An hour of downtime on a wind turbine or hydro unit is lost generation, pure and simple. Faults arrive scattered across SCADA alarms, phone calls and emails, and when gearbox oil analysis, blade inspections and generator servicing are tracked in a spreadsheet against the manufacturer’s schedule, planned maintenance slips. In the system we build, every turbine and unit is defined with its sub-components; a SCADA alarm becomes a work order, and technicians approve work permits and lockout-tagout steps on a tablet. The maintenance plan, spare-part usage and lost production are monitored on a single dashboard.
Problems we see in plant operations
- SCADA alarms not turning into work orders
- Manufacturer maintenance schedules being missed
- Work permits and lockout steps staying on paper
- Critical spare parts not being in stock
Modules
Asset hierarchy
Equipment records by plant, turbine or unit, and sub-component.
Faults and work orders
Work orders from alarms or the field, with priority, crew assignment and root cause.
Scheduled servicing
A maintenance plan and checklists by running hours, calendar and manufacturer manual.
Work permits and LOTO
Digital sign-off for work at height, isolation and lockout-tagout steps.
Spare parts
Critical parts stock, minimum levels and consumption linked to work orders.
Availability report
Downtime, MTBF, MTTR and lost-production calculation.
How it works day to day
- 1
A SCADA alarm or a field report opens a work order.
- 2
The shift engineer sets the crew and priority.
- 3
The technician approves the work permit and works through the checklist.
- 4
Parts used and photos are added to the work order.
- 5
An availability and lost-production report is produced at month end.
Integrations
Off-the-shelf software or custom-built?
When off-the-shelf is enough
For small single-site plants, general maintenance management software may be enough to begin with.
When custom software pays off
For multi-site portfolios, a custom system that combines SCADA integration, work permits and lost-production analysis reduces downtime and maintenance cost.
How the budget is built
We launch the workflow that saves you the most time first, then add modules based on real usage. The full scope below is calculated with 22 screens and 10 modules; the final price follows a free discovery call and a written scope.
Maintenance and improvements (optional): €600 / month. Hosting, SMS, WhatsApp and app store fees are listed separately.
Frequently asked questions
Can it connect to our SCADA system?
Alarm and meter data are taken over OPC UA, Modbus or the data feed the manufacturer provides.
Can technicians work offline inside a turbine?
Yes, checklists and work orders are filled in offline and synced once there is a connection.
Can solar sites be managed in the same system?
Yes, separate asset templates and maintenance plans are defined for different plant types.
If we are an O&M firm, can we report to our clients?
Yes, a separate report and monitoring view can be opened for each plant owner.
