We are honoured that Essentia Energia has decided to join its peers at O2O RENEWABLES.

Sandro Andrade, Executive Manager of Contracts / Engineering and Performance at Essentia Energia, presents their O&M strategy for their wind assets in three steps:

I. Improving Site Availability

• Optimizing Maintenance Planning

• Proactive Spare Parts Management

• Agile Fault Detection and Resolution

• Enhanced Predictive Maintenance Programs

• Minimizing Planned Downtime

II. Increasing Site and Turbine Reliability

• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for Recurring Failures

• Standardization of Maintenance Procedures

• Structural Health Monitoring by Implement advanced sensing and inspection technologies

• Asset Life Cycle Management by developing a life cycle management strategy for key turbine components

III. Effective Management of Contracted O&M Companies

• Clear Definition of SLAs and Performance KPIs

• Regular Performance Reviews and Audits

• Transparent and Structured Communication Channels

• Risk and Contingency Management

• Adoption of Technology and Innovation

Furthermore, Sandro describes their objectives for joining O2O Renewables as follows:

• As part of our participation in O2O WIND International, our primary objectives involve establishing continuous dialogue and interaction with other wind farm owners utilising the 5X platform. The purpose is to comprehend the main operational challenges faced, the strategies adopted for their resolution, the overall availability of the wind farms and the potential search for alternative support solutions, among other relevant aspects.