Operations Director
Quality
First rate workmanship that's sure to exceed customer expectations.
Expertise
Our team have years of expertise and are always up to date with the latest equipment and methods.
Communication
We pride ourselves on excellent communication at every step of the process, keeping you informed and up to date.
Reliability
We are a trustworthy company who are sure to get results and uphold the services that we promise.
Respect
We treat all our technicians and clients alike with the respect that they deserve.
IN GOOD HANDS
UKAS Accreditation
Bladestar Renewables Ltd is proud to hold prestigious certifications such as UKAS, Achilles Silver Plus, and SSIP — accreditations that are not easily attained for a company of our size. These recognitions highlight our commitment to the highest standards of quality, safety, and reliability.
ISO 9001:2015
a globally recognised standard for quality management systems (QMS).
ISO 14001:2015
an international standard for environmental management systems (EMS).
ISO 45001:2018
an international standard that helps organisations manage occupational health and safety.
What We Do
Maximising Uptime, Delivering Excellence
Using state-of-the-art technology and highly trained IRATA composite technicians, we minimise downtime and ensure top-quality service—every time. With our advanced business management software, you’ll have real-time access to job status, quotes, invoices, and more.
Reduced Down Time
30%
Fewer Materials Required
50%
Less Labour Hours Required
25%
Turbines operating for longer at max capacity.
100%
Our Story
The Bladestar Journey
Bladestar Renewables are quickly becoming one of the most trusted and reliable names in the renewable industry. Check out our story of how we got to where we are.
2019
Introduction
Bladestar Renewables Founded
Founded from a spare bedroom, Bladestar Renewables began with a clear focus on specialist wind turbine blade inspection and repair, working from day one to secure contracts in the renewables sector.
2020
Paused
COVID-19 Pause & Reset
The COVID-19 pandemic halted early operations, with the directors taking the strategic decision to place the company on hold during unprecedented industry disruption.
2021
Return
Return to operations - Offshore Inspections
Bladestar re-entered the market, delivering offshore inspection works in Germany in collaboration with Natural Power.
2022
Project
First Completed Project as Bladestar
Bladestar completed its first contracted project at West Burton Power Station, marking the formal start of operations under the Bladestar name.
Partnerships
Strategic Partnerships Established
A contract was secured with Vector Renewables, alongside the start of a long-term working relationship with Deutsche Windtechnik (DWT).
Premises
From Home Office to First Premises
The business moved out of a spare bedroom and into its first dedicated office space, supporting early growth.
2023
Project
Major European Project Delivery
The business moved out of a spare bedroom and into its first dedicated office space, supporting early growth.
Framework
Framework Agreement with EDF Renewables
Bladestar secured a framework agreement with EDF Renewables, a key milestone in establishing long-term client relationships.
Expansion
Expansion into Warehouse and Office Facilities
New warehouse and office space were secured to support team growth, equipment storage, and operational scale.
2024
Transformation
Business Systems Transformation
Implementation of new business management software to improve quality control, reporting, and operational efficiency.
Accreditation
UKAS Accreditation Achieved
Bladestar secured UKAS accreditation to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, reinforcing its commitment to quality, environmental management, and health & safety.
Renewal
EDF Renewables Framework Renewed
The framework agreement with EDF Renewables was renewed, continuing Bladestar’s role as a principal contractor.
Campaign
Large-Scale Structural Repair Campaign
Completion of a major structural repair and retrofit upgrade programme with Nadara Renewables.
2025
Launch
Customer Portal Launched
A live customer portal was released free of charge, giving clients direct access to reports, data, and project visibility.
Records
Record Year for Inspections and Repairs
Bladestar delivered its highest ever volume of inspections and repairs across key clients including EDF Renewables, Nadara Renewables, and DWT.
Expansion
Entry Into Offshore Blade Repair Market
Bladestar completed its first offshore blade repair works at Teesside Wind Farm for EDF Renewables.
