Aerones, a leader in robotic wind-turbine inspection and maintenance, is revolutionizing wind energy with automation and saw record-breaking growth in 2024.
Ashley Crowther has joined the management team as chief commercial officer, bringing 20 years of experience in turbine reliability and analytics and a track record of growing technology companies that reduce the cost of turbine operations.
“Blades are a considerable pain point right now, and there are challenges that must be addressed if we are to deliver the energy transformation; improvements are needed across manufacturing quality, reliability, skilled labor and in predictive analytics, and the industry is responding,” Crowther said.
Known for its hardware for turbine inspections and repairs, Aerones is now advancing into AI-driven analytics, creating a customer platform for data-driven decision-making. These innovations support reliability centered maintenance practices by expanding the range of preventative and predictive options for blades.
Aerones’ advanced robotics, particularly for blade leading-edge repairs, is scaling to meet growing demand. Recent expansions include a new hub in Dallas, Texas, enhanced operations in the U.S. and EU, and new services in Australia, ensuring its solutions reach key markets.
“When I saw the innovation that Aerones has achieved with these novel robotic solutions, and the breadth of adoption by experienced operators, I was excited to jump on board,” Crowther said. “Given the scale the industry needs to achieve, there won’t be enough skilled labor, and it’s too expensive to maintain the blades properly, the automation addresses this perfectly. We will drive down these costs.”
Aerones’ robots collect vast amounts of data to train algorithms that optimize inspection and repair schedules, transforming turbine maintenance and are being used across the life cycle, from the factory through to life extension.
Aerones is also investing in workforce development, positioning itself as a leading employer in the clean energy sector.
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