WTG Service Agreement Key Items – Guide

Taking the perspective of the owner at an offshore wind farm (OWF), it is key to secure the right contractual terms and conditions in the service and maintenance agreements (SMA) to facilitate a smooth ramp-up and efficient operations. It is therefore of high relevance to align the scope of the SMA with the long-term operations strategy, which leads to questions and challenges, like for example how much flexibility is needed, is it key to start building owner’s operations capabilities or how to optimize the energy based availability. Therefore, having a well-defined negotiation position as well as a well-thought through negotiation strategy builds the basis for a best-in-class SMA on the wind turbines.

This PEAK Wind Products guide provides  OWF owners with a standardised directory on key items and related questions to be prepared for wind turbine service contracting negotiations with the OEM.  Furthermore, it points out options to be considered and strategic decisions to be made.