Powered Access Platforms for the Renewable Energy Sector

Maintenance work on wind turbines and other renewable energy infrastructure requires the correctly specified powered access platforms alongside safe working at height practices. Hire Safe Solutions partners with operational managers in charge of wind turbine repairs and maintenance, supplying the ideal MEWPs for hire in addition to expert support, including machine familiarisation.

For very high-reach projects, we hire out super booms and vehicle mounted platforms that reach heights of up to 104m. Perfect for wind turbine maintenance, accessing electrical systems and other renewable energy applications, we have one of only two Bronto S104HLA truck mounts in the UK, meaning your team will be equipped with the MEWP to deal with high-reach applications.

Our modern fleet of highly maintained MEWPs also includes boom lifts and spider lifts to carry out maintenance and repairs, as well as rotating telehandlers to lift equipment into place across challenging terrain.

Whether you are performing maintenance, urgent repairs, routine inspections or component installation, our team is here to advise on the most suitable MEWPs for the job, with delivery and logistics organised and a hire term that suits your project and budget.

As part of our services, our MEWPs are available for standard CPA hire and can also be supplied with an experienced operator. This allows your operatives to focus on the task itself while we take care of operating the machine.

Benefits of MEWPs for Wind Turbine Maintenance

Wind turbine maintenance involves significant working heights, exposed locations and challenging ground conditions. The right powered access platform can make planned servicing, inspections and repair work safer, more practical and easier to manage.

• Improved safety: MEWPs provide a secure working platform thanks to standard safety features such as guardrails, tool tethers, non-slip flooring, ground guards and harness attachment points. Machine selection should also account for site conditions, safe working load and challenging weather, including manufacturer wind-speed limits for elevated operation. We take these considerations on board when advising you on MEWP selection.
• Exceptional reach: Wind turbine work can demand far greater height and outreach than standard maintenance projects. Our fleet of specialist super booms includes the world’s tallest boom lift for demanding access requirements, giving maintenance teams a practical way to reach elevated components without relying on fixed access systems alone.
• Power to suit the site: Diesel MEWPs are well suited to remote and outdoor locations where additional power and rough-terrain capability are required. Hybrid boom lifts with reach up to 44m are also desirable when additional height is needed. All our diesel boom lifts are all HVO fuel compatible, so these can also support projects looking to reduce emissions, fuel use and noise where site conditions allow.
• Flexibility across maintenance tasks: Different machines can be specified for inspections, repairs, component installation and materials handling. Super booms, spider lifts, vehicle mounted platforms, rotating telehandlers and other modern MEWPs are all available for specific, high-reach tasks on wind turbines.
• Lower capital commitment: MEWP hire gives renewable energy operators access to specialist equipment without the upfront cost of buying and maintaining machines that may only be required during specific maintenance periods or project phases.

Why Partner With Hire Safe Solutions?

Every project we take on at Hire Safe Solutions comes with honest, reliable and reactive solutions for working at height. Safety is also at the forefront of everything we do here. That starts with recommending the most suitable MEWPs for your wind turbine maintenance tasks, along with any required machine familiarisation to ensure your operators are fully versed in safety procedures, controls and other unique features of the exact MEWP you are about to use.

Our hire terms are very flexible and feature no maximum hire length. Whether you need an access platform for a week, or you want to hire our MEWPs on a recurring basis for long-term projects spanning several years, we have the hire options to suit.

All hire contracts include national delivery and logistics support, with MEWPs able to be at your site within 24 hours of ordering, helping to ensure maintenance tasks run on schedule and renewable energy production is maximised.

Get the right MEWP for your working at height tasks and additional support from Hire Safe Solutions by calling us on 0800 865 4455 or visiting our contact page to make your enquiry.