

Global Energy Solutions proudly offer sector-leading Protective Coating services tailored to the offshore renewables sector. We work closely with trusted clients to enhance the performance and longevity of their critical assets by offering a suite of cost-effective specialist Corrosion Protection, Surface Preparation, and Advanced Coating applications. 

Delivered by our experienced team of certified professionals, our protective coating solutions utilise state-of-the-art equipment and environmentally friendly materials to deliver unmatched quality and ensure long term asset integrity. 

Global Energy Solutions’ experienced technicians have played a key role in delivering vital Medium & High voltage Electrical Installation and maintenance solutions to the growing marine energy sector. 

As well as electrical installation, we offer a full range of Commissioning, Maintenance, Servicing and Termination services covering vital renewable energy components such as switchgears and transformers.

Our installation, inspection, testing and repair of electrical systems, power generation equipment, and control systems enables clients to effectively maintain the efficiency, reliability, performance and safety of their offshore assets with the peace of mind that time-served, industry best practice operating procedures have been strictly adhered to.

Global Energy Solutions provides Balance of Plant (BoP) Operations and Maintenance Services to a growing roster of international renewables clients.

Our skilled experienced, multi-discipline teams can undertake all required General Visual Inspections and Repairs along with the planned Operating & Maintenance schedule. 

Key services offered include: 

• Project Management, Planning & Preparation
• Blade Inspection & Repair
• Wind Turbine Foundations & Substructures
• Protective Coating Condition Survey & Repair
• Structural Condition Survey & Repair
• Mechanical Inspection & Repair
• Electrical Inspection & Repair
• Spot-On Metal Repairs
• Hoisting Equipment (Annual Service & STAT inspections)
• NDT inspections (General Visual Inspection & Non-Destructive Testing)
• Trouble-shooter Assistance
• Fault Finding, Alarm Checks etc
• Dive/ROV Inspection & Protection
• Scouring, Marine Growth & Cathodic
• Reporting & Documentation
• Tool, Equipment & Consumables