The Latvian firm says it’s set to deploy the most recent capital in direction of: 

• Technical gross sales and features
• Increasing presence and operation in Africa and Australia
• Bringing new providers 
• Growing the variety of robotic service groups

Dainis Kruze, co-founder and CEO of Aerones, says, “World challenges imply our mission – making certain the efficient operation of world wind energy capability – and our robot-enabled options have by no means been extra necessary or in demand. With the help of our new and present buyers, we look ahead to additional scaling our operations, investing in our expertise, and enhancing our providing.”

Way forward for wind turbine upkeep

Dainis Kruze and Janis Putrams based Aerones to switch licensed rope entry technicians who’re in brief provide and are very costly.

With its proprietary expertise, Aerone’s goals to deliver effectivity into the $30B wind turbine upkeep market by way of robot-enabled options which can be as much as six instances sooner, 40 per cent extra environment friendly, and far safer than standard options. 

Aerones at present consists of providers like inspection (exterior visible, inner blade, lighting safety, ultrasound), upkeep (portray, ice-phobic coating, blade, and tower cleansing), and restore (forefront) providers.

The Latvian agency serves prospects representing over 50 per cent of the world’s wind energy capability, together with main operators reminiscent of NextEra, GE, Vestas, Enel, and Siemens Gamesa.

Nigel McCleave of Lightrock says, “Aerones has developed a singular robotic platform that generates actual ROI for patrons in an enormous development market. We’re excited to be backing Dainis, Janis, and the entire Aerones group as they proceed to scale back prices and inefficiencies within the international wind trade.”

Philipp Goehre, Development Capital Lead at Haniel, says, “We’re extraordinarily proud to accomplice with Aerones, which is rethinking the best way wind generators can be serviced going ahead. It’s an ideal match for our local weather tech funding focus, and we are going to actively help the corporate leveraging each our expertise and our community.”