2026
Premises
New Permanent Offices Secured
Permanent office locations were secured to support long-term growth, strategically split between a head office and a service depot in Central Scotland.
Meet the
Senior Team
Chris Gillies & Joe McDonald are both founders of Bladestar Renewables and are part of our senior team. Both have many years experience working for larger organisations on countless projects across the world. We are committed to the highest level of service at all times.
Why Choose us
We've been around
Passion
100%
Quality
100%
Customer Satisfaction
100%
Whilst based in the UK, we have covered projects internationally. Regardless of location we provide a first class inspection and repair service.
20 +
Years experience
55000 +
Hours Worked
67 +
Successful Projects
10
Countries Worked
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say about us
We are super proud of the service that we provide and we thrive on being a safe high quality organisation!
I have worked with Chris and Bladestar extensively over the last two years on various blade repairs on the sites I oversee, and I can honestly say the Bladestar team are professional in all aspects. Their approach to each repair is unique and innovative and any hurdle encountered is met head-on with skill, knowledge and professionalism.
They have exceptional communication and they have consistently demonstrated their capacity to convey complex ideas with clarity and precision, both in writing and speech. Chris and his team’s dedication to accuracy is evident in all aspects of the repair work they have conducted for our sites, They have a keen eye for detail that ensures all information is conveyed correctly and without misunderstanding.
In addition to their communication skills, Chris and his team have proven time and again to be a reliable and committed team player and their positive attitude and ability to adapt to changing circumstances make them a valuable asset.
Mark Haggerston
EDF RenewablesBladestar have been a great support to us during blade works with their detailed knowledge, experience and expertise in all areas of rope access. Their proactive approach to their projects has ensured that our 2024 blade repair campaign has went flawlessly. Their cost benefit analysis during an unforeseen critical repair allowed one of our assets to be repaired promptly and to a high quality. Thank you Bladestar for a superior service and look forward to working with you in the future.
Nils Ferguson
Nadara“We recently worked with BladeStar Renewables for extensive blade repairs on one of our LM 45.3P blades with the notorious chordways cracks, and we couldn’t be more satisfied with their performance. The team demonstrated exceptional expertise and professionalism throughout the entire process.
From the initial inspection to the completion of the repairs, their attention to detail and commitment to safety were evident. The quality of their work has ensured the optimal performance and longevity of our turbine blades.
We were particularly impressed by their efficiency in minimizing downtime and their clear communication at every stage. It’s rare to find a service provider with such a high level of technical skill combined with outstanding customer service.
We highly recommend BladeStar Renewables to anyone in need of reliable and high-quality wind turbine blade repairs.”
Michael Blohm
Deutsche WindtechnikEDF has a wide and varied fleet of wind turbines which generates One Gigawatt of renewable energy. This sizeable fleet requires constant maintenance from specialist personnel and contractors in order to maintain the highest possible efficiency, one of those contractors is Bladestar Blade Repair.
Mark Haggerston
EDF RenewablesAfter suffering from Failures in Our hybrid cooling tower blades I was contacted by Blade Star who were confident they could provide a solution to enable us to
Repair our cracked blades and reuse them rather than disposing of them,
The repair procedure was fast, efficient, economical and it was well received as where the employees from blade Star
The repaired blades have been refitted to the cooling towers and have proved there worth and have been on the units for over a year with no failures,
Luke
West BurtonScottish Power Renewables
Nadara
West Burton Energy
Enercon
Deutsche Windtechnik
Red Rock Power LTD
VectorRenewables
EDF
Green Span
Natural Power
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Bladestar Renewables Ltd pledge to Net 50!
‘A reliable partner today for a sustainable tomorrow’
Bladestar Renewables Ltd is committed to freeing the power industry from its high reliance on fossil fuels and other non-renewable energy sources, the leading causes of global warming and pollution. It is our responsibility to work together towards a more sustainable future. And we can proudly say that Bladestar are playing a vital role in leaving behind a sustainable legacy for generations to come